Gary Cronin focusing on the finer details with Ireland ahead of World Cup qualifiersCarla Ward’s side play France at home before travelling to face the NetherlandsSun Mar 01 2026 - 06:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘I assumed Irish players will win duels and work hard. But ... it was not true’The Republic of Ireland manager discusses his formative years in Iceland, a ‘sexy’ job in Jamaica, and planning for the playoff against the Czech Republic - and beyondSat Feb 28 2026 - 06:00
Bohemians go three clear at Premier Division summit with derby win over Shamrock RoversRovers offer late replies at Dalymount but not enough to earn pointsFri Feb 27 2026 - 22:26
Drogheda United hit with away supporter ban and €15,000 fine following Oriel Park flare damageDrogheda supporters to be banned from attending next four away fixturesThu Feb 26 2026 - 21:35
Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup playoff against Czech RepublicCurrently on loan at Roma, the 21-year-old striker is set to see a specialist on Friday over ankle injuriesThu Feb 26 2026 - 11:40
Refusing to play Israel ‘not within the best interest of Irish football’, says FAI chiefFAI boss David Courell says Republic of Ireland team will fulfil both fixtures in Nations League later this yearWed Feb 25 2026 - 18:43
Ireland v Israel game confirmed for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in OctoberFAI chief executive David Courell says security concerns around hosting Nations League fixture have been allayed by An Garda SíochánaWed Feb 25 2026 - 16:44
Shelbourne’s Joey O’Brien says Ireland should not play against Israel in Nations LeagueManager has been an advocate for plight of Palestinian people for several yearsFri Feb 20 2026 - 22:59
Galway United earn well deserved point at ShelbourneBohemians get big win over Derry City; Shamrock Rovers beat St Patrick’s AthleticFri Feb 20 2026 - 22:06
Talented youngster Naj Razi returns to Shamrock Rovers after a cautionary tale abroadThe Tallaght native came home last month having not played in Serie A after signing for Como in 2023Fri Feb 20 2026 - 06:00
Stephen Bradley: ‘Some things are bigger than football. Genocide is most definitely one of them’Shamrock Rovers manager says Ireland should not play Israel and calls treatment of Drogheda United co-chair as ‘censorship’Thu Feb 19 2026 - 13:42
Sinn Féin TD to ‘resist’ removal as Drogheda United chair after call for Ireland to boycott Israel fixturesJoanna Byrne said the Republic of Ireland should not fulfil the Nations League fixtures against Israel later this yearWed Feb 18 2026 - 21:39
Evan Ferguson suffers another injury blow as Ireland’s World Cup playoff approachesThe 21-year-old also missed most of last season following ankle surgeryWed Feb 18 2026 - 16:36
Carla Ward hoping to fence in France and the Netherlands by keeping World Cup qualifiers in TallaghtIreland will play France at home before travelling to the Netherlands at the start of MarchWed Feb 18 2026 - 06:00
Israel push to host Ireland at home in Nations LeagueIsrael FA spokesman says they hope ‘to welcome Ireland to a sea of blue and white in a packed stadium’Mon Feb 16 2026 - 22:22
Heimir Hallgrímsson focuses on how to fill gaps before Ireland face Czech RepublicNo outstanding candidate for central midfield roleFri Feb 13 2026 - 17:00
Ireland to open Nations League campaign away to Kosovo before facing Israel Venue for Israel away game has yet to be decidedFri Feb 13 2026 - 09:21
Heimir Hallgrímsson remains ‘positive’ about Ireland contract extension Head coach says he will focus on ‘football side’ as Ireland draw Israel in Nations League groupThu Feb 12 2026 - 21:24
‘It’s not my decision if you play or not’, says Hallgrímsson after Ireland draw Israel in Nations LeagueAssociation voted in favour of motion calling for Israel FA’s suspension from club and international competitions last yearThu Feb 12 2026 - 19:48
Uefa boss Aleksander Ceferin declines to support Gianni Infantino comments on Russia banFifa president suggested Russia’s return to underage competitions across Europe ‘would help’ and that ban ‘has not achieved anything’Thu Feb 12 2026 - 14:36
Republic of Ireland could face Israel in Nations LeagueDraw will take place in Brussels on ThursdayWed Feb 11 2026 - 12:01
Ireland to face Qatar and Canada in pre-World Cup friendliesQatar to visit Dublin before Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side travel to Montreal to face CanadaTue Feb 10 2026 - 16:28
Bohemians and St Pat’s play out stalemate at the Aviva StadiumSome 21,472 pay into the Aviva on a soggy Sunday afternoon as the goal the occasion could have done with never cameSun Feb 08 2026 - 17:44
Thomas strikes late for Derry City on McClean homecomingWelsh striker denied Sligo Rovers a point in injury-timeFri Feb 06 2026 - 22:29
Sammie Szmodics loaned to Derby due to issues in dressingroom, says Kieran McKennaIreland forward left Ipswich Town for what was ‘not a football decision’Fri Feb 06 2026 - 16:19
