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Ireland under-21 international defender Alex Murphy set for loan move to Bolton

Ireland under-21 international defender Alex Murphy set for loan move to Bolton

Jake O’Brien impresses Everton boss David Moyes after being handed his Premier League debut

Mon Jan 20 2025 - 12:25
‘You can’t say a Carla Ward team is not exciting’: New Ireland head coach out to add flair to WNT

‘You can’t say a Carla Ward team is not exciting’: New Ireland head coach out to add flair to WNT

Former Aston Villa manager to succeed Eileen Gleeson as Ireland WNT head coach

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 23:00
FAI deny allegations made by former Ireland coach Colin Healy over non-contract renewal

FAI deny allegations made by former Ireland coach Colin Healy over non-contract renewal

Former Ireland international claims FAI chief football officer Marc Canham verbally assured him of a contract extension

Thu Jan 16 2025 - 16:35
Teenage striker Michael Noonan goes straight into Shamrock Rovers squad for European action

Teenage striker Michael Noonan goes straight into Shamrock Rovers squad for European action

Highly rated 16-year-old moves to Tallaght from St Patrick’s Athletic

Wed Jan 15 2025 - 13:22
Johnny Kenny’s return to Celtic sparks striker search for League of Ireland clubs

Johnny Kenny’s return to Celtic sparks striker search for League of Ireland clubs

Michael Noonan, the talented 16-year-old striker, is set to swap St Patrick’s Athletic for Rovers

Tue Jan 14 2025 - 19:48
Aaron Connolly set for move to Millwall from Sunderland

Aaron Connolly set for move to Millwall from Sunderland

Republic of Ireland striker has struggled for game time at Sunderland

Mon Jan 13 2025 - 18:03
Diane Caldwell becomes latest Republic of Ireland player to retire

Diane Caldwell becomes latest Republic of Ireland player to retire

Defender decides to step away after winning 102 international caps having made debut at 17

Mon Jan 13 2025 - 13:02
Robbie Keane’s decision to coach in Hungary another move into unknown following controversial Israel stint

Robbie Keane’s decision to coach in Hungary another move into unknown following controversial Israel stint

Former Ireland star’s decision to coach Hungarian club Ferencváros is another move into the unknown following his controversial stint in Israel

Sat Jan 11 2025 - 06:00
Shelbourne hire former Dublin GAA player Tomás ‘Mossy’ Quinn as new CEO

Shelbourne hire former Dublin GAA player Tomás ‘Mossy’ Quinn as new CEO

Quinn was employed as the Dublin GAA commercial and marketing director since 2013

Fri Jan 10 2025 - 16:02
Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey announces international retirement

Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey announces international retirement

The 37-year-old earned 115 caps with the national team

Thu Jan 09 2025 - 14:42
Barry Mocke departs role as Shelbourne CEO

Barry Mocke departs role as Shelbourne CEO

Club co-owner Neil Doyle to temporarily assume chief executive role

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 14:56
Four Irish players who should be looking for a transfer this January (and one who should stay put)

Four Irish players who should be looking for a transfer this January (and one who should stay put)

January may have come too soon for Melia, Kelleher and O’Brien

Wed Jan 08 2025 - 06:00
Robbie Keane confirmed as new head coach of Hungarian club Ferencváros

Robbie Keane confirmed as new head coach of Hungarian club Ferencváros

Former Republic of Ireland captain replaces Pascal Jansen at Budapest club, currently second in national league

Mon Jan 06 2025 - 21:08
All in the Game: Charity fund for former players targeted by Man United regime

All in the Game: Charity fund for former players targeted by Man United regime

Ireland’s Denis Irwin among the 300 former pros the Association of Former Manchester United Players has supported

Mon Dec 30 2024 - 06:00
Pep Guardiola gets in a fresh scrape as Manchester City continue to flatline

Pep Guardiola gets in a fresh scrape as Manchester City continue to flatline

Christmas miracle as Eamon Dunphy has League of Ireland epiphany; Pompey wipe the smile off Frank Lampard’s face

Mon Dec 23 2024 - 06:00
Eileen Gleeson’s future in question as FAI reflects on Euro qualification failure

Eileen Gleeson’s future in question as FAI reflects on Euro qualification failure

Lack of investment in grassroots coaching for girls and women will continue to limit what Ireland can achieve

Wed Dec 04 2024 - 23:00
Fallout from Ireland’s defeat to Wales sees recriminations from both sides

Fallout from Ireland’s defeat to Wales sees recriminations from both sides

Eileen Gleeson notes ‘provocations’ from the Welsh dugout while Wales coach Rhian Wilkinson says one of her players lost a tooth

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 22:33
Ireland’s Euro 2025 dream dies as canny Wales make history with qualification

