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This month

March 2023

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'Mixed emotions' - The Leitrim native who has broken into the Dublin team

Eilish O’Dowd: ‘First time playing with Dublin and starting in midfield, there was a bit of pressure.’

9.1k

Mar 4th 2023, 7:30 AM

Last year

2022

# On the up

Ireland reach all-time high in Fifa rankings ahead of World Cup in Australia

The rise continues for Vera Pauw’s side.

7.2k

Dec 9th 2022, 11:01 AM

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Newcastle West eyeing Munster glory as they surf Limerick football's rising tide

Newcastle West face Kerins O’Rahillys in Saturday’s Munster final.

2.6k

Dec 9th 2022, 6:30 AM

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More to come from Scotland, warns Gregor Townsend after rout of Argentina

The visitors scored 21 unanswered second-half points.

7.5k

Jul 10th 2022, 10:01 AM

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England captain highlights importance of 'respect' shown to team ahead of home Euros

Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses trained on the Sir Bobby Charlton pitch at St George’s Park on Tuesday.

5.2k

May 31st 2022, 5:31 PM

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Mitrovic's remarkable season continues as Fulham close in on Premier League return

The Serbia international now has 38 goals for the season.

6.9k

Apr 6th 2022, 10:24 PM

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Ex-Man United and City stars on target in Barcelona win

Memphis Depay and Ferran Torres got the all-important goals for the Catalan side.

11.7k

Mar 6th 2022, 6:03 PM

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Dominant Derry still on course for promotion as they defeat Clare by nine points

Benny Heron’s goal was crucial for the Oak Leaf county.

5.3k

Feb 27th 2022, 3:35 PM

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'It's new territory for me' - Seamus Power on cracking top 50 in the world for the first time

The Waterford native had a third-place finish at the Sony Open in Hawaii.

5.0k

Jan 17th 2022, 1:31 PM

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David Moyes ‘thrilled’ with West Ham’s progress

The Hammers moved within a point of fourth-placed Arsenal.

5.5k

Jan 1st 2022, 9:36 PM

All time

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Carty backs Dowling and Murray to take the next step

The two Connacht locks were outstanding against Stade in Sunday’s Champions Cup game.

5.8k

Dec 14th 2021, 6:38 AM

# On the up

Flying start sees Arsenal to victory at Leicester

Gabriel Magalhaes and Emile Smith Rowe found the net, while Gunners goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale also impressed.

2.9k

Oct 30th 2021, 2:47 PM

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Michail Antonio continues to haunt Spurs as West Ham go 4th

The striker scored his sixth goal against the Hammers’ London rivals.

3.3k

Oct 24th 2021, 3:51 PM

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John Caulfield pens new deal with promotion-chasers Galway United

The ex-Cork City boss has signed up until the end of 2023.

3.6k

Sep 15th 2021, 5:26 PM

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From 'dark days' and 'daunting fixtures' to Croke Park glory - enjoyment key for Westmeath hurlers

Tommy Doyle reflects on a memorable 2021.

5.1k

Aug 21st 2021, 7:30 AM

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Meath clinch promotion play-off spot and Clare boost hopes of reaching Division 1

In Division 4, there were wins for Antrim and Louth.

9.1k

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May 23rd 2021, 6:06 PM

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From 20th in February to final-day promotion - the Irishman at the heart of a remarkable success story

Eoin Doyle on Bolton’s unlikely triumph and becoming the first player at the club since Michael Ricketts to score 19 goals in a season.

34.2k

May 15th 2021, 8:00 AM

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Jamie McGrath: Mastering penalties, Stephen Kenny, and St Mirren’s Scottish Cup semi-final date

The former St Patrick’s Athletic and Dundalk man has played a key role for the Scottish side this season.

3.9k

May 9th 2021, 7:45 AM

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Watford take big step towards Premier League, setback for Swansea and Derby lose again

Dan Gosling hit the winner at Carrow Road.

3.5k

Apr 20th 2021, 9:27 PM

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Bournemouth crash Norwich's Premier League promotion party, James Collins scores Luton's winner to dent Watford hopes

Head coach Daniel Farke has guided the Canaries back up at the first attempt.

11.5k

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Apr 17th 2021, 10:33 PM

# Championship

Norwich 10 points clear at the top, Watford and Swansea both win in Premier League promotion push

The 1-0 win at Vicarage Road moved the home team into the top two.

