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Ireland's Qatar friendly a sideshow in a week dominated by talk of Israel boycott
Ireland's Qatar friendly a sideshow in a week dominated by talk of Israel boycott
Everything could have felt so different for Heimir Hallgrímsson and his players had World Cup qualification been secured.
Wednesday
27 May
Crystal Palace secure maiden European trophy in Glasner farewell
Crystal Palace secure maiden European trophy in Glasner farewell
Barcelona agree €80m deal for Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon
Barcelona agree €80m deal for Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon
FIFA subpoenaed by two US states over World Cup ticketing practices
FIFA subpoenaed by two US states over World Cup ticketing practices
FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games
FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games
In a letter seen by The 42, members are asked to compel the governing body to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.
We can still be cynical in the sun
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We can still be cynical in the sun
David Sneyd and Shane Keegan look ahead to the Republic of Ireland’s upcoming fixtures, before turning their attention to the League of Ireland and Arsenal.
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Man United close in on highly rated Brazilian midfielder
Man United close in on highly rated Brazilian midfielder
David Sneyd
'We are not the bad guys': Ireland boss urges support for team rather than protest Israel games
David Sneyd
'Family first, football second, that's the only two things I've got going for me'
'Family first, football second, that's the only two things I've got going for me'
Nuno Espirito Santo to remain as head coach of West Ham
Nuno Espirito Santo to remain as head coach of West Ham
Michael O'Neill signs contract extension to remain Northern Ireland manager until 2032
Michael O'Neill signs contract extension to remain Northern Ireland manager until 2032
Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland
Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland
Boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has shown flexibility while likes of Jaden Umeh are set to stake their claim.
Tuesday
26 May
Dembele and Hakimi back in training for PSG ahead of Champions League final
Dembele and Hakimi back in training for PSG ahead of Champions League final
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas to leave Barcelona
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas to leave Barcelona
'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests
'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests
FAI set to confirm new deals for Republic of Ireland coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy
FAI set to confirm new deals for Republic of Ireland coaches John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy
Ex-Ireland international Noel Hunt joins revamped FAI international coaching structure
Ex-Ireland international Noel Hunt joins revamped FAI international coaching structure
Messi suffers hamstring problem ahead of World Cup
Messi suffers hamstring problem ahead of World Cup
Monday
25 May
Late drama at Dalymount as Enda Stevens and Shamrock Rovers sink Bohemians
Late drama at Dalymount as Enda Stevens and Shamrock Rovers sink Bohemians
Veteran defender scores 95th-minute winner to complete comeback and send Rovers five points clear.
Derry City booed off at Celtic Park as winless run continues with Shelbourne stalemate
Derry City booed off at Celtic Park as winless run continues with Shelbourne stalemate
‘I don’t like when people lie. He put words in my mouth’ – Bruno Fernandes hits back at Roy Keane
‘I don’t like when people lie. He put words in my mouth’ – Bruno Fernandes hits back at Roy Keane
Hearts captain Shankland set for Rangers switch after 20-goal season
Hearts captain Shankland set for Rangers switch after 20-goal season
AC Milan sack coach Allegri after Champions League failure
AC Milan sack coach Allegri after Champions League failure
Iran says Fifa promised players will get World Cup visas: local media
Iran says Fifa promised players will get World Cup visas: local media
Finn Azaz and Ryan Manning to miss Ireland's end-of-season friendlies
Finn Azaz and Ryan Manning to miss Ireland's end-of-season friendlies
Spain recall Arsenal star as Real Madrid duo left out
Spain recall Arsenal star as Real Madrid duo left out
‘Tired’ Pep Guardiola struggles to contain his emotions at Man City farewell
‘Tired’ Pep Guardiola struggles to contain his emotions at Man City farewell
Sunday
24 May
'We forget the past? No, no, no, the stupid people forget the past'
'We forget the past? No, no, no, the stupid people forget the past'
PL round-up: Liverpool secure Champions League football as Brentford miss out on Europe
PL round-up: Liverpool secure Champions League football as Brentford miss out on Europe
Spurs are safe following win over Everton, with West Ham relegated to Championship
Spurs are safe following win over Everton, with West Ham relegated to Championship
A Joao Palhinha goal gave Tottenham a 1-0 victory over Everton.
Pep's Man City farewell dampened by defeat to Villa as Arsenal title party begins
Pep's Man City farewell dampened by defeat to Villa as Arsenal title party begins
The Gunners completed their Premier League-winning campaign with victory at Crystal Palace.
Irish contingent celebrate as Bolton back in Championship
Irish contingent celebrate as Bolton back in Championship
Be they relegated or safe, Tottenham Hotspur need to start behaving like a big club
Be they relegated or safe, Tottenham Hotspur need to start behaving like a big club
Player ratings: how Irish footballers abroad fared this season
Player ratings: how Irish footballers abroad fared this season
Paul Fennessy
Know your Premier League? Take our tough end-of-season quiz
Know your Premier League? Take our tough end-of-season quiz
The latest Irish teenage sensation set for English football
The latest Irish teenage sensation set for English football
The 19-year-old Offaly star hoping to help Hearts to a first Scottish league title
The 19-year-old Offaly star hoping to help Hearts to a first Scottish league title
Europe still in touch for Brentford after a season of vindication for Keith Andrews
Europe still in touch for Brentford after a season of vindication for Keith Andrews
Saturday
23 May
Galway United's late show stuns Athlone and moves them three points clear
Galway United's late show stuns Athlone and moves them three points clear
Harry Kane hits cup final hat-trick to take Bayern Munich season tally to 61
Harry Kane hits cup final hat-trick to take Bayern Munich season tally to 61