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THE BEAT
Jordi Cruyff's Ajax promise and Forest's tough love: How Rovers lost Michael Noonan for free
Tipped for a €1.5 million transfer early into his contract the talented striker will head to Premier League for nothing when deal expires.
build up
Israel dominates agenda for Ireland but tone of confusion and uncertainty has been set
Heimir Hallgrímsson admits he’s unclear on punishment for boycotting games and unsure if FAI asked about possible sanctions.
Yesterday
17th September 2026
Frustration
Mixed fortunes for Irish stars as Celtic suffer night to forget against Ferencvaros
It was a difficult night for Liam Scales while Callum O’Dowda featured off the bench for the visitors.
Jack Hanratty
'Since taking this job, I've been on 42 flights': the Irish coach leading the US Eagles
Skerries man Jack Hanratty is preparing his team to face the Ireland Women in Tallaght on Sunday.
The 42 GAA Weekly
Christy Ring and Mick Mackey - Arthur O’Dea on writing about hurling’s giants
Ronan Early is joined by Arthur O’Dea, author of the new book, Mackey & Ring.
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squad announcement
Ireland boss has spoken to each player about facing Israel: 'We have different opinions, different strength of opinions'
No place for injured captain Nathan Collins or veteran Seamus Coleman who is still without a club after leaving Everton.
Wednesday
16th September 2026
Off the Mark
Le Fee penalty sees Sunderland make winning return to European football after 53-year wait
Disaster
Man United surrender two-goal lead and suffer Carabao Cup collapse against Brighton
Loud boos rang around Old Trafford at full-time after a 3-2 defeat.
From The Journalstop the game
Politicians call on FAI and government to be more like acts quitting Ed Sheeran's tour
Must ReadInterview
Rugby, drug addiction, prison, recovery - the life of Ryan Caldwell
Former Ulster Rugby lock shares his experiences in ‘White Lines’.
ColumnPrint the legend
There were no TV cameras to record the games of Mackey and Ring. They and we are better off
Column
How GAA county managers now live and die by their ability to assemble a backroom
Counties are playing a high-risk game every autumn, trying to recruit the best backrooms possible.
Tuesday
15th September 2026
