The 42

Must ReadChampions At Last

'We got a picture with Sam on his lap and Ryan O’Donoghue beside him. That's it now. Job done'

Mayo people reflect on last Sunday and the greatest week of their lives.

14 hrs ago

26

League of Ireland

Pico Lopes sent off as Shamrock Rovers held to draw by Drogheda

22 hrs ago

14

Gianni Infantino

Fifa scraps plan to allow private investment in World Cup following fierce backlash

12 hrs ago

15

Interview

The Chelsea ‘flop’ who became a superstar

14 hrs ago

1

AnalysisLadies Football

The first LGFA All-Ireland final under the new rules - and the potential for a shootout

13 hrs ago

Today's news

Late Rally

Oisin McEntee on the mark for Hearts, who lose opener to Aberdeen

45 mins ago

On the double

Ireland's Killian Phillips hits brace to give St Mirren winning start to season

2 hrs ago

dotted line

Chelsea confirm Welbeck transfer, Brentford break club record, Bournemouth sign Silva

Updated 3 hrs ago

2

Boxing

Ditching Love Island pays off as Jon McConnell claims Commonwealth Games gold

3 hrs ago

Horse Racing

Flanagan shines on Grann’s Boy at Galway

3 hrs ago

Horse Racing

Joseph O'Brien continues Goodwood streak as Goodie Two Shoes edges Lillie Langtry thriller

4 hrs ago

SPOTLIGHT

Brilliant Mayo win Sam 75 years of hurt brought to a stunning end

redemption

From punchline in the clickbait age to All Ireland champions – Andy Moran's triumph

2

true colours

'Get up off the floor and believe in life' – A win for the Mayo people who kept going

2

boy wonder

'A whirlwind' – Kobe's year of Mayo All-Ireland glory, the Leaving Cert and AFL future

4

analysis

Six key moments that powered Mayo's rallying surge to All-Ireland glory

2

Sponsorship

GAA chiefs 'overwhelmingly agree' to continue Allianz partnership

6 hrs ago

Pre-Season

Tottenham overcome Danso's three-minute red card to fire last-gasp winner against Chelsea

6 hrs ago

Transfer Window

Sammie Szmodics signs season-long loan with Derby County

8 hrs ago

Controversy

Gianni Infantino has ‘lost Uefa’s confidence’ after World Cup investment plan fails

9 hrs ago

2

Aussie Rules

Australia beat Ireland in AFLW international contest

10 hrs ago

6

Gianni Infantino

Fifa scraps plan to allow private investment in World Cup following fierce backlash

The beleaguered Infantino said he would focus now on restoring harmony while continuing to grow the game.

12 hrs ago

15

Green and Gold

Hoping Kerry support translates for All-Ireland and reflecting on a colourful sporting career

12 hrs ago

AnalysisLadies Football

The first LGFA All-Ireland final under the new rules - and the potential for a shootout

Emma Duffy

13 hrs ago

Interview

The Chelsea ‘flop’ who became a superstar

14 hrs ago

1

Must ReadChampions At Last

'We got a picture with Sam on his lap and Ryan O’Donoghue beside him. That's it now. Job done'

Mayo people reflect on last Sunday and the greatest week of their lives.

Declan Bogue and Fintan O'Toole

14 hrs ago

26

Yesterday

31st July 2026

League of Ireland

Pico Lopes sent off as Shamrock Rovers held to draw by Drogheda

The league leaders are eight points clear at the top of the table.

22 hrs ago

14

Golf

Irish trio all miss cut at Women's Open at Royal Lytham and St Anne's

Updated 22 hrs ago

Scottish Premiership

Thelo Aasgaard rescues point for Rangers in Derek McInnes’ first game in charge

22 hrs ago

3

League of Ireland

Dundalk drop points again as Sligo Rovers grab late equaliser

23 hrs ago

Football

Chelsea's Mykhailo Mudryk cleared to play after doping ban appeal resolved

31 Jul

CONFIRMED

Eddie Howe steps down as Newcastle boss ‘to recharge and take a break’

31 Jul

8

Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely were you paying attention to this week’s sporting headlines?

31 Jul

Racing

American Affair flies the flag for Goldie at Goodwood

31 Jul

Premier League

Chelsea fined £10m and given suspended transfer ban instead of points deduction

Updated 31 Jul

7

Golf

Ryder Cup tickets sold out for Adare Manor amid 'unprecedented global demand'

31 Jul

11

Controversy

Fifa says ‘nobody is selling football’ as Gianni Infantino's senior adviser quits

Updated 31 Jul

12

Team news

All-Star midfielders return as Kerry and Galway make one change each for All-Ireland final

31 Jul

1

premier pathway

James Woodlock appointed as Tipperary U20 hurling manager

31 Jul

RIP

AC Milan 'in tears' at death of Italian football legend Baresi

31 Jul

17

SeriesTV Listings

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

31 Jul

2

Fixture Details

FAI Cup tie between St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers to be broadcast live on RTÉ

31 Jul

LGFA

'People probably think we're underdogs as well' - Can Galway take inspiration from Mayo?

31 Jul

2

goalkeepers union

Rob Hennelly: 'To witness it... it's like a dream. One of the best experiences I ever had in my life'

The Mayo goalkeeper on returning to the squad, family support, and his pride in Jack Livingstone’s emergence.

31 Jul

3

Thursday

30th July 2026

conference league

Owen Elding on target as Hibernian overturn first-leg deficit to march on in Europe

30 Jul

5

bohs bohs bohs

Bohemians progress in Europa Conference League after penalty shootout success

30 Jul

8

over and out

Derry City's European campaign comes to abrupt end at Brandywell

30 Jul

Job Done

Shelbourne lose in Estonia but advance to face Ajax in glamour European showdown

John Russell’s Reds blew a lead in a 2-1 defeat away to 10-man Nomme Kalju – though won 6-4 on aggregate.

Updated 30 Jul

11

Done Deals

Stones joins Inter Milan as Chelsea sign Palace defender for reported €61 million

Updated 30 Jul

4

statement

FAI support Uefa pushback against World Cup sell-off plans

30 Jul

1

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