Police will work with clubs and IFA ahead of Linfield's Irish Cup final clash with Cliftonville
The PSNI say they will work with the Irish FA and both Linfield and Cliftonville to help ensure that the Irish Cup Final is a successful and safe...
How to buy Europa League tickets to follow Liverpool and West Ham
The quarter-finals of the UEFA Europa League get underway next week with Liverpool and West Ham among the teams dreaming of reaching the final in...
Opposition Lowdown: Michael Skubala's In-Form Lincoln City
Photo by Chris Vaughan - CameraSport/CameraSport via Getty ImagesReading's penultimate home game of the season sees the Royals take on in-form...
What next for Caoimhín Kelleher?
The Liverpool and Ireland goalkeeper is enjoying his best season yet.
‘IT’S MENTAL – THE INTENSITY OF IT,’ CELT RELISHES IBROX RETURN
LIAM SCALES is looking forward to a return to his finest hour and a half as a Celtic player when the champions perform at Ibrox tomorrow. The...
Republic of Ireland Women lose narrowly away to France
Republic of Ireland went down to an early goal against France in Metz, as they began their UEFA Women’s EURO Qualifying Group A3 fixtures....
RODGERS v RANGERS: Part Seven
BRENDAN RODGERS is preparing for his players for the visit to Ibrox tomorrow, his third derby encounter since returning to Celtic in June last...
All-Ireland football championship 2024: How the teams rank from 33 to 1 after the league campaign
Who ranks as the main All-Ireland contender heading into the first weekend of championship action?
Here's to the football championship, the great clanking rust bucket of the Irish sporting summer
Everyone assumes it's between Dublin, Derry and Kerry for Sam Maguire but league form seems a dubious guide and plenty of teams will be ready for...
Can Derry win the All-Ireland? Have the GAA ruined the calendar? Do Dublin deliver dinners? Three football greats consider the big questions
Darragh Ó Sé, Dean Rock and Michael Murphy - all highly influential and now all Irish Times columnists - chat about the state of play before the...
We need to show the same commitment, attitude and mentality from our win against Cliftonville, says Larne manager Tiernan Lynch ahead of Crusaders test
Larne boss Tiernan Lynch believes his players deserved the opportunity to right the wrongs of their Irish Cup exit to Cliftonville as they aim to...
Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson reacts to narrow France defeat, pays tribute to Colin Healy
Ireland lost 1-0 to France in Metz in their Euro 2025 qualification opener.
Damien Duff admits he is embarrassed and ashamed after linesman got struck by an object thrown by fan at tonight's League of Ireland thriller
The game was suspended for 15 minutes after a Shelbourne fan threw a smoke bomb at assistant referee Dermot Broughton.
Player ratings as Ireland fall to defeat against France in Euro qualifier opener
Decent performance from Ireland who just lacked a little cutting edge in the final third.
Wales make winning start as Scotland and Northern Ireland earn draws
Wales marked Rhian Wilkinson’s first game in charge by opening their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign in style against Croatia.
Gutsy display by Ireland but France too strong in Euro 2025 qualifier
Early goal by Katoto enough for victory in Metz, as attention turns to England game
France 1-0 Ireland: Early goal downs Eileen Gleeson's charges
On another night Ireland might have sneaked a draw in Metz.
France too good for Ireland but Girls in Green show battling qualities
They say the scoreboard shows no pictures. France at least had a Dali in their ranks to provide them.
Simone Magill goal ruled out as Northern Ireland kick off Euro 2025 bid with Malta draw
Northern Ireland finished the first game of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 qualification campaign in frustration as a first-half disallowed goal...
France too good for Ireland but Girls in Green show admirable battling qualities
Ireland fell to a 1-0 defeat against France in their opening Euro 2025 qualifier in Metz but Eileen Gleeson’s side showed commendable battling...
Casement Park is right move and we also need National Training Centre: Ian Stewart
Former Northern Ireland hero Ian Stewart has voiced his support for the Casement Park project and he hopes a National Training Centre will be up...
A thrilling finale awaits, with Linfield well set to ruin party for Larne and Cliftonville
Following last weekend's Irish Cup Semi-Finals, the focus returned to the League campaign on Easter Tuesday night.
Northern Ireland Women frustrated by Malta
Northern Ireland were held to a goalless draw by Malta at their opening UEFA Women’s EURO Qualifying League B Group 3 tie at Windsor Park. Chloe...
