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February
February 2026
Camogie
'Totally unacceptable': GPA hit out after Clare-Wexford camogie pitch controversy
27 Feb
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Pole Position
Ireland's Áine Donegan leads at halfway point of European Tour event
27 Feb
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PGA
Lowry eight shots off the lead after opening round 70 in Florida
Updated 26 Feb
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Punishment
Drogheda United hit with ‘record sanctions’ following Louth derby pyrotechnics
The punishment follows the controversial scenes after flares were thrown during their derby clash with Dundalk last week.
26 Feb
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Man Down
Blow for Ireland as James Lowe to miss rest of Six Nations through injury
Updated 26 Feb
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24
No Story Here
Saracens 'categorically state' no offer made to Ireland head coach Andy Farrell
26 Feb
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breaking free
The youth soccer prodigy who could unlock Donegal after battling back from two hip surgeries
26 Feb
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Nice Kit
St Patrick's Athletic collaborate with Wolfe Tones to release new jersey
25 Feb
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disappointing
'Not good enough' – frustration over venue changes for league games over the weekend
23 Feb
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Fingers crossed
Mayo hopeful to have AFL-bound McDonald for 2026 championship after dream debut
23 Feb
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The Process
The art of patient free-taking: 'The odd referee would tell me to hurry up'
21 Feb
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Round 2
McIlroy one shot off the lead at Genesis Invitational after second round 65
Shane Lowry is on one-under overall as the tournament hits the halfway point.
21 Feb
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Take a Bow
Ireland's Ben Lynch takes eighth place after making history to reach Winter Olympics final
The Dubliner booked his place in the freestyle skiing halfpipe final earlier today.
20 Feb
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The Leader
Six-time All-Ireland winner Con O'Callaghan named as 2026 Dublin football captain
19 Feb
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Where to watch England v Ireland and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
19 Feb
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selection time
Ireland make one change for U20 Six Nations showdown against England
18 Feb
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3
rossies roar
With 3-18 across three games, Murtagh shining as Roscommon's shooting star
16 Feb
1.8k
0
Down Under
Tyrone's Darragh Canavan to miss month of league as he departs for Australia
16 Feb
2.4k
2
Minute-by-Minute
Ireland survive to earn 20-13 Six Nations win over Italy
14 Feb
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newbridge or nowhere
Landmark win: Kildare's forward behind the iconic mural that captured the spirit of his county
Niall Kelly looks back on a brilliant career with the Lilywhites following his recent retirement.
14 Feb
2.2k
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On The Dotted Line
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Brosnan signs new deal with Everton
13 Feb
754
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Where and when to watch Ireland v Italy and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
12 Feb
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On the Move
Bristol City sign younger brother of club captain and Ireland international Jason Knight
11 Feb
1.7k
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Star Man
All-Star Casey putting injury horrors behind him to fight for more central Limerick role
The Na Piarsaigh forward scored five points from play to help Limerick get their first win of the league on Sunday.
10 Feb
1.6k
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Wrap
Goals galore as Kildare rattle Antrim while Clare crush Down in Division 1B
8 Feb
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Winter Olympics
'Proud to represent Ireland' - Thomas Maloney Westgård finishes 35th in men's skiathlon
8 Feb
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Winter Olympics
'I thought I would have to get eye surgery' - Irish Olympian on thrill and peril of the halfpipe
Ben Lynch is hoping to make the final of the half-pipe in freestyle skiing at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Updated 8 Feb
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veteran
The son of a six-time All-Ireland winner who overcame his size to stay in the hunt for glory
6 Feb
19.8k
1
Minute-by-Minute
Ireland fall well short in 36-14 Six Nations defeat to France
5 Feb
54.3k
217
Round 1
Harrington marks 500th DP World Tour appearance with opening round of 71 in Qatar
5 Feb
758
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Decision time
Poll: Who will win tonight's Six Nations opener - France or Ireland?
5 Feb
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Call It Here
Poll: Who will win the 2026 Six Nations?
4 Feb
3.5k
9
Planning
FAI submits preliminary bid to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final
4 Feb
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Where and when to watch France v Ireland and the rest of this weekend’s Six Nations action
3 Feb
4.4k
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January
January 2026
back of the net
Ireland's Troy Parrott scores 21st goal of the season amid AZ loss
31 Jan
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8
End of The Chapter
Anthony Cunningham steps down as manager of All-Ireland finalists St Brigid's
31 Jan
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Selection
Ulster hoping to maintain unbeaten home record as Murphy shows hand for Cardiff
30 Jan
2.2k
3
Selections
Here are the four athletes representing Ireland at the Winter Olympics
29 Jan
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2
On the rise
The Kerry teen star with basketball skills looking to make a breakthrough in 2026
29 Jan
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1
Oireachtas Committee
‘Unprecedented': Rowing Ireland CEO absent for hearing into athlete welfare allegations
28 Jan
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