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2025
Words Of Warning
'It's like Iceland at the Eurovision - We always think we have the best song, but we never qualify'
8 Sep 2025
3.5k
2
irish reaction
'I'm not happy with one point, that's why I didn't celebrate as much as anyone else'
6 Sep 2025
4.4k
11
Unhappy
'He killed us in every contact' - Hungary boss Rossi rages at referee
6 Sep 2025
6.3k
9
Roller Coaster
Idah's dramatic late equaliser earns Ireland vital draw against 10-man Hungary
Ireland left it late to earn a point against their biggest rivals.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Aviva Stadium
6 Sep 2025
6.0k
35
Team news
Szmodics and Azaz to lead Irish attack alongside Ferguson against Hungary
6 Sep 2025
2.8k
6
big match preview
Ireland have said all the right things ahead of Hungary clash - Now it's time for action
We preview Ireland’s huge 2026 World Cup qualifier with Hungary.
Gavin Cooney
6 Sep 2025
933
0
eve of the big show
'It looks like they are taller today than when I came a year ago'
5 Sep 2025
3.1k
16
column
Nostalgia a flimsy counter to fact VAR and controlling coaches are ruining football
There were two major changes to the game in the summer of 2019, both of which brought major unintended consequences.
Gavin Cooney
5 Sep 2025
2.2k
2
talk like you mean it
McCarthy and Ogbene's brilliant belief sums up Ireland's 'mood shift' for defining Hungary clash
5 Sep 2025
2.4k
0
what to watch for
Four key tactical questions facing Ireland against Hungary
4 Sep 2025
1.5k
1
time for talk is over
'It's go time for us now' - Kelleher sums up the Irish mood as they mercifully arrive at the stuff that matters
3 Sep 2025
1.6k
1
Double Blow
Troy Parrott now a doubt for October's World Cup qualifiers too
2 Sep 2025
3.1k
6
squad update
Celtic's Johnny Kenny called up to Ireland squad with Parrott ruled out through injury
Updated 1 Sep 2025
2.6k
3
Analysis
Give thanks to Szoboszlai - He gave us all a reason to forget this turkey of a game
How can the two best sides in the world’s richest football league serve up a spectacle this bad?
Gavin Cooney
31 Aug 2025
3.7k
12
Mind Games
Hallgrimsson explains why Irish squad are still working without a sports psychologist
31 Aug 2025
3.4k
3
column
British Army has no place sponsoring Premier League games on Sky Sports
Gavin Cooney
30 Aug 2025
32.9k
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column
British Army has no place sponsoring Premier League games on Sky Sports
Sky this season announced the British Army as one of the new sponsors of their Premier League coverage, a decision which shows disregard for their Irish subscribers.
Gavin Cooney
29 Aug 2025
10.0k
31
Reaction
'A special, special night, both as a father and as a manager'
28 Aug 2025
4.6k
17
heady days
Rovers crown historic night for Irish football with upset of Santa Clara
Rovers will return to the Conference League proper thanks to a gutsy goalless draw against their Portuguese opponents.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Tallaght Stadium
28 Aug 2025
5.1k
36
Options
Hallgrimsson confirms ex-Barcelona youth player in contention for Irish call-up
26 Aug 2025
13.3k
0
real business
Plenty of reasons for optimism as Hallgrimsson prepares to name first World Cup qualifier squad
26 Aug 2025
1.2k
0
At long last
Tommy Fleetwood finally ends PGA Tour drought with Tour Championship victory
Fleetwood held off Patrick Cantlay and the ghosts of past heartbreaks to win the season-ending PGA Tour event.
24 Aug 2025
3.1k
16
club scene
Mount Leinster Rangers avenge defeat to recapture Carlow hurling crown
24 Aug 2025
1.8k
0
Rising Star
Shortt rounds out stunning week in pool with another world junior gold medal
24 Aug 2025
1.3k
1
Long road back
Missed chances against Fulham expose endemic errors and Amorim's shocking United record
United’s summer gamble was to upgrade their attack – but when they don’t find the net, United are not good enough to grind out wins.
24 Aug 2025
2.8k
3
new york bound
Rasmus Hojgaard seals final automatic Ryder Cup place at Shane Lowry's expense
24 Aug 2025
4.0k
8
first impression
Roma boss praises Ferguson's 'important qualities' after encouraging debut
24 Aug 2025
4.1k
19
board meeting
Static FAI faces defining few weeks as job cuts loom and key decisions go unmade
23 Aug 2025
2.4k
5
change of scenery
Ireland international Moran completes loan move to Los Angeles FC from Brighton
22 Aug 2025
3.2k
11
column
Here We Go - Why have transfer scoopsmen come to dominate football journalism?
22 Aug 2025
2.3k
3
scottie the inevitable
Scheffler victorious on PGA Tour yet again as MacIntyre blows four-shot lead
17 Aug 2025
3.0k
8
Slow Start
Andrews laments players' 'naivety' in opening-day humbling
17 Aug 2025
3.9k
2
viktor gets the spoils
Victory but old flaws evident as Gyokeres struggles for uninspiring Arsenal
United were improved but also undone by problems they knew existed going into the season.
Gavin Cooney
17 Aug 2025
2.9k
5
the brentford hive mind
Why avoiding the drop with Brentford would represent huge success for Keith Andrews
17 Aug 2025
2.2k
4
Preview
Contenders' spending and uncertainty sets up most decadent but intriguing PL season in years
We preview the new Premier League season.
Gavin Cooney
14 Aug 2025
1.5k
1
column
Mo Salah has led where Fifa and Uefa have failed: Israel must be held to account
14 Aug 2025
2.3k
8
Preview
Despite stunning first leg win, Shelbourne face major European test at home to Rijeka
12 Aug 2025
1.9k
4
Late Drama
Justin Rose wins epic St Jude play-off with JJ Spaun, more PGA Tour agony for Fleetwood
11 Aug 2025
3.0k
7
that's a wrap
Rising star and U20 gold medalist Kelly to follow Adeleke's steps in going to University of Texas
10 Aug 2025
3.4k
0
Comment
Community Shield shows Liverpool must adapt and evolve to suit their new galacticos
10 Aug 2025
2.9k
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