Football

The two sides of the FAI share stage on another jarring day
The two sides of the FAI share stage on another jarring day
Heimir Hallgrímsson reveals he has spoken to a psychologist this week while association top brass face Oireachtas committee.
Wednesday
30 Sep
No Katie McCabe for Chelsea, Barcelona lay down marker and Arsenal slip up
No Katie McCabe for Chelsea, Barcelona lay down marker and Arsenal slip up
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp and vows to reveal reasons for exit
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp and vows to reveal reasons for exit
Athlone Town announce documentary following women's team across 2026 season
Athlone Town announce documentary following women's team across 2026 season
FAI bosses grilled by TDs over Nations League matches against Israel
FAI bosses grilled by TDs over Nations League matches against Israel
FAI chief executive David Courell said the association would respect any government decision if it opted to step in.
Guardiola offers Man City his support, Keane says players should throw medals 'in the bin'
Guardiola offers Man City his support, Keane says players should throw medals 'in the bin'
Nottingham Forest confirm deal for Michael Noonan to join in January
Nottingham Forest confirm deal for Michael Noonan to join in January
Ireland boss says Finn Azaz is someone 'I admire most in the world at this moment'
Ireland boss says Finn Azaz is someone 'I admire most in the world at this moment'
Heimir Hallgrímsson praises midfielder as boss insists second Israel game will take place on Sunday.
Jim Crawford: 'It's one-game-takes-all against England'
Jim Crawford: 'It's one-game-takes-all against England'
'My focus is the next four games' - Ireland boss Ward coy on contract talks
'My focus is the next four games' - Ireland boss Ward coy on contract talks
Tuesday
29 Sep
New Scotland boss Pocognoli endures tough Hampden debut, Yamal shines in Spain win
New Scotland boss Pocognoli endures tough Hampden debut, Yamal shines in Spain win
Gordan and Kane on target as England win in Prague
Gordan and Kane on target as England win in Prague
Ireland edge seven-goal thriller to keep Euro U21 play-off hopes alive
Ireland edge seven-goal thriller to keep Euro U21 play-off hopes alive
Man City must be relegated after guilty verdict says club's former chairman
Man City must be relegated after guilty verdict says club's former chairman
Sørensen no longer joining Ireland set-up after taking interim charge of Aston Villa
Sørensen no longer joining Ireland set-up after taking interim charge of Aston Villa
Man City found guilty of all charges related to Premier League financial breaches
Man City found guilty of all charges related to Premier League financial breaches
Manchester City have since revealed that they will pursue an appeal.
Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior goals secure Brazil win over Australia
Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior goals secure Brazil win over Australia
Ireland-Israel: a fraught weekend, the aftermath and Part II
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Ireland-Israel: a fraught weekend, the aftermath and Part II
Sinéad O’Carroll is joined by David Sneyd, who has returned from a tumultuous few days in Debrecen with the Ireland football team.
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Manchester City must face ‘strictest punishment’ if found guilty – La Liga chief
Manchester City must face ‘strictest punishment’ if found guilty – La Liga chief
Carla Ward's new Ireland assistant takes interim charge of Aston Villa
Carla Ward's new Ireland assistant takes interim charge of Aston Villa
First-call up for Crystal Palace’s Hopcroft as Ruesha Littlejohn left out of Ireland squad
First-call up for Crystal Palace’s Hopcroft as Ruesha Littlejohn left out of Ireland squad
Ireland without Katie McCabe, Denise O’Sullivan and Marisa Sheva for first leg of World Cup play-off semi-final against Kazakhstan.
Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign' in bid for World Cup papers
Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign' in bid for World Cup papers
'For me, we're the best footballing side in the country' - Shelbourne captain Slattery
'For me, we're the best footballing side in the country' - Shelbourne captain Slattery
'It's definitely been testing, psychologically, 100%' - Ireland boss opens up on Israel fallout
'It's definitely been testing, psychologically, 100%' - Ireland boss opens up on Israel fallout
Players given time off to spend with loved ones before returning to camp to finish this Nations League window.
Monday
28 Sep
France strike late to defeat Belgium as Italy crush Türkiye in Nations League
France strike late to defeat Belgium as Italy crush Türkiye in Nations League
Man City chief says battle with Premier League will take 'a lot more time'
Man City chief says battle with Premier League will take 'a lot more time'
Sing-songs, family chats and recognition: Shelbourne savour FAI Cup success
Sing-songs, family chats and recognition: Shelbourne savour FAI Cup success
Man City charges not my concern – Roberto Mancini
Man City charges not my concern – Roberto Mancini
Over 470,000 average viewers for Ireland-Israel match, says RTÉ
Over 470,000 average viewers for Ireland-Israel match, says RTÉ
An extraordinary week in Irish football, and the fallout continues
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An extraordinary week in Irish football, and the fallout continues
David Sneyd dials in from Debrecen International Airport to join Shane Keegan in reflecting on the controversial week that was.
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FAI to review video evidence on alleged racism in Ireland-Israel game
FAI to review video evidence on alleged racism in Ireland-Israel game
The 16-year-old Shelbourne star that lit up the Women's FAI Cup final
The 16-year-old Shelbourne star that lit up the Women's FAI Cup final
'I think we've handled the week quite well' - FAI president
'I think we've handled the week quite well' - FAI president
Paul Cooke criticises journalists for how they reported on a turbulent week for Irish football.
Katie McCabe helps Chelsea beat former club Arsenal
Katie McCabe helps Chelsea beat former club Arsenal
Sunday
27 Sep
Ireland-Israel game takes another cruel twist with racism allegation that cannot be investigated
Ireland-Israel game takes another cruel twist with racism allegation that cannot be investigated
Jayson Molumby informed the referee of chants from Israeli fans aimed at Adam Idah.
Israel v Ireland, Nations League
Israel v Ireland, Nations League
Ireland faced Israel, after a fractious few days that divided players in the Boys in Green camp.
Shelbourne stop Athlone double-double with stunning FAI Cup final win
Shelbourne stop Athlone double-double with stunning FAI Cup final win
Teenage stars Halle Harcourt and Maeve Wollmer, and Player of the Match Alex Kavanagh scored Shels’ goals.
Sinn Féin, Social Democrats and Greens call for FAI board to step aside
Sinn Féin, Social Democrats and Greens call for FAI board to step aside
Isak returns to Liverpool after picking up 'minor injury' with Sweden
Isak returns to Liverpool after picking up 'minor injury' with Sweden
Defender Dunne listed among Ireland goalkeepers after Gavin Bazunu withdrawal
Defender Dunne listed among Ireland goalkeepers after Gavin Bazunu withdrawal