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‘Let’s not pull the devil by the tail’: Bulgaria manager Iliev rebuffs calls to quit over double-jobbing role

‘Let’s not pull the devil by the tail’: Bulgaria manager Iliev rebuffs calls to quit over double-jobbing role

The coach, who also leads a top-flight Bulgarian side, wants focus to be on Nations League playoff games against Ireland

Wed Mar 19 2025 - 19:11
James Abankwah moving up fast in Ireland’s defensive pecking order

James Abankwah moving up fast in Ireland’s defensive pecking order

‘We’re a Christian family so we prayed and gave a lot of thanks to God’

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 23:00
Ireland to face Senegal and Luxembourg in June friendlies

Ireland to face Senegal and Luxembourg in June friendlies

African side are ranked 17th in the world, with the two nations never having met before at international level

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 13:17
Matt Doherty ‘stands by’ comments that he felt disrespected when left out of Ireland squad

Matt Doherty ‘stands by’ comments that he felt disrespected when left out of Ireland squad

Wolves defender has come back into favour after cementing his starting position in Vítor Pereira’s side

Mon Mar 17 2025 - 23:00
Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning called into Ireland squad for Nations League play-offs

Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning called into Ireland squad for Nations League play-offs

Will Smallbone and Callum O’Dowda withdraw from panel due to injury

Mon Mar 17 2025 - 10:34
Chris Forrester on song for St Pat’s in win over Bohs

Chris Forrester on song for St Pat’s in win over Bohs

Stephen Kenny’s side climb to second with 3-0 win at Richmond Park

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 22:04
Drogheda and Waterford showing way to end Dublin dominance of League of Ireland

Drogheda and Waterford showing way to end Dublin dominance of League of Ireland

League leaders aim to continue their fine start to the season by beating Shamrock Rovers on Friday

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer’ for Ireland

Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer’ for Ireland

Manager named three uncapped players for two-legged clash with Bulgaria

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 06:00
‘In the media, it feels like it’s a fight’: Heimir Hallgrímsson addresses disconnect between national team and League of Ireland

‘In the media, it feels like it’s a fight’: Heimir Hallgrímsson addresses disconnect between national team and League of Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager keen to smooth relations between LOI and FAI as national squad face relegation playoff with Bulgaria

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 23:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson names three uncapped players in Ireland playoff squad

Heimir Hallgrímsson names three uncapped players in Ireland playoff squad

Watford’s James Abankwah and Rocco Vata and Jimmy Dunne of QPR are in line for debuts against Bulgaria

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 13:39
Five things for Heimir Hallgrímsson to consider as he prepares to name Ireland squad

Five things for Heimir Hallgrímsson to consider as he prepares to name Ireland squad

James Abankwah and Rocco Vata set for debuts ahead of Josh Honohan and Johnny Kenny

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 19:01
Danny Grant shoots Shamrock Rovers to first win of the season

Danny Grant shoots Shamrock Rovers to first win of the season

Former Bohs recruit bags first goal for Rovers at Tallaght Stadium

Fri Mar 07 2025 - 22:35
League of Ireland managers come to the fore in banging financial drum for domestic game

League of Ireland managers come to the fore in banging financial drum for domestic game

Stephen Bradley insists now is the time for the necessary Government investment in the domestic game

Fri Mar 07 2025 - 06:00
Republic’s Sammie Szmodics to miss Nations League Bulgaria fixtures

Republic’s Sammie Szmodics to miss Nations League Bulgaria fixtures

Ipswich Town winger certain to be sidelined for relegation play-off fixtures after ankle surgery

Thu Mar 06 2025 - 17:35
Aidan Keena’s penalty double helps St Patrick’s Athletic see off 10-man Derry City

Aidan Keena’s penalty double helps St Patrick’s Athletic see off 10-man Derry City

Striker makes it five goals in four Premier Division games in comfortable win

Mon Mar 03 2025 - 22:08
Dublin derby packs a punch as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers draw at Tolka Park

Dublin derby packs a punch as Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers draw at Tolka Park

Early goal from Harry Wood set the tempo in Drumcondra

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 22:28
Mipo Odubeko’s striking return to Shelbourne is a sign of home comforts

Mipo Odubeko’s striking return to Shelbourne is a sign of home comforts

‘I felt the love from him even before I walked in the door,’ says striker of manager Damien Duff

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 06:00
Carla Ward admits Ireland in ‘transition period’ after nightmare in Slovenia

