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2025
Try to make sense of that
Come on, you knew Rory McIlroy couldn't win the Masters in any way other than that
Gavin Cooney
14 Apr 2025
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Rory McIlroy: 'I have dreamt about that moment for as long as I can remember'
14 Apr 2025
'It’s taken a wee while': Holywood story as McIlroy's home golf club is put through the wringer
14 Apr 2025
Try to make sense of that
Come on, you knew Rory McIlroy couldn't win the Masters in any way other than that
McIlroy completed the Grand Slam with an Experience Like no Other.
Gavin Cooney
14 Apr 2025
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Rory McIlroy: 'I have dreamt about that moment for as long as I can remember'
14 Apr 2025
'It’s taken a wee while': Holywood story as McIlroy's home golf club is put through the wringer
14 Apr 2025
Rory McIlroy completes astonishing Masters victory in play-off win over Justin Rose
14 Apr 2025
Rory McIlroy wins the Masters in mind-boggling drama
McIlroy completed the career Grand Slam in the only way he could.
Gavin Cooney
13 Apr 2025
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civil war brewing
SFAI accuse FAI of pulling funding for Kennedy and Gaynor Cups over summer soccer row
11 Apr 2025
3.9k
3
The Masters
How Rory McIlroy's dream Masters start unravelled
McIlroy played perfectly for 14 holes… and proceeded to undo it all with double-bogeys at 15 and 17.
Gavin Cooney
11 Apr 2025
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Mo Saga
Mo Salah signs new two-year contract at Liverpool
Updated 11 Apr 2025
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Reaction
'Was it a great day? No, but it was certainly a round that could have got away from me'
11 Apr 2025
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column
De Bruyne's Man City exit should not have been inevitable - football's greed shortened his career
10 Apr 2025
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Tips and preview
Preview: McIlroy has never been better-prepared for the Masters - but still it may not be enough
Scottie Scheffler is the man to beat at Augusta National – though Shane Lowry comes into the week curiously underrated.
Gavin Cooney
9 Apr 2025
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the case for
There are legitimate fears around the move to summer soccer - but it's a leap worth taking
6 Apr 2025
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Stalled progress
It's time for Evan Ferguson to take a step down to take a step forward
5 Apr 2025
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greatest diplomacy in the world
Eligibility row: FAI hit back at 'false' Kerry FC accusations of intimidation, Wexford confirm appeal
Updated 4 Apr 2025
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ramblers rumblings
Cobh tell fans they remain 'united and positive' as doubts grow around club's new backers
4 Apr 2025
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Thy Kingdom Come
'We will not accept being bullied into silence' - Kerry slam FAI over ineligible players row
3 Apr 2025
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column
It's Fat Perez' time to shine: Why the PGA Tour and LIV are now battling for YouTube golfers
3 Apr 2025
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Making A Splash
'I don’t feel famous, it’s more people being inspired' - Wiffen targeting world record at Irish Open Champs
3 Apr 2025
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column
Ten years after the Premier League became richer than God - what has the money actually achieved?
The Premier League’s wealth upended European football, but it hasn’t led to dominance of Uefa competitions and is producing a dull product.
27 Mar 2025
1.3k
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Fireside Chat
Canham 'hopes' academy funding comes this year, plays down Ward's Late Late Packie Bonner claim
25 Mar 2025
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Looking for Work
FAI hope to add more June friendlies to allow Hallgrimsson explore squad options
24 Mar 2025
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rumbling on
Colin Healy saga: Marc Canham appears to contradict Carla Ward's 'not in the building' comment
24 Mar 2025
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evan almighty
Ferguson: 'The past year I've learned to deal with frustration'
23 Mar 2025
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League B loyal
Ferguson and Idah goals secure League B status and another comeback win
Ireland recovered to beat Bulgaria 2-1 for the second time in a week.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Aviva Stadium
23 Mar 2025
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Team news
O'Brien and Ferguson start for Ireland as Hallgrimsson tinkers for second leg
23 Mar 2025
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Preview
Ireland should have enough to beat Bulgaria again and maintain the good vibes
Ireland can win home-and-away to an inferior side for the second time under Hallgrimsson – but for only the third time in eight years.
Gavin Cooney
23 Mar 2025
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On Second Thoughts
Hallgrimsson rows back on 'passive' criticism of Ireland players ahead of second leg
22 Mar 2025
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Analysis
More flexibility and fewer opposition counter-attacks - How Hallgrimsson has improved Ireland
We look at the principles and tactics the new manager is using to deliver better results.
Gavin Cooney
22 Mar 2025
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Reaction
Hallgrimsson praises 'fantastic' Doherty as he completes comeback from the cold
20 Mar 2025
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halfway there
Ireland take stride to Nations League safety with comeback win in Bulgaria
Goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty secured a first-leg lead for Ireland ahead of Sunday’s return game in Dublin.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Hristo Botev Stadium, Plovdiv
20 Mar 2025
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Team news
Parrott to lead line against Bulgaria with Ferguson benched, Manning starts
20 Mar 2025
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Preview
Expect a slog as Ireland bid to avoid relegation in low-key Bulgarian play-off
Ireland face Bulgaria in the first leg of their relegation play-off tonight.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Plovdiv, Bulgaria
20 Mar 2025
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Bulgarian Days
'It's frustrating' - The player whose form in Bulgaria could have earned an Ireland call up
19 Mar 2025
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Watch Out
Hallgrimsson issues Bulgaria warning on eve of relegation play-off
Ireland must beat Bulgaria over two legs this week to secure their League B status.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Plovdiv, Bulgaria
19 Mar 2025
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Rory's story
At 35 years old, Rory McIlroy has somehow got even better
Monday’s Players Championship victory sets the stage for McIlroy’s next tilt at the Masters.
Gavin Cooney
17 Mar 2025
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Profile
Hard work, composure, fun: How Sarah Healy is fulfilling her promise in 'brutal, unforgiving sport'
We profile Sarah Healy ahead of next week’s world indoor championship.
Gavin Cooney
16 Mar 2025
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get shirty
Hallgrimsson: Ireland players need to get 'more aggressive' in arguing for penalties
16 Mar 2025
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FAI Disconnect
Hallgrimsson's calm diplomacy badly needed at Irish football's time of mass disconnect
13 Mar 2025
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Spat
'I am man enough to apologise' - Hallgrimsson defuses tensions with Stephen Bradley
13 Mar 2025
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column
Irish managers are told football is a results business - the same must hold true for the FAI
The FAI are currently giving the public perception of a rudderless ship. CEO David Courell must show leadership and instil some confidence.
Gavin Cooney
13 Mar 2025
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selection preview
Squad turnover expected as Hallgrimsson ramps up preparation for Bulgaria play-off
13 Mar 2025
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recognition
Sinclair Armstrong set for senior Irish call-up against Bulgaria
12 Mar 2025
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