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Summer soccer 'dead in the water' as FAI face revolt over aligned calendar
Board meeting next week set to see plans shelved due to pushback from grassroots.
Soccer
'We're not making it easy for ourselves, that's for sure' - Stephen Kenny braced for battle in Estonia
Uefa conference league
Chris Forrester provides dramatic inspiration to give St Pat's slender lead over nine-man Kalju
Stephen Kenny’s side eventually made breakthrough to take 1-0 lead to Estonia for second leg next week.
Ruthless
Late Shelbourne collapse sees Qarabag take control of Champions League tie
Two goals inside last 10 minutes give Azeris 3-0 lead ahead of second leg next week.
Champions League
'That's why football is magic, man. Take a crack off them, see who's standing at the end of it'
Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien relishing Qarabag tie on next stage of this season’s European adventure.
THE BEAT
Figures that show new generation of LOI stars could earn millions
Between rising wages and increased European bonuses, earning potential will sky rocket.
Soccer
Leavy and Melia lead the way as classy St Pat's march on in Europe
Stephen Kenny’s side just too good for Hegelmann with 3-0 aggregate victory.
Reaction
Shelbourne boss eyes European glory - 'We want to go and create more history by qualifying'
Soccer
Shelbourne keep their heads for Champions League triumph over Linfield
Ali Coote scores crucial goal in 1-1 draw as League of Ireland side progress to second qualifying round.
Crunch time
Romance and reality collide in Shelbourne's Champions League decider with Linfield
Tonight’s first-round qualifier is in the balance at Windsor Park after 1-0 win for League of Ireland side in Dublin.
THE BEAT
Roy Keane ad and RTÉ boss miss the point as League of Ireland fans drive culture change
This week’s European action highlighted a vibrancy that is evident throughout the country.
tight
Patience of the Saints pays off as Aidan Keena strikes late European winner
St Patrick’s Athletic beat Hegelmann 1-0 to take slim lead into second leg of Uefa Conference League first-round qualifier.
Cycling
'It's so, so amazing' - Ireland’s Ben Healy wins Tour de France stage
Brave attack led to stunning win as Eddie Dunbar also finished in fourth place.
marching on
St Pat's need another Euro turnaround one year after changing course of Mason Melia's career
in the balance
Mipo Odubeko strikes to give Shelbourne slender Champions League edge over Linfield
Reds boss Joey O’Brien reaps rewards for second-half changes that turned tie in favour heading to Windsor Park.
Preview
All-Ireland derby puts friendships to the test with so much on the line in Champions League
Shelbourne and Linfield go head to head in the first leg of their first qualifying round clash at Tolka Park tonight.
Derby
'There's definitely been a recharge' - Shelbourne captain confident ahead of Champions League tie
League of Ireland
Frustration grows for Stephen Kenny as St Patrick's Athletic rue offside decisions
women's euro 2025
England have lingering ghosts and star Lauren James has a different kind of burden
Stalemate
Just one goal in over 10 hours for St Patrick's Athletic as they draw with Bohemians
Both sides had chances in this Dublin derby but lack of cutting edge was clear.
THE BEAT
Bohemians are a financial monster in League of Ireland and will only get stronger
The club have rebuffed interest in James Clarke and Dawson Devoy, and it’s not hard to understand how they’ve been able to do so.
League of Ireland
Joey O'Brien set to be confirmed as Shelbourne manager
Former Republic of Ireland international takes the reins after stepping up following Damien Duff’s resignation.
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