Ireland’s Euro 2025 dream dies as canny Wales make history with qualification

Late Anna Patten goal wasn’t enough for Eileen Gleeson’s side in second leg of playoff

Tue Dec 03 2024 - 22:04
Katie McCabe and Ireland fully focused on their qualification goal ahead of Wales match

Katie McCabe and Ireland fully focused on their qualification goal ahead of Wales match

Preview: Republic of Ireland v Wales - European Championships play-off, second leg

Mon Dec 02 2024 - 22:00
Ireland and Wales war of words mildly entertaining but mostly one-sided

Ireland and Wales war of words mildly entertaining but mostly one-sided

Wales manager Wilkinson continually expresses disdain for how Eileen Gleeson sets up her team

Mon Dec 02 2024 - 20:29
Wales coach criticises Ireland’s ‘physical style of play’ ahead of Euros showdown

Wales coach criticises Ireland’s ‘physical style of play’ ahead of Euros showdown

Wilkinson seeks to play football rather than the ‘tennis’ match that broke out in Cardiff first leg

Sun Dec 01 2024 - 12:26
Eileen Gleeson on facing Wales in Dublin: ‘The Aviva is in our soul, this is our home’

Eileen Gleeson on facing Wales in Dublin: ‘The Aviva is in our soul, this is our home’

Tuesday’s Euro 2025 play-off second-leg against Wales at the Aviva has sold almost 25,000 tickets

Sat Nov 30 2024 - 08:51
Ruesha Littlejohn keeps Ireland’s Euro 2025 hopes alive in tense stalemate against Wales

Ruesha Littlejohn keeps Ireland’s Euro 2025 hopes alive in tense stalemate against Wales

Littlejohn’s long-distance strike forces an own goal, denying Wales victory in Cardiff

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 22:33
Ireland v Wales preview: Eileen Gleeson’s side braced for high-stakes encounter

Ireland v Wales preview: Eileen Gleeson’s side braced for high-stakes encounter

Euro 2025 play-off, first leg: Wales v Republic of Ireland, Cardiff City Stadium, 7.15pm – RTÉ Two

Fri Nov 29 2024 - 06:00
Leanne Kiernan’s life goals could help send Ireland to Euros

Leanne Kiernan’s life goals could help send Ireland to Euros

Liverpool striker back in form and ready to contribute in play-off against Wales

Thu Nov 28 2024 - 06:00
Undercooked Rovers face a possible roasting from fully charged Rapid

Undercooked Rovers face a possible roasting from fully charged Rapid

Uefa Conference League, round four: Rapid Wien (Vienna) v Shamrock Rovers, Allianz Stadium, 8p – Live Premier Sports

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 19:00
Dundalk engaging with FAI over 2025 League of Ireland licence

Dundalk engaging with FAI over 2025 League of Ireland licence

Club says ‘significant progress’ has been made in process to secure licence for next season

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 16:35
Bohemians to face Shamrock Rovers at Aviva Stadium in move to ease ‘significant financial pressures’

Bohemians to face Shamrock Rovers at Aviva Stadium in move to ease ‘significant financial pressures’

Bohemians told members the club must expand fundraising efforts before construction begins at Dalymount Park

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 14:16
FAI chief says financial restraints behind decision not to revive home-based sessions for women players

FAI chief says financial restraints behind decision not to revive home-based sessions for women players

Courell says there are plans in 2025 to ‘treble’ coaching time for the most talented girls aged 14 to 18

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 06:00
Republic of Ireland set to feature at Euro 2028 whether they qualify or not

Republic of Ireland set to feature at Euro 2028 whether they qualify or not

FAI chief executive David Courell has revealed that Uefa intends to reduce the number of stadiums from 10 to nine

Wed Nov 27 2024 - 06:00
Lily Agg unsurprised by lack of Fifa engagement over Saudi deal

Lily Agg unsurprised by lack of Fifa engagement over Saudi deal

Midfielder is one of five Republic of Ireland players to have signed letter objecting to sponsorship deal

Tue Nov 26 2024 - 06:00
Courtney Brosnan: Republic of Ireland want to be more than one-tournament wonders

Courtney Brosnan: Republic of Ireland want to be more than one-tournament wonders

Eileen Gleeson’s side face Wales in a two-leg play-off to qualify for Euro 2025 in Switzerland

Mon Nov 25 2024 - 18:39
‘We’re not hiding’: Heimir Hallgrímsson making no excuses for 5-0 loss to England

‘We’re not hiding’: Heimir Hallgrímsson making no excuses for 5-0 loss to England

As Republic of Ireland draw Bulgaria in Nations League relegation play-off in March, head coach is keeping World Cup qualifiers in sight

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 23:00
‘I think Bulgaria is an okay draw’ - Heimir Hallgrímsson  reacts to Ireland’s playoff opponents

‘I think Bulgaria is an okay draw’ - Heimir Hallgrímsson reacts to Ireland’s playoff opponents

Northern Ireland beat Bulgaria 5-0 at Windsor Park during recent Nations League campaign

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 12:57
Eileen Gleeson names Ireland squad for Euro 2025 playoff against Wales

Eileen Gleeson names Ireland squad for Euro 2025 playoff against Wales

Ruesha Littlejohn, Megan Connolly and Megan Campbell return to the squad

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 13:50
Heimir Hallgrímsson to pick up the pieces after Wembley humbling in World Cup play-off push

Heimir Hallgrímsson to pick up the pieces after Wembley humbling in World Cup play-off push

Ireland have potential to improve for clash with Nations League C runner-up, as Andrew Moran’s impressive cameo stands out in defeat to England

Mon Nov 18 2024 - 23:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson rows back on ‘we gave up’ statement after Ireland’s heavy defeat to England

Heimir Hallgrímsson rows back on ‘we gave up’ statement after Ireland’s heavy defeat to England

Ireland manager ‘lost for words’ after three-goal salvo and second yellow for Scales in chaotic second half following solid first half

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 21:21
Reality bites at Wembley as England dismantle 10-man Republic of Ireland

Reality bites at Wembley as England dismantle 10-man Republic of Ireland

Ireland will face a playoff to avoid relegation from League B, while England top Group 2 to gain promotion to League A

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 19:34
‘Heimir Ball’ needs Ireland to be comfortable out of possession

‘Heimir Ball’ needs Ireland to be comfortable out of possession

'I am more prepared because I know my players better than I did in September'

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 06:00
Conor Coventry joins Republic of Ireland squad as Jason Knight replacement for England game

Conor Coventry joins Republic of Ireland squad as Jason Knight replacement for England game

Knight picked up second yellow card of the campagin in win over Finland

Sat Nov 16 2024 - 13:02
Clinical England strong favourites to sweep Ireland aside at Wembley

Clinical England strong favourites to sweep Ireland aside at Wembley

Victory for home side secures automatic promotion to Nations League A but visitors keen to maintain momentum

Sat Nov 16 2024 - 06:00
‘This group deserves a bit of luck’: Hallgrímsson’s Ireland are learning slowly how to win again

‘This group deserves a bit of luck’: Hallgrímsson’s Ireland are learning slowly how to win again

Headed goal by Evan Ferguson and penalty save by Caoimhín Kelleher got the job done against Finland

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 22:30
Ferguson and Kelleher prove the difference as Ireland edge out Finland

Ferguson and Kelleher prove the difference as Ireland edge out Finland

Liverpool goalkeeper pulls off penalty save as Ireland rode their luck to stop the Finns from scoring

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 22:17
Hallgrímsson’s desire for consistent lineups being tested by injuries as Finland come calling

Hallgrímsson’s desire for consistent lineups being tested by injuries as Finland come calling

Brady’s absence is significant as the veteran inspired victory over Finland last month in Helsinki

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 23:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson unaware of criticism around Robbie Keane’s visit to Ireland camp

Heimir Hallgrímsson unaware of criticism around Robbie Keane’s visit to Ireland camp

Nathan Collins complimentary of former Ireland captain’s interaction with the squad on Monday

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 11:57
Drogheda enjoy FAI Cup glory but still need happy ending to story

Drogheda enjoy FAI Cup glory but still need happy ending to story

Semi-professional side pull off upset at the Aviva Stadium - next they have to secure their top-flight survival

Sun Nov 10 2024 - 20:49
Drogheda United shock Derry City to win FAI Cup

Drogheda United shock Derry City to win FAI Cup

Underdogs capture second cup in 105 years as Derry are left to rue disastrous end to the season

Sun Nov 10 2024 - 17:37
Derry City hoping dire season has silver lining in FAI Cup Final against Drogheda United

Derry City hoping dire season has silver lining in FAI Cup Final against Drogheda United

Co Louth finalists no easy opponent as European qualification beckons if northern rivals can be overcome

Sat Nov 09 2024 - 06:00
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson notes value of Wyscout player-tracking app

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson notes value of Wyscout player-tracking app

Manager contrasts app-use and 24-hour trek across England to watch one or two players from a directors’ box

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 23:00
Shamrock Rovers stay on course for Conference League knock-out stages with win over The New Saints

Shamrock Rovers stay on course for Conference League knock-out stages with win over The New Saints

Stephen Bradley’s team way above the standard offered by Welsh visitors

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 20:28
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