Gareth McAuley issues Euro U19 challenge to Northern Ireland as draw evokes 2016 memories
Draw sees hosts pitched in with Italy, Norway and Ukraine for July tournament
Gareth McAuley: I won't use my own Ukraine heroics to inspire NI U19s for European Finals
Northern Ireland legend Gareth McAuley will relish taking on Ukraine in the Finals of the European Championships again but don't expect this King...
The Premier League of Nations! The English top-flight has featured players from 126 countries, with Ireland and Spain among the higher contributors... but which nation leads the way in 2023-24?
Some 126 nations from around the world have been represented at one point during the 31 years that the league has been running, showcasing some of...
Game on for 11 lucky kids as Lidl Northern Ireland launches competition to win once-in-a-lifetime trip to UEFA EURO 2024
Lidl NI is on the hunt for a football team-sized local squad to represent the region as official player escorts in Germany this July
James McClean brands FAI managerial search a ‘shambles'
Welcome to Wrexham star heavily critical of his former Republic of Ireland and Derry City boss Stephen Kenny
‘Focus on the football… Cliftonville should just forget about the national anthem during the Cup Final'
Former Cliftonville goalkeeper Brian ‘Bam' Neeson says the club were right not to make an issue of the playing of the national anthem at this...
“In Ireland, the biggest b****** in the world is always the fella from the next parish" - Building on bitterness is a cornerstone of the GAA
Along with all the talk of game-plans, kick-out strategies and tactical formations, the Kerry and Cork camps will be fueled by spite too
Former Irish youth international flashes his arse during promotion celebrations
Portsmouth ensured promotion back to the Championship and former Irish Youth International Joe Rafferty had a night to remember.
Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Paddy Brennan announces retirement with immediate effect after 24-year riding career
VETERAN jumps jockey Paddy Brennan has hung up his boots after 24 successful years in the saddle.
The Irishman announced his retirement after...
James McClean confirms he sang x-rated chant ‘at the top of his lungs’ and makes no apologies
Wrexham star James McClean has refused to apologise for joining in with an x-rated chant celebrating promotion to League One.
Like many Wrexham...
James McClean ‘makes no apologies’ over joining in with anti-monarchy song
Recently retired Irish international James McClean says he ‘makes no apologies’ for joining in with fans singing about him hating...
The post James...
Cork City found to have breached rules on substitutions in women’s League of Ireland clash with Bohemians
An Independent Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday issued a ruling on the recent game between Cork City and Bohemians.
Campaign for major Euro 2024 rule change that could give Scotland boss Steve Clarke huge boost for finals
STEVE CLARKE may be given extra time to decide on his Scotland squad for this summer’s Euro 2024 in Germany – if a major rule change gets the green...
Ireland football stars look unrecognisable as they enjoy Temple Bar night out in fancy dress
The players all dressed in fancy dress for their night out in Dublin and posed for a snap outside The Temple Bar
James McClean labels FAI’s search for new manager a ‘shambles’ and reveals his pick for Ireland job
James McClean has hit out at the FAI’s lengthy search for a new manager and labelled the process as a “shambles”.
Remembering our Founding Father
It was on April 17, 1915 that Celtic’s Founding Father, Brother Walfrid, died at the age of 74.
A statue of the Marist priest stands outside Celtic...
Bitesize Prediction: Derry City vs Shamrock Rovers – 19/04/24
Competition: Irish Premier Division Market: Over 1.5 goals Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet Two sides who find themselves scrapping it out in the European chase,...
Stephen Kenny's two sons making a name for themselves in the football and music worlds
The ex-Ireland manager's boys have both made big debuts in the last fortnight
James McClean ‘makes no apology’ over joining in with anti-monarchy song
Recently retired Irish international James McClean says he ‘makes no apologies’ for joining in with fans singing about him hating...
The post James...
Inside RTE pundit Kevin Doyle's life with wife amid career change as Ireland legend tackles different sport
KEVIN DOYLE ran the rule over a new-look PSG completing a second-leg comeback to advance to the Champions League semi-finals.
He credited this more...
My Everton #135: We Fight Together
Irish Blue tells story of recovery from life-threatening injuries and explains what Goodison trips represent.
Cheltenham’s April Meeting betting preview: Best picks for Thursday
Top Tipster and Broadcaster, Ed ‘Longshot Ted’ Quigley is on the hunt for more winners on the Thursday of Cheltenham’s April Meeting…
Ted’s bets...
