Today's news
Shamrock Rovers
'We were probably putting as many hours a week into Rovers as we were into our own jobs'
AnalysisStat attack
'It was sort of the elephant in the room' - the curious case of Tyrone clubs in Ulster
take your pick
Farrell faces interesting Ireland selection calls for Wallabies clash
The head coach will be bringing back some frontliners who sat out the Japan game.
tale of two cities
Superiority abounds but only one of Cork City and Shamrock Rovers can reign supreme
Yesterday
8th November 2025
The definitive FAI Cup final build-up as Shamrock Rovers and Cork City meet in the Aviva Stadium showpiece
Ulster Club
Kilcoo kill off the Loughmacrory romance story with mature and physical display
Down champions ground it out.
Soccer
FAI aims to clear €38 million debt by 2036 and says 'football in this country needs to change'
Take a Bow
Ireland beat Uzbekistan to reach World Cup knockout stages
Goals from Grady McDonnell and Michael Noonan helped Colin O’Brien’s side secure a hard-fought win.
Autumn nations Series
Scotland fight back from 17-0 down, but All Blacks do enough to extend 120-year winning streak
Premier League Round-Up
Josh Cullen's late goal not enough to save Burnley at West Ham; Everton beat Fulham
Take a Bow
Farrell's 'lifeline' with Munster ends with singing 'Killeagh' after impressive Ireland debut
roll of honour
Clonmel Commercials honour the memory of Philly Ryan as they romp to Premier football title
Comment
Familiar problems leave Ireland struggling to ignite before late flourish
A strong final quarter put some gloss on the performance following a sloppy start.
Closing It Out
Farrell's Ireland finish strong to see off Japan in Dublin
Andy Farrell’s side had a poor first half but pulled clear of their visitors late on.
The butcher
'Michael D Higgins is saying, 'Welcome home.' It was a dream'
Dylan Fawsitt became the first player to reach 100 appearances in the MLR earlier this year.
column
Often down, but never out: The mad and irresistible appeal of Cork soccer
Leeside football has known many dark and tumultuous days, but always finds a way back to the top.
2025 fai cup final
Shamrock Rovers defender Dan Cleary on fight for his autistic son - 'That's the boy I love'
Ahead of Sunday’s FAI Cup final, defender meets The 42 to open up on his family’s battle and hope for future.
