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Soccer

Last month

March 2026

Comment

Misfiring Mo Salah epitomises Liverpool's woes

10 Mar

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Frustration

Liverpool left with work to do after Galatasaray loss

Mario Lemina’s seventh-minute goal proved to be the winner.

10 Mar

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changing game

FAI in talks with GAA and IRFU about sharing facilities as part of new strategy

10 Mar

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United States

World Cup ‘too big’ to postpone despite Iran war, Fifa official says

10 Mar

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Athletics

O'Connor and English spearhead Irish team for World Indoor Championships

10 Mar

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Reaction

Andrews slams 'disgusting' culture of players who have missed penalties being 'ridiculed'

10 Mar

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Ref Justice

'He has to blow the whistle. It’s nonsense stuff. It costs us three points'

10 Mar

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Take a Bow

Derry City star Michael Duffy receives recognition for fine start to the season

10 Mar

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Fluffed Panenka penalty sees West Ham edge out Brentford to reach FA Cup quarter-finals

9 Mar

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no hard feelings

'I never intended to upset you' - Paul Scholes' message to Michael Carrick after online jibe

9 Mar

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All Square

More Tolka Park drama as Shelbourne throw away two-goal lead against Shamrock Rovers

Dublin rivals played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with class and chaos combining in Drumcondra.

David Sneyd

reports from Tolka Park

9 Mar

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Pairings

Man City to face Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-finals as League One's Port Vale take on Chelsea

9 Mar

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Investigation

Large away support 'not safe' at Old Firm derbies, police say

9 Mar

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Xavi claims that Barcelona president blocked Messi's 'Last Dance' return to club in 2023

9 Mar

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Carla Ward

Irked by Dutch disrespect, Ireland search for points to spark World Cup dream

9 Mar

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Heat of battle

Midfield focus: A void to fill with Ireland's options limited for World Cup play-off

Part three of our series concludes with an assessment of the heartbeat of the team ahead of Prague test.

David Sneyd

9 Mar

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Getting closer

AC Milan cut Inter Milan's Serie A lead to seven points after derby victory

8 Mar

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unsavoury

Police Scotland Chief condemns 'shameful' scenes at Ibrox and confirms arrests made

8 Mar

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emphatic

Ireland's Browne on target as Middlesbrough boost promotion hopes with win over QPR

8 Mar

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reflections

Letter from Utrecht: Guts, no glory as Ireland denied famous result

Netherlands win 2027 World Cup qualifier after Katie McCabe had threatened a night to remember.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Utrecht

8 Mar

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marching on

Three-goal Leeds end 23-year wait for FA Cup quarter-finals

8 Mar

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saints alive

Southampton earn surprise FA Cup victory at Fulham as Sunderland crash out

Updated 8 Mar

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Clashes

Trouble on Ibrox pitch after Celtic knock Rangers out of cup on penalties

Flares were exchanged between fans as hundreds spilled onto the pitch – some in celebration, some in anger – after the game.

Updated 8 Mar

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Off the Mark

Athlone Town clinch first silverware of the season as Scheriff strike lands President's Cup

8 Mar

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up front

Agony and ecstasy in attack: Ferguson out with Parrott to lead Ireland's World Cup hopes

In part two of our squad assessment ahead of the play-off, we look at the fallout to mounting injury problems.

David Sneyd

8 Mar

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Amber Barrett

Ireland target 'two must-win games' after Dutch disappointment

8 Mar

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Reaction

Carla Ward: 'It’s tough to take, sickening really. It's just two moments in two games'

7 Mar

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Wrap

18-year-old Yamal's class seals Barca's narrow win at Athletic Bilbao

7 Mar

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Boost

Sligo pick up first win of the season at Drogheda's expense

7 Mar

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woe is wey aye

Omar Marmoush brace helps Manchester City to FA Cup victory at Newcastle

7 Mar

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Match Report

Late heartbreak as Ward's Ireland fall short to Netherlands in Utrecht

Lineth Beerensteyn was the Dutch two-goal hero at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Stadion Galgenwaard, Utrecht

7 Mar

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Irish Eyes

Will Smallbone returns after almost five months out while Troy Parrott scores OG

Updated 7 Mar

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Liveblog

Netherlands v Ireland, World Cup qualifier

Ireland faced Netherlands in their second game of the campaign.

7 Mar

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FA CUP

Garnacho's extra-time strike ensures Chelsea edge thriller with Wrexham

7 Mar

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Lionesses

England beat Iceland in Women’s World Cup qualifier

7 Mar

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Gunners

Arsenal’s quadruple bid goes on as they overcome Mansfield test in FA Cup

7 Mar

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Blow

Evan Ferguson ruled out of Czechia play-off and could miss World Cup this summer

The 42 understands the Republic of Ireland international will have ankle surgery on Monday and will be out for remainder of the season.

David Sneyd

7 Mar

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On the rise

Shamrock Rovers' new star winning admirers as rivals are blown away

7 Mar

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2026 world cup playoff

Case for the defence: Ireland's foundations close to being set for World Cup play-off

In the first of a three-part series, we examine the options available and problems to be solved in the defensive department.

David Sneyd

7 Mar

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match preview

Ireland without star turn Denise O'Sullivan as they target another Dutch scalp

Carla Ward: ‘Who gives us a chance outside of our own camp?’

Emma Duffy

Reports from Utrecht

7 Mar

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