The Irish Times

Michael Walker: Why Marcelo Bielsa is manager of the season so far

South American’s relentless intensity and his team’s flair makes everybody smile

Sat Feb 27 2021 - 08:00

Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 06:00

Miriam Lord: Air Miles Murphy's EU efforts fall back to Earth

This week saw high-spirited dispatches from Gerry Adams and another twist in swing-gate

Sat Dec 07 2019 - 05:00

Elbouzedi and Ireland finally break Armenia’s resistance

Stephen Kenny’s side top Euro 2021 qualifying group ahead of final match of the year against Sweden

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 19:58

Premier class: Irish players struggling to make top grade

Premier League kick-off: Just nine players who started in the game in Ireland featured in the Premier League last season

Sat Aug 10 2019 - 05:48

FAI Cup: Bluebell on a win-win as they head for Tallaght

Non-league side ready to give it a go as they take on Shamrock Rovers in last eight

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 06:00

Bluebell Utd to face Shamrock Rovers in FAI Cup quarter-finals

Reigning champions Cork City will travel to face Longford Town after Monday’s draw

Mon Aug 28 2017 - 20:08

FAI Cup round-up: Bluebell United earn quarter-final slot

Galway too good for St Pat’s, holders Cork put seven past Athlone; Drogheda breeze through

Fri Aug 25 2017 - 22:20

FAI Cup round-up: Galway given huge scare by Killester

St Patrick’s Athletic, Drogheda and Bluebell also claim wins

Sun Aug 13 2017 - 20:12

Injury forces Keith Fahey into early retirement

Former Irish international has struggled with a hip and knee complaint with Shamrock Rovers

Thu Aug 13 2015 - 15:37

Pat Fenlon looking to Shamrock Rovers to avenge cup defeat

Hoops manager knows team need to improve league record against other top-five sides

Fri Aug 07 2015 - 01:00

Pat Fenlon not giving up on Rovers' European dream

Shamrock Rovers boss believes his side can overturn two-goal deficit in Norway

Thu Jul 23 2015 - 17:34

Damien Duff vows to make positive contribution at Shamrock Rovers

Former Ireland and Chelsea winger agrees 18-month contract

Wed Jul 15 2015 - 01:07

Leading sides resume league action with one eye fixed on European duties

Shamrock Rovers facing a particularly pressing schedule

Fri Jun 26 2015 - 10:12

Shane Duggan has his goal as Limerick bring it all back home

Markets Field again home ground for Premier League side looking to roll back the years

Fri Jun 05 2015 - 01:00

RTE’s Stephen Alkin embarrassed after Keith Fahey blunder

Commentator asked St Pat’s boss Liam Buckley why Rovers midfielder was subbed

Tue Jun 02 2015 - 12:11

St Pat’s and Rovers cancel each other out

Dublin sides unable to make inroads into Dundalk’s lead at top of Premier Division

Mon May 11 2015 - 21:57

Mikey Drennan strike enough for Shamrock Rovers

Drogheda United fail to take chances to earn a point in Tallaght

Sat May 02 2015 - 13:28

Limerick FC denied victory by late Shamrock Rovers strike

The hosts almost recorded a first win in ten games

Sat Apr 25 2015 - 20:55

Shamrock Rovers make it five in a row against Bray Wanderers

Pat Fenlon’s side hand new Bray boss Maciej Tarnogrodzki a first defeat

Tue Apr 21 2015 - 09:10

Confident Dundalk happy to tackle Hoops

Former Shamrock Rovers star Finn believes champions can beat anyone

Fri Apr 17 2015 - 10:45

Airtricity League round-up: Dundalk go three points clear

Sligo off the mark, Bohs beat Longford and Fahey sent off as Rovers draw at Derry

Fri Apr 10 2015 - 22:33

Bohs’ Dean Delany pulls out all the stops to deny Shamrock Rovers

Goalkeeper makes a number of stunning saves as point is earned in Tallaght

Sat Mar 28 2015 - 01:18

Stephen McPhail signs new Shamrock Rovers deal

Former Ireland international looking forward to teaming up with Keith Fahey

Mon Dec 22 2014 - 19:49

Keith Fahey signs one-year deal with Shamrock Rovers

Republic of Ireland midfielder makes move from St Patrick’s Athletic

Tue Nov 11 2014 - 12:01

St Patrick’s Athletic end FAI Cup hoodoo with win over Derry City

Cup finally returns to Richmond Park on their eighth attempt since 1961

Mon Nov 03 2014 - 01:00

Saints finally march again as Fagan’s double ends 53-year cup wait

Two recent final defeats to Derry City avenged at the Aviva Stadium

Sun Nov 02 2014 - 22:31

St Pat’s tick most of the boxes – if not the historic one

Liam Buckley’s side aiming to win the club’s first FAI Cup in 53 years by beating Derry

Sat Nov 01 2014 - 17:33

Saints march over Finn Harps on way to FAI Cup Final

Liam Buckley’s side prove far too strong for visitors from Donegal

Sun Oct 05 2014 - 19:15

Pat’s stay in the hunt for Europe despite Oman red card

Bray Wanderers took the lead from the spot before Liam Buckley’s depleted side turned it around

Fri Sept 19 2014 - 21:47

Caulfield counting on home support as Cork prepare to host leaders Dundalk

City aiming to bounce back from last week’s surprising slip-up at Bohemians

Fri Aug 01 2014 - 01:00

St Patrick’s Athletic one game away from financial windfall

Buckley’s side up against serious opposition but benefits of progression hit home

Wed Jul 23 2014 - 01:00

Christy Fagan goal gives St Pat’s hope despite late equaliser

Dublin side earn draw in Champions League qualifier against Legia Warsaw

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 22:00

St Patrick’s up against it in Warsaw

Captain Ger O’Brien calls for positive mind set against superior Legia

Wed Jul 16 2014 - 01:00