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chief

Seamus Coleman: the natural leader for a team who have learned to fight through the storm

This bunch of Ireland players are familiar with adversity, individually and as a collective. The Donegal man embodies their spirit.

10 hrs ago

big advantage

Barca take Champions League first-leg lead over Real Madrid, as Bayern edge ahead of Man United

Updated 7 hrs ago

Leinster

Cavan earn vital win over Ulster U20 holders Tyrone as Galway continue perfect start

7 hrs ago

Looking Back

'At my worst, I couldn't stand up for longer than 10 minutes'

8 hrs ago

Off the Mark

Fitzpatrick and Tobin combine for 0-17 as Tipperary edge Cork in Munster U20 hurling opener

8 hrs ago

Today's news

Yesterday

25th March 2026

big advantage

Barca take Champions League first-leg lead over Real Madrid, as Bayern edge ahead of Man United

Updated 7 hrs ago

Leinster

Cavan earn vital win over Ulster U20 holders Tyrone as Galway continue perfect start

7 hrs ago

Raise the Banner

Clare U20s strike late against Waterford to launch Munster campaign

7 hrs ago

John Cooney

Family of Galway boxer who died after professional fight ‘hope inquest will bring change to the sport’

8 hrs ago

Looking Back

'At my worst, I couldn't stand up for longer than 10 minutes'

8 hrs ago

Off the Mark

Fitzpatrick and Tobin combine for 0-17 as Tipperary edge Cork in Munster U20 hurling opener

8 hrs ago

the 42

Countdown to Prague Enjoy the pick of our build-up coverage ahead of Ireland's World Cup play-off against Czechia

Retrospective

The last Irish international to score a winning goal in Prague

Jake O'Brien Exclusive

'Not everyone wants to be looking at footballers doing all the flashy things. A lot of it is false'

The Gaffer

'People have to really stick together here': how the spectre of catastrophe shaped Hallgrimsson

Exclusive

'We just have to do whatever we possibly can to win' - Ryan Manning ready for moment of a lifetime

preparations

Man United to hold four-day 'intensive' training camp in Dublin

9 hrs ago

perfect record

Constitution Hill goes two from two on the Flat with victory at Kempton Park

9 hrs ago

chief

Seamus Coleman: the natural leader for a team who have learned to fight through the storm

This bunch of Ireland players are familiar with adversity, individually and as a collective. The Donegal man embodies their spirit.

David Sneyd

reports from Prague

10 hrs ago

Prague

VIDEO - LIVE FROM PRAGUE: Holy Troy Parrott | The Irish takeover continues

10 hrs ago

personal story

From 'tearing across the M50' to the cusp of the World Cup - Dara O'Shea's dad reflects on son's journey

In a quiet corner in Prague, Sean O’Shea speaks of his pride after years of racing around Dublin between football and GAA matches.

David Sneyd

reports from Prague

11 hrs ago

PodcastThe Football Family

Holy Troy Parrott | The Prague takeover continues

stripped

Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over AFCON final decision

12 hrs ago

worries

Munster Rugby offers voluntary redundancies amid financial challenges

13 hrs ago

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anyone buying or selling

Over 2,000 Ireland fans expected to be in home end for World Cup play-off

13 hrs ago

opposition view

'We will qualify for the World Cup' - Czechs bullish ahead of Ireland clash

15 hrs ago

Divine Intervention

This father-son team has brought along homemade Saint Troy Parrott candles for a Prague miracle

15 hrs ago

PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

David Clifford deep dive | Kerry-Donegal preview | Michael Lyster tribute

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Munster's scrum, Leinster's defence, and Connacht's progress

Honour

The Páidí Ó Sé Cup: Munster senior football trophy named after Kerry legend

18 hrs ago

Golf

'It was fine physically' - Tiger Woods keen to play Masters after return in TGL Finals

18 hrs ago

Green Light

Coleman declares himself fit and ready to go as Ireland close in on Czechia

Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed everyone is fit for tomorrow night’s World Cup play-off in Prague.

19 hrs ago

Milestone

Geelong's Mark O'Connor set to play his 150th AFL game

19 hrs ago

child of prague

'He’s got the Glen blood in him' – Seamus Coleman's first coach in Donegal has made it to Prague

David Sneyd

reports from Prague

21 hrs ago

Dates For Diary

Here's the key GAA inter-county fixtures for the week ahead

23 hrs ago

the latest unvale

The ex-Chelsea talent ready to make an improbable impact for Ireland

23 hrs ago

Tuesday

24th March 2026

Advantage

Arsenal take control of Women’s Champions League quarter-final against Chelsea

24 Mar

gratitude

Andy Robertson: Salah deserves send-off that reflects his status as Liverpool's greatest player

24 Mar

URC

Ulster seeking response after 'small bit of detail' went awry against Connacht, says Mark Sexton

24 Mar

Fixture

Arsenal to play pre-season friendly against Real Betis at Aviva Stadium

24 Mar

48m

Farewell

Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season

‘Unfortunately, the day has come,’ said the club legend, describing the announcement as ‘the first part of my farewell.’

24 Mar

Horse Racing

Nicky Henderson confirms the death of 'unforgettable' stable star Sir Gino

24 Mar

squad update

Ireland pair return to Ulster ahead of Zebre trip as Shanahan and Hume recover from concussion

24 Mar

Return

Liam Rushe to make dramatic comeback for Dublin hurlers

24 Mar

Under fire

Czech football rocked by match-fixing controversy ahead of Ireland game

24 Mar

Hanging up the boots

Connacht's Jack Carty to retire at the end of the season

24 Mar

Turn back time

Quiz: How well do you remember Ireland's play-off history?

Test your memory ahead of Thursday’s clash with Czechia.

24 Mar

John Egan

'If we weren’t in the squad we’d probably be trying to get a ticket'

24 Mar

Pastures new

Ex-Premier League and Bohemians striker Lys Mousset finds a new club

24 Mar