Football
THE BEAT
The rhythm of supporter life returns with that familiar and warm Friday night feeling
With the return of the League of Ireland, fans’ passion for club and place has an outlet once again.
Reality check
'You have to re-evaluate where you’re viewed as a player' - New Derry signing on almost slipping out of game
Thursday
13 Feb 2025
Breakthrough
'He just lives, breathes and sleeps football' - Shamrock Rovers boss hails teenage star
Michael Noonan scored historic goal in Molde to become youngest scorer in modern era of European club competitions.
Report
16-year-old Michael Noonan writes name in history books as Shamrock Rovers win in Molde
Forward scored only goal of the game as Hoops take 1-0 advantage to Tallaght Stadium next week.
Interview
‘Anyone can win one title. We’ve got to go out there and win it again. That's the hard part’
catalogue of problems
No men's international in over 40 years: How Limerick became Irish football's great underperformer
We look at the structural and historical reasons behind Limerick’s great failure to contribute to the Irish national team – and determine what should be done to fix things.
Preview
Shamrock Rovers resume European run hoping to find feet quickly in Norway
Stephen Bradley’s side face Molde FK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off this evening.
Wednesday
12 Feb 2025
Ireland WNT
New Ireland boss wants 'mentality that we don’t fear anyone'
Carla Ward on staff, players and plans as she prepares for competitive action.
Ward to 'look after the bigger picture' amidst strong quartet of coaching staff.
Recently-retired players set to be utilised in set-up.
Former Aston Villa and Birmingham boss hails returning Ruesha Littlejohn.
Tuesday
11 Feb 2025
Thriller
Jude Bellingham scores 92nd-minute winner as City collapse leaves them on brink of Euro exit
Erling Haaland scored twice to give hosts 2-1 lead before Real Madrid’s dramatic turnaround in final stages.
New Call Up
Having assisted McCabe on WSL debut, Filis tipped to bring 'something different' to Ireland
Ireland WNT
'It wasn't a question for me' - Ward on departed Colin Healy and Denise O'Sullivan criticism
New Era
Charlton's Melisa Filis called up as Carla Ward names first Ireland squad
Ireland face Türkiye and Slovenia in Nations League openers.
League of Ireland
Mipo Odubeko idolised neighbour Robbie Keane and now has kindred spirit in boss Damien Duff
Monday
10 Feb 2025
