Derry City sign Northern Ireland international as Tiernan Lynch's rebuild continues at the Brandwell

Tiernan Lynch, who has succeeded Ruaidhri Higgins in the Derry hot-seat, has been busy in recent days with Adam O'Reilly and Brian Maher also...
BELFASTLIVE 14 hours ago

EFL Trophy: Round of 16 Ball Numbers Confirmed

As we recently confirmed, the draw for the Vertu Trophy - Round of 16 will take place on Saturday, 14th December during the build-up to the Sky...
BESCOTBANTER 15 hours ago

Former Newcastle United and Birmingham City winger secures free transfer move following Rotherham United exit

Former Rotherham United, Birmingham City and Newcastle United winger Shane Ferguson has joined Northern Irish outfit Derry City.
YORKSHIRE POST 17 hours ago

Former Newcastle United, Birmingham City and Millwall star 'delighted to be coming home' after Northern Ireland international joins Derry City

Northern Ireland international Shane Ferguson says he’s “delighted to be coming home” after the former Newcastle United ace signed an initial...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML 19 hours ago

Derry City swoop for Northern Ireland international as Tiernan Lynch continues to build squad

After Derry City secured the services of Brian Maher and Adam O'Reilly, new boss Tiernan Lynch has signed ex-Newcastle and Millwall utility player...
IRISH MIRROR 19 hours ago

Versatile Northern Ireland defender returns home to sign for Derry City

Derry City manager Tiernan Lynch has completed a deal to bring former Premier League player and Northern Ireland international Shane Ferguson to...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK 19 hours ago

EFL Trophy: Round of 16 Draw Date Confirmed

The EFL has confirmed that the Vertu Trophy Round of 16 Draw will take place live on Sky Sports Football on Saturday, 14th December.Scheduled to...
BESCOTBANTER Dec 10

Former Northern Ireland star's player agency links up with European giants

A Northern Ireland company has gone into partnership with a notable European football agency based in Portugal.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 10

Northern Ireland star's career in limbo as injury ends his foreign adventure

The Brazilian adventure for Northern Ireland defender Jamal Lewis looks to be over after just three months.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 10

Northern Ireland weather: Temperatures to again dip to -4 °C tonight with a widespread sharp frost and patches of freezing fog forming

Read more: Jody Gormley: Tributes pour in after death of former Tyrone GAA footballer just three months after being told that he had terminal...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 10

Snooker megastar pulls out of Scottish Open just HOURS before match as fuming fans blast ‘he should be fined’

THE Scottish Open snooker was hit by the withdrawal of Judd Trump before things even got going in Edinburgh. Now, just hours before he was due...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Dec 10

‘Majority of our clubs asked us not to postpone games early' – NIFL chief's email to clubs after Storm Darragh fiasco

Gerard Lawlor has declared that the ‘majority of clubs' wanted Saturday's Irish League games to go ahead and asked the Northern Ireland Football...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 9

Gerard Lawlor confirms NIFL to look at reimbursing supporters as 'a gesture of goodwill' after Irish League postponements

Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) CEO Gerard Lawlor says they’ll look at reimbursing Irish League supporters that were impacted by Saturday’s...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 9

Northern Ireland young guns can stake World Cup claim, says Michael O'Neill

Michael O'Neill is confident his young Northern Ireland team has what it takes to compete in World Cup qualifying in 2025, believing a key factor...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 9

Football legend George Best's first pair of boots sell in £140,000 prized collection

The unbranded black boots date from about 1960 and were bought for a young Best by his parents when he first joined the Cregagh Boys youth team in...
MIRROR Dec 8

New Carrick Rangers midfielder motivated to deliver for 'huge figure in Northern Irish football' Stephen Baxter

Carrick Rangers manager Stephen Baxter says he’s delighted to have secured the services of “wonderful footballer and fierce competitor” Ethan Boyle...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 8

NIFL Chief: The buck stops with me and I apologise for Storm Darragh confusion

Northern Ireland Football League Chief Executive Gerard Lawlor has taken responsibility for Saturday afternoon's chaotic scenes.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 8