David Healy's honest title assessment as Linfield's late deficiencies prove costly again
Blues title hopes hanging by a thread after a night of late drama in the Irish Premiership
Wrexham player refuses to apologise for singing he 'hates the f***ing King' weeks after Royal visit
The Irishman was seen revelling in a song about Charles III during Wrexham's promotion party at the weekend
Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu’s season is over, says his Southampton boss ahead of scan on 'big injury'
Gavin Bazunu had featured in all of Southampton’s Championship games this season up until Tuesday night’s clash with Preston.
Leeds United's promotion rivals suffer brutal injury blow as star man ruled out for title run-in
Republic of Ireland international Gavin Bazunu picked up an Achilles injury before Southampton's Championship clash with Preston North End and is...
Controversial Irish Wrexham star James McClean says he sang about 'hating the f***ing King at the top of his lungs' and will 'absolutely not apologise'
Fans of the Hollywood-owned Welsh club sang for McClean after a 6-0 thrashing of Forest Green Rovers secured them promotion into League One on...
Gavin Bazunu to have scan on Achilles amid fears his season is over
Ireland goalkeeper hobbled off during the warm up to Southampton's win over Preston last night.
Republic of Ireland star ‘devastated’ after suffering ‘really bad’ season-ending Achilles injury
GAVIN BAZUNU suffered a ‘really bad’ Achilles injury on Tuesday evening according to his manager Russell Martin.
The Southampton boss revealed that...
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Team of the Year player picks for each Irish League division
The NI Football Awards' three ‘Team of the Year’ selections have been confirmed.
RODGERS 3 ABERDEEN 0: Part One
BRENDAN RODGERS will take his Celtic team to Hampden on Saturday for the Scottish Cup semi-final against Aberdeen. It will be the fourth time the...
Two own goals but three points help Larne grab upper hand in race for title glory
It’s a case of advantage Larne heading into the closing two dates of an Irish League title race which has delivered season-long thrills.
Jamie Carragher hits back at Man United fan Kate Abdo with Conference League joke after Europa League final jibe
Liverpool’s heavy Europa League defeat to Atalanta has led to Jamie Carragher seemingly offer a free trip to Dublin.
The Reds were beaten 3-0 by...
FAI extend deadline in manager search with process clouded in uncertainty
The FAI’s timeline for the appointment of a new Ireland boss has been pushed back again with Chris Hughton the latest candidate to receive a fresh...
Liverpool legend advises Roy Keane to stick to punditry and avoid management
Keane has long been eager for a return to management, but a former rival believes punditry suits the fiery Irishman better.
Irish Junior Cup final disarray as four-time winners face IFA hearing over little-known rule
To add further intrigue, less than 24 hours after their crucial hearing in front of the IFA committee in Belfast next Wednesday, Tummery Athletic...
Liverpool star Conor Bradley faces a battle to be fit for title run-in after sustaining an ankle injury against Crystal Palace... with full back set to miss several key fixtures for the Reds
LEWIS STEELE: The Northern Irish full back, 20, has had a breakthrough season at Anfield and deputised capably for injured Trent Alexander-Arnold .
Brighton boss hails teenage Ireland striker after Cork youngster makes his Premier League debut
Ireland Under-21 striker Mark O’Mahony signed for Brighton from his native Cork City in January 2023.
Wrexham's James McClean loved his X-rated King Charles song after securing promotion
James McClean has developed a reputation among British football fans for his refusal to wear the poppy, and the Irish ace took a shot at King...
John O’Shea in the dark over Ireland manager job and says he has not been interviewed for role
John O’Shea says he has not been interviewed for the Ireland manager’s job and is in the dark about the FAI’s intentions.
Irish League LIVE score updates from Tuesday night's games in the Premiership
There is a full programme of games in the Irish Premiership on Tuesday night including Linfield vs Coleraine and Glentoran vs Larne
FAI will not meet this week's deadline to announce a new Ireland manager
Marc Canham briefs board meeting on Wednesday as John O'Shea remains open to interim or assistant coach role
Latest Hearts ticket sale numbers revealed for Rangers Scottish Cup clash after personal plea from Naismith to fans
HEARTS have now sold 17,500 tickets for Sunday’s Scottish Cup semi-final with Rangers.
The Jambos were handed 21,000 briefs by the SFA having...