Timid Northern Ireland draw a blank against Malta in Euro 2025 opener
Frustrating. Flat. Fruitless.
France vs Ireland: Major test for Eileen Gleeson’s side on road to Euro 2025
France host Ireland in Metz tonight in what will be a daunting challenge for the Girls in Green.
France v Republic of Ireland LIVE stream, score updates, team news and more
The sides clash today in their opening Euro 2025 qualifier.
France v Ireland: Live updates from Euro 2025 qualifier
Follow all the action as Eileen Gleeson's team face difficult test in first group game in Metz
Updates from Windsor Park as Northern Ireland face Malta in first Euro 2025 qualifier
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Watch Brendan Rodgers' Celtic press conference in full as Reo Hatate factor EXACTLY what champions have missed
The Irishman is looking to extend his record in the Old Firm derby to 13 wins from 16 matches.
Ireland’s Euro 2025 qualifier against France overshadowed by heart-breaking news as Colin Healy's wife passes away
Colin Healy was due to travel to Metz with Eileen Gleeson and her squad, but stayed at home to be with his wife, Kelly.
Eamonn Murray: 'The worst night of my life.'
New Cavan coach and Meath ladies double All-Ireland winning manager on life outside the Royal family, as he returns home again.
Brad Lyons on embracing the challenges of injury as he commits future to Kilmarnock
Northern Ireland international hoping to make an impact as Killie push for big finish
Thousands of Rangers fans in danger of MISSING Celtic clash amid Storm Kathleen travel chaos
STORM KATHLEEN is poised to wreak havoc to the travel plans of thousands of Rangers’ fans planning to attend Sunday’s crucial Old Firm clash at...
Brendan Rodgers Confirms Callum McGregor’s Ibrox Status
Brendan Rodgers has confirmed Callum McGregor will likely be in the squad when Celtic head to Ibrox. However, the Irishman did caution they will...
Full Liam Scales Press Conference Ahead of Ibrox Glasgow Derby
Ahead of the much-anticipated midday showdown on Sunday between Celtic and Rangers at Ibrox, Liam Scales shared his thoughts during a pre-match...
Liam Scales relishing third derby of the season this weekend
The derby weekend is upon us once more, with Celtic travelling to Ibrox this Sunday one point ahead at the top of the table, but with the home side...
What channel is Glentoran vs Linfield on? TV and live stream info for Irish Premiership clash
Glentoran and Linfield meet at the Oval on Saturday evening - kick-off 5.30pm
Diarmuid O'Carroll tips 'flying' St Mirren ace for Northern Ireland breakthrough
Buddies assistant coach in no doubt that Caolan Boyd-Munce will soon be a regular at international level
How does Euro 2025 qualifying work? League format and play-off rounds explained
The Lionesses face Sweden, France and the Republic of Ireland in a tough qualifying group
Former Arsenal Women player gets 1st call-up to Katie McCabe’s Republic of Ireland for Euro qualifiers
Defender Anna Patten came through the Arsenal Women Academy from the age of 12, before pursuing her education at college in the United States,...
Denise O'Sullivan's confident claims as Ireland prepare for France clash
Ireland's Euro 2025 campaign kicks off in Metz on Friday night against France, who are ranked third in the world.
It would be sweet to wreck Linfield's title dream, says Glentoran's Seanan Clucas
Glentoran midfielder Seanan Clucas believes that hurting Linfield's title challenge would be just the medicine the club needs to help soothe the...
Breaking Down Liverpool’s Crucial Sheffield United Victory
Unveiling Insights: Liverpool’s Triumph Over Sheffield United In a post-match dissection that resonates deeply with football aficionados, the...
Republic of Ireland Women's boss Eileen Gleeson promises competitive attitude against France
As the clouds parted for the first time since they arrived in Metz, Republic of Ireland boss Eileen Gleeson bounds down the tunnel of the Stade...
'Damien Duff was making the point how the future of Irish football lies within the League of Ireland - and he is dead right'
The Drogheda manager has been in the League for 23 years and believes this is the best it has ever been
‘I’VE GOT EVERY FAITH,’ KT BACKS RODGERS TO DELIVER AGAIN
KIERAN TIERNEY insists Brendan Rodgers is the ideal man to lead Celtic into the white heat of a crucial derby battle at Ibrox on Sunday. The former...
