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2025
repeating himself
Parrott maintains hot start to season with brace in Eredivisie opener
10 Aug 2025
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mark your cards
5 key Irish storylines to follow as the new Championship season gets underway
9 Aug 2025
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reverse
Confirmed: Leagues can opt-out of summer soccer switch as FAI row back on key reform
8 Aug 2025
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Reaction
Kenny admits Pat's were 'comprehensively outplayed' in chastening Besiktas defeat
7 Aug 2025
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blown away
St Pat's undone by stunning four-goal first-half showing by Solskjaer's Besiktas
Pat’s were beaten 4-1 at Tallaght Stadium.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Tallaght Stadium
7 Aug 2025
2.6k
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column
Debates about the Lions' relevance are laughable - they are a commercial juggernaut in a relatively cash-poor sport
The 2025 tour of Australia only went to underline the remarkable resilience of the Lions’ concept.
Gavin Cooney
7 Aug 2025
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men in charge
Meet the League One trio leading the sudden rise of Irish managers in England
2 Aug 2025
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column
Even in the modern age, Kerry show there's still no greater motivator than being written off t' f**k
Gavin Cooney
31 Jul 2025
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redemption tale
Rory McIlroy’s Portrush gesture completes one man’s 19-year journey to replace what was lost
David Bieleski first met Rory McIlroy when they were both 16. When they met again at Portrush almost two decades later, it completed a remarkable tale of redemption.
Gavin Cooney
22 Jul 2025
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Rory McIlroy
'I've gotten everything I wanted out of this week apart from a Claret Jug'
20 Jul 2025
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inevitable
Scheffler's masterpiece gives the Portrush crowds what they expected rather than what they wanted
20 Jul 2025
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1
happier ending
Lowry shifts focus to Ryder Cup after finally finding an enjoyable day around Royal Portrush
20 Jul 2025
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Unbeatable
McIlroy charge electrifies Portrush but Scottie Scheffler remains as in-control as ever before
It was a stunning third day at Royal Portrush, but at the end of it all, Scottie Scheffler stood unflustered.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Royal Portrush
19 Jul 2025
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3
what on earth
'It was very strange' - McIlroy's wild third round at the Open features bizarre two-ball trick
19 Jul 2025
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the trials of shane lowry
Shane Lowry's Open torment gets worse as he's hit with vomiting bug hours after two-shot penalty
19 Jul 2025
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ominous form
Scheffler takes control of the Open with Lowry undone by missed putts and a fussy penalty
18 Jul 2025
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paying the penalty
'I can't have my name tossed around like that' - Lowry's Open challenge derailed by two-shot post-round penalty
Updated 18 Jul 2025
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Day Two
'I need to have it all firing' - Portrush crowds relieved with McIlroy ready for weekend hunt of Harman
18 Jul 2025
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2
Rollercoaster
McIlroy battles against driver issues but puts himself in the mix at Open
17 Jul 2025
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now on the tee
The shot heard round Portrush - Rory McIlroy and his fans return to scene of 2019 nightmare
Setting the scene on a tense first tee with Rory McIlroy.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Royal Portrush
17 Jul 2025
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the open 2025
Shane Lowry delighted as he hangs tough with Scheffler to remain in contention at Portrush
17 Jul 2025
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off we go
'I expected the nerves, but I didn't expect that' - Harrington emotional as he officially gets Open underway
Updated 17 Jul 2025
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Big Preview
McIlroy facing another major emotional challenge as Portrush's latest Open finally kicks off
We preview the major storylines of the 153rd Open Championship.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Royal Portrush
16 Jul 2025
1.4k
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RELATED
Scheffler's press conference answer goes viral and leaves rivals facing deep and difficult questions
15 Jul 2025
Shane Lowry learning to embrace the struggle that paved the way to his first Open triumph
14 Jul 2025
To understand Rory McIlroy, you have to understand his relationship with Royal Portrush
13 Jul 2025
honourary starter
'I don't want to be known as a ceremonial golfer' - Harrington torn over accepting first-tee honour at Portrush
16 Jul 2025
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making progress
R&A confirm that a potential Open Championship staged in Dublin remains on track
16 Jul 2025
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perspective
Scheffler's press conference answer goes viral and leaves rivals facing deep and difficult questions
15 Jul 2025
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Prospect
McKibbin out to make a name for himself after generation-spanning practice round at Portrush
15 Jul 2025
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mark your diary
Open tee times: Lowry given blockbuster group with Scheffler, McIlroy paired with Thomas and Fleetwood
15 Jul 2025
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lessons of victory
Shane Lowry learning to embrace the struggle that paved the way to his first Open triumph
Shane Lowry’s travails before his first win at Portrush have been forgotten – he hopes the turbulence of 2025 will be similarly lost to history.
14 Jul 2025
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far from the madding crowds
'It's nice to be able to accept adulation, even though I struggle with it at times'
14 Jul 2025
2.4k
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Home discomfort
To understand Rory McIlroy, you have to understand his relationship with Royal Portrush
13 Jul 2025
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6
finding form
McIlroy moves into contention at Scottish Open with second-round 65
11 Jul 2025
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Major Championship
'Pretty special' - Hole-in-one helps Maguire into clubhouse lead at Evian Championship
Updated 10 Jul 2025
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Comings and goings
Roma target loan move for Evan Ferguson - reports
10 Jul 2025
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Back in action
Michael Conlan to return to action at Dublin's 3Arena in September
10 Jul 2025
2.0k
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column
McDowell’s biggest LIV regret - he will be the forgotten man at the Open in his hometown
McDowell was at the centre of attention when the Open returned to Portrush six years ago. This time around, few will notice he’s not there at all.
Gavin Cooney
10 Jul 2025
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Liveblog
Brumbies v British & Irish Lions, Australia Tour 2025
Follow live coverage as the Lions up their preparation for the opening Test against the Wallabies.
9 Jul 2025
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FAI
FAI seek to postpone Wednesday's Oireachtas Committee appearance by four weeks
7 Jul 2025
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Profile
'Not a normal club' - Why Keith Andrews' extraordinary elevation makes sense at Brentford
6 Jul 2025
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Tribute
Diogo Jota was a glorious finisher at his athletic peak - his death is a brutal reminder of life's fragility
Gavin Cooney
3 Jul 2025
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