CHASING QUALIFICATION
Shelbourne's European adventure: Belfast, Baku, Batman, Croatian cages and German groundhoppers
A summer following Joey O’Brien’s men in Europe and beyond.
Originals
Sunshine on Leith: The Irish origins of Hibernian FC, as they celebrate 150 years
A century and a half on from their formation by a Canon and a young man from Roscommon to feed to poor of Edinburgh, Hibernian’s roots remain.
Friday
15 Aug 2025
resilience
Forgotten man Chiesa the hero as Liverpool win opener late on
An Antoine Semenyo-inspired Bournemouth almost left Anfield with a point.
dom's jolly
Liverpool complete deal for Parma youngster as Leeds sign free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Let's Get Quizzical
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pastures anew
Ireland international Megan Campbell joins Bolton coaching staff as Heather Payne moves to Leicester
FactCheck
Debunked: No, the Premier League has not banned players from wearing rainbow-coloured bootlaces
almost certain
Brighton boss exceedingly confident Carlos Baleba will stay despite Man United interest
Golf
MacIntyre holds three-shot lead as Lowry and McIlroy open with even-par rounds at BMW Championship
THE BEAT
New report shows average gambling turnover is €6.45 million per match in LOI Premier Division
Figures were supplied by Uefa to PFA Ireland as players’ body works with members to raise awareness.
Thursday
14 Aug 2025
Ruthless
Rory Gaffney masterclass powers Shamrock Rovers into Conference League play-off
Striker adds to redemption story with two goals as Hoops thrash Ballkani 4-0.
