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McSharry wins gold medal at US Open Championships, Wiffen into another final in Lublin
The 2026 World Cup draw is this evening - and Ireland are in it (kind of)
Here’s how proceedings will unfold in Washington.
Yesterday
4th December 2025
Alan Mahon’s exit was a shock - how will Carla Ward replace him in Ireland setup?
This week
30th November 2025 - 5th December 2025
Cork confirm departure of senior hurling coach O’Halloran
Daniel Wiffen takes European Short Course bronze as McCartney and Shortt reach final
Belfast man Jack McMillan, who represented Ireland before switching to Great Britain in 2022, won gold in the 400m Freestyle.
Irishman Jack Hanratty appointed USA women's rugby head coach
'Every time she puts an Ireland shirt on, she's getting better and better'
Last week
23rd November 2025 - 29th November 2025
'A proud moment for me and my family - a little bit disappointing it's behind closed doors'
Abbie Larkin stars as Ireland beat Hungary in behind-closed-doors friendly
Irish players celebrate AFLW Grand Final glory with history-making North Melbourne
Bláithín Bogue, Erika O’Shea and Vikki Wall featured, with Amy Gavin Mangan also on the books of the champions.
Ireland end 2025 with behind-closed-doors friendly after week of work, fun and sun
Enda Stevens returns to Shamrock Rovers - 'He will bring that know-how and quality'
Carla Ward hits out at 'disgusting' social media abuse after Littlejohn red card
‘I regret letting my emotions spill over on the pitch,’ says Littlejohn.
Andrew Porter wins Irish Sports Book of the Year
Shamrock Rovers v Shakhtar Donetsk, Uefa Conference League
Over 47,000 runners apply for Dublin Marathon ballot 'with demand at highest level ever'
Kelly Brady 'keeping options open' with future in balance amid Ireland call-up
2026 season tickets sold out as Ireland's World Cup dream continues
Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year
Patrick Horgan joins Cork U20 hurling setup as selector
Opportunity knocks in Spain as Ward's Ireland gear up for Hungary friendly
'I feared a return because I thought: something is going to go wrong again' - O'Hanlon's injury horror
Last month
November 2025
Ulster recall Stewart Moore from Premiership loan
Northern Ireland on the hunt for new manager as Oxtoby appointed Newcastle boss
Fermanagh's Bogue stars as seven Irish players set for AFLW Grand Final
Treaty United CEO Ciara McCormack departs League of Ireland club
'Disappointed' Stephanie Zambra departs Shamrock Rovers after interim stint
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Parrott urges Ireland to 'keep same belief and fighting spirit' as he relives heroics
Westmeath stalwart Kieran Martin retires from inter-county football
Pat Bennett - father of Waterford stars - set to take charge of Carlow hurlers
'Boxing is complex, but Zaur made it simple. He was a fantastic coach, a great character'
'Gutted, devastated, the lowest I have been in my career' - Mandroiu confirms ACL injury
Inside Ireland's upcoming training camp in Spain - ahead of behind-closed-doors friendly
Carla Ward’s side face Hungary in Marbella next Saturday as part of preparations for next year’s World Cup qualifiers.
How many tickets will Ireland fans get for the World Cup play-off semi-final?
Athlone Town earn €201k from European exploits
Ward condemns 'ridiculous abuse' of Irish players during poppy season
All-Ireland champions v holders in LGFA league opener as final returns to Parnell Park
'Positivity breeds positivity. There's a real opportunity here in these next two to three years'
Ireland v Switzerland, U17 World Cup
Colin O’Brien’s side bow out at last-16 stage in Qatar