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2025
End of the road
'I’ve been lucky enough to live out my dream' - Former Ireland international Alan Judge retires
3 Nov 2025
6
Prem
Ulster centre Stewart Moore joins Newcastle Red Bulls on loan
3 Nov 2025
6
Analysis
Ireland WNT
Three things Ireland got right in their Nations League playoff success
Carla Ward’s side promoted back to League A after downing Belgium.
Emma Duffy
30 Oct 2025
reflections
Letter from Leuven: Larko, family and fans on night to remember
It may not be Amber in Hampden, or Katie in Perth, but we’ll always have Larko in Leuven.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Belgium
29 Oct 2025
1
Explainer
'I would love England at Wembley': Why Ireland's win is a major boost for World Cup qualification
Historic Nations League scalp guarantees seeded playoff for Brazil 2027 qualifying.
29 Oct 2025
3
RELATED
'That's what it means to be Irish, that second-half performance'
28 Oct 2025
'I was actually going to start crying it was that good' - Coming-of-age moment for Abbie Larkin
28 Oct 2025
Pride
'That's what it means to be Irish, that second-half performance'
28 Oct 2025
1
Match Report
Larkin strikes late as Ireland secure Nations League promotion on dramatic night in Belgium
Ireland lose in Leuven, but win on aggregate thanks to super sub’s 90th-minute goal.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Den Dreef Stadium, Leuven
28 Oct 2025
22
Connections
'Heimir asked me to take over his team': Belgium boss on Irish links ahead of revenge mission
28 Oct 2025
match preview
Katie McCabe primed for 100th cap as Ireland look to finish the job in Belgium
Carla Ward’s side hold two-goal lead in Nations League promotion/relegation playoff.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Belgium
28 Oct 2025
RELATED
'Wearing that green jersey, there is a weight and a responsibility. It's a very sacred thing'
27 Oct 2025
Carla Ward's balancing act as Ireland brace for Belgium reaction
26 Oct 2025
Centurion
'Wearing that green jersey, there is a weight and a responsibility. It's a very sacred thing'
Katie McCabe set for 100th Ireland cap as Ward hails captain who ‘led the nation better than I’ve seen anybody lead a team before’.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Den Dreef Stadium, Leuven
27 Oct 2025
4
Play Off Push
Carla Ward's balancing act as Ireland brace for Belgium reaction
‘When they put on that shirt, it means something more than I’ve seen other countries’ players.’
26 Oct 2025
1
Reaction
'I grew up watching Robbie Keane scoring hat-tricks when it was Lansdowne Road'
Katie McCabe says first goals for Ireland at Aviva Stadium were ‘really special’ after brilliant Belgium win.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Aviva Stadium
24 Oct 2025
1
Match Report
Katie McCabe heroics as Ireland stun Belgium for two-goal lead in Nations League playoff
Marissa Sheva also scored a stunner as Carla Ward’s side won the first leg 4-2 at Aviva Stadium.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Aviva Stadium
24 Oct 2025
8
Ireland WNT
Katie McCabe: 'We don't shy away from speaking to the FAI if things need to be better'
24 Oct 2025
match preview
Ireland out to stoke Red Flames in Nations League playoff
Carla Ward’s side welcome Belgium to Aviva Stadium for tonight’s first leg.
Emma Duffy
24 Oct 2025
coygig
Ireland 'won't just park the bus' as Belgium playoff begins at Aviva Stadium
Carla Ward and Katie McCabe look ahead to tomorrow night’s first leg.
23 Oct 2025
opening up
'I definitely struggled. I was in no position to play, I wasn't the best version of myself'
23 Oct 2025
Cruciate Curse
'Every single day during my ACL rehab, I thought about playing for Ireland' - Finn and Ziu return
Midfield duo back in Ireland squad after cruciate injuries, with Ziu suffering the same cruel fate twice in quick succession.
22 Oct 2025
Matchweek
Challenges on and off the pitch as Ward's Ireland prepare for Belgium playoff
21 Oct 2025
Ireland WNT
'Since I've come into the job, 80% hasn't been football' - Ward on FAI 'outside noise'
20 Oct 2025
Athlone Town
‘When you’re the best in Ireland, qualifying for the Champions League again, it’s not too hard of a sell’
20 Oct 2025
Paint The Town Blue
Killeagh to golden retrievers: FAI Cup champions Athlone savour first double success
Inside the post-match celebrations as Midlanders reign supreme.
Emma Duffy
20 Oct 2025
Reaction
'Do it again' - Athlone boss challenges double winners after day of medals for family
19 Oct 2025
Three and easy
'Not a bad audition' - Brady lights up FAI Cup final ahead of Ireland opportunity
19 Oct 2025
FAI Cup final
Kelly Brady the hat-trick hero as Athlone Town complete historic double
John Sullivan’s side won an entertaining FAI Cup final 3-2 at Tallaght Stadium.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Tallaght Stadium
19 Oct 2025
ties that bind
'What Bohs have done for me and my son is unbelievable. This club means everything'
The meaning behind it all as Phibsborough club contest first FAI Women’s Cup final.
19 Oct 2025
John Sullivan
How cutting short Irish Open Sunday led to chasing the double dream with Athlone
19 Oct 2025
Women's LOI
'The reality is what’s coming in doesn’t justify the money being spent': Bohs boss on pro contracts
18 Oct 2025
1
GAA
Kildare duo scoop player of the year awards in Tailteann Cup and Joe McDonagh
Updated 17 Oct 2025
2
League of Ireland
Women's Premier Division set for boost with second European spot on the line next season
16 Oct 2025
Ladies Football
All-Ireland finalists Meath appoint Freeman as new manager
16 Oct 2025
Centurion
'Top professional, top player, drives a lot behind the scenes' - Katie McCabe set for 100th cap
Milestones, injuries and opportunity ahead of Ireland’s playoff against Belgium.
Emma Duffy
16 Oct 2025
Up for the cup
Historic double 'the ultimate goal' for Athlone as Bohemians embrace underdog tag
Both sides aiming for their own pieces of history in Sunday’s FAI Cup final at Tallaght Stadium.
Emma Duffy
16 Oct 2025
Plan In Place
'Nothing changes': Mahon ready to lead Ireland if Ward unavailable
15 Oct 2025
1
Ireland WNT
Brosnan ruled out as Finn and Ziu return to Ireland squad for Belgium playoff
15 Oct 2025
Analysis
Ireland WNT
Brosnan the big doubt as Ward prepares to name Ireland squad for Belgium playoff
14 Oct 2025
Women's Premier Division
Athlone lift title in style as retiring legends sign off with goals on thrilling final day
11 Oct 2025
1
club gaa wrap
Ballina Stephenites to defend Mayo title against Westport, Rathmore knock East Kerry out
Updated 11 Oct 2025
End of an era
Another league legend set to retire as ex-Irish international Jarrett calls time
11 Oct 2025
back-to-back
How Athlone Town have upset the trend of big city teams dominating titles
11 Oct 2025
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