Soccer
August
August 2026
ColumnTHE BEAT
New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all
Emergence of Ryan Sheridan at St Patrick’s Athletic latest example of balance between progress and protection.
Analysisdifference maker
Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?
Pot Luck
Troy Parrott's Betis to face Arsenal, Man United handed tough away trips
Meanwhile, Liverpool will be at home to Atlético Madrid, Porto, Villarreal and Lens in the Champions League.
Exit
Graham Burke own goal brings an end to Shamrock Rovers' European campaign
Hoops miss out of league phase of Uefa Conference League with 1-0 defeat to Finnish champions KuPS.
On The Dotted Line
Nottingham Forest complete signing of Chelsea's Liam Delap in club-record €52m deal
Preview
'Our performances in Europe this year have been some of the best we have ever had'
With a place in the Uefa Conference League on the line, Shamrock Rovers boss rallies against ‘lazy’ suggestions his side have it too easy in League of Ireland.
Blow
Setback for Shamrock Rovers as Danny Mandroiu ruled out of vital Uefa Conference League play-off
Transfer Round-up
Man City splash €100m on breakout World Cup star Bouaddi, Chelsea linked with Villa keeper
AnalysisCloser Look
Troy Parrott shows glimpses of potential on promising La Liga debut
The Irishman had only 25 minutes to impress but played a part in the winning goal.
Collapse
Celtic crash out of Champions League as LASK stun them with comeback
The Hoops will have to settle for the Europa League.
La Liga
Troy Parrott makes Real Betis debut in win against Valencia
Parrott was involved in the build-up to substitute Pablo Garcia’s winning goal.
ExclusiveInterview
Denise O'Sullivan's Liverpool exit: 'I couldn't have an impact on the pitch because I was feeling so down'
The Ireland centurion opens up on the abrupt end to her time at Liverpool and her return to the NWSL.
Premier League
Guimares sold on Arteta's Arsenal 'dynasty' while Liam Delap edges closer to Chelsea exit
The 42FM
How important is Troy Parrott’s Spanish transfer for Irish football?
Sinéad and Niall welcome The 42’s football correspondent David Sneyd to the show to reflect on arguably the biggest Irish transfer in years.
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