Love of the game has got Eamon Fyfe on course for another crack at the Premiership
NIFWA Championship Player of the Month Eamon Fyfe has taken the scenic route to the Irish League.
Lionesses face ‘group of death' and calendar chaos as road to Euro 2025 begins
Qualifying for a major tournament used to be a formality for the Lionesses, but the European champions must first get through Sweden, France and...
We want to finish the job by gaining promotion to the top flight, says Portadown striker Eamon Fyfe after being named as the Championship Player of the Month for March
Portadown forward Eamon Fyfe is the Northern Ireland Football Writers' Association's Championship Player of the Month for March.
RODGERS v RANGERS: Part Six
BRENDAN RODGERS got the Glasgow derby-winning show on the road again when he masterminded the 1-0 triumph at Ibrox on September 3 last year....
Competition for places shows much strength in depth we have, says Northern Ireland international Joely Andrews ahead of Malta test in Euro 2025 qualifying
Northern Ireland international Joely Andrews insists six changes to the squad for the upcoming Euro 2025 qualifying double-header against Malta and...
Stuart Byrne column: The FAI must change to capitalise on hope in Irish football
This feels like a real Barack Obama 'Yes we can' moment on the back of the historic scenes at Tallaght Stadium
What time and TV channel is France v Republic of Ireland on today in Euro 2025 qualifying?
The sides clash in the opening fixture this evening.
Richard Keys suggests 'leftovers with his dad' were behind Roy Keane's Erling Haaland dig
Roy Keane caused a stir after comparing Erling Haaland's general play to that of a League Two player, and Richard Keys reckons he know why the...
Liverpool 3 – 1 Sheffield United Premier League Player Ratings
Liverpool 3 – 1 Sheffield United PL Player Ratings The Thursday night game under the Anfield lights offered a brilliant pre weekend atmosphere, as...
Damac vs Al Nassr: Where and How to Watch Live Saudi Pro League 2023-24 Matchday 27
Cristiano Ronaldo will try to make history when Al Nassr face Damac FC in the Saudi Pro League.
Cristiano Ronaldo is having an extraordinary...
Di Canio? “Brilliant player but couldn’t manage a fish supper,” Martin O’Neill
Martin O’Neill has responded in quite the fashion to Paolo Di Canio, after comments the Italian made about O’Neills tenure at Sunderland. The...
Northern Ireland qualifying for Euros is not the height of Tanya Oxtoby's ambition
A new challenge awaits Tanya Oxtoby and Northern Ireland.
Linfield and Cliftonville want more than 14,000 fans at Irish Cup Final
Linfield and Cliftonville are targeting an Irish Cup Final crowd of at least 14,000 when the two sides meet in the May 4 showpiece at Windsor Park.
Coleraine boss Oran Kearney delighted to add 'top class coach' Dean Shiels to his management staff as ex-Northern Ireland international makes a return to The Showgrounds
Dean Shiels has made a return to the Coleraine Showgrounds after being named as the club's new first-team coach.
Academy Alumni #333 – Apr 4th 2024
This column looks at the results of the fixtures played this midweek (Easter Monday unless stated) in the Football League, National League,...
'Special player' Bradley tipped for big things by McAllister
"Conor Bradley is in the fledgling stage of his Liverpool career, having only made his Premier League debut towards the end of January. He has...
Irish League stars Ethan McGee and Benji Magee featuring on cross-channel radars
Two of the Sports Direct Premiership's hottest young talents could be on course for big moves this summer amid growing interest from cross-channel...
Transfer Latest – Celtic courting Panathinaikos striker
Celtic are still keeping tabs on Panathianaikos forward, Fotis Ioannidis. The club are actively searching for a new front man ahead of this current...
Scotland fans buying cheap Euros shirts stunned by epic fails as fans say ‘Clarke’s been busy tapping up English talent’
SCOTLAND fans are starting to get kitted out for their trip to Germany this summer to watch Steve Clarke’s men at Euro 2024.
And with just over...
France v Ireland: Eileen Gleeson's women aim to shock an expecting Metz crowd
Departing French manager Hervé Renard refuses to rule out vacant Irish men's job
Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson calls for win in Euro 2025 opener against France and regular qualification for tournaments
Eileen Gleeson was asked for her thoughts ahead of the game.
WSL star set for Northern Ireland debut after switching international allegiances
Connie Scofield is in line to make her Northern Ireland debut in the opening Women's Euro 2025 qualifier against Malta after he switch from England...
