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10th May 2026 - 16th May 2026
League of Ireland
Stephen Kenny fumes at 'nonsense' red card but accepts St Patrick's Athletic shortcomings
Fun in the sun
A friendly in the shadows but significance could be realised when Ireland are under the spotlight
green jambos
The cult hero, the godly man and the goalkeeper – Irish Hearts embrace club's shot at history
Aaron McEneff, Jake Mulraney and Colin Doyle explain very different reasons for fond memories of time in Edinburgh.
League of Ireland
Daniel Kelly delivers edge required for Shelbourne against St Patrick's Athletic
Joey O’Brien’s side produce sweet win in Dublin derby as substitutes combine for 1-0 win at Richmond Park.
THE BEAT
Algorithms offer synthetic reality online as threats from social media come in different forms
Cork City’s decision to quit the X platform is just one of the challenges facing League of Ireland clubs.
Injury Update
Jordan Larmour and Tommy O'Brien back for Leinster but Will Connors ruled out for season
This month
May 2026
insight
'All of a sudden I’ve gone from being a glorified PE teacher to the new Mourinho... Nonsense'
Up close and personal with Irish coach Anthony Hayes as The 42 spends a day at the Queens Park Rangers training centre in London.
American Dream
Battling Bohemians eight without a win but they earn deserved draw with Derry City
Candystripes took first-half lead through James Olayinka before Markuss Strods levelled for Gypsies.
THE BEAT
The constant truth of the game is the one all footballers want to avoid
The last week has felt like a stark reminder of the need to be prepared for a new stage of life.
Last month
April 2026
head for numbers
A new life surrounds Andy Boyle and he's ready to embrace the challenge
A stalwart of the Dundalk glory years, and with one Ireland cap to his name, Dubliner made sure to be ready for time after football.
THE BEAT
Patience the virtue Derry City's billionaire chairman hopes will pay off
Philip O’Doherty has been a key ally and supporter for manager Tiernan Lynch.
AnalysisComment
This was worse than any bottle job – it felt like Arsenal throwing the title away
Manchester City come out on top in key clash but have Kai Havertz’s wastefulness to thank for vital victory.
Video Nasty
'We don't want VAR. It's killing the game' - Stephen Bradley's firm stance on technology in League of Ireland
League of Ireland
Majestic Graham Burke delivers derby spoils for Shamrock Rovers against Bohemians
Hoops stay top of the Premier Division with 2-1 win in front of 9,202 supporters at Tallaght Stadium.
THE BEAT
A manager's power of calm should never be mistaken for a lack of personality
New pilot scheme for players will help to mould next generation of coaches from within League of Ireland player pool.
derby delight
Jack Byrne's deflected shot sends Shamrock Rovers top for first time this season
The champions took an early lead against St Patrick’s Athletic and never wavered from that point on.
Signing Up
Graham Burke wants to be 'one-club man in Ireland' after opening talks over new Shamrock Rovers deal
Glory Glory
A morning with Manchester United and their giddy fans as the squad train at Carton House
Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo backed Michael Carrick to become permanent Manchester United manager at the Kildare venue.
Glory Glory
A morning with Manchester United and their giddy fans at Carton House
Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo back Michael Carrick to become permanent Manchester United manager.
League of Ireland
Shelbourne vulnerabilities clear to see as Shamrock Rovers triumph in five-goal thriller
Joey O’Brien’s side took a deserved first-half lead before giving up the initiative in an exciting Dublin derby.
League of Ireland
Stephen Kenny takes St Pat's back to the top with hectic period to test title credentials
a blank
Drogheda and Bohemians pick up where they left off with third draw in a row
Stalemate overshadowed by worrying incident involving Shane Farrell which saw midfielder leave pitch using oxygen mask.
March
March 2026
