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# Disappointment

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Eileen Gleeson laments performance after Glasgow City beaten by Celtic in Scottish Cup final
Caitlin Hayes’ first-half header was enough to hand her side a first piece of silverware since 2010.
'I’d rather they all sit down' - Distracted Ronnie O’Sullivan sees UK title bid sunk
The 45-year-old took frequent breaks during the match which he lost 6-5 to Kyren Wilson.
Ireland beaten by Austria in FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifier
John Carroll impressed as he registered 23 points.
Demetrius Andrade stops Jason Quigley in two rounds to defend his middleweight title
The champion made short work of his Irish challenger who was overwhelmed by his speed and accuracy.
St Patrick's Athletic suffer Uefa Youth League exit
The youngsters from Inchicore were unable to overturn their first-leg deficit against Red Star Belgrade.
'We wanted to test ourselves against the best team in Ireland - and we didn't do that'
Michael Moyles’ Mayo side suffered a ‘horridly disappointing’ TG4 All-Ireland semi-final loss to Dublin yesterday.
'It's hard when you're really close and it's snatched away from you' - Natalya Coyle
The 30-year-old is proud of her achievements at three Olympic Games, but admits it’s not the way she would’ve chosen to end the journey.
Rory McIlroy agonisingly misses out on Olympic bronze medal in marathon play-off
The Irishman was knocked out on the third hole of a dramatic shoot-out in Tokyo.
'We have broken the ceiling' - Irish hockey history-makers disappointed but proud after Olympic exit
The Tokyo 2020 dream ended at the hands of Great Britain this afternoon.
Irish women's hockey team's Olympic dream ends after Great Britain defeat
The Green Army fell to a 2-0 loss.
Mona McSharry qualifies for 100m breaststroke semi-finals, but disappointment for Danielle Hill
Hill finished 25th in the overall standings of the 100m backstroke heats.
Injury prompts Ireland's Arthur Lanigan-O'Keeffe to 'pass my place onto another athlete' at Olympics
The pentathlete has a hip issue and says that ‘to travel and not represent myself or my country to the fullest would be dishonourable’.
Caster Semenya fails again in 5,000m Olympic qualifying bid
The 30-year-old, who is barred from defending her Olympic 800m title, finished fourth in Saturday’s race.
Ireland beaten by Iceland for the second time in four days
Vera Pauw’s side were made to pay, as they began to tire in the second half.
Pandev becomes 2nd oldest goalscorer ever at Euros but North Macedonia lose on debut
The underdogs were beaten 3-1 by Austria.
Second-half fightback comes too late, as Ireland suffer defeat in Iceland
Heather Payne and Amber Barrett were both on target for Vera Pauw’s side.
Defeat in Glasgow ends Leinster's hopes of reaching the Rainbow Cup final
Leo Cullen’s men came up short in Scotstoun.
'It’s really heartbreaking' - Barry-Murphy unhappy as relegation looms
The Cork native’s Rochdale squad has a strong Irish influence.
Fulham's Premier League survival hopes dealt a major blow after late drama
Wolves’ Adama Traore scored a last-gasp winner for his side.
England U21s suffer nightmare start at Euros
Switzerland striker Dan Ndoye’s late winner condemned the Young Lions to Group D defeat in Koper.
Barcelona 'gutted' at earliest European exit in 14 years
The five-time European champions had not been knocked out before the quarter-finals since 2006/07.
Jurgen Klopp plays down reaction of substituted Mohamed Salah in Chelsea loss
After storming to their first English title in 30 years last season, the injury-hit Reds have endured a wretched defence of the crown.
Ciara Mageean withdraws from European Indoors 'due to a few setbacks'
The Portaferry native claimed a bronze medal in the 1,500m at the 2019 championships.
Rowdy fan kicked out as Nadal powers on in Australia, teenager Gauff beaten in second round
Elina Svitolina’s experience came to the fore against Coco Gauff.
Stoke chief 'very disappointed' after James McClean's alleged Covid-19 breach
Tony Scholes also emphasised footballers’ ‘duty to act responsibly’ during the pandemic.
Losing start for Wayne Rooney's Derby
The Rams suffered a 1-0 Sky Bet Championship defeat to Bristol City at Ashton Gate.
'It's never nice to lose 3-0 and have the ball knocked around you a little bit'
Matt Doherty expressed his disappointment after Ireland were well beaten tonight.
Play-off heartbreak for Northern Ireland as Slovakia snatch extra-time victory
Slovakia will go into Group E at the European Championships with Poland, Spain and Sweden.
'I was very disappointed coming off like everyone would be' - Sexton
The Ireland skipper bemoaned his side’s inability to be clinical with their chances at Stade de France.
Reigning champion Judd Trump knocked out of World Championship
He became the 18th victim of the so-called ‘Crucible Curse’.
Ireland Sevens dumped out at quarter-finals by Australia
They did manage to beat England later in the day, however.
Late drama sees Real Madrid's winning run come to an end
Santi Mina’s 85th-minute goal ensured Celta Vigo claimed a 2-2 draw.
Frustration for Mourinho, as Tottenham held by relegation-threatened Norwich
It could have been worse for Spurs as Teemu Pukki’s goal was controversially ruled out.
Harry Maguire at a loss to explain Man United's woes
The Red Devils again dropped points to a team in the bottom half of the table on Sunday, much to the defender’s frustration.
Man United's youngsters beaten in Kazakhstan
A Jesse Lingard goal was not enough for the Red Devils to prevail.
Heartbreak for Connacht, as they fall just short of repeating 2013 Toulouse shock
Andy Friend’s men were full of bravery against a home side who started with 13 full internationals.
Pauw: 'They were streetwise. We have to learn from that because we've given it away ourselves'
Ireland boss says her side need to ‘be better’ and ‘learn to dominate a game’ after frustrating late draw.
Ex-Ireland international's first game in senior management ends in defeat
Rory Delap watched on as Stoke were beaten 2-0 by West Brom.
UAE end miserable week by downing Ireland at World T20 qualifier
The hosts of the tournament had also opened their campaign with a loss to Oman on Friday in Abu Dhabi.
Irish teen Aaron Connolly retains starting spot as 10-man Brighton undone by Villa
Jack Grealish equalised on the brink of half-time, before Matt Targett’s injury-time winner.