Soccer

February

February 2026

Boost

Hearts edge closer to historic title in front of Alex Ferguson

28 Feb

Take a Bow

Ireland's Manning on target, Kenny scores first goal since Celtic move

28 Feb

turning the corner

Liverpool impress with set-pieces in convincing win over West Ham

Updated 28 Feb

Wrap

Caoimhín Kelleher absent due to birth of child as Brentford survive Burnley comeback

28 Feb

Changes

VAR powers extended to include second yellow cards and corner checks

28 Feb

Setback

Bournemouth suffer blow to European hopes

28 Feb

Boycott

Survey finds 75.6% of Irish fans don't think Israel games should go ahead

28 Feb

finding a home

Dalymount's glorious goodbye - 'I found a purpose, something that gives meaning to my life in Dublin'

Bohemians put on a show with fine 3-2 derby win over Shamrock Rovers as home fans begin to bid farewell.

David Sneyd

28 Feb

access all areas

'It just means that bit more': A day spent in Glasgow with Celtic's Irish trio

The 42 visited Saoirse Noonan, Claire Walsh and Tara O’Hanlon at the Hoops.

Emma Duffy

28 Feb

LOI

Shelbourne fight back for first win of the season as Drogheda United boss sent off

27 Feb

HUNGRY WOLVES

Wolves stun high-flying Aston Villa to move past record low points tally

27 Feb

Late Late Show

Duffy rescues Derry City as second-half hat-trick completes remarkable comeback

27 Feb

made to sweat

Bohemians survive late Shamrock Rovers rally for frenetic 3-2 derby win

Champions cause a scare at Dalymount Park, but Alan Reynolds’ side go three points clear at top of Premier Division.

David Sneyd

reports from Dalymount Park

27 Feb

100 Not Out

Keohane smashes home as Galway United win landmark Connacht derby

27 Feb

promotion chase

Cork City go top with Seani Maguire goal to see off Bray

27 Feb

Super Pats

St Pat's swat aside Dundalk in four-goal home win

27 Feb

Moving On

Ireland U21 international Trent Koné-Doherty joins Molde from Liverpool

27 Feb

Crime and Punishment

Benfica suspend five fans for alleged racist remarks in Madrid loss

27 Feb

Mind Games

'Extraordinary. Absolutely extraordinary' - Celtic's Martin O'Neill on Rangers boss Rohl

27 Feb

Gary Cronin

'Gender never came into it' – New Ireland assistant enjoying switch to women's football

27 Feb

Gesture

Drogheda United to pay full cost of flare damage to Oriel Park pitch

27 Feb

League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers say board learned 'detailed contents' of transfer agreements in August 2025

27 Feb

Congress

Norway FA to vote on motion to support FAI's call to exclude Israel from Uefa competition

27 Feb

Draw

Aston Villa meet Lille again in Europa League last 16, Forest face Midtjylland

27 Feb

Knockout Stages

Real Madrid face Man City, PSG draw Chelsea in Champions League last 16

Liverpool will take on Galatasaray in the last 16.

27 Feb

Big Money

Ruben Amorim sacking could cost Man United €18 million

27 Feb

Interview

The ex-Arsenal youngster aiming to make an impact in Derry

27 Feb

Challenge

'Be ruthless': Ireland striker Kyra Carusa eyes goals against big hitters

27 Feb

column

Sport and politics don't mix in Ireland - except when we want them to

The government’s efforts to shut down debate on the Israel game cannot last.

Gavin Cooney

27 Feb

THE BEAT

League of Ireland footballers put FAI to shame with moral clarity over Israel

This is a time for Irish football to stand for something much bigger and more important than itself or its own priorities and interests.

David Sneyd

27 Feb

decisions decisions

'Gives me food for thought' - O'Neill faces selection dilemmas for Old Firm derby

26 Feb

Results

Forest dodge fireworks before advancing in Europa League as Parrott's Alkmaar also prevail

26 Feb

never happened

Benfica denies that Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior

26 Feb

Punishment

Drogheda United hit with ‘record sanctions’ following Louth derby pyrotechnics

The punishment follows the controversial scenes after flares were thrown during their derby clash with Dundalk last week.

26 Feb

end of the line

Celtic win in Stuttgart but bow out of Europa League as comeback falls short

26 Feb

home game

RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott

26 Feb

dotted line

Keith Andrews signs new contract to stay at Brentford until 2032

Updated 26 Feb

coygig

'We know this team has a lot more to achieve' - Brosnan and Ireland back in business

26 Feb

One to Watch

Chelsea academy prospect completes transfer to FAI from Northern Ireland

Chris Atherton – who became the UK’s youngest-ever senior footballer with Glenavon at the age of just 13 – will represent the Republic of Ireland.

Gavin Cooney

Updated 26 Feb

AnalysisFlares

Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?

Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite language and assertions made about an entire community were deeply worrying.

David Sneyd

26 Feb