Shamrock Rovers wary of Dundalk danger as League of Ireland returnsNewly promoted from the First Division, Ciarán Kilduff’s kick off their campaign against the reigning champs at Tallaght StadiumThu Feb 05 2026 - 18:14
Stoke City’s Bosun Lawal keeping faith that Ireland cap will comeVersatility of 22-year-old could help convince Heimir Hallgrímsson to deploy himThu Feb 05 2026 - 13:00
Czech manager describes Irish style as ‘island football’ ahead of World Cup playoffKoubek: ‘Ireland are an average team in terms of play, but with an immense heart’Wed Feb 04 2026 - 16:26
League of Ireland preview: Big-spending Derry City out to break Shamrock Rovers dominanceFeelgood factor has returned to the Brandywell, but Shelbourne and Bohemians will also expect to have a say in title raceWed Feb 04 2026 - 06:00
James McClean makes winning return as Derry City claim President’s Cup over Shamrock RoversDarragh Markey goal settles feisty eve of season affair between title contendersSun Feb 01 2026 - 12:23
James McClean’s return rises President’s Cup above ‘glorified friendly’Winger’s return to Derry City adds dimension to pre-league kickabout in TallaghtSat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
Gavin Bazunu: ‘The performance in Hungary encapsulates the change in Irish football’The goalkeeper, now on loan at Stoke, discusses his recuperation from injury, the progress of the Republic of Ireland and his advice for young Irish players tempted by a move to a European clubSat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
Owen Elding completes move from Sligo Rovers to Hibernian in potential seven-figure deal19-year-old English-born striker scored 16 goals last season for SligoThu Jan 29 2026 - 13:13
Caoimhín Kelleher: ‘We need to get the country to a World Cup’The Republic of Ireland goalkeepers on an unforgettable night in Hungary, his successful switch to Brentford and the prospect of heading to North America this summerSat Jan 24 2026 - 06:00
League of Ireland clubs losing total of €1m revenue because of dodgy boxesPiracy is hurting game as profit from LOITV live broadcasts of matches goes into footballThu Jan 22 2026 - 18:30
Shamrock Rovers believe ‘marketplace’ puts Michael Noonan’s value above €2 million Teenage striker has attracted interest from Hoffenheim in Germany, Celtic and ChelseaMon Jan 19 2026 - 16:02
Czech Republic put faith in Miroslav Koubek to relight their fireNew manager has wasted no time preparing for World Cup play-off against resurgent Republic of Ireland in MarchMon Jan 19 2026 - 06:00
FAI to reward loyal Ireland fans for World Cup play-off semi-final in PragueJust over 1,000 tickets for the Fortuna Arena clash go on sale next weekFri Jan 16 2026 - 17:18
Troy Parrott sale could make AZ threefold profit; where is it going wrong for Ferguson?While Parrott has enjoyed a fine goalscoring season in the Netherlands, Evan Ferguson has had a frustrating run at Roma Fri Jan 16 2026 - 06:00
New Czech Republic manager describes Ireland’s football as ‘simple’ ahead of World Cup playoffMiroslav Koubek said Denmark are ‘more football-orientated’ than IrelandThu Jan 15 2026 - 18:21
Evan Ferguson’s place under threat as Roma move to bolster attacking optionsElsewhere, Ireland international Gavin Bazunu seals Stoke loan while Spurs hold off on Melia decision until injury recoveryTue Jan 13 2026 - 16:26
How to replace Josh Cullen and other questions for Hallgrímsson ahead of World Cup playoffsIrish manager will be hopeful of a swift return from injury for Chiedozie OgbeneMon Jan 12 2026 - 17:54
Shamrock Rovers add Seán Kavanagh to coaching ticket ahead of new seasonFormer Republic of Ireland under-21 makes straight jump from player to coachWed Jan 07 2026 - 11:27
Josh Cullen ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup playoffs with ACL injuryBurnley midfielder faces up to nine months pout after suffering knee injury against Everton Wed Dec 31 2025 - 11:27
League of Ireland Premier Division attendances increase by 8 per centAverage attendance increased from 3,490 to 3,775 with a total of 683,208 attending Premier Division games Mon Dec 22 2025 - 14:50
‘It’s a waste of time playing me Jack’: Steve Staunton recalls impact of USA ’94 heat as Ireland learn potential World Cup opponentsIrish manager focused on playoffs to make tournament first of allSat Dec 06 2025 - 06:00
Ireland to face Mexico, South Korea and South Africa if they qualify for World CupManager Heimir Hallgrímsson says it’s a group ‘we would fancy qualifying from’Fri Dec 05 2025 - 21:38
World Cup-bound Pico Lopes and Athlone Town hero Kelly Brady scoop Soccer Writers awardsSteve Staunton was also honoured at Dublin event for an outstanding career in the green jerseyFri Dec 05 2025 - 18:37
USA, Australia and South Africa? The best and worst groups Ireland could get in Friday’s World Cup drawAn ideal draw could leave Irish supporters California dreaming if we can make it through the playoffsThu Dec 04 2025 - 16:19
FAI guaranteed 8% of tickets to Ireland’s World Cup matches if team gets thereTickets would be available at initial prices, rather than inflated by Fifa’s dynamic pricing modelWed Dec 03 2025 - 15:24
