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Soccer

Last month

October 2025

Centurion

'Top professional, top player, drives a lot behind the scenes' - Katie McCabe set for 100th cap

Milestones, injuries and opportunity ahead of Ireland’s playoff against Belgium.

Emma Duffy

16 Oct

873

Up for the cup

Historic double 'the ultimate goal' for Athlone as Bohemians embrace underdog tag

Both sides aiming for their own pieces of history in Sunday’s FAI Cup final at Tallaght Stadium.

Emma Duffy

16 Oct

716

Soccer

'We will be criticised for selecting the squad, for selecting the starting XI, for the formation'

15 Oct

2.7k

6

too good

Chelsea thrash Paris FC in Champions League

15 Oct

1.2k

process

Another candidate has withdrawn interest in Rangers job

15 Oct

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debrief

Ireland boss keeps FAI satisfied by delivering result to maintain World Cup hopes

15 Oct

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Plan In Place

'Nothing changes': Mahon ready to lead Ireland if Ward unavailable

15 Oct

2.3k

fyi

What Ireland now need to qualify for the World Cup playoffs

15 Oct

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Misconduct

Enzo Maresca handed one-match ban after sending-off against Liverpool

15 Oct

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4

Ireland WNT

Brosnan ruled out as Finn and Ziu return to Ireland squad for Belgium playoff

15 Oct

708

flashpoint

'It was a proper headbutt. I wasn’t playacting' - Finn Azaz

15 Oct

3.6k

21

talking point

Here’s why Ireland are now betting on an ultra conservative approach

15 Oct

1.8k

6

PodcastThe Football Family

Well, we got our S**t 1-0 win - Ireland/Armenia Snap Reaction

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Reaction

Hallgrimsson: Nerves to blame for Ireland's 'passive' first half against Armenia

14 Oct

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14

keeping calm

Nathan Collins understands boos from fans but insists Ireland's approach paid off

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

14 Oct

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10

Results

New record for Ronaldo but Hungary hold Portugal to crucial draw

14 Oct

3.1k

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Opinion

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Armenia

14 Oct

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10

Blessed

Sweet relief but by no means vindication for Heimir Hallgrímsson's plan of action

Game turns on stupid Armenia red card as Evan Ferguson scores fourth goal in last five competitive games.

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

14 Oct

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6

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Relief

Ireland make most of another opposition sending off to seal crucial Armenian win

Evan Ferguson’s goal secured Ireland a priceless 1-0 win.

14 Oct

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Job Done

Kane on the double as England secure World Cup qualification

14 Oct

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Liveblog

Ireland v Armenia, World Cup qualifier

14 Oct

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Selection

Hallgrimsson makes two changes for Armenia clash

14 Oct

3.4k

11

Friendly

Japan roar back to beat Brazil for first time, Sweden sack coach after qualifying defeats

14 Oct

4.3k

WNT

'Football has been my life for over 25 years' - Megan Campbell announces retirement

14 Oct

1.4k

3

Courts

Former Premier League referee David Coote admits making indecent image of child

14 Oct

2.8k

pico

'I'm probably the luckiest person in the world' - Lopes helps Cape Verde make history

14 Oct

2.2k

4

Ireland WNT

Brosnan the big doubt as Ward prepares to name Ireland squad for Belgium playoff

14 Oct

636

Soccer

Calm before storm of World Cup consequence for Heimir Hallgrímsson and Ireland

David Sneyd

14 Oct

1.2k

match preview

Ireland now under a very different kind of pressure in must-win reunion with Armenia

14 Oct

685

Disappointment

Late drama sees Cork City relegated

13 Oct

4.7k

11

Wrap

Newcastle's €75 million man on target as Germany edge Northern Ireland

13 Oct

3.3k

9

looking ahead

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Armenia?

13 Oct

2.9k

4

Take a Bow

Dubliner Roberto Lopes qualifies for World Cup with Cape Verde

13 Oct

3.3k

7

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good news

'All the stars aligned': Photographer shares story behind iconic Kelleher-Ronaldo penalty photo

Photographer David Ribeiro, a Portuguese native living in Cork, said his “heart was split” watching the match.

13 Oct

6.3k

PodcastThe Football Family

Let's all manifest a S**t 1-0 win to keep our World Cup dream alive

'I would take a s****y game and win 1-0 - This is a result game'

13 Oct

2.0k

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back where it all began

Luton appoint Jack Wilshere as new manager

13 Oct

2.0k

New Challenge

'It's an easier game plan when you play teams like Portugal' - Ireland must break a cycle against Armenia

Ireland must beat Armenia in Dublin on Tuesday, where their game plan against Portugal will be of no use.

Gavin Cooney

13 Oct

1.0k

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Oct 13

Kilkenny

Blending harvest celebration with centuries-old local legends

Galway City

Galway City reclaims Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah-Boo

Meath & Louth

Explore the origins of Halloween with a five-week celebration rooted in ancient stories

Longford & Westmeath

“Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting” – a celebration of ancient Celtic highways

Kerry

Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween is a four-week celebration

Fingal

The Festival of Fire & Light brings Halloween to life in North County Dublin

Limerick

Limerick’s Home of Halloween Festival 2025 will transform streets, towns, and villages

Getting there

Scotland take another step towards World Cup qualification with win over Belarus

Updated 12 Oct

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3

direct

Julian Nagelsmann ‘sorry’ if his Northern Ireland comments seen as disrespectful

12 Oct

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