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# Irish Eye

Last week
24th September 2023 - 30th September 2023
Connolly scores again, ex-Ireland U21 star grabs winner in Championship
Mark McGuinness starred at both ends in Cardiff’s defeat of Sunderland.
Last month
September 2023
Former Ireland U21 Azaz stars and Idah bags brace as Plymouth hammer Norwich
Azaz scored one and set up another in Argyle’s 6-2 victory over the Canaries.
Szmodics nets another brace as Blackburn celebrate landmark game with win
The midfielder qualifies for the Republic of Ireland through his late, Co. Longford-born grandmother.
Denise O'Sullivan captains North Carolina Courage to NWSL Challenge Cup glory
The Ireland midfielder lifted the trophy after a 2-0 win over Racing Louisville.
Champions League heartbreak for Shelbourne as Glasgow City win in Lithuania
Noel King’s side fell to a 2-0 defeat this morning.
Maguire and Mehaffey in contention at midway point of Irish Open
Meanwhile, Pádraig Harrigton and Cork’s John Murphy are both in action at the European Masters.
August
August 2023
Meet the 33: Record number of Irish players set for new AFLW season
17 different counties are represented across 14 clubs Down Under.
Matt Doherty hits second-half double for Wolves, McClean returns from knee injury
No shortage of Irish interest across Tuesday’s EFL Cup games as Stephen Kenny prepares to name his squad for France and Netherlands.
Carusa scores first NWSL goal on busy weekend for Ireland internationals
The Championship got underway across the water, while there was FAI Cup action on home soil.
Robbie Keane's Maccabi Tel Aviv win and Jamie McGrath's Aberdeen draw in Europe
Keane’s side ran out 4-1 winners at home.
Ireland star Connolly signs for WSL newcomers Bristol City
The Cork midfielder joins Chloe Mustaki at the club.
'There's no fear going over' - Melbourne bound for switch from GAA to AFL
Matt Duffy signed for Carlton Blues as an international rookie this week.
Ireland U21 international Armstrong stars for QPR, while Connolly nets for Hull
Dubliner Sinclair Armstrong scored one and teed up the other in a 2-1 win for QPR away to Cardiff City.
This year
2023
Ireland's goalkeeping union at the World Cup: 'The details make the difference'
Courtney Brosnan, Grace Moloney, Megan Walsh and Jan Willem van Ede on life between the posts.
Power finishes with impressive 64 as Straka wins John Deere Classic
Power picked up six birdies and an eagle to finish the tournament on 15-under.
'Fantastic week' - Meadow hails career best at a major and backs Maguire to bounce back
The pair fell short at the Women’s PGA Championship.
'I have to thank Pádraig' - Maguire hails Harrington's influence after second LPGA win
The Cavan woman triumphed at the Meijer Classic in Michigan.
'I have to thank Pádraig' - Maguire hails Harrington's influence after second LPGA win
The Cavan woman triumphed at the Meijer Classic in Michigan.
Harrington and Lowry climb up US Open leaderboard with impressive third-round efforts
Harrington picked up an eagle on the way to a superb three-under 67.
Harrington and Lowry climb up US Open leaderboard with impressive third-round efforts
Harrington picked up an eagle on the way to a superb three-under 67.
Names and numbers: The Vera Era and the Ireland players Pauw has capped
Ireland are preparing for their first-ever major tournament in the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
McKibbin shares lead at European Open as Maguire slips back
Stephanie Meadow is also in action at the LPGA Americas Open.
Aiden McGeady leaves Hibernian following injury-disrupted season
The 37-year-old winger moved to Easter Road last summer on a one-year deal but two long lay-offs restricted him to just 14 appearances.
Irish international on target as Celtic retain cup by beating Rangers in historic Hampden final
It was a day to remember for Claire O’Riordan.
Megan Campbell to leave Liverpool with several Irish internationals on the move
Megan Connolly, Megan Walsh and Ruesha Littlejohn are also departing Brighton and Aston Villa.
Ireland trio enjoy title success on dramatic final day in Scotland
Claire Walsh, Emily Whelan and Aoife Colvill all featured for Glasgow City as a 92nd-minute goal clinched the crown.
Ogbene on target but late winner boosts Cardiff’s Championship survival bid
Cedric Kipre struck the decisive goal to down fellow strugglers Rotherham two minutes from time.
Keane on target as Wigan fight for Championship survival, Burnley’s title party on hold
A look at today’s Championship action.
Rhys McClenaghan qualifies for European Championships final in first place
Irish Olympian advances in Antalya.
Donegal star Bonner set for AFLW return as one of three Irish Draft picks
Roscommon’s Joanne Cregg and Tyrone native Cara McCrossan have also been snapped up.
Noonan, Agg and Grant on target as World Cup competition continues to heat up
There were plenty of performances of note over the weekend.
Kitayama surges clear at Bay Hill, McIlroy and Lowry seven back as Rahm blown off course
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry are both on two-under overall in Orlando.
O'Connor and McCann secure top-10 finishes at European Indoor Championships
Sharlene Mawdsley fell short in her bid for a place in Saturday’s 400m final.
'Wonderful footballer' Mannion and several Ireland team-mates advance in FA Cup
Vera Pauw’s squad returned to club action after a busy international break, during which their World Cup group rivals had mixed fortunes.
Pauw set to add another Irish-eligible player as McCabe 'understands the decision of Arsenal'
The Ireland captain was recently linked with a big-money move to Chelsea.
Scheffler overtakes McIlroy as world number one after Phoenix Open victory
Seamus Power secured a top-20 finish in Arizona.
Mark Walsh sidelined after weekend fall at Leopardstown
The top rider had only just returned to action following a spell out.
Tale of two Ireland strikers - Jarrett returns home as Carusa joins Championship leaders
US-born Carusa is effectively a direct replacement for Wexford Youths stalwart Jarrett at London City Lionesses.
McCarthy sees Blackpool match postponed, Browne and Hourihane both on the scoresheet
In Scotland, Jamie McGrath scored in Dundee United’s cup win.
Molumby strikes in West Brom comeback, Reading held despite Hendrick double
Mark Sykes, Callum O’Dowda and Will Keane were also on the mark in the Championship, while Conor Hourihane scored in Derby’s League One win.