3.4k

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Mar 6th 2021, 5:16 PM

# moving day

'Rollercoaster' for Rory - Late surge sees McIlroy in contention in Florida

Collin Morikawa leads the WGC-Workday Championship by two.

5.0k

Feb 28th 2021, 9:42 AM

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'It's headlines, medals, performances, records - and right now, we have that in abundance'

David Gillick on the air of excitement around Irish athletics and his belief that the Olympic Games will go ahead this summer.

11.0k

Feb 26th 2021, 5:19 PM

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Mick McCarthy delighted after inspiring remarkable turnaround

Last night, the Bluebirds beat Bournemouth 2-1 with goals from Kieffer Moore and Sean Morrison.

9.3k

Feb 25th 2021, 1:45 PM

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Friend backs Connacht to make the next step as season hots up

The Connacht coach believes his team can get significantly better.

6.5k

Feb 22nd 2021, 7:00 AM

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Fabien Galthie says in-form France still have ‘significant room for improvement’

Les Bleus will take to the field against Ireland in Dublin as tournament favourites.

3.3k

Feb 13th 2021, 8:19 PM

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'The nicest fellas you can meet, their potential is huge' - Mayo's rising stars from schools to senior level

Oisin Mullin and Tommy Conroy hope to replicate their 2017 victory with Ballinrobe in Croke Park tomorrow.

9.5k

Dec 18th 2020, 6:15 AM

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Limerick claim football league title glory and Wicklow book promotion with key win over Wexford

Antrim finished third after their seven-point success over Waterford today.

7.0k

Oct 24th 2020, 4:57 PM

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Slaven Bilic says making Ireland debut will help Dara O’Shea’s confidence

Twenty-one-year-old made debut for Stephen Kenny’s men against Finland on Wednesday.

4.9k

Oct 17th 2020, 2:40 PM

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Sinn Féin surges since general election to commanding 15-point poll lead

A new opinion poll puts the party’s support at 35%.

44.7k

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Mar 1st 2020, 7:45 AM

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Bennett hits 2-8 and Fagan nets to power Waterford to victory over Westmeath

The visitors went into half time with a 3-10 to 0-6 lead.

8.7k

Feb 2nd 2020, 4:29 PM

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'That's something that needs to change' - Women need to support women in sport, says Tipp star

Aishling Moloney has called on parents – and counties – to encourage younger girls more, and in turn, grow the game of ladies football.

3.4k

Jan 31st 2020, 7:45 AM

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'I'd have been disappointed if they hadn't gone over' - Young Dubs keeper on three-point haul for DCU

Evan Comerford was flawless from dead ball situations in the Sigerson Cup final.

12.5k

Jan 30th 2020, 12:25 PM

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Neves and Jimenez inspire derby win for Wolves against Aston Villa

Wolves are now eighth in the Premier League.

3.6k

Nov 10th 2019, 5:12 PM

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'Absolutely huge' - Ireland crowned European AFL champions after remarkable showing in London

Mike Currane’s Irish Banshees won five games from five, and didn’t concede a single score.

42.9k

Oct 14th 2019, 9:25 PM

# upward curve

'Hurt' of World Cup absence and success at Arsenal driving Ireland's youngest-ever captain

Katie McCabe is thoroughly enjoying the fact that women’s football is riding the crest of a wave at the minute.

4.4k

Aug 27th 2019, 8:30 PM

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Ireland's Sam Bennett triumphs on stage 3 of Criterium du Dauphine

The 28-year-old finished with a time of 4:15:25, comfortably ahead of Wout Van Aert and Davide Ballerini.

3.5k

Jun 11th 2019, 4:54 PM

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Unbeaten Fermanagh stay on course for promotion to Division 1 as Clare face relegation battle

Three points separated the sides in Enniskillen today.

7.4k

Mar 3rd 2019, 4:41 PM

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'When you mentioned you were going training, people would laugh at you'

Galway’s Siobhán Divilly on how ladies football went from ‘non-existent’ to where it is now and her decision to take a year out in 2019.

45.5k

Jan 23rd 2019, 9:33 PM

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Kante on target as Chelsea climb into top four with back-to-back Premier League wins

N’Golo Kante’s second-half goal was enough for Chelsea to see off Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Sunday.

4.9k

Dec 30th 2018, 1:52 PM