Stuart Dallas example shows Irish League provides better grounding for its rising stars says Stephen Baxter
Crusaders boss believes players here are 'match ready' when they do get their move
Cheltenham’s April Meeting betting preview: Best picks for Wednesday 17
Top Tipster and Broadcaster, Ed ‘Longshot Ted’ Quigley has been amongst the winners lately, and is back with his best bets for the opening day of...
Arsenal to prison: downfall of troubled prodigy Anthony Stokes
From IRA sympathies to headbutting an Elvis impersonator, the former Ireland striker who played for 13 clubs in five different countries was...
Conor Bradley Ruled Out for Remainder of April with Ankle Injury
Photo by Joe Prior/Visionhaus via Getty ImagesThe young right back is expected to miss 2-3 weeks due to an injury picked up in Sunday's 1-0 defeat...
Controversial Irish Wrexham star James McClean salutes fans singing 'he hates the f***ing King', weeks after Ryan Reynolds' team invited Prince William to their stadium
Controversial Irish star James McClean has saluted Wrexham fans singing an anti-King chant, weeks after Prince William visited the club.
This is the man Ireland players believe had been lined up by the FAI as the next senior manager
FAI director of football Marc Canham was due to reveal the identity of the new manager in early-April.
South Korea U23 boss on why Hyunjun Yang remained at Celtic despite Asian Cup chance
Celtic have endured a mixed hit rate regarding Brendan Rodgers’ signings since the Irishman returned to the club last summer. On one hand, the...
GAA president Jarlath Burns think All-Ireland finals can return to September
Burns believes that if counties agree to a uniform league and championship structure, it will allow the inter-county championship campaign to...
Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley ruled out for three weeks after Liverpool injury
Northern Ireland defender Conor Bradley has been ruled out for up to three weeks after sustaining an ankle injury against Crystal Palace for...
2024 Northern Ireland WFA league season launched
Sunday 14 April saw the launch of the 2024 Northern Ireland Women’s FA league season and draw for Divisional Cup competitions. The committee of the...
Adam Idah blown away by Celtic support as Norwich striker admits his life has changed overnight
The Republic of Ireland striker opened up on a recent trip to his local pub in Cork after being mobbed by Hoops fans
Inside Hearts’ failed bid to sign Celtic star Mikey Johnston – and why he said ‘no’ to the Jambos
MIKEY JOHNSTON is tearing it up right now at West Brom, where he’s just been named the Championship player of the month.
Still only 24, and...
‘WHAT IS GOING ON? IT’S CRAZY,’ IDAH’S CELTIC SURPRISE
ADAM IDAH admits life has become a bit CRAZY since joining Celtic. The Cork-born Republic of Ireland international striker thought he knew all...
Century old Hibs strip sold at auction
A 122-YEAR-OLD Scotland football jersey worn by a Hibs star in the only match when the national team wore black and white hoops has fetched £5,000...
New Ireland manager appointment could be delayed again
Stephen Kenny’s successor was due to be announced this week but Jonathan Hill’s departure has left plans in the air.
Jonathan Hill departure sees him avoid explanation for farcical Ireland manager hunt
The FAI were hoping to finally appoint Stephen Kenny's successor this week
Conor McGregor BREAKS SILENCE after Dana White announces Michael Chandler fight after UFC 300
CONOR MCGREGOR has broken his silence following the announcement of his long-awaited comeback fight.
The Return of the Mac was made official by...
Adam Idah on Celtic fan meeting in Irish pub as striker names goal that means he doesn't need to buy a pint EVER again
The Norwich City loanee has become a smash hit at Celtic Park since making the move north in January.
Sunderland to Bilbao — without even crossing the River Wear!
If you head in for a pre-match pint on Saturday, you might see some famous faces at the Fans Museum… The Fans Museum is a place Sunderland can be...
FAI could stand for ‘Find an Interim' as Jonathan Hill's exit adds to Irish football farce
Shambolic search for a new Republic of Ireland manager lurches on, while instability has done little to repair reputational damage of the John...
Watch Tuesday's Game From Home
Dale’s game at home to Boreham Wood on Tuesday night is available to stream in the UK & Ireland, as well as overseas.
Barcelona vs PSG: Where and How to Watch Live 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League Second Leg Quarterfinals
Barcelona will receive PSG in the second leg of the 2023/2024 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. You can find out here how to watch this game on...
