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May 2026
Europa League
Aston Villa thrash Nottingham Forest to book spot in first European final for 44 years
Updated 8 May
6
Team news
Cork and Waterford both make two changes ahead of crunch Munster hurling tie
Updated 8 May
12
senior football championship
Kerry-Donegal game to be shown on GAA+ as All-Ireland SFC fixtures revealed
7 May
Sports listings
It's a jam-packed weekend of sports – here's what to watch and where
7 May
Title Holders
Paris Saint-Germain beat Bayern to set up Champions League final against Arsenal
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7 May
1
uefa nations league
Several Irish football figures write open letter to FAI urging boycott of Israel fixtures
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6 May
26
liv golf
McDowell's LIV regret: 'I should have just said it for what it was: this is good for my bank account'
6 May
26
anyone buying or selling
'We have to apply market rates': Fifa president defends World Cup ticket prices
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6 May
9
final step
Arsenal beat Atletico Madrid to progress to Champions League final
5 May
5
Snooker
Wu Yize beats Shaun Murphy in Crucible classic to become world champion
Updated 4 May
5
Premier League
Man City drop points in title race as last-gasp leveller rescues draw at Everton
4 May
rescue act
Late Vaughan goal denies Shelbourne victory in Bohs derby
It finished 2-2 at Dalymount Park.
4 May
Kilkenny and Wexford cruise to Leinster U20 wins, Cork defeat Kerry in Munster minor
4 May
Race For Sam
Kerry to face Donegal - here's the All-Ireland senior football round 1 draw
Dublin will play Louth and Armagh host Derry.
4 May
main man
Mainoo strike sinks Liverpool and secures Champions League football for Man United
3 May
On the plane
Mawdlsey runs scorching last leg as women's 4x400 team stamp World Champs ticket
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3 May
emphatic
Dublin take down Leinster champions Louth with 10-point win and advance to final
2 May
4
Closing In
Gyokeres on the double as Arsenal strengthen Premier League title bid
2 May
3
bound for bilbao
Brilliant Ulster beat Exeter to reach Challenge Cup final
2 May
success
Joy for Irish trio as Ipswich secure Premier League promotion
2 May
12
marching on
Lyon dethrone Katie McCabe's Arsenal and advance to women's Champions League final
2 May
Track and Field
Mixed day for Ireland's teams at World Relays but further chances await
2 May
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1 May
1
Athletics
Sean Aigboboh sets new Irish record in 200m
1 May
1
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we go again
Infantino confirms Iran will play in World Cup, as he gains support for FIFA re-election
30 Apr
4
Kingdom Rule
Kerry hold off Cork fightback to land Munster U20 football title
30 Apr
2
On the box
'No longer sustainable': Virgin Media's Champions League coverage to end in 2027
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30 Apr
No Go
Roger Randle no longer expected to become Munster attack coach
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30 Apr
Tribute
Camogie Association to name U16 trophy after the late Kate Moran
30 Apr
1
liv and let die
Saudi Arabia to stop LIV Golf funding this year, according to US media reports
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30 Apr
2
dont mention the VAR
Penalty drama leaves Arsenal and Atletico level after Champions League semi-final
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29 Apr
Swimming
Largest-ever Irish team named for European Aquatics Championships
29 Apr
1
Thriller
PSG beat Bayern Munich in stunning nine-goal Champions League semi-final
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28 Apr
15
Premier League
Manchester United beat Brentford and take step closer to Champions League return
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27 Apr
7
Boost
Ulster welcome back key players from injury
27 Apr
22
Ulster Championship
'You could see it bouncing in their eyes': Down boss on their shock win over Donegal
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27 Apr
ladies foorball
LGFA provincial openers: Waterford stun Kerry as Kildare win in Meath
26 Apr
1
Up for the cup
Enzo Fernandez sends Chelsea into FA Cup final with Wembley winner against Leeds
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26 Apr
playoff scrap
Coventry celebrate Championship title party with win in hit to Wrexham’s promotion chances
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26 Apr
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