NIFL CEO Gerard Lawlor admits decisions surrounding Irish League's Saturday schedule 'backfired' and insists 'we will put measures in place' to stop reoccurrence

Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) CEO Gerard Lawlor has issued an apology to Irish League clubs and supporters after decisions surrounding...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 8

Minister slams ‘unacceptable' Irish League chaos but NIFL defends decision not to issue blanket postponement

The Northern Ireland Football League has defended its decision not to call an early halt to all of Saturday's league fixtures in the face of Storm...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 7

Minister slams ‘appalling' Irish League chaos but NIFL defends decision not to issue blanket postponement

The Northern Ireland Football League has defended its decision not to call an early halt to all of Saturday's league fixtures in the face of Storm...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 7

NIFL defend decision not to issue blanket postponement as Premiership fixtures wiped out by Storm Darragh

The Northern Ireland Football League has defended its decision not to call an early halt to all of Saturday's league fixtures in the face of Storm...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 7

NIFL defend decision not to issue blanket postponement while Linfield chairman brands late call-off ‘shambolic'

The Northern Ireland Football League has defended its decision not to call an early halt to all of Saturday's league fixtures in the face of Storm...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 7

NIFL defend decision not issue blanket postponement while Linfield chairman brands late call-off ‘shambolic'

The Northern Ireland Football League has defended its decision not to postpone all of Saturday's league fixtures in the face of Storm Darragh.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 7

Tiernan Lynch offers update on Derry City's pursuit of Gavin Whyte and Shane Ferguson

New Derry city boss Tiernan Lynch keen to recruit the Northern Ireland internationals
BELFASTLIVE Dec 7

Tottenham considering Kieran McKenna as Ange Postecoglou replacement

Tottenham Hotspur might turn to 38-year-old Northern Irish tactician Kieran McKenna if they part ways with Ange Postecoglou. The post Tottenham...
THE HARD TACKLE Dec 7

Storm Darragh: Number of Irish League matches called off and pitch inspections set around Northern Ireland

A number of Irish League matches have either been called off or are set for pitch inspections after Storm Darragh raged through Northern Ireland...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 7

Newcastle United transfer decision means £40,000-a-week defender set for possible return

Northern Ireland international Jamal Lewis is pencilled in to return to Newcastle United after suffering a blow on his loan stint
CHRONICLELIVE Dec 6

Former Liverpool and Northern Ireland defender 'really looking forward' to another year in League of Ireland after contract extension

Former Liverpool defender Ryan McLaughlin says he’s “really looking forward” to another season in the League of Ireland after signing a contract...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 6

The international Irish League: Stars from around the world reflect on how they ended up playing in Northern Ireland

The Premiership may be home to only 12 clubs with less than 300 players in Northern Ireland able to classify themselves as top-flight footballers,...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 6

Pierce Charles attracting Premier League interest with clubs monitoring Northern Ireland star

Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Pierce Charles reported to be attracting interest from several Premier League clubs
BELFASTLIVE Dec 6

How did the Irish League Premiership table look this time 12 months ago and has your club improved? Team-by-team breakdown

With most clubs having already reached the halfway point of their Premiership campaign or doing so this weekend, it’s a good time to reflect back...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 5

No 11-a-side games until kids are 14: The inside track on IFA plan to revolutionise youth football in NI

From 2026, young footballers in Northern Ireland will not be allowed to play full-sized 11v11 games until they turn 14.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 5

Derry City eye up experienced Northern Ireland defender ahead of new season

Derry City are weighing up a move for Northern Ireland's Shane Ferguson.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 4

Former Northern Ireland captain 'disappointed' country will not host games at Euro 2028

Neil Lennon said it's "a shame as Northern Ireland is moving in the right direction"
BELFASTLIVE Dec 4

Finalists confirmed for 2025 UEFA Women’s Euros

Belgium, Finland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Sweden and Wales qualify for the 2025 UEFA Women’s Euros via play-offs. Czechia 1-2 Portugal (Agg; 2-3)...
SHEKICKS Dec 4

Tanya Oxtoby remains 'really proud' of Northern Ireland side despite Women's European Championship play-off exit to classy Norway

Tanya Oxtoby remains “really proud” of her Northern Ireland side despite missing out on a spot at Euro 2025 following their 7-0 play-off aggregate...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 3

