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The time for talking is over, Ireland’s football facilities need to come out of the dark ages

The time for talking is over, Ireland’s football facilities need to come out of the dark ages

Ireland's leading domestic soccer clubs united by a desire to modernise outdated facilities

Mon Aug 15 2022 - 06:00
Derry City looking to take advantage of weary table toppers Shamrock Rovers

Derry City looking to take advantage of weary table toppers Shamrock Rovers

Airtricity League Premier Division previews: Bohemians strive for consistency as they take on Dundalk side with poor away record

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 06:00
Jesus saves Sofia’s blushes as European odyssey ends for St Patrick’s Athletic

Jesus saves Sofia’s blushes as European odyssey ends for St Patrick’s Athletic

Bulgarians progress after raucous affair ends with mass brawl and red cards for O’Reilly and De Nooijer

Thu Aug 11 2022 - 22:20
St Pat’s bidding to complete a memorable giant-killing

St Pat’s bidding to complete a memorable giant-killing

Conference League play-off beckons for St Patrick's Athletic if they can avoid second-leg defeat to Bulgarian side CSKA Sofia

Wed Aug 10 2022 - 20:15
Sligo Rovers facing daunting task as Viking come to town

Sligo Rovers facing daunting task as Viking come to town

Sligo Rovers face a daunting second-leg task as they host Viking Stavanger from Norway

Wed Aug 10 2022 - 19:48
Death of former Irish Times sports journalist Peter Byrne

Death of former Irish Times sports journalist Peter Byrne

The death has occurred of sports journalist Peter Byrne who covered soccer, boxing and athletics during a 38-year career for the Irish Times

Wed Aug 10 2022 - 16:34
‘How come Irish teams cannot do this?’ - Stephen Bradley hits out against European travel nightmare for LOI teams

‘How come Irish teams cannot do this?’ - Stephen Bradley hits out against European travel nightmare for LOI teams

Farcical situation saw St Pat’s stranded in Sofia and Rovers having to fly into Shannon while CSKA and Ludogorets managed to land in Dublin

Wed Aug 10 2022 - 07:55
Glory days for Shamrock Rovers as they guarantee European group stages

Glory days for Shamrock Rovers as they guarantee European group stages

Gaffney and Emakhu goals put North Macedonian side Shkupi away in Europa League qualifier

Tue Aug 09 2022 - 22:53
RTÉ, Shamrock Rovers and the struggle for live coverage

RTÉ, Shamrock Rovers and the struggle for live coverage

St Patrick’s Athletic v CSKA Sofia to be broadcast live on News Now channel

Tue Aug 09 2022 - 06:00
Jack Byrne makes timely return as Rovers look to seal progress to Europa League group stages

Jack Byrne makes timely return as Rovers look to seal progress to Europa League group stages

Competition’s group stages beckon for Stephen Bradley’s team regardless of result in Macedonian capital

Tue Aug 09 2022 - 05:00
All in the Game: Liam Kerrigan rubbing shoulders with Clooney and Fabregas

All in the Game: Liam Kerrigan rubbing shoulders with Clooney and Fabregas

Messi vs Ronaldo whataboutism; Martin Tyler apologises for Hillsborough comments

Mon Aug 08 2022 - 10:00
Rotherham’s Georgie Kelly: A goal scorer’s life less ordinary

Rotherham’s Georgie Kelly: A goal scorer’s life less ordinary

Prolific season at Bohs changed everything for the boy from Donegal GAA roots with a master’s degree

Sat Aug 06 2022 - 06:00
Former asylum seeker Serge Atakayi revels in famous European goal

Former asylum seeker Serge Atakayi revels in famous European goal

Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic face quick turnaround after first leg heroics

Fri Aug 05 2022 - 10:50
Shamrock Rovers come of age in Europe as they beat Shkupi in Tallaght

Shamrock Rovers come of age in Europe as they beat Shkupi in Tallaght

Famous night unmarred by North Macedonian club’s accusations of ‘evil’ Irish Government

Thu Aug 04 2022 - 22:39
Shamrock Rovers ready for Shkupi challenge amid packed fixture list

Shamrock Rovers ready for Shkupi challenge amid packed fixture list

Beat North Macedonian side and the losers from Qarabag or Ferencváros will await in a play-off for Europa League

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 23:00
Sligo Rovers braced for expected Viking onslaught

Sligo Rovers braced for expected Viking onslaught

Sligo Rovers aim to continue their European exploits when they take on Norwegian side Viking FK

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 19:22
St Pat’s have turned middling season around, but need something special to reach group stages

St Pat’s have turned middling season around, but need something special to reach group stages

