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2026
Going Well
Ireland's Alex Dunne finishes second in qualifying at Silverstone
3 Jul
dream
10 years ago, he was working in a Dublin bank. Now he's facing Messi in the World Cup finals
Derek Pender, Lee Grace and Stephen McGuinness on Roberto Lopes’ remarkable journey.
3 Jul
1
best teams
Power ranking the 10 best teams after the World Cup group stages
France and other potential outright winners.
29 Jun
Wave Goodbye
Ireland cricket coach steps down following historic victories
29 Jun
Pastures new
Áine O’Gorman becomes League of Ireland's first female academy director
29 Jun
Pot Luck
Waterford to meet Kilkenny as draw for All-Ireland camogie quarters confirmed
29 Jun
success
Irish trio claim medals in Rome
28 Jun
Contenders
Power ranking the 10 best teams at the 2026 World Cup
28 Jun
3
Looking Back
The story of Argentina's love-hate relationship with Lionel Messi
27 Jun
4
different times
1966 revisited: ‘The England team, on the morning of the World Cup final, went shopping’
22 Jun
kylian mbappe
A scout went to watch him aged 11. He ‘knew’ then he would win the Ballon D’Or one day
15 Jun
Psychology
The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts
15 Jun
different times
‘The England team, on the morning of the World Cup final, went shopping’
14 Jun
2
Interview
The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts
13 Jun
1
Take a Bow
Ireland's Dunlevy and Kelly triumph at European Championships
12 Jun
standouts
Ranking the 10 best players at the 2026 World Cup
11 Jun
10
Prodigy
A scout went to watch him aged 11. He ‘knew’ then he would win the Ballon D’Or one day
10 Jun
6
Take a Bow
Tommy O'Brien and Maggie Boylan the big winners at Leinster's annual awards
9 Jun
1
Looking Back
24 years on, Roy Keane has no regrets over Saipan controversy
9 Jun
16
Three Lions
Should Irish fans support England at the World Cup? 'Save yourself the heartache'
8 Jun
2
RIP
Former IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne dies
8 Jun
15
Changes
Galway United's 'home' game against Dundalk to be played in Turner's Cross
8 Jun
12
Interview
'As for whether Irish fans should support England, I'd say save yourself the heartache'
7 Jun
14
Adaptation
'I'm stuck now trying to speak French with a Donegal accent'
4 Jun
Pot Luck
FAI Cup second round draw pairs holders Shamrock Rovers with Cork City
3 Jun
1
transition
A few weeks ago, she submitted her college thesis. Now she’s representing Ireland
3 Jun
Boost
League of Ireland goalkeeper Anang earns World Cup call-up, makes history
2 Jun
2
anomaly
The Irish international who plies her trade in Italy
2 Jun
1
looking ahead
5 key predictions ahead of the 2026 World Cup
1 Jun
2
Missing Out
Absent XI: The best players who won't feature at the 2026 World Cup
1 Jun
1
looking ahead
5 key predictions ahead of the 2026 World Cup
1 Jun
1
Done Deal
Ireland's Katie McCabe seals move from Arsenal to Chelsea
The 30-year-old spent 10 and a half years at the Gunners.
1 Jun
3
Superstar
'She's the best left-back in the world, no question about it'
1 Jun
Interview
‘I've sold everything I possess to continue in the sport’
Irish Paralympic hopeful Kevin Doyle on the many obstacles he has faced in life.
1 Jun
5
Missing Out
Absent XI: The best players who won't feature at the 2026 World Cup
31 May
2
As it happened
PSG v Arsenal, Champions League final
30 May
104
Opinion
Ranking the 10 most likely teams to win the World Cup
30 May
22
Change Of Plan
'I was actually on holiday Sunday night when the gaffer rang me'
28 May
5
talking point
Tennis ball protests increase pressure on authorities to act on Israel game
Even an early headed goal from Nathan Collins could not prevent a strange atmosphere at the Aviva.
Paul Fennessy
reports from the Aviva Stadium
28 May
6
Soccer
Ranking the 10 most likely teams to win the World Cup
26 May
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