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January
January 2026
Liveblog
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Legend
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irish boxing news
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9 Jan
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Challenge Cup
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9 Jan
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Challenge Cup
Eight changes and three potential debutants in Connacht squad to face Montpellier
9 Jan
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So We Meet Again
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Explainer
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Hurling
TJ Reid confirmed as Kilkenny captain for 2026
8 Jan
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Boxing
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7 Jan
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Scottish Premiership
Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge
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As it happened
Leinster 52-17 Connacht, URC
3 Jan
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first bell
Several Irish boxers in world-title picture as we enter exciting-looking 2026
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2 Jan
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Last year
2025
going west
Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster
The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.
29 Dec 2025
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Rising Son
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Liveblog
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27 Dec 2025
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glove and marriage
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26 Dec 2025
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Boxing
Anthony Cacace set to get chance to become two-time world champion at 3Arena
25 Dec 2025
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Premier League
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20 Dec 2025
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URC
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20 Dec 2025
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loi pathway
FAI confirm initial 15 clubs that will form new National League from 2026
19 Dec 2025
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Team news
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19 Dec 2025
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Team news
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18 Dec 2025
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squad update
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15 Dec 2025
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Preview
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13 Dec 2025
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Liveblog
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12 Dec 2025
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statement
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10 Dec 2025
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leinster squad update
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8 Dec 2025
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Liveblog
Leinster v Harlequins, Champions Cup
6 Dec 2025
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Preview
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6 Dec 2025
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As it happened
Ireland to potentially face Mexico, Korea Republic and South Africa at 2026 Fifa World Cup
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5 Dec 2025
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the road through australia
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2 Dec 2025
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LOI
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Updated 2 Dec 2025
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Dates For The Diary
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1 Dec 2025
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starter
Charlie Smyth finally lands his big NFL chance with the New Orleans Saints
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29 Nov 2025
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Open letter
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29 Nov 2025
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Previews
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29 Nov 2025
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it's quizzzmasssssss
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28 Nov 2025
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Team news
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28 Nov 2025
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LOI
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