Europa Conference League, third qualifying round, first leg: Eoin Doyle and Chris Forrester should make timely returns to the starting XI

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 19:00
Jurgen Klopp’s criticism of Caoimhín Kelleher injury catches Stephen Kenny by ‘surprise’

Jurgen Klopp’s criticism of Caoimhín Kelleher injury catches Stephen Kenny by ‘surprise’

FAI medical department blindsided by Liverpool manager's comments about Kelleher ahead of Premier League kick-off

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 06:00
FAI Cup draw: Shamrock Rovers to visit Drogheda in second round

FAI Cup draw: Shamrock Rovers to visit Drogheda in second round

Non-league clubs Bonagee United from Letterkenny and Lucan United get big draws

Tue Aug 02 2022 - 20:12
Premier League: No Irish need apply . . . almost

Premier League: No Irish need apply . . . almost

The downward spiral for the numbers of Republic of Ireland players in the Premier League appears to have hit rock bottom

Sat Jul 30 2022 - 05:00
Sligo Rovers break new ground as Motherwell are sunk

Sligo Rovers break new ground as Motherwell are sunk

Sligo Rovers hope to play next Europa round at Showgrounds despite Uefa rules

Thu Jul 28 2022 - 22:19
Bohemians seek retro terrace redevelopment at Dalymount Park

Bohemians seek retro terrace redevelopment at Dalymount Park

Club members give backing to plan to increase capacity of Phibsboro ground to 10,000

Thu Jul 28 2022 - 14:59
Europa Conference League: Sligo look to seal the deal against Motherwell in Showgrounds showdown

Europa Conference League: Sligo look to seal the deal against Motherwell in Showgrounds showdown

St Patrick’s Athletic head to Slovenia with tough task in hand against NS Mura

Thu Jul 28 2022 - 06:00
Dalymount Park redevelopment to be delayed further due to rising costs

Dalymount Park redevelopment to be delayed further due to rising costs

Dublin City Council describe present plan as ‘unviable’ as proposed costs rise from €36m to €52m

Wed Jul 27 2022 - 22:02
Rovers eye Europa riches after tempestuous end to Champions League participation

Rovers eye Europa riches after tempestuous end to Champions League participation

Manager looking at defensive options with Pico Lopes ruled out for two months with knee injury

Wed Jul 27 2022 - 14:39
Impressive Rovers make Ludogorets earn their passage

Impressive Rovers make Ludogorets earn their passage

Despite a home victory over Ludogorets, Shamrock Rovers are now bound for the Europa League qualifier

Tue Jul 26 2022 - 22:28
Shamrock Rovers appear destined for Europa League qualifiers ahead of second leg mountain

Shamrock Rovers appear destined for Europa League qualifiers ahead of second leg mountain

Injuries to Jack Byrne and Pico Lopes dent chances of miracle turnaround by Stephen Bradley’s side

Mon Jul 25 2022 - 17:07
Troy Parrott joins Preston on loan in move that increases Championship club’s Irish offering

Troy Parrott joins Preston on loan in move that increases Championship club’s Irish offering

Striker will play alongside Robbie Brady, Alan Browne, Sean Maguire and Greg Cunningham at club

Mon Jul 25 2022 - 16:06
For Kenny’s Ireland, EFL Championship is the new Premier League

For Kenny’s Ireland, EFL Championship is the new Premier League

Canaries duo Omobamidele and Idah lead Irish influx into English Championshp

Mon Jul 25 2022 - 06:00
Gender imbalance leaves FAI facing 50% cut in Government funding

Gender imbalance leaves FAI facing 50% cut in Government funding

Roy Barrett willing to step aside for a chairwoman ‘if right thing to do for the organisation’

Mon Jul 25 2022 - 05:00
FAI: ‘We need men to make space for women to take these positions’

FAI: ‘We need men to make space for women to take these positions’

The Football Association of Ireland reveal at AGM they have yet to make ‘sufficient progress’

Sat Jul 23 2022 - 17:57
Chris Forrester: Mura got what they deserved after draw with St Pat’s

Chris Forrester: Mura got what they deserved after draw with St Pat’s

St Pat’s felt disrespected by Slovenian visitors to antiquated Richmond Park

Fri Jul 22 2022 - 13:31
Chris Forrester inspires revival as St Patrick’s Athletic keep the tie alive

Chris Forrester inspires revival as St Patrick’s Athletic keep the tie alive

Midfield playmaker scores equaliser and comes close to winning game with late chance

Thu Jul 21 2022 - 22:14
Hooperman, aka Daniel Fulham, free to return to Ireland after passport issue in Bulgaria