Euro 2025 playoff round-up: Northern Ireland and Scotland both fail to qualify

Northern Ireland go down 3-0 away to Norway and 7-0 on aggregate while Scotland lost out to Finland
THE IRISH TIMES Dec 3

Women's Euro 2025 playoffs roundup: Norway cruise past Northern Ireland

Norway beat Northern Ireland 7-0 on aggregate Poland and Portugal book places in Switzerland Northern Ireland lost 3-0 to Norway for a 7-0...
THE GUARDIAN Dec 3

St Pat's boss Stephen Kenny hails signing of Northern Ireland U21 international Barry Baggley

Bohemians have also confirmed that goalkeeper James Talbot has agreed fresh terms at Dalymount Park.
THE42.IE Dec 3

Northern Ireland's Euro 2025 dream emphatically ended by Norway

Northern Ireland lost 3-0 to Norway to suffer a 7-0 aggregate defeat in their Euro 2025 qualifying play-off.
SKYSPORTS Dec 3

Northern Ireland's Euro dream ended in Oslo as Norway prevail on the night

Northern Ireland's dream of qualifying for Euro 2025 came to an end in Oslo as Norway triumphed 3-0 to claim a 7-0 aggregate victory in their...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 3

FC Barcelona ace stars again as Northern Ireland suffer Norway defeat in UEFA Women's European Championship qualification play-off

FC Barcelona ace Caroline Graham Hansen was once again star of the show as Norway ended Northern Ireland’s hopes of reaching next year’s UEFA...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 3

Norway v NI | Hosts double lead on the night early in second half

Northern Ireland are likely only playing for pride in Oslo tonight as they try to overturn a 4-0 deficit in their Euro 2025 Play-Off against Norway...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 3

Norway v NI | Home side extend aggregate lead early in Play-Off second leg

Northern Ireland are likely only playing for pride in Oslo tonight as they try to overturn a 4-0 deficit in their Euro 2025 Play-Off against Norway...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 3

Women's Euros play-offs: Norway vs N Ireland - latest score

Follow the action as Norway host Northern Ireland in the second leg of their Women's Euros qualifying play-off...
SKYSPORTS Dec 3

Women's Euros qualifiers - latest scores

Stay across all the latest scores from the Women's Euros qualifiers, including Norway vs Northern Ireland, Finland vs Scotland and Republic of...
SKYSPORTS Dec 3

Norway v NI | Tanya Oxtoby's side battling for pride in Play-Off second leg in Oslo

Northern Ireland are likely only playing for pride in Oslo tonight as they try to overturn a 4-0 deficit in their Euro 2025 Play-Off against Norway...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 3

‘Personal answer’ – Gareth Bale names surprise favourite manager over Jose Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti

Not many players can say they have won the Champions League five times and played under two of football’s most prolific managers, Jose Mourinho and...
TALKSPORT Dec 3

We want to play against these big hitters, says Rachel Dugdale as Northern Ireland strive to keep learning at the highest level

Northern Ireland international Rachel Dugdale says the squad are treating tonight’s Euro 2025 play-off second-leg against Norway like “a free hit”...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 3

Northern Ireland-Iceland, Pinatar Arena Football Center - Pitch 5 (Murcia)

Northern Ireland vs Iceland: all the latest European Women's Under-19 Championship 2025 Round 1 match information including stats, form, history,...
UEFA Dec 2

Norway-Northern Ireland, Ullevaal Stadion (Oslo)

Norway vs Northern Ireland: all the latest Women's European Qualifiers Round 2 - Play-off match information including stats, form, history, and more.
UEFA Dec 2

Northern Ireland star Gavin Whyte is finally ready to make a decision on the Irish League or League of Ireland

Northern Ireland star Gavin Whyte is edging closer to making a call on his football future with a host of clubs in the Irish League and League of...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Dec 2

Northern Ireland U15s win overall title after comeback victory against Finland

Northern Ireland’s Under-15 team claimed the overall title at a UEFA development tournament thanks to a fine win against Finland.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 2

BBC commentator Steve Davis gives cheeky reason why Jimmy White, 62, is still playing snooker

