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Soccer

Last month
August 2025
Garnacho pens seven-year deal at Chelsea, Newcastle sign Stuttgart's Woltemade for club record
Ryan Manning scores brilliant free kick, Middlesbrough beat lowly Blades to go top
Manchester United rescue win over Burnley with 97th-minute Fernandes penalty
Ruben Amorim’s side win 3-2 at Old Trafford.
Chelsea claim controversial derby victory over Fulham to maintain strong start
Athlone Town beat Red Star to secure Europa Cup qualifying spot
Goals from Kelly Brady and Roisin Molloy achieve a famous victory in the Netherlands.
Jack Byrne joins third-tier amateur side Dubai Irish FC on loan until September
Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne trailblazers for those on margins of European game
Out-of-favour Man United duo edge closer to exits
Cork City defeat Waterford to boost survival hopes
Impressive Burton loanee rescues Derry against Pat's
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Bonus pod: A week like no other in Irish football
David, Shane and Gav reflect on a momentous night in Europe, react to this afternoon’s draw and remember a revered figure in Ollie Horgan.
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Dutch star signs for Spurs in initial €60 million deal, Azaz joins Southampton
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Brendan Rodgers says Adam Idah cannot leave Celtic until replacement is found
Robbie Keane's Ferencváros to face Rangers and Nottingham Forest in Europa League
Shelbourne draw Crystal Palace, Shamrock Rovers get Shakhtar in Uefa Conference League
The league phase will run from 2 October until 18 December.
Alexander-Arnold dropped by England for World Cup qualifiers
Kobbie Mainoo told to stay and fight for place as Man Utd reject loan request
Jose Mourinho sacked as manager of Fenerbahce
League of Ireland provides inspiration and hope for a better future
European achievements of Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne come as revered figure Ollie Horgan was celebrated.
British Army has no place sponsoring Premier League games on Sky Sports
Sky this season announced the British Army as one of the new sponsors of their Premier League coverage, a decision which shows disregard for their Irish subscribers.
'A special, special night, both as a father and as a manager'
Joey O'Brien pays tribute to Ollie Horgan on 'magical night' for Irish football - 'Maybe he’s smiling down'
Rovers crown historic night for Irish football with upset of Santa Clara
Rovers will return to the Conference League proper thanks to a gutsy goalless draw against their Portuguese opponents.
Masterful Shelbourne secure Conference League qualification with class and composure
Goals from Harry Wood and Ali Coote earned a 5-1 aggregate win over Linfield.
Newcastle close in on striker, Garnacho deal agreed, Celtic sign winger
Shels and Rovers reach Conference League group stages
Solskjaer fired by Besiktas, Palace squeeze through
Liverpool, Man City both to face Real Madrid in Champions League
From turning up at Swords Manor in a Man United kit to knocking them of out the Carabao Cup
Tottenham join race to sign €70 million-rated Dutch star
Former Finn Harps and Galway coach Ollie Horgan dies at 57
John Martin in final talks to become new FAI chief football officer
It’s understood the 45-year-old Kildare man will be confirmed as Marc Canham’s permanent successor.
'We were flying the Irish flag last night' - Grimsby crew celebrate famous win over Man United
Owen Elding not named in Jim Crawford's U21 squad for Moldova and Andorra
Injury-hit Australia boosted by return of Alaalatoa for Argentina Tests
Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka progress at US Open as 'no class' row erupts in Townsend win
'My players spoke really loud today about what they want' - Amorim after Man United humiliation
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers united in their focus to seize European opportunity
Stephen Bradley and Joey O’Brien have brought their teams to the cusp of League of Ireland history in Uefa Conference League.
League Two Grimsby stun Man United in EFL Cup
Irish trio Darragh Burns, Jaze Kabia and Reece Staunton featured for the underdogs, who prevailed after an 18-minute penalty shootout.