WPL round-up: Return of Irish stalwarts brings positive news for Gleeson Megan Connolly was back in action for Lazio while Chloe Mustaki started for Bristol City and defender Aoife Mannion returned for Manchester UnitedSun Nov 03 2024 - 21:37
Loreto back to winning ways in Hockey LeagueDefending champions seven points clear at the top of the tableSun Nov 03 2024 - 12:26
The stage is set for epic League of Ireland finaleLooking back at Duff’s career; Ireland’s fear of All Blacks is gone; Sexton returnsFri Nov 01 2024 - 10:29
No Kerry or Dublin players make All-Star teamGAA club changing of the guard; Munster focus on the All Blacks; Ireland’s love of NFLThu Oct 31 2024 - 10:49
The drama continues for Munster and Manchester UnitedGerry Thornley on why Rowntree will be remembered more fondly than Ten Hag; Gordon D’Arcy has sympathy for coach; Armagh to dominate All-StarsWed Oct 30 2024 - 10:19
Katie McCabe gets over penalty woe as ‘bleedin’ deadly’ Ireland enjoy dead rubberEileen Gleeson’s team will take on a set of Celtic cousins for a place in Euro 2025Tue Oct 29 2024 - 22:08
Erik Ten Hag’s low points are grim reading for United fansDutch manager waves goodbye at Old Trafford; Ireland look to finish the job; Gerry Thornley talks to Caelan DorisTue Oct 29 2024 - 11:23
Ireland v Georgia: Gleeson to fine-tune squad and debut youngsters in Tallaght Stadium sell-out After 6-0 win in Tbilisi, a spot in final Euro 2025 qualifier beckons for Ireland, where they’ll face either Wales or SlovakiaTue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00
Contrasting fortunes for the four provinces as League of Ireland goes down to the wireA busy weekend of sport saw some big county finals decided; Kylian Mbappé will want to quickly forget his first ClásicoMon Oct 28 2024 - 11:33
Shelbourne have fans in high places – the mountains in Wicklow to be preciseFrank Lampard appreciation club; VAR officals hit the town; Chelsea should have bought a VolvoMon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00
Marissa Sheva glad to be back playing her part for the Republic of IrelandPortland Thorns player celebrated her return to the international stage for the first time in 15 months with a goal against GeorgiaMon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00
Someone check on Duffer, this title race can’t be good for his nervesTV View: Of course this roller coaster of a League of Ireland season would come down to the final roundSun Oct 27 2024 - 20:12
Ireland finally break down Georgia as goals flow late on in Tbilisi Three goals in the closing stages leaves Eileen Gleeson’s side in complete control of playoff tie ahead of Dublin returnFri Oct 25 2024 - 19:40
Burke plays the conductor as Rovers sing a happy tuneShamrock Rovers turn their attention from Europe to domestic affairs; Eileen Gleeson’s side head to Tbilisi; Johnny Watterson is unimpressed by the LionsFri Oct 25 2024 - 10:24
Ireland should be confident but not complacent facing GeorgiaEileen Gleeson’s squad is aiming to secure a place at Euro 2025Fri Oct 25 2024 - 06:00
Doris gets his day, Wiffen dips toe back in the waterJacob’s stock on the rise: Little left to lose in football; Cuban tries to upscuttle TrumpThu Oct 24 2024 - 13:34
Abbie Larkin: ‘Moving to Palace has helped me develop more. I went there to challenge myself’Ringsend native Larkin, who is still a teenager, recently realised her WSL ambition after moving from Glasgow City to Crystal PalaceThu Oct 24 2024 - 06:00
Doris steps up for Ireland, while Sexton steps inGordon D’Arcy on the force of nature that is RG Snyman; Karen Duggan on the ‘disconnect’ between the league and the Irish set-upWed Oct 23 2024 - 10:10
Ireland’s defensive linchpin Anna Patten eyeing ‘must win’ fixtures against Georgia ‘There are connections growing on the pitch and everyone ... can take confidence from beating France’Wed Oct 23 2024 - 06:00
Questions to be asked of 20-minute red cards and refereesGerry Thornley and Owen Doyle have some issues with how rugby is officiated; female soccer players have some issues with Saudi ArabiaTue Oct 22 2024 - 10:27
GAA bring new rules, while Cuala bring a new broomDublin has new football champions; Leinster continue their strong start to season; Liverpool win again, but it’s not prettyMon Oct 21 2024 - 10:13
We’re ready to join GAA’s new dance but someone will have to count us inTV View: Your heart had to go out to the people tasked with updating the scores in Croke Park - and the FAI Cup final for that matterMon Oct 21 2024 - 06:00
Max Kruse reveals way too much information with haemorrhoids woesGerman manager has nightmare second half; the ageless Luka Modric; Graeme Souness’s curious quoteMon Oct 21 2024 - 06:00
Mixed news for Gleeson in advance of Euro 2025 play-off against GeorgiaIreland manager reduced to watching brief on the 26 players called up to squad for crucial fixtureSun Oct 20 2024 - 20:25
FAI Cup final: Athlone Town one step away from completing historic doubleNewly-crowned league champions face familiar rivals Shelbourne again in cup finalSat Oct 19 2024 - 06:00
Premier Division title race all about holding onLeague of Ireland bringing the late drama; Football Review Committee makes its case; Ireland learn 2025 World Cup pool opponentsFri Oct 18 2024 - 10:58
Eileen Gleeson left frustrated by claims of ‘disconnect’ with League of Ireland players Ireland manager responds to critical comments from Athlone Town manager Ciarán Kilduff as she names squad for Euro 2025 playoffThu Oct 17 2024 - 23:00
‘A dark day for England’: British media reacts with fervour to Thomas Tuchel’s appointment‘How can a foreigner urge Englishmen to do or die on football’s battlefield?’ the Daily Mail’s Jeff Powell asksWed Oct 16 2024 - 18:38
It’s gone bonkers at the conkers as GAA looks to crack rule changes Gordon D’Arcy on why Leinster must keep Frawley at 10; Under-21 heartbreak; Tuchel takes England jobWed Oct 16 2024 - 12:04
Time to defuse the bomb squadIreland’s outhalf pecking order; Gifting goals to the Greeks; Joyce on board with rule changesTue Oct 15 2024 - 10:54
Woes and a Grecian burn: another loss for IrelandKen Early on Ireland’s struggles; Gerry Thornley and John O’Sullivan on Leinster’s supremacy; Brian O’Connor on Shark Hanlon’s appealMon Oct 14 2024 - 10:50
Houghton drills down on the ‘Greek lads’ as Ireland succumb to errorsTV View: Like Heimir Hallgrímsson, who swapped Finn Azaz for Troy Parrott, RTÉ made a big change for this game by bringing in Ray Houghton for Stephen Kelly as their co-commentatorSun Oct 13 2024 - 22:36
Mixed news for Gleeson about her Ireland players abroadIzzy Atkinson and Aoife Mannion make their first Women’s Super League appearances of the seasonSun Oct 13 2024 - 19:23
All in the Game: Klopp’s Red Bull deal gives his German critics wingsPlus: Messi and Ronaldo battle it out at the perfume counter; Ireland rack up the z’s; Ronaldo’s sister rushes to his defenceSun Oct 13 2024 - 19:00
Loreto maintain perfect start to Hockey League seasonUCD get off the mark while Old Alexandra and Ards keep their bright starts goingSun Oct 13 2024 - 13:27
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly named Sportswomen of the Month for SeptemberA year plagued by injury and illness didn’t stop Dunlevy and Kelly getting results when it matteredSat Oct 12 2024 - 06:00
As stunning as the Northern Lights - Ireland win a matchRobbie Brady’s goal helps end the downward spiral; Aaron Connolly on his addiction issues; Ciaran Fitzgerald on the health of Irish rugbyFri Oct 11 2024 - 10:47
Aaron Connolly reveals he underwent a month’s treatment for alcohol addiction this summer ‘I used to look forward to the games finishing so I could have a drink’ - Ireland international looks to rebuild careerThu Oct 10 2024 - 21:07
Stephanie Zambra retires: ‘To have been a part of the journey of women’s football is brilliant’The former Irish international remembers playing for her country and attending the Ballon d’OrThu Oct 10 2024 - 16:07
Irish football has rarely experienced such a grim periodAre we too down on the idea of losing? Leinster’s smaller Viking; Kris Kristofferson’s sporting lifeThu Oct 10 2024 - 10:28
‘The biggest rugby rivalry in the world below Test level’Graham Rowntree impressed by ticket sales; Ireland’s goal drought; It could be worse, we could be FinlandWed Oct 09 2024 - 10:05
Winning ugly not an issue for John O’Shea against Finland Evan Ferguson hoping to be involved: Rugby crossing the Rubicon; shoot-outs in the firing lineTue Oct 08 2024 - 10:28
Gareth Grundie appointed new coach of Irish women’s hockey teamFormer assistant coach has been named as the permanent successor to Sean DancerTue Oct 08 2024 - 10:22
A tedious week of fabricated hope awaits us‘Dysfunctional and hopeless’ are apt words for frustrated fans of both Irish soccer and Manchester UnitedMon Oct 07 2024 - 10:37
All in the Game: Blunty McBluntface racks up the likes for James BluntTwitterati favour Divock Origi; injured Neymar trousers millions; air mattress madness in dear old Deutschland; and moreMon Oct 07 2024 - 06:00
TV View: High anxiety at the top as Duffer’s forehead collects more wrinkles Mediocrity seems much less stressful as Shels manager prowls the sidelines while his team go down 2-0 to RoversMon Oct 07 2024 - 06:00
Athlone Town’s win over Bohemians sees them wrap up title with one game still to playManager Ciarán Kilduff says the team ‘did our talking on the pitch’Sun Oct 06 2024 - 20:07
Institute and Loreto make it two wins from twoInstitute come from behind to beat Railway in the Hockey LeagueSun Oct 06 2024 - 12:32
Athlone Town complete fairy-tale by winning Premier Division titleA 2-0 win over Bohemians sealed the title for Ciarán Kilduff’s sideSat Oct 05 2024 - 21:40
Women’s LOI: Athlone Town on the cusp of historic title successCiarán Kilduff’s side can secure their first league title with a game to spare if they beat struggling BohemiansFri Oct 04 2024 - 19:00
