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September 2026
Scotland
Celtic maintain perfect start with Aberdeen victory as Rangers snatch late winner
2 Sep
1
on the continent
Ireland international Omobamidele joins Anderlecht on loan from Strasbourg
2 Sep
2
Late Drama
Folarin Balogun rejected €46 million Everton move 'at the last moment'
2 Sep
3
On the Move
Bohemians' star Aoibhe Brennan joins Manchester City
2 Sep
turkish delight
Drogheda United confirm trip to play Mo Salah's Trabzonspor
2 Sep
6
next chapter
Irish defender makes 'life-changing' move to Leicester City
2 Sep
Ratified
FAI confirm that Heimir Hallgrímsson's backroom staff remain in place
2 Sep
1
On the Move
Chiedozie Ogbene joins Lincoln City on loan from Ipswich Town
2 Sep
1
AnalysisLeague of Ireland
One year on: How the League of Ireland is spending €3 million government funding
Academy development manager Will Clarke says a culture change in player development is needed in this country.
David Sneyd
2 Sep
1
Transfers
Man City splash out on Fernandez, Ndiaye as Premier League clubs set new spending record
Updated 1 Sep
10
ColumnEarly Edition
Wingers who won’t cross and midfielders who can’t pass: how to spend £400m and make your team worse
Ronan Early
1 Sep
6
Health matters
Scotland midfielder McTominay to undergo procedure for minor heart issue
1 Sep
4
On The Dotted Line
Barcelona confirm Jesus arrival from Arsenal as Villa sign PSG winger Mbaye
Updated 1 Sep
August
August 2026
OpinionWave Goodbye
Sport is defined by failure as much as success. Ask football's greatest-ever player
A reflection on Lionel Messi’s career after he ended a 21-year spell representing Argentina.
Paul Fennessy
31 Aug
2
Prolific
Ex-Aston Villa attacker on fire in Serie A
31 Aug
Boost
Arsenal overcome Aston Villa to continue winning start
31 Aug
8
Transfer News
Man City agree €75 million deal for Everton star
31 Aug
1
Icon
Argentina captain Lionel Messi retires from international football
He made 207 appearances and scored 125 goals for Argentina.
31 Aug
4
fixture clashes
Liverpool v Spurs among three games moved in ‘frustrating’ Carabao Cup changes
31 Aug
3
wing man
Liverpool complete €144 million deal for Bradley Barcola
31 Aug
19
The Football Family
Savouring the Laois Bank Holiday
Boost For Ireland
‘Hugely important player’: Denise O’Sullivan hailed on injury return for Gotham
31 Aug
1
Wrap
Bellingham and Mbappé help Real Madrid to 4-0 win as Inter Milan continue perfect start
Updated 30 Aug
1
Transfer News
Martínez seals Chelsea move, Arsenal forward close to Barcelona switch
30 Aug
1
Class
Fernandes-inspired Man United too good for Ipswich
30 Aug
37
point apiece
Shamrock Rovers come from two goals down to rescue draw with Derry
30 Aug
2
Relief
Rangers ease pressure on McInnes with first league win of the season
30 Aug
Wrap
Chelsea win 7-goal thriller, Keith Andrews' Brentford held by Leeds
30 Aug
18
big spenders
Tottenham's €350 million transfer splurge continues as Everton star set to join
30 Aug
3
Soccer
Euro 2028 hospitality tickets for Dublin go on sale at a cost of €1.5 million
30 Aug
1
Premier League
Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to defeat, Hull extend dream start to top flight,
Elsewhere, James Tarkowski rescued Everton against Bournemouth.
Updated 29 Aug
9
real betis
Troy Parrott has goal disallowed as first La Liga start ends in 5-2 defeat
Updated 29 Aug
38
Boys in Green
Six Irish goalscorers in the Championship as Jimmy Dunne bags QPR winner
29 Aug
1
Scotland
Camilo Duran at the double to give Celtic victory over Falkirk
29 Aug
3
Athlone Town
Athlone Town go six clear at the top of Women's Premier Division
29 Aug
Liverpool
'Everyone was aware of the situation': Iraola fumes at substitution delay before Forest penalty
29 Aug
31
Premier League
Victor Munoz rescues late point for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest
The hosts twice came from behind at Anfield.
29 Aug
6
League of Ireland
FAI's new National League gets underway with arrival of Mayo FC piquing interest
29 Aug
1
ENTERTAINING
Dundalk overcome Drogheda in five-goal thriller
28 Aug
1
LOI
Drama at the death as Galway snatch late equaliser against Shelbourne
28 Aug
6
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