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Yesterday
12th November 2025
Crunch time
'It might be relevant, might be irrelevant' - Ireland boss accepts World Cup hopes in balance
This week
9th November 2025 - 13th November 2025
Soccer
John O'Shea embracing pressure ahead of Portugal visit - 'It's why we do it, it’s why we love it'
landmark moment
'We're not a small team anymore, we're a big team and we want to get bigger'
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley hails his history-makers as he sets sights on club record of three Doubles in a row.
gaff party
Rory Gaffney's deadly double sees Shamrock Rovers edge 10-man Cork City to win FAI Cup
Stephen Bradley leads the Hoops to their first Double since 1987 with 2-0 victory at Aviva Stadium.
tale of two cities
Superiority abounds but only one of Cork City and Shamrock Rovers can reign supreme
Last week
2nd November 2025 - 8th November 2025
Soccer
FAI aims to clear €38 million debt by 2036 and says 'football in this country needs to change'
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.
Soccer
Hallgrímsson plays down Indonesia link but knows future on line - 'After this camp, we will take these questions'
Löw Blow
Conference League hopes hang in balance as 10-man Shelbourne suffer defeat to Drita
James Norris’ first-half red card was followed by a double deflection for away side’s goal.
countdown to aviva
The FAI Cup winner who was forced to retire with arthritis but is now running marathons
Karl Sheppard enjoyed glory with Shamrock Rovers and Cork City but the 34-year-old is happier than ever without football.
Explainer
Who to watch - and where to watch - as Ireland's trailblazers look to make history at U17 World Cup
The Boys in Green begin their campaign against Panama tomorrow.
This month
November 2025
Hitting back
'To be honest, I don't give a f*** if I win them all over' - Bohs boss hits back at angry fans
All over
St Patrick's Athletic end with a whimper as Euro hopes go up in smoke against Shelbourne
Final evening of the campaign ends with Stephen Kenny looking into a winter of discontent.
that's a wrap
League of Ireland slowly becoming more of a cultural experience in this country
Damien Duff myth busted at Shelbourne but sustainability now as important as growth.
Last month
October 2025
Dominant
League title only one part of Shamrock Rovers' glory trail as they eye greatest-ever LOI season
Stephen Bradley says FAI Cup win and Uefa Conference League progress would set a new standard for success in this country.
CONFIRMED
Shamrock Rovers crowned League of Ireland champions for fifth time in six seasons
The Hoops secured the title with a 1-0 win over Galway United at Tallaght Stadium.
brilliant in belgium
'I was actually going to start crying it was that good' - Coming-of-age moment for Abbie Larkin
Republic of Ireland respond to adversity with a performance of class and conviction to reach League A of Nations League.
new bhoys
Celtic target Chelsea U21 boss as part of coaching revamp
The 42 understands that Calum McFarlane is on the radar to join set-up after Brendan Rodgers’ exit at Parkhead.
Five-Star
Angry scenes as Shelbourne seal Europe with stunning comeback against Bohemians
Goals in the 87th and 97th minute secured 3-2 victory for Joey O’Brien’s side at Dalymount Park.
THE BEAT
In search of free parking and dealing with passing of time at Dalymount Park
Chris Forrester was the oldest player on the pitch in Monday’s Dublin derby between Bohemians and St Patrick’s Athletic.
Report
Classy Franko Kovacevic hits 22nd goal of season as Celje prove too good for Shamrock Rovers
Croatian striker breaks deadlock with stunning effort before making it 2-0 before half-time.
Preview
League of Ireland clubs with shared ambitions face different routes to European success
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers are both in Uefa Conference League action tonight.
Champions League
Diego Simeone's reputation will endure but Mikel Arteta gives it another kicking
Manner of four-goal blitz in second half highlights gulf between strength of Arsenal and Atletico Madrid’s vulnerability.
sent to stands
'If anything, it adds to the entertainment value' - Bohs assistant on manager's red card
League of Ireland
Stalemate between Bohemians and St Pat's leaves both frustrated in battle for Europe
Alan Reynolds was also sent off for pushing Axel Sjoberg in tense Dublin derby at Dalymount Park.
Flying High
Stephen Bradley confirms helicopter to LOI title decider as he hails World Cup-bound Pico Lopes
bolters
St Pat's keep Shamrock Rovers waiting for title party with win to get Euro hopes back on track
Simon Power hits stunning winner in 1-0 victory at Richmond Park.