Tottenham loanee scores, assists and then gets sent off in an eventful evening
Tottenham Hotspur striker Troy Parrott, who is currently on loan at Eredivisie club Excelsior, has been enjoying an impressive spell. Parrott began...
Why Mikey Johnston to Hearts collapsed as Celtic winger sliding doors moment revealed before West Brom revival
The Ireland international has kickstart his career at the Hawthorns after a tough spell at Celtic Park.
Caoimhin Kelleher hailed as ‘best No2 goalkeeper in the world’ as Liverpool warned it will be hard to keep Ireland star
CAOIMHIN KELLEHER has been hailed as the best back-up goalkeeper in the world by ex-Liverpool star John Arne Riise.
The 23-year-old has had his...
The day Bangor had to lose to avoid relegation… and how a similar farce could come about this month
Irish League football of yesteryear was no stranger to farcical situations.
Remembering the day Bangor had to lose to be big winners – surely something like that can't happen again...
Irish League football of yesteryear was no stranger to farcical situations.
Liverpool ‘plot shock transfer for England U21s goalkeeper’ if Caoimhin Kelleher leaves in summer
LIVERPOOL have reportedly identified an England Under-21 as a potential replacement for Caoimhin Kelleher.
The Reds are currently preparing for the...
Celtic 'keen' on Caoimhin Kelleher despite major Liverpool hurdle as Jeremie Frimpong payday skyrockets
The Ireland international has been heavily linked with a move to the Scottish Premiership in the summer.
Ireland striker Sammie Szmodics 'robbed' after missing out on Championship award
Szmodics, 28, has been in the form of his life and netted his 30th goal of the season in Blackburn's 1-0 win over Leeds United last weekend
Legendary Irish League referee opens up on 'emotional' retirement
Top NI whistler Raymond Crangle will hang up his whistle at the end of this season
LIVERPOOL CONFIDENTIAL: Caoimhin Kelleher attracts plenty of suitors after deputising for Alisson, Anfield falls silent 35 years on from Hillsborough and why UEFA will be relieved if Reds exit Europa League
Irishman Kelleher has done his prospects no harm at all ahead of the summer with a number of clubs interested in signing him after filling in well...
Adam Idah outshines Celtic January alternatives as Sydney van Hooijdonk throws up Norwich City dilemma
The Republic of Ireland international has silenced his critics by producing the goods at Parkhead
Join Us on May 26 for Celtic FC Foundation's Legends Charity Match with Borussia Dortmund
As the we head towards an exciting climax to the season, Celtic FC Foundation are encouraging supporters to join us at Celtic Park on May 26, for...
Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Reading Women: Match Report
Photo by Ben Roberts Photo/Getty ImagesThe Royals picked up a valuable away point to edge closer to safety. Reading Women earned a valuable point...
Brendan Rodgers gets in Rangers heads as BBC stalwart pinpoints moment Celtic boss cranked up title 'pressure gauge'
The Irishman said he'd rather have points in the bag ahead of Rangers' shock 3-2 defeat at Ross County to surrender title advantage.
UK and Ireland coefficient points ranked as Hearts + Hibs compared to Rangers, Celtic, SPFL rivals and more
Hearts and Hibs coefficient scores have been ranked alongside Rangers, Celtic and the rest of the SPFL.
Ex-Sunderland man overlooked for international job after Gus Poyet and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer links
John O'Shea looks unlikely to be handed the Republic of Ireland job permanently.
Who won the EFL Awards? Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna picks up top gong as ex-Man Utd coach closes in on promotion
GOODNESS knows what the bill was for hiring the swanky Grosvenor Hotel in Park Lane on Sunday night for the EFL awards.
Some guests were paying as...
Academy Alumni #336 – Apr 14th 2024
This column looks at the results of the fixtures played this weekend (yesterday unless stated) in the Football League, National League, National...
Conor Bradley suffers ‘very painful' injury during Liverpool's shock Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace
Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley faces an anxious wait to find out the extend of a foot injury that saw him limp out of Liverpool's...
Jurgen Klopp offers Conor Bradley injury update after Liverpool star forced off during Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has offered an injury update on Conor Bradley after the Northern Ireland international was forced off in the...
Conor Bradley suffers ankle injury during Liverpool's shock Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace
Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley has limped out of Liverpool's Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace with a suspected ankle injury.