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March 2026
Grounds for Optimism
Hallgrimsson gets his wish: Aviva away fans to be moved for potential World Cup play-off final
Island Living
'People have to really stick together here': how the spectre of catastrophe shaped Hallgrimsson
The Ireland manager’s friends explain how the resourceful, proud people of Heimaey survived a volcanic eruption.
AnalysisComment
Slot finds a reaction and a tactical tweak to step back from the brink at Liverpool
This Liverpool performance could have come from any previous season rather than keeping lineage with this risible campaign.
czeching his list
The big selection calls as Hallgrimsson names his Ireland squad for Czechia play-off
What to watch out for in tomorrow’s Ireland squad.
Jayson Molumby
'I felt sad for a long time with Ireland... but hopefully we are beginning to change that now'
Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby speaks exclusively to The 42.
horror finish
Shane Lowry suffers brutal collapse to throw away the Cognizant Classic
Lowry blew a three-shot lead with three holes remaining by double-bogeying the 16th and 17th holes.
raising the bar
Kate O'Connor's championship record the headline act on second day of national indoors
February
February 2026
Padraig Harrington
'You could have never dreamed of what I got from golf in the eighties - Ireland was such a miserable place'
column
Sport and politics don't mix in Ireland - except when we want them to
The government’s efforts to shut down debate on the Israel game cannot last.
One to Watch
Chelsea academy prospect completes transfer to FAI from Northern Ireland
Chris Atherton – who became the UK’s youngest-ever senior footballer with Glenavon at the age of just 13 – will represent the Republic of Ireland.
annual survey
New Uefa report reveals historic Premier League spending and shows LOI lagging behind on TV income
concerns
Evan Ferguson emerges as doubt for World Cup play-off as he returns to Brighton for injury assessment
AnalysisComment
Eze shows why he should have Arteta's backing as Spurs show why they could really go down
czech in
'Changing the manager has changed the mood' – Czechia in much better place ahead of Ireland play-off
Kevin O'Toole
'Joining the group I wasn't sure how I'd be received, but I'm super eager to get back in'
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Fifa and the IOC's spineless politicking reminds us that they will never be the heroes we need
With those in charge fleeing from responsibility, the FAI are left alone to make a stand on Israel.
PGA Tour
Collin Morikawa endures Scheffler surge and long delay on final hole to win at Pebble Beach
column
Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins
Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.
AnalysisAnalysis
FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning
Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.
