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Man United held off Newcastle to register a first home win in two months.
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The Jukebox Man wins the King George chase for owner Harry Redknapp
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Gordon Elliot's Romeo Coolio finishes strong to snatch Leopardstown Novice Steeplechase
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21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025
League of Ireland
Cork City begin search for new manager as Ger Nash resigns
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Can Cullen Killen’s red card be overturned? And the best and worst moments of 2025
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue tell Ronan Early about their standout memories of the year, and discuss the chances of a successful appeal for Loughrea’s Cullen Killen.
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Premier League
Fulham penalty keeps Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest in relegation mix for Christmas
22 Dec
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Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman, and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces’ efforts over the weekend, while Berch also breaks some Connacht transfer news.
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Fixture Details
Camogie club All-Ireland final fixed for Thurles
21 Dec
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Rogers' stunning double seals Aston Villa victory over Man United
21 Dec
the Gunners
Ballygunner dominate second half to defeat St Martin's and book All-Ireland final place
21 Dec
All-Ireland Club
Loughrea left to sweat over red card after beating Slaughtneil in All-Ireland semi-final
21 Dec
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14th December 2025 - 27th December 2025
Soccer
Arsenal win at Everton to make sure of Premier League Christmas number one spot
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20 Dec
Glory Rory
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award
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20 Dec
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Premier League
Liverpool hold off late challenge for dramatic win over nine-man Tottenham
Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off during a chaotic Premier League encounter.
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20 Dec
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Gaels Against Genocide
Activist group slams GAA's 'business as usual approach in time of genocide' after Allianz decision
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20 Dec
Disappointment
Ireland's tour of South Africa ends with loss
19 Dec
decision
GAA to continue with controversial Allianz sponsorship following internal review
19 Dec
Darts
Josh Rock wins through to second round at Ally Pally
19 Dec
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Breakdown deep dive and end of year awards
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Dublin City Half Marathon set to move to ballot entry from 2026
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19 Dec
Bowing out
Shelbourne end Conference League campaign with Celje draw
18 Dec
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Rory McIlroy suffers defeat to Scottie Scheffler in Golf Channel Games
18 Dec
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Interview: Willie Maher on his drive to grow hurling in every parish
Declan Bogue sits down with the National Head of Hurling, who talks about the injury that prematurely ended his career, his enduring love for the game and his sense of mission to make sure as many people as possible can play it.
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Pot Luck
Newcastle to face Man City in League Cup semis
17 Dec
Woe
Wilfried Nancy's nightmare start at Celtic continues
17 Dec
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up for grabs
FAI stands to earn at least €8.8m if Ireland qualify for 2026 World Cup
17 Dec
NFL
Charlie Smyth: 'The last few days have been crazy. I just felt so ready for the moment'
The Down native has been savouring the reaction after his breakthrough with the New Orleans Saints.
16 Dec
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Update
Prendergast and Ioane set to return for Connacht
16 Dec
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On the Move
Richard Cockerill departs as Georgia boss after Black Lion's hammering to Connacht
16 Dec
Drama
Bournemouth rally three times to draw against Man United in eight-goal thriller
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16 Dec
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new release
Bohemians and Kneecap team up with jersey to raise funds for ACLAÍ Palestine
15 Dec
New Orleans Saints
'Dream scenario' - Former Down footballer Charlie Smyth kicks game-winner in NFL
Updated 15 Dec
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run it again
Athenry recover to force Finbarr's to All-Ireland final replay
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14 Dec
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Haal' of a striker
Haaland hits another double as Man City cruise to 3-0 win over Palace
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14 Dec
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Athletics
Historic silver medal for Ireland at European Cross Country Championships
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Updated 14 Dec
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December 2025
Football
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