We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

€2 a Month €5 a Month One-off amount

Soccer

Last month
March 2026
big ben
Sesko the Man United hero again in comeback win against Palace
1 Mar
3.2k
22
Old Firm
Late drama as Celtic fight back for draw at Rangers on O'Neill's 74th birthday
1 Mar
2.6k
6
Football
Iran prepare for Women's Asian Cup as bombs drop on homeland
1 Mar
897
0
initiative
‘It was like: We'll never compete with England. Why are we even trying?’
1 Mar
1.9k
1
Chloe Mustaki
'My Dad is French, so I consider myself half-French. It's my second home over there'
1 Mar
3.6k
0
February
February 2026
Wrap
Kane bags brace as Bayern end Dortmund's title hopes; Yamal scores first hat-trick
Updated 28 Feb
2.8k
2
Pursuit
Manchester City close gap on Arsenal as Semenyo sinks Leeds
28 Feb
1.9k
21
Boost
Hearts edge closer to historic title in front of Alex Ferguson
28 Feb
3.4k
12
Take a Bow
Ireland's Manning on target, Kenny scores first goal since Celtic move
28 Feb
2.8k
0
turning the corner
Liverpool impress with set-pieces in convincing win over West Ham
Updated 28 Feb
1.6k
3
Wrap
Caoimhín Kelleher absent due to birth of child as Brentford survive Burnley comeback
28 Feb
5.3k
8
VAR powers extended to include second yellow cards and corner checks
28 Feb
1.1k
0
Setback
Bournemouth suffer blow to European hopes
28 Feb
1.4k
0
Boycott
Survey finds 75.6% of Irish fans don't think Israel games should go ahead
28 Feb
2.6k
23
finding a home
Dalymount's glorious goodbye - 'I found a purpose, something that gives meaning to my life in Dublin'
Bohemians put on a show with fine 3-2 derby win over Shamrock Rovers as home fans begin to bid farewell.
David Sneyd
28 Feb
7.0k
5
access all areas
'It just means that bit more': A day spent in Glasgow with Celtic's Irish trio
The 42 visited Saoirse Noonan, Claire Walsh and Tara O’Hanlon at the Hoops.
Emma Duffy
28 Feb
1.3k
1
LOI
Shelbourne fight back for first win of the season as Drogheda United boss sent off
27 Feb
1.0k
2
HUNGRY WOLVES
Wolves stun high-flying Aston Villa to move past record low points tally
27 Feb
2.8k
5
Late Late Show
Duffy rescues Derry City as second-half hat-trick completes remarkable comeback
27 Feb
1.6k
3
made to sweat
Bohemians survive late Shamrock Rovers rally for frenetic 3-2 derby win
Champions cause a scare at Dalymount Park, but Alan Reynolds’ side go three points clear at top of Premier Division.
David Sneyd
reports from Dalymount Park
27 Feb
1.8k
8
100 Not Out
Keohane smashes home as Galway United win landmark Connacht derby
27 Feb
1.8k
1
promotion chase
Cork City go top with Seani Maguire goal to see off Bray
27 Feb
1.8k
4
Super Pats
St Pat's swat aside Dundalk in four-goal home win
27 Feb
836
3
Moving On
Ireland U21 international Trent Koné-Doherty joins Molde from Liverpool
27 Feb
2.4k
2
Crime and Punishment
Benfica suspend five fans for alleged racist remarks in Madrid loss
27 Feb
731
0
Mind Games
'Extraordinary. Absolutely extraordinary' - Celtic's Martin O'Neill on Rangers boss Rohl
27 Feb
6.1k
5
Gary Cronin
'Gender never came into it' – New Ireland assistant enjoying switch to women's football
27 Feb
1.2k
1
Gesture
Drogheda United to pay full cost of flare damage to Oriel Park pitch
27 Feb
1.6k
3
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers say board learned 'detailed contents' of transfer agreements in August 2025
27 Feb
1.9k
Congress
Norway FA to vote on motion to support FAI's call to exclude Israel from Uefa competition
27 Feb
2.4k
1
Draw
Aston Villa meet Lille again in Europa League last 16, Forest face Midtjylland
27 Feb
1.2k
0
Knockout Stages
Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16
Liverpool will take on Galatasaray in the last 16.
27 Feb
6.0k
21
Big Money
Ruben Amorim sacking could cost Man United €18 million
27 Feb
2.1k
4
Interview
The ex-Arsenal youngster aiming to make an impact in Derry
27 Feb
1.5k
0
Challenge
'Be ruthless': Ireland striker Kyra Carusa eyes goals against big hitters
27 Feb
452
0
column
Sport and politics don't mix in Ireland - except when we want them to
The government’s efforts to shut down debate on the Israel game cannot last.
Gavin Cooney
27 Feb
1.2k
5
THE BEAT
League of Ireland footballers put FAI to shame with moral clarity over Israel
This is a time for Irish football to stand for something much bigger and more important than itself or its own priorities and interests.
David Sneyd
27 Feb
1.8k
1
decisions decisions
'Gives me food for thought' - O'Neill faces selection dilemmas for Old Firm derby
26 Feb
1.2k
1
Results
Forest dodge fireworks before advancing in Europa League as Parrott's Alkmaar also prevail
26 Feb
1.8k
2
never happened
Benfica denies that Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior
26 Feb
1.2k
3
Previous Articles
12
13
14
15
16
Next Articles
The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie