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'All the stars aligned': Photographer shares story behind iconic Kelleher-Ronaldo penalty photo
Photographer David Ribeiro, a Portuguese native living in Cork, said his “heart was split” watching the match.
13 Oct 2025
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New Challenge
'It's an easier game plan when you play teams like Portugal' - Ireland must break a cycle against Armenia
Ireland must beat Armenia in Dublin on Tuesday, where their game plan against Portugal will be of no use.
Gavin Cooney
13 Oct 2025
2
Sunday
12 Oct 2025
Getting there
Scotland take another step towards World Cup qualification with win over Belarus
12 Oct 2025
3
direct
Julian Nagelsmann ‘sorry’ if his Northern Ireland comments seen as disrespectful
12 Oct 2025
5
Leaders
Chelsea consolidate top spot in WSL as Man United and Man City register crucial wins
12 Oct 2025
1
Abbey Street
German team Schalke apologises after video of supporter assaulting man in Dublin circulates
12 Oct 2025
Comment
'Scandalous' penalty decision against Ireland shows what a farce VAR has become
12 Oct 2025
1
Saturday
11 Oct 2025
Wrap
Ireland's Group F rivals Hungary beat Armenia, Haaland hits hat-trick against Israel
11 Oct 2025
3
Reaction
Hallgrimsson laments a 'painful' result and says ref paid Portugal too much respect
11 Oct 2025
4
anguish
Kelleher's penalty save from Ronaldo adds to sense of pride in painful late defeat
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s players came bitterly close to revitalising their World Cup qualifying campaign.
David Sneyd
11 Oct 2025
4
Deja Vu
Late Neves header condemns Ireland to another Portuguese heartbreak
Ruben Neves’ late header condemned Ireland to a 1-0 loss in Lisbon.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Estadio Jose Alvalde, Lisbon
11 Oct 2025
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Scottish football
Steven Gerrard rules himself out of contention to return as Rangers boss
11 Oct 2025
7
Women's Premier Division
Athlone lift title in style as retiring legends sign off with goals on thrilling final day
11 Oct 2025
1
End of an era
Another league legend set to retire as ex-Irish international Jarrett calls time
11 Oct 2025
Determined
'Our aim is to qualify for Europe and get out of group stages. If we don't do that, it's failure'
11 Oct 2025
1
match preview
Perfect may not even be good enough for Ireland in forbidding Portuguese test
We preview Ireland’s daunting World Cup qualifier away to Portugal tonight.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Lisbon
11 Oct 2025
7
Friday
10 Oct 2025
steady as she goes
Northern Ireland stun Slovakia to boost World Cup qualifying hopes
10 Oct 2025
31
reds rising
Shelbourne's act of defiance keeps Shamrock Rovers waiting for title party
Kerr McInroy scored the only goal of the game to give Reds’ European hopes major boost.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
10 Oct 2025
6
Cutting The Mustard
'I love him, I loved working him' - Portugal boss Martinez hails the returning Coleman
10 Oct 2025
4
High Standards
Hallgrimsson: Ireland must be 'perfect' to have any chance against Portugal
10 Oct 2025
14
Women's Premier Division
John Sullivan confirmed as Athlone manager, former captain Ryan lands Treaty job
10 Oct 2025
Reaction
Thomas Tuchel: 'It’s a bit sad because I think the team deserved big support today'
10 Oct 2025
2
column
The Irish players are caught in a doom loop - but there is one way out of it
The misery has returned to haunt the Irish squad ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier away to Portugal.
Gavin Cooney
10 Oct 2025
2
LOI
'Pressure is leaving your son on an operating table, hoping he's going to come through it'
10 Oct 2025
3
Thursday
9 Oct 2025