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February 2026

BOYNE DERBY

All change as Meath aim to become Louth's noisy neighbours

Having lost the last three important meetings, the relationship between the Leinster rivals has changed.

Declan Bogue

13 Feb

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recognition

Ireland midfielder Alan Browne named Championship Player of the Month

13 Feb

10

Hockey

Ireland beaten by Argentina despite gutsy performance in Pro League

13 Feb

Cricket

Ireland captain Stirling ruled out of rest of T20 World Cup

13 Feb

4

opportunity knocks

Cracknell earns Six Nations debut as Wales make changes for France

13 Feb

5

PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

Interview: Wexford hurling coach Shane Keegan

Damien Mulligan

Former Mayo coach to take charge of All-Ireland club finalists St Brigid's

13 Feb

Ready to go

Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as Nations League fixtures confirmed

Ireland are due to host Israel on 4 October.

13 Feb

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Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

13 Feb

Interview

How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces

13 Feb

1

back stateside

McIlroy begins Pebble Beach defence with rollercoaster 68

Updated 13 Feb

point to prove

'When any team tries to evolve, there's obviously teething problems'

13 Feb

13

dancing queen

Bringing camogie roots to Rose of Tralee and Dancing With the Stars fame

13 Feb

column

Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins

Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.

Gavin Cooney

13 Feb

8

THE BEAT

Shamrock Rovers taking easy gambling money leaves League of Ireland rivals dismayed

Premier Division champions’ new “responsible gambling partner” was recently fined in UK for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.

David Sneyd

13 Feb

3

trajectory

'You have to go through a bit of pain with every generation'

13 Feb

14

Update

Baird's season likely over, Keenan unlikely to return in Six Nations

13 Feb

8

wanda wonders

Atletico hammer Barcelona in first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final

12 Feb

brilliant bees

Arsenal's title momentum checked by Andrews' Brentford

12 Feb

35

AnalysisPhysicality

Ireland's collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends

Fresh faces like Cormac Izuchukwu and Edwin Edogbo will look to add power.

Murray Kinsella

12 Feb

6

AnalysisAnalysis

FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning

Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.

Gavin Cooney

12 Feb

13

Reaction

'My job is going to focus on the football side and I'm going to do that'

12 Feb

1

Done Deal

Former Liverpool and Man City star Raheem Sterling finds a new club

12 Feb

6

Pot Luck

Ireland to face Israel in Nations League

12 Feb

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response

'A few doors left open' fed into Andy Farrell's changes for Italy

12 Feb

25

statement

Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'language' on immigration

12 Feb

34

Selection

Lorenzo Pani to make first Italy start in almost two years against Ireland

12 Feb

6

Racing

Henderson counting down to only Southwell for now with Constitution Hill

12 Feb

refresh

Farrell makes six changes for Ireland's clash with Italy

Edwin Edogbo is set for his Ireland debut off the bench in Dublin.

Murray Kinsella

12 Feb

154

Spurs

'I can't help speculation' – Robbie Keane on Tottenham links after Frank sacking

12 Feb

6

Seán O’Shea

Kicking game and ferocity set Kerry’s spiritual leader apart

Ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Galway, the Kenmare man is in brilliant form.

Micheál Clifford

12 Feb

4

Punishment

Derry City to issue multiple stadium bans after incident on LOI opening night

12 Feb

Spurs

Not a big club – Postecoglou says Tottenham sacking Thomas Frank is ‘curious’ move

12 Feb

2

Alan Mahon

Departed Ireland assistant reunites with former Manchester City boss in US

12 Feb

Hockey

Pro League shoot-out agony for Ireland in Tasmania

12 Feb

new bleu

France pick uncapped Brau-Boirie at centre to face Wales

12 Feb

10

staying on

Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028

12 Feb

fyi

The best and worst-case scenarios for Ireland in today's Nations League draw

Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden are among the teams the Boys in Green could face.

Updated 12 Feb

6

Punishment

Ukrainian skeleton racer disqualified from Winter Olympics over banned war victim helmet

12 Feb

Time to say goodbye

Sean Dyche sacked by Nottingham Forest after less than four months in charge

12 Feb

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