Football

Sligo Rovers relegated as Shels discover a streak of form
Sligo Rovers relegated as Shels discover a streak of form
Waterford stun Bohs to end 22-year wait to reach FAI Cup final
Waterford stun Bohs to end 22-year wait to reach FAI Cup final
Graham Coughlan’s side will play either Galway or Derry City at the Aviva Stadium.
Belgium put themselves in pole position to meet Ireland in play-offs
Belgium put themselves in pole position to meet Ireland in play-offs
England win in Crete to take healthy lead into return play-off against Greece
England win in Crete to take healthy lead into return play-off against Greece
David Moyes ‘pretty surprised’ as Everton put up for sale by Friedkin Group
David Moyes ‘pretty surprised’ as Everton put up for sale by Friedkin Group
'Good teams can win in different ways' - Ward hails Ireland after eight-goal demolition
'Good teams can win in different ways' - Ward hails Ireland after eight-goal demolition
Michael Carrick has questions over Manchester City verdict
Michael Carrick has questions over Manchester City verdict
Ireland put Kazakhstan to the sword with EIGHT goals in World Cup play-off semi-final
Ireland put Kazakhstan to the sword with EIGHT goals in World Cup play-off semi-final
Carla Ward’s side home and hosed after first leg in Astana.
Ireland U21s to face Finland in Euro 2027 play-offs
Ireland U21s to face Finland in Euro 2027 play-offs
Maresca has ‘complete trust’ in Man City and says achievements not tainted
Maresca has ‘complete trust’ in Man City and says achievements not tainted
Republic of Ireland defeat Kazakhstan 8-0 in World Cup play-off first leg
Republic of Ireland defeat Kazakhstan 8-0 in World Cup play-off first leg
Everton put up for sale as Friedkin Group explores ‘next chapter’ for the club
Everton put up for sale as Friedkin Group explores ‘next chapter’ for the club
Waterford looked dead and buried. Then, a little-known Dubliner changed everything
Waterford looked dead and buried. Then, a little-known Dubliner changed everything
Ireland open World Cup play-offs against lowly Kazakhstan without several stars
Ireland open World Cup play-offs against lowly Kazakhstan without several stars
Carla Ward’s side are overwhelming favourites in Astana.
Thursday
8 Oct
McGovern doubles up to send Shamrock Rovers top of Premier Division
McGovern doubles up to send Shamrock Rovers top of Premier Division
It took Rovers just 34 seconds to take the lead, scoring their fastest-ever goal at Tallaght Stadium.
Diego Maradona death: Prosecutors seek up to 12 years in prison for 'chaotic' medical team
Diego Maradona death: Prosecutors seek up to 12 years in prison for 'chaotic' medical team
Shanade Hopcroft: Who is Ireland's new Crystal Palace call-up?
Shanade Hopcroft: Who is Ireland's new Crystal Palace call-up?
Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin to stand for re-election in 2027
Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin to stand for re-election in 2027
Stephen Bradley responds to Bohemians' 'daft' media ban
Stephen Bradley responds to Bohemians' 'daft' media ban
'That fighting Irish spirit doesn't go away just because we're not the underdogs'
'That fighting Irish spirit doesn't go away just because we're not the underdogs'
'Like my mum always says, if you don't have the confidence in yourself, nobody else will'
'Like my mum always says, if you don't have the confidence in yourself, nobody else will'
Wednesday
7 Oct
Southampton boss Eckert escapes with six-week ban over 'Spygate' scandal
Southampton boss Eckert escapes with six-week ban over 'Spygate' scandal
Former Spurs defender Ramon Vega to run for Fifa president
Former Spurs defender Ramon Vega to run for Fifa president
Jorge Jesus: I’ve read Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement, now I think about the team
Jorge Jesus: I’ve read Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement, now I think about the team
Raised in Turner's Cross and built on the road - the faces and places that made Ireland's Megan Connolly
Raised in Turner's Cross and built on the road - the faces and places that made Ireland's Megan Connolly
The 42 sits down with Luke and Michael Connolly to discuss the rise of Megan in professional football.
Mikel Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal
Mikel Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal
'I just couldn't do that' - Stephen Bradley on Hibernian exit rumours
'I just couldn't do that' - Stephen Bradley on Hibernian exit rumours
Jude Bellingham: Harry Kane is greatest to ever play for England
Jude Bellingham: Harry Kane is greatest to ever play for England
'I have nothing left to give' - emotion and tears as Messi retires from Argentina team
'I have nothing left to give' - emotion and tears as Messi retires from Argentina team
Fans paid fervent tribute to perhaps the greatest player to grace a football pitch.
From Turner's Cross to Central Asia: Revisiting Ireland's last games against Kazakhstan in 2009
From Turner's Cross to Central Asia: Revisiting Ireland's last games against Kazakhstan in 2009
Tuesday
6 Oct
'We showed balls, Irish resilience. We went after them' - U21 boss Crawford revels in historic night
'We showed balls, Irish resilience. We went after them' - U21 boss Crawford revels in historic night
Cristiano Ronaldo not retiring but says he deserves punishment for leaving Portugal camp
Cristiano Ronaldo not retiring but says he deserves punishment for leaving Portugal camp
Sebastien Pocognoli’s first camp as Scotland boss ends with loss to Slovenia
Sebastien Pocognoli’s first camp as Scotland boss ends with loss to Slovenia
Harry Kane inspires win over Czechia on record England appearance
Harry Kane inspires win over Czechia on record England appearance
'I cannot understand or accept that I've been treated this way' - McClean's message to Derry
'I cannot understand or accept that I've been treated this way' - McClean's message to Derry
Ireland U21s earn stunning win over England to clinch Euro play-off
Ireland U21s earn stunning win over England to clinch Euro play-off
Tommy Lonergan was the two-goal hero as Ireland sunk the back-to-back European champions at Turner’s Cross.
Ryder Cup in Adare and 2028 Euros get €22m funding boost
Ryder Cup in Adare and 2028 Euros get €22m funding boost
Uefa opens investigation into Ireland v Israel tunnel bust-up after allegation of spitting
Uefa opens investigation into Ireland v Israel tunnel bust-up after allegation of spitting
'Very last minute' addition as former Everton assistant joins Ward's Ireland set-up
'Very last minute' addition as former Everton assistant joins Ward's Ireland set-up
The FAI’s communications misstep: Where was Uefa while the Irish squad took the heat?
The FAI’s communications misstep: Where was Uefa while the Irish squad took the heat?