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How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces
Yesterday
12th February 2026
Ireland to face Israel in Nations League
The league phase matches will take place between 24 September and 17 November 2026.
The best and worst-case scenarios for Ireland in today's Nations League draw
Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden are among the teams the Boys in Green could face.
This week
8th February 2026 - 13th February 2026
Tottenham's problems go far deeper than Thomas Frank
In seven years, Spurs have gone from Champions League finalists to relegation contenders.
Ireland announce warm-up friendlies against World Cup-bound Qatar and Canada
The latest Irish teenage sensation to move across the water
Last week
1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026
‘There were times where we’d pull up and Ollie’s out on the tractor cutting the grass’
Some of those who knew him best reflect on the former Finn Harps coach’s legacy as the first LOI season since his passing gets underway.
Holders Wexford to face Shamrock Rovers as draw made for All-Island Cup group stage
Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis
Last month
January 2026
3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts
Portuguese winger joins Derry City
‘He thought he would have more b****rds in the Irish team’
Evan Ferguson returns for Roma, mixed fortunes for British clubs in Europa League
Ireland international O'Leary leaves Bristol City after 18 years
Richie Murphy extends Ulster contract until 2028
In-form Troy Parrott scores 20th goal of the season
Joe Joyce set to leave Connacht and sign for Gloucester
'The place I want to go is home' - James McClean returns to Derry City
Ireland international leaves Wexford
'The main goal was always to play for Ireland'
Promising Irish teenager makes Premier League move
Ulster duo sign contract extensions
Benetton's Eli Snyman to join Ulster on two-year deal
Ireland's Adam Olaniyan turns pro, set for Dublin debut in March
Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March
Little evidence to suggest Michael Carrick is ready for such a high-profile role
The former midfielder’s unlikely elevation is a testament to the desperate times at Old Trafford as much as anything else.
Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe
Ireland's Brian Fay finishes 16th at World Cross Country Championships
The fall and rise of the Irishman set to face ‘one of the best teams in the world’
6 under-the-radar Irish players hoping to inspire an FA Cup upset
Arsenal and their €67 million man flatter to deceive again
Evan Ferguson scores as Roma boost hopes of top 4 finish
It was the Irish striker’s third goal in Serie A this season.
Former Sunderland and Leeds manager joins Cork City in advisory role
Kellie Harrington set to compete at the National Elite Championships
Evan Ferguson 'very unlikely' to make imminent Brighton return
10 Irish players who could be on the move this month
Worry for Ireland amid Adam Idah blow
From soft power to sportswashing: why Saudi Arabia is spending billions to revolutionise sport
Last year
2025
11 LOI players who sealed moves abroad in 2025 and 6 who could follow