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Yesterday
24th June 2026
Shane Lowry splits from caddie Darren Reynolds as familiar face returns
This week
21st June 2026 - 25th June 2026
Five goals of the best World Cup goals so far that you might have missed
Béibhinn Parsons: Autumn history, Perry retirement and Wafer impact
Fixture details and TV coverage confirmed for All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals
Ulster and Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey signs new contract
Last week
14th June 2026 - 20th June 2026
Munster Rugby confirm seven departures and eight academy recruits
Athlone Town drawn against ŽFK Skopje 2014 in Champions League qualifying
'If you're going to get to a World Cup, you've got to beat the best' - Carla Ward on play-off draw
Ireland boss says ‘everyone wanted to avoid’ Belgium/Poland and Kazakhstan ‘a logistical nightmare’ as home venues in focus.
Ireland to face Kazakhstan in 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final
Belgium or Poland await in a tricky potential final.
Ireland's Gannon bows out of Dublin Challenger after defeat to former World No. 3 Dimitrov
Ireland bounce back from Dutch defeats with crucial point against Spain
Best/worst draw? Ireland WNT set to discover World Cup play-off opponents
The draw takes place at 11am on Thursday.
Ulster announce signings of Eduardo Bello, Keynan Knox, and Chay Mullins
15 games live in next weekend's GAA championship schedule
From Cork to Grenoble: A whirlwind few days on Ireland's World Cup crusade
This month
June 2026
Katie Taylor's Croke Park fight sells out in half an hour of general sale
Over 40,000 tickets had been purchased on pre-sale on Wednesday.
Treaty United to adopt Limerick FC name as agreement announced
Ireland v Israel to be held behind closed doors at neutral venue as Uefa approve FAI request
The FAI confirmed the decision in a statement on Friday morning.
Damien Duff joins Brentford as Keith Andrews' assistant coach
'It was amazing to make that plane but I never set foot on the pitch'
Carla Ward's two group campaigns have been like night and day
‘This group can get better and better,’ says Ireland boss.
'I don't think it's going to be a free hit' - O'Sullivan's focus turns to play-offs amid Cork calls
'We'll come back stronger and better': Ireland's play-off route to 2027 World Cup
Carla Ward’s side continue Brazil 2027 bid in October.
'To be disappointed to get beat in this position shows a hell of a lot of how far we've come'
Ireland must settle for World Cup play-offs after more Malard magic in France
Les Bleues were reduced to 10 in the second half, but held on for automatic qualification.
Anything is possible as Ireland within reach of ultimate World Cup dream
Carla Ward’s side face France in Grenoble, with automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 on the line.
The French view: Carla Ward's 'ideas to disturb the opponent' and 'angry' Katie McCabe
'It would be one of the biggest stories in world football'
Carla Ward says Ireland have ‘nothing to lose and everything to gain’ as they target automatic World Cup qualification.
'If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I' - Ruesha Littlejohn hits back at critics
‘This is winner takes all. Everyone's beatable’ - Ireland’s French test for World Cup utopia
Poll: Who will be crowned Leinster and Munster hurling champions?
Carla Ward: Ireland can beat France and qualify directly for the World Cup
Ireland keep automatic World Cup qualification hopes alive with famous Dutch win
A landmark result for Carla Ward’s side at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
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Ireland dare to dream as World Cup qualifying intensifies at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Carla Ward’s side welcome Netherlands to Cork this evening.
Tributes paid after death of former Ireland rugby captain Fergus Slattery
7 GAA games live on TV-streaming in next weekend's schedule
Here is the draw for Round 2A and 2B of the All-Ireland senior football championship
All-Ireland champions Kerry travel to Kildare, while Dublin hit the road to Cavan.
Mbappé, Kane, Haaland and more: 7 contenders for the World Cup Golden Boot
World Cup 2026: The Golden Boot contenders