Ireland World Cup play-off
Report
Ireland put Kazakhstan to the sword with EIGHT goals in World Cup play-off semi-final
Reaction
'Good teams can win in different ways' - Ward hails Ireland after eight-goal demolition
As it happened
Minute-by-minute updates as Ireland defeat Kazakhstan 8-0
Analysis
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Yesterday
9th October 2026
Report
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.
RIP
'He'll be fondly remembered' - Tributes paid after the death of Dublin All-Ireland winner Darragh Nelson
Match Report
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.
Rugby WXV Global Series
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a true underdog story
Waterford looked dead and buried. Then, a little-known Dubliner changed everything
Preview
Ireland open World Cup play-offs against lowly Kazakhstan without several stars
Carla Ward’s side are overwhelming favourites in Astana.
Thursday
8th October 2026
TITLE RUN-IN
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.
new chapter
John Horan installed as Mary McAleese's successor to lead integration committee
Dr McAleese stepped down as chair of the Steering Group on Integration last month.