Carla Ward admits Ireland in ‘transition period’ after nightmare in Slovenia

New manager believes Ireland overachieved by qualifying for 2023 World Cup

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 11:34
Muddled Ireland are hammered by Slovenia in Nations League

Muddled Ireland are hammered by Slovenia in Nations League

Carla Ward’s team selection backfires as Irish side concede three goals in ‘horrible’ first half

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 19:38
Ireland head to Slovenia with Carla Ward yet to crack the McCabe conundrum

Ireland head to Slovenia with Carla Ward yet to crack the McCabe conundrum

Slovenia vs Republic of Ireland preview: Challenge facing new manager is how best to use captain Katie McCabe

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 06:00
Ireland secure victory against Turkey from the jaws of inaccuracy

Ireland secure victory against Turkey from the jaws of inaccuracy

Kyra Carusa goal starts the Carla Ward era with three points in the Nations League

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 22:04
Stephen Bradley knew what he was doing with his outburst against Heimir Hallgrímsson

Stephen Bradley knew what he was doing with his outburst against Heimir Hallgrímsson

Shamrock Rovers’ manager says there’s too much arrogance in the Football Association of Ireland

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 06:00
Shamrock Rovers' European odyssey ends in penalty heartbreak against Molde

Shamrock Rovers' European odyssey ends in penalty heartbreak against Molde

Aaron Greene the only player to miss from the spot after 120 minutes of action in Tallaght

Thu Feb 20 2025 - 23:10
Stephen Bradley defiant as Shamrock Rovers aim to defy the odds again

Stephen Bradley defiant as Shamrock Rovers aim to defy the odds again

Hoops braced for crucial second leg with a side depleted by injury and suspensions

Thu Feb 20 2025 - 06:00
Stephen Bradley brands FAI treatment of Colin Healy as ‘disgraceful’

Stephen Bradley brands FAI treatment of Colin Healy as ‘disgraceful’

‘I understand what Colin’s family have gone through the last 18 months'

Wed Feb 19 2025 - 19:21
Alan Mahon brings home 10 years of coaching experience to the Ireland team

Alan Mahon brings home 10 years of coaching experience to the Ireland team

The twice-capped former Tranmere Rovers midfielder makes a lot of sense as Ireland’s assistant head coach

Tue Feb 18 2025 - 18:06
Shamrock Rovers’ Stephen Bradley rebukes ‘out of touch’ Heimir Hallgrímsson

Shamrock Rovers’ Stephen Bradley rebukes ‘out of touch’ Heimir Hallgrímsson

Ireland manager’s suggestion players must move abroad to gain senior cap ‘incredibly disrespectful’, says Bradley

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 19:28
Ross Tierney on target as Bohemians beat Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva

Ross Tierney on target as Bohemians beat Shamrock Rovers at the Aviva

League of Ireland attendance record broken with 33,208 spectators turning out for Dublin derby

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 16:39
Former Republic of Ireland assistant coach continues to contest statements made by FAI’s David Courell and Marc Canham

Former Republic of Ireland assistant coach continues to contest statements made by FAI’s David Courell and Marc Canham

Colin Healy seeking response from FAI board over ongoing dispute

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 00:00
Shelbourne beat Derry City as Tolka Park goes dark on opening night

Shelbourne beat Derry City as Tolka Park goes dark on opening night

Boyd scores twice for the champions in first game of new LOI season as there is power outage at Dublin venue

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 22:39
Who is Michael Noonan, Shamrock Rovers’s  16-year-old European goalscorer?

Who is Michael Noonan, Shamrock Rovers’s 16-year-old European goalscorer?

The striker scored the winning goal against Molde on Thursday night and was back in school on Friday morning

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 12:36
Damien Duff, a TV deal and 30,000 at the Aviva: The rise of the League of Ireland continues

Damien Duff, a TV deal and 30,000 at the Aviva: The rise of the League of Ireland continues

The Dublin clubs and Derry versus the rest is how the oldest manager on deck sees the evolution being televised

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 06:00
Teenager Michael Noonan enjoys stunning debut as Shamrock Rovers win away in Molde

Teenager Michael Noonan enjoys stunning debut as Shamrock Rovers win away in Molde

16-year-old becomes the second youngest player to score a goal in European club competition

Thu Feb 13 2025 - 20:25
The gaffers: Can Damien Duff remain top dog as new League of Ireland season begins?

The gaffers: Can Damien Duff remain top dog as new League of Ireland season begins?