Hooperman, aka Daniel Fulham, free to return to Ireland after passport issue in Bulgaria

Shamrock Rovers pay for flight to get supporter and former mascot home to Ireland

Thu Jul 21 2022 - 18:33
Bohemians’ ‘collective agreement’ on base transfer fees rejected by rival clubs

Bohemians’ ‘collective agreement’ on base transfer fees rejected by rival clubs

League of Ireland player can treble earnings by activating ‘get out’ clauses to join League One club

Thu Jul 21 2022 - 06:00
Europa Conference League previews: St Patrick’s Athletic and Sligo Rovers in second-round action

Europa Conference League previews: St Patrick’s Athletic and Sligo Rovers in second-round action

Saints at home to Slovenian opponents while Sligo face tough trip to take on Motherwell in Scotland

Thu Jul 21 2022 - 06:00
Stephen Bradley: ‘We shot ourselves in the foot right at the end’

Stephen Bradley: ‘We shot ourselves in the foot right at the end’

Shamrock Rovers manager calls his side’s play for late third goal ‘naive’

Tue Jul 19 2022 - 21:59
Ludogorets outgun Shamrock Rovers as gap in quality visible on chastening night

Ludogorets outgun Shamrock Rovers as gap in quality visible on chastening night

Second-half revival kept Ludogorets in check until injury-time strike put tie to bed

Tue Jul 19 2022 - 21:21
Champions League qualifiers: Shamrock Rovers chase landmark victory in Bulgaria

Champions League qualifiers: Shamrock Rovers chase landmark victory in Bulgaria

Ludogorets 1945 will pose formidable test for Stephen Bradley’s men

Mon Jul 18 2022 - 21:30
Kelly earns Dundalk a point as O’Donnell sees red on Richmond return

Kelly earns Dundalk a point as O’Donnell sees red on Richmond return

St Patrick’s Athletic had plenty of changes to seal the three points before fortuitous equaliser

Fri Jul 15 2022 - 22:20
Airtricity League Premier Division previews

Airtricity League Premier Division previews

Bohemians must plan for rest of season without playmaker Dawson Devoy after his move to MK Dons

Fri Jul 15 2022 - 06:00
Conference League previews: Derry on the ropes but Sligo have one eye on progress

Conference League previews: Derry on the ropes but Sligo have one eye on progress

Candystripes need miracle result away in Latvia while Sligo hold onto one-goal lead at home to Bala Town

Thu Jul 14 2022 - 05:00
Stephen Bradley hoping for light injury toll as Rovers try and chart journey to Ludogorets

Stephen Bradley hoping for light injury toll as Rovers try and chart journey to Ludogorets

Travel to Bulgaria next week could prove tricky as League of Ireland side progresses in Champions League

Wed Jul 13 2022 - 05:00
Shamrock Rovers set up European tie with Bulgarian champions Ludogorets

Shamrock Rovers set up European tie with Bulgarian champions Ludogorets

Cynical Maltese fail to damage Stephen Bradley’s team despite physicality

Tue Jul 12 2022 - 21:31
Last orders at former Guinness club St James Gate

Last orders at former Guinness club St James Gate

League of Ireland founding father St James Gate FC to ‘close the doors’ after 120 years

Tue Jul 12 2022 - 19:22
Shamrock Rovers set to progress as Byrne and Burke return to action

Shamrock Rovers set to progress as Byrne and Burke return to action

Bulgarian champions Ludogorets are the likely opponents next week if Stephen Bradley’s side progress

Tue Jul 12 2022 - 06:00
Nathan Collins set to break Irish transfer record as Wolves move in on defender

Nathan Collins set to break Irish transfer record as Wolves move in on defender

Leixlip 21-year-old set to break Robbie Keane record in move away from Burnley to stay in the Premier League

Mon Jul 11 2022 - 19:59
League of Ireland previews: Dundalk eye victory over rivals Drogheda in local derby

League of Ireland previews: Dundalk eye victory over rivals Drogheda in local derby

Title challengers hope to close gap with one of two games in hand on runaway leaders Shamrock Rovers

Thu Jul 07 2022 - 19:00
Europa Conference League: Derry City and Sligo Rovers look to make strong opening statements

Europa Conference League: Derry City and Sligo Rovers look to make strong opening statements

Previews: UCD take on Bohemians in Thursday night’s Premier Division action

Thu Jul 07 2022 - 06:00
Rory Gaffney inspires Shamrock Rovers as they take control of affairs against Hibernians

Rory Gaffney inspires Shamrock Rovers as they take control of affairs against Hibernians

Striker lucky to avoid a red card for lashing out before scoring his side’s third goal

Tue Jul 05 2022 - 22:09
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