STEVE DAVIS reckons he knows Jimmy White’s motivation for still playing snooker at the age of 62 – his heating allowance. At eight years from 70,...
THE SUN Dec 2

Arne Slot provides Conor Bradley injury update after Liverpool's impressive win over Manchester City

Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley picked up the injury near the end of Wednesday's win over Real Madrid
BELFASTLIVE Dec 1

Conor Bradley Expected Extended Absence Adds To Defensive Injury Woes

Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty ImagesThe young Northern Irish right back picked up a hamstring injury after pocketing Kylian Mbappé when...
SBNATION.COM Dec 1

Tribute football game in Belfast tonight to popular referee Keith Kennedy, who died this year aged just 33

Tonight sees Belfast host a tribute charity match in honour of referee Keith Kennedy, whose shock death at the age of 33 stunned Northern Irish...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Dec 1

Liverpool face defensive dilemma with Conor Bradley ruled out until January

Conor Bradley Injury Blow Leaves Liverpool and Northern Ireland in a Bind Liverpool and Northern Ireland's rising star, Conor Bradley, is facing a...
ANFIELD INDEX Dec 1

Northern Ireland learning lessons from loss to 'best team they've ever played' in Euro play-off final first leg

Northern Ireland captain Simone Magill stands keen to pick out positives from Friday’s UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 play-off final first-leg loss by 4-0...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Nov 30

Huddersfield Town loanee sends timely selection reminder to Michael Duff

Northern Ireland international Callum Marshall scored in the win at Leyton Orient
YORKSHIRELIVE Nov 30

Belgium-Northern Ireland, Pinatar Arena (Murcia)

Belgium vs Northern Ireland: all the latest European Women's Under-19 Championship 2025 Round 1 match information including stats, form, history,...
UEFA Nov 29

Northern Ireland's culture shift pleased me most despite Norway loss, praises Tanya Oxtoby

Tanya Oxtoby identified a culture change in her Northern Ireland team in the moment when they faced a potential hammering against the class of Norway.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Nov 29

Tanya Oxtoby 'proud' of Northern Ireland's second-half performance in defeat to Norway at Inver Park

Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby was full of praise for her side’s performance despite going down to a 4-0 first-leg defeat to a classy Norway...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Nov 29

Northern Ireland's Euro 2025 hopes dashed by heavy defeat to Norway

Northern Ireland's hopes of reaching Euro 2025 were all but dashed after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Norway in the first leg of their play-off in Larne.
SKYSPORTS Nov 29

Scotland held by Finns in home leg of Women’s Euro play-offs

Scotland and Finland drew 0-0 in the UEFA Women’s Euro qualifying play-offs 1st Leg, Northern Ireland suffered a 4-0 home defeat by Norway. Serbia...
SHEKICKS Nov 29

Norway thrash Northern Ireland to take one step towards Euro 2025

Norway took a big step towards qualification for Euro 2025 after a thumping 4-0 victory over Northern Ireland in the first leg of their play-off...
SOCCERNEWS.COM Nov 29

Norway's Caroline Graham Hansen gives Northern Ireland a mountain to climb

One way of making sure the best teams compete at major tournaments, regardless of qualification hiccups, is to seed a playoff draw. Northern...
THE GUARDIAN Nov 29

Northern Ireland with it all to do in Euro 2025 Play-Off as classy Norway run riot

A different venue, a different time, but the same opponents, same star player and, sadly, the same outcome.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Nov 29

Norway a class above as they take command of Euro 2025 play-off with first-leg win against Northern Ireland at Inver Park

Norway showed their class and clinical edge as they overpowered Northern Ireland by a 4-0 scoreline in the first leg of the Euro 2025 play-off at...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Nov 29

NI v Norway | Classy visitors in cruise control at Inver Park

Northern Ireland are looking to take a positive result into the second leg of their Euro 2025 Play-Off with Norway as they host the first leg at...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Nov 29

Gavin Whyte transfer speculation addressed by Irish League boss plus 'kick up the backside' January signing

Ballymena United boss Jim Ervin has offered an insight into transfer speculation around a move for Northern Ireland international Gavin Whyte –...
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Nov 29