Leah Williamson back with the Lionesses for Women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden & Ireland
In 2022, Leah Williamson led England’s Lionesses to victory in the UEFA Women’s Euros. It was anticipated in the months leading up to the FIFA...
France women’s boss and two-time men’s World Cup veteran Hervé Renard responds to question about vacant Ireland men’s job
Hervé Renard managed Morocco to the 2018 World Cup and Saudi Arabia to the 2022 tournament, where they beat Argentina 2-1 before losing to Poland...
Raging Roy Keane once told forgotten Man Utd star ‘you’ll never make it.. you’ll be playing pub league' in scathing rant
RIO FERDINAND has recalled the time Roy Keane furiously berated ex-Manchester United midfielder Michael Stewart in training.
Keane, 52, was one of...
Arsenal’s Stina Blackstenius, Alessia Russo and Leah Williamson divided as Lionesses face Sweden in Euro qualifiers
The only thing harder than getting to the top is staying there.
The Lionesses are about to embark on their journey to defend their historic Euro...
Raging Roy Keane once told forgotten Man Utd star ‘you’ll never make it.. you’ll be playing pub league’ in scathing rant
RIO FERDINAND has recalled the time Roy Keane furiously berated ex-Manchester United midfielder Michael Stewart in training.
Keane, 52, was one...
Ireland goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan says Emma Byrne is her number one fan, but that wasn't always the case
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Emma Byrne has swapped her punditry duties for a coaching role in Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson's backroom staff.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp makes eye-catching claim about Caoimhin Kelleher’s role in Premier League challenge
LIVERPOOL would not be in a position to challenge for the Premier League without Caoimhin Kelleher.
That was the verdict of Jurgen Klopp, who...
'She is in a good place' - Wiegman confirms Williamson 'ready' for Lionesses return
"Leah Williamson suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament that kept her out of last summer\u0027s Women\u0027s World Cup and she only...
Sarina Wiegman warning after Hayes-Eidevall clash: We must set example
Sarina Wiegman confirms Leah Williamson is on course to win first England cap since rupturing ACL a year ago in Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden...
Lucy Bronze challenges England to retain their Women's Euros title
Bronze: back-to-back wins would be a ‘next-level achievement'
Lionesses begin Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden on Friday
Lucy Bronze has...
Celtic-linked star has ‘already reached his peak’ and summer transfer options will be limited, says Sky Sports pundit
CELTIC-linked attacker Sammie Szmodics has already reached his peak and won’t kick on again at this stage in his career.
That’s according to a...
Mikey Johnston told he must leave Celtic as West Brom heroics puts him in transfer shop window
The Republic of Ireland winger has exploded onto the scene in the English Championship since joining in January
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi slams £160k-a-week Barcelona star Ansu Fati over his ‘physical condition’
ROBERTO DE ZERBI has slammed Ansu Fati’s “physical condition” as he was left out of the squad at Brentford.
The on-loan forward, who is on...
Carter Vickers details successful Celtic pairing with Liam Scales as he makes season run in vow
The American has had a frustrating season with injuries but has struck up a solid pairing with the Irishman.
What Irish kick-off time does France vs Ireland start at? TV details, live stream, and odds for Euro 2025 qualifier
THE Republic of Ireland kick-off their Euro 2025 qualification campaign against France this week.
Eileen Gleeson’s team travel for their first game...
Greek FA split over future of Republic of Ireland target Gus Poyet after Euro woe
The Greek FA have confirmed that manager Gus Poyet — also targeted by the FAI as a replacement for Stephen Kenny — is in the frame for a new...
Cliftonville chairman Kieran Harding: Supporters will make Irish Cup Final an amazing occasion
Cliftonville chairman Kieran Harding says he's confident the Red Army will do the club proud on Irish Cup Final day.
Republic of Ireland keeper Courtney Brosnan was never offended by Emma Byrne's candid views about her
COURTNEY BROSNAN was never offended by Emma Byrne's candid views about her, but then she proved the Ireland legend wrong.
Former Arsenal stopper...
Courtney Brosnan excited by daunting challenge of facing France and England
Republic of Ireland and Everton goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan has silenced the doubters with her fine form for club and country
‘Don’t be afraid to seek help’ – football great Andy Townsend recalls ‘go sort yourself out’ attitude towards mental health
Former Ireland football captain Andy Townsend has spoken about an era in sport when personal struggles were kept out of the dressing room, saying...