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Keith Andrews signs new contract to stay at Brentford until 2032

Updated 2 hrs ago

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Yesterday

25th February 2026

Reaction

'That’s my first start, the Champions League isn’t a bad way to do it'

25 Feb

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Last week

15th February 2026 - 21st February 2026

revealed

Dave Kitson finally confirms one of football's worst-kept secrets: 'I am the Secret Footballer'

18 Feb

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This month

February 2026

sweeping ambition

Cold calling: How curling man can end our Winter Olympics famine

Ireland needs to win more medals at the snow games, and there is a clear pathway.

14 Feb

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column

Ben O'Connor playing an entertaining but dangerous game with his straight-talking approach

Ronan Early

9 Feb

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Last month

January 2026

Injury concern

Evan Ferguson to miss Roma's Panathinaikos tie due to ankle injury - reports

28 Jan

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squad update

Ulster without Jacob Stockdale for Scarlets trip while Stewart Moore suffers knee injury

20 Jan

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International hooker Tom Stewart signs contract extension with Ulster

16 Jan

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Tennis

Ireland name Davis Cup play-off team to face Syria in Limerick

16 Jan

Challenge Cup

Stuart Lancaster makes three Connacht changes for Montauban as he seeks 80-minute performance

16 Jan

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Rebel Leader

Darragh Fitzgibbon to captain Cork hurlers in 2026

14 Jan

12

Delay

Irish striker Aaron Drinan involved in Swindon teamsheet controversy

14 Jan

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Bohs

Alban Hysa steps down as manager of Bohemians women's side

6 Jan

Champions Cup

Munster's John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen out for Toulon clash

6 Jan

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Last year

2025

Winner winner

Romeo Coolio finishes strong to snatch Leopardstown Novice Steeplechase

26 Dec 2025

blood and bandages

The swagger and substance of Patrick Horgan, hurling's great devotee

The star forward has been a reminder of how powerful Cork once were and a promise of what they could be again.

26 Dec 2025

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squad update

Cormac Izuchukwu signs new three-year contract extension with Ulster

Updated 23 Dec 2025

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Limerick

Ireland XV to play England A at Thomond Park in February

23 Dec 2025

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Top Job

Tipperary's Colin O'Riordan appointed as Sydney Swans AFLW senior coach

17 Dec 2025

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fundraiser

Champions Under Lights double header raises €40k for Dillon Quirke Foundation

17 Dec 2025

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Bench press

'Huge guys who couldn't play 80 minutes of rugby' - McBride scathing of substitute rules

17 Dec 2025

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Awards Season

Tipperary, Kerry, Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town among team of the year nominees

13 Dec 2025

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tough year

Adeleke confirms hamstring injury caused 'last-minute' decision to miss World Championships

12 Dec 2025

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statement

Matty Smith leaves Waterford FC 'by mutual consent'

12 Dec 2025

recognition

'There's not much bigger than Spain' - Pico Lopes on Cape Verde's World Cup challenge

Updated 5 Dec 2025

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Transfer News

Waterford make Conan Noonan loan permanent and sign Benny Couto from Cork City

5 Dec 2025

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Sanction

Ruesha Littlejohn handed five-match suspension for violent conduct

5 Dec 2025

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Cricket

Ireland to play three-game T20 series with Italy in Dubai ahead of World Cup

3 Dec 2025

Aussie Rules

Offaly and Tullamore footballer Cillian Bourke makes AFL switch with Essendon

3 Dec 2025

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LOI Transfer News

Bohemians sign Patrick Hickey from Galway United and Sam Todd from Derry City

Updated 22 Nov 2025

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Overturned

South Africa's Franco Mostert cleared to play Ireland after Italy red card is dismissed

19 Nov 2025

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Video

Watch: Hallgrimsson's dressing room speech - 'Focus on those people who have helped you'

19 Nov 2025

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New START

Jon Daly appointed as head coach of Waterford FC

16 Nov 2025

Reaction

'Sorry, they’re tears of joy. What a night. What a night'

16 Nov 2025

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Refixed

Clash of Éire Óg and Loughmore-Castleiney moved due to burst water pipe

16 Nov 2025

Jump-Off

Ireland's Conor Swail and Casturano seal victory at Toronto World Cup Grand Prix

16 Nov 2025

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Sign up for the Ulstermen

Jude Postlethwaite and Scott Wilson sign new contracts with Ulster

14 Nov 2025

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Golf

'It'd be an unbelievably massive honour': McIlroy open to being Sir Rory after Dubai progress

Updated 13 Nov 2025

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THE WALLABIES

Ikitau returns for Australia as Schmidt prepares to challenge 'one of the top teams in world'

13 Nov 2025

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LOI

Brian Shelley appointed technical director at Athlone Town

12 Nov 2025

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