NI v Norway | Quickfire early double has visitors in cruise control at Inver Park

Northern Ireland are looking to take a positive result into the second leg of their Euro 2025 Play-Off with Norway as they host the first leg at...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Nov 29

NI v Norway | Tanya Oxtoby's side eye Euro return in Play-Off first leg at Inver Park

Northern Ireland are looking to take a positive result into the second leg of their Euro 2025 Play-Off with Norway as they host the first leg at...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Nov 29

Watch new Conor Bradley song as Liverpool fans pay tribute to Northern Ireland star

The new chant for Conor Bradley uses the tune of the Irish Rover and references his tackle against Kylian Mbappe
BELFASTLIVE Nov 29

What channel is Northern Ireland vs Norway tonight? TV and live stream info for Women's Euro play-off

Northern Ireland take on Norway over two legs, the first of which is on Friday night at Inver Park - 7pm kick-off
BELFASTLIVE Nov 29

Northern Ireland star handed challenge by his manager as they push for promotion

Huddersfield Town boss Michael Duff wants to see Callum Marshall and the rest of his strikers find the net more regularly
BELFASTLIVE Nov 29

Leeds United hero spotted making trip to France to watch Rangers thrash Nice

RANGERS fans have been spoiled for choice recently when it comes to away days in Europe. And last night’s in the South of France must have been...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 29

TV, match information and manager's thoughts for Northern Ireland vs Norway in Euro 2025 play-off

Northern Ireland will aim to pull off a massive upset as they face Norway in the Euro 2025 play-off.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Nov 29

Underdogs Northern Ireland 'relishing' chance to show worth against Norway, says skipper Simone Magill

Northern Ireland striker Simone Magill says "anything is possible" ahead of their UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 play-off final against Norway.
NEWSLETTER.CO.UK.XML Nov 29

Manager calls out West Ham player for underperforming

West Ham loanee Callum Marshall is under the microscope during his stint at League One side Huddersfield Town, with manager Michael Duff publicly...
CAUGHTOFFSIDE Nov 28

Northern Ireland-Norway, Inver Park (Larne)

Northern Ireland vs Norway: all the latest Women's European Qualifiers Round 2 - Play-off match information including stats, form, history, and more.
UEFA Nov 28

St Mirren boss Stephen Robinson reveals terrifying moment a BOMB was found under his dad’s car

FOOTIE boss Stephen Robinson has revealed he could have been killed by a terrorist bomb planted by mistake. The St Mirren manager, 49, said he...
THE SCOTTISH SUN Nov 28

Who is Molly Seaton? The tough-tackling, Guinness-drinking woman being honoured by new Belfast pub

Molly Seaton — possibly one of Belfast's most underrated stars — has been described by a women's soccer expert as Northern Ireland's greatest...
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Nov 28

Northern Ireland must keep cool in the heat of Euro Play-Off battle: Tanya Oxtoby

If we winter this one out, we can summer anywhere.
BELFASTTELEGRAPH.CO.UK Nov 28

Northern Ireland vs Norway: Tanya Oxtoby relishing 'great game' for her players

Northern Ireland take on Norway over two legs - the first is on Friday night at Inver Park (7pm)
BELFASTLIVE Nov 28

100 not out! What's been Trai Hume's best moment in a Sunderland shirt?

Photo by Stu Forster/Getty ImagesThe Northern Ireland defender became Sunderland's latest centurion against West Bromwich Albion on Tuesday. Our...
SBNATION.COM Nov 28

'If you can see it, you can be it' - NI teenagers inspired by special Windsor Park football screening

It comes as there has been a 600% increase in the number of females playing football in Northern Ireland
BELFASTLIVE Nov 28

Northern Ireland FIFA rankings latest after Nations League promotion

Northern Ireland beat Belarus and drew with Luxembourg during the month of November
BELFASTLIVE Nov 28

Norway manager Gemma Grainger: ‘There's a respectful, trusting nature with Norwegians'

Middlesbrough-born coach on her multi-talented squad, leaving Wales and her instinctive desire to manage Even as a proud Middlesbrough lass with...
THE GUARDIAN Nov 28
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