Gavin Cummiskey profiles the 10 Premier Division managers for the coming season

Thu Feb 13 2025 - 15:13
Shamrock Rovers visit Molde with concerns over lack of firepower up front

Shamrock Rovers visit Molde with concerns over lack of firepower up front

Loss of Johnny Kenny, Neil Farrugia and Darragh Burns is a blow ahead of Conference League playoff

Thu Feb 13 2025 - 06:00
Carla Ward excited by chance to developed Ireland’s ‘untapped talent’

Carla Ward excited by chance to developed Ireland’s ‘untapped talent’

New Republic of Ireland manager looks likely to deploy Katie McCabe in defensive role

Tue Feb 11 2025 - 10:23
Odubeko scores on debut to aid Shelbourne to President’s Cup win over Drogheda

Odubeko scores on debut to aid Shelbourne to President’s Cup win over Drogheda

Damien Duff’s new recruit Mipo Odubeko opened the scoring at Tolka Park

Fri Feb 07 2025 - 22:05
Damien Duff warns Shelbourne players not to be ‘left behind’ as ‘ridiculous’ injuries rule some out of President’s Cup

Damien Duff warns Shelbourne players not to be ‘left behind’ as ‘ridiculous’ injuries rule some out of President’s Cup

Manager insists cup match against Drogheda United ‘absolutely not a friendly’

Thu Feb 06 2025 - 23:00
Ireland under-21s drawn against Lee Carsley’s England for Euro 2027 qualifiers

Ireland under-21s drawn against Lee Carsley’s England for Euro 2027 qualifiers

Jim Crawford’s squad to also face Kazakhstan, Moldova and Andorra

Thu Feb 06 2025 - 12:10
Spurs deal will not restrict Mason Melia game time for St Pat’s

Spurs deal will not restrict Mason Melia game time for St Pat’s

Bohemians have signed former £10m Sheffield United striker Lys Mousset

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 23:20
Denise O’Sullivan: FAI lacked ‘class’ and ‘compassion’ over Colin Healy’s departure

Denise O’Sullivan: FAI lacked ‘class’ and ‘compassion’ over Colin Healy’s departure

‘I love playing for Ireland, for my country, but this leaves a bad taste in my mouth’

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 12:44
Mason Melia smashes LOI transfer record to join Tottenham from St Pat’s

Mason Melia smashes LOI transfer record to join Tottenham from St Pat’s

Irish teenager to join Spurs for reported €1.9 million initial fee

Tue Feb 04 2025 - 20:16
Evan Ferguson’s move to West Ham on loan confirmed

Evan Ferguson’s move to West Ham on loan confirmed

Ferguson: ‘I want to come in and do my best for the club, score goals, and see where we get to’

Mon Feb 03 2025 - 15:35
Evan Ferguson’s move to West Ham on loan gives young striker chance to revive stalled club career

Evan Ferguson’s move to West Ham on loan gives young striker chance to revive stalled club career

Irish striker set to undergo medical before moving to London Stadium for reunion with Graham Potter

Sun Feb 02 2025 - 13:58
Bohemian FC: ‘If they are richer than us, we have to be smarter than them’

Bohemian FC: ‘If they are richer than us, we have to be smarter than them’

Roy Barrett, Daniel Lambert and Matt Devaney discuss future plans for the club, including the development of Dalymount Park

Sat Feb 01 2025 - 06:00
Robbie Keane upbeat as he continues down unique coaching path

Robbie Keane upbeat as he continues down unique coaching path

Ireland’s record scorer says striker Troy Parrott has been underused by Heimir Hallgrímsson

Fri Jan 31 2025 - 15:17
Robbie Keane enjoys perfect home managerial bow in Budapest

Robbie Keane enjoys perfect home managerial bow in Budapest

Troy Parrott came off the bench to score for AZ Alkmaar during thrilling Europa League clash

Thu Jan 30 2025 - 22:30
Robbie Keane praises Troy Parrott for getting out of his ‘comfort zone’

Robbie Keane praises Troy Parrott for getting out of his ‘comfort zone’

New Ferencváros manager sees a lot of similarities to himself in the young AZ Alkmaar striker

Wed Jan 29 2025 - 18:09
Virgin Media strike four-year League of Ireland broadcast deal

Virgin Media strike four-year League of Ireland broadcast deal

Deal guarantees one live fixture from every round of men’s Premier Division

Mon Jan 27 2025 - 10:20
Andrew Omobamidele set for Strasbourg move

Andrew Omobamidele set for Strasbourg move

Ireland international has been largely sidelined at Nottingham Forest

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 15:47
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