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September 2026
Seriesfitness challenge
You might be surprised by the most difficult aspect of my 12-week fitness challenge
August
August 2026
OpinionWave Goodbye
Sport is defined by failure as much as success. Ask football's greatest-ever player
A reflection on Lionel Messi’s career after he ended a 21-year spell representing Argentina.
Take a Bow
Irish trio claim silver medals at World Rowing Championships
It was a day to remember for Fiona Murtagh, Mags Cremen and Konan Pazzaia.
Analysisdifference maker
Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?
AnalysisCloser Look
Troy Parrott shows glimpses of potential on promising La Liga debut
The Irishman had only 25 minutes to impress but played a part in the winning goal.
looking ahead
13 Irish players who could be on the move ahead of Deadline Day next week
The transfer window closes at 11pm on 1 September.
Seriesfitness challenge
'After the first workout, my whole body was trembling, and I was close to vomiting'
Not to be
Rhys McClenaghan misses out on medal in European Championships final
Meanwhile, Eamon Montgomery finished seventh in the floor final.
SeriesBoys in Green
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 10-1
In the final installment of this series, we celebrate Denis Irwin and other greats.
SeriesBoys in Green
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 20-11
Check out the footballers who just missed out on the top 10.
SeriesBoys in Green
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 30-21
Our countdown continues, with Stephen Ireland among the players to feature.
Seriesfitness challenge
‘I was in my late 30s, and I had never really given serious thought to fitness or diet’
Take a Bow
Mona McSharry claims third medal at European Aquatics Championships
Meanwhile, in the Women’s 200m butterfly final, Ellen Walshe finished fourth.
too good
Classy Ajax end Shelbourne's European dream
A spectacular Sean Moore goal earned the Irish side a creditable draw on the night.
AnalysisHappy Days
Record-breaking 82,000 Man United and Leeds fans watch on as soccer returns to Croke Park
It was the first time the sport had been played at the venue for 17 years.
Must ReadRule 42 Remembered
'One guy said: I don't shake hands with you; you let the Brits into Croke Park’
Soccer returns to Croke Park this week, nearly 20 years on from when the stadium was first opened up to foreign games.
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