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8th February 2026 - 14th February 2026

Boost

Connacht pair sign new contracts

13 Feb

8

Ready to go

Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as Nations League fixtures confirmed

Ireland are due to host Israel on 4 October.

13 Feb

12

Interview

How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces

13 Feb

1

Pot Luck

Ireland to face Israel in Nations League

12 Feb

72

fyi

The best and worst-case scenarios for Ireland in today's Nations League draw

Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden are among the teams the Boys in Green could face.

Updated 12 Feb

6

mess

Tottenham's problems go far deeper than Thomas Frank

In seven years, Spurs have gone from Champions League finalists to relegation contenders.

Paul Fennessy

11 Feb

3

future plans

Ireland to play warm-up friendlies against World Cup-bound Qatar and Canada

10 Feb

1

Profile

The latest Irish teenage sensation to move across the water

8 Feb

6

This month

February 2026

Ollie Horgan

‘There were times where we’d pull up and Ollie’s out on the tractor cutting the grass’

Some of those who knew him best reflect on the former Finn Harps coach’s legacy as the first LOI season since his passing gets underway.

Paul Fennessy

7 Feb

1

Ready to go

Holders Wexford to face Shamrock Rovers as draw made for All-Island Cup group stage

4 Feb

Wrap

Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis

3 Feb

1

Last month

January 2026

hot prospects

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts

30 Jan

3

Transfer News

Portuguese winger joins Derry City

26 Jan

4

COYBIG

The Icelandic view on Heimir Hallgrimsson: ‘He thought he would have more b****rds in the Irish team’

Journalist Hjörvar Hafliðason on Hallgrímsson’s rise and how his success with Ireland has been perceived in his native country.

Paul Fennessy

25 Jan

1

Wrap

Evan Ferguson returns for Roma, mixed fortunes for British clubs in Europa League

22 Jan

8

Wave Goodbye

Ireland international O'Leary leaves Bristol City after 18 years

22 Jan

1

Boost

Richie Murphy extends Ulster contract until 2028

22 Jan

16

Prolific

Parrott scores 20th of the season, Ireland international registers goal and assist in Championship

21 Jan

4

Pastures new

Joe Joyce set to leave Connacht and sign for Gloucester

20 Jan

10

Transfer News

'The place I want to go is home' - James McClean returns to Derry City

Updated 17 Jan

15

Wave Goodbye

Ireland international leaves Wexford

17 Jan

2

John Egan Interview

'The main goal was always to play for Ireland'

17 Jan

2

hot prospect

Promising Irish teenager makes Premier League move

15 Jan

4

Boost

Ulster duo sign contract extensions

15 Jan

8

Pastures new

Benetton's Eli Snyman to join Ulster on two-year deal

14 Jan

13

Ready to go

Ireland's Adam Olaniyan turns pro, set for Dublin debut in March

13 Jan

Change Of Plan

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March

13 Jan

8

talking point

Little evidence to suggest Michael Carrick is ready for such a high-profile role

The former midfielder’s unlikely elevation is a testament to the desperate times at Old Trafford as much as anything else.

Paul Fennessy

13 Jan

6

insensitive

Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe

10 Jan

10

Review

Ireland's Brian Fay finishes 16th at World Cross Country Championships

10 Jan

1

Interview

The fall and rise of the Irishman set to face ‘one of the best teams in the world’

It is a big day for ex-Irish underage international Jake Doyle-Hayes.

Paul Fennessy

10 Jan

1

COYBIG

6 under-the-radar Irish players hoping to inspire an FA Cup upset

9 Jan

Underperforming

Arsenal and their €67 million man flatter to deceive again

9 Jan

2

Boost

Evan Ferguson scores as Roma boost hopes of top 4 finish

It was the Irish striker’s third goal in Serie A this season.

6 Jan

13

Pastures new

Former Sunderland and Leeds manager joins Cork City in advisory role

6 Jan

4

Ready to go

Kellie Harrington set to compete at the National Elite Championships

6 Jan

talking point

What do Amorim, Postecoglou, Nancy and Martin have in common?

Has the Premier League entered its post-Guardiola era?

Paul Fennessy

6 Jan

3

future plans

Evan Ferguson 'very unlikely' to make imminent Brighton return

4 Jan

3

looking ahead

10 Irish players who could be on the move this month

2 Jan

3

misfortune

Worry for Ireland amid Adam Idah blow

1 Jan

2

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