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October 2024
Late Late Show
Madness and mayhem in dramatic finish for Manchester City's 95th-minute win over Wolves
John Stones’ last-gasp goal secured a big three points for the champions.
David Sneyd
reports from Molineux
20 Oct
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Interview
'It’s hard for people outside to register' - Nathan Collins on football's realities
After stepping up as Republic of Ireland captain, the 23-year-old was so close to another faultless performance against Manchester United.
David Sneyd
reports from Old Trafford
20 Oct
2.4k
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Relief
Comeback kids Garnacho and Hojlund ease some of Manchester United's pain
Youngsters deliver second-half comeback and 2-1 win over Brentford, their first at home since opening night of Premier League.
David Sneyd
reports from Old Trafford
19 Oct
1.6k
3
mixed emotions
'I'm really devastated for Dundalk' - Stephen Kenny reflects on old club's relegation
19 Oct
2.4k
6
Tension
It's 7th heaven for St Pat's as they edge out Galway on fractious night
Stephen Kenny’s side move three points clear of John Caulfield’s men in fourth place.
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
18 Oct
2.9k
2
making ground
Wicklow's Lara Gillespie just misses out on podium at UCI Track World Championships
17 Oct
944
1
Drama
Damien Duff says Shelbourne fans should not be "dreading" title run-in
17 Oct
2.0k
1
countdown begins
Ireland drawn with New Zealand, Japan and Spain in Women's Rugby World Cup
17 Oct
3.6k
8
Soccer
The 'psychological' issues that will shape final stages of Hallgrímsson's Ireland experiment
15 Oct
1.0k
0
Postcard
Beauty, suffering and compassion live side by side in Athens
David Sneyd
reports from Athens
13 hrs ago
1.1k
3
Honest
Heimir Hallgrímsson: 'Christmas again for us. We're giving too many gifts'
David Sneyd
reports from Greece
15 hrs ago
12.1k
20
Honest
'Christmas again for us. We're giving too many gifts'
13 Oct
3.4k
11
Frustrated
Troy Parrott bemoans poor Ireland start: 'We waited until they scored to start playing'
David Sneyd
reports from Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus
13 Oct
1.1k
1
Report
Greece punish Ireland in familiar fashion on emotional night
13 Oct
22.1k
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Match Report
Greece punish Ireland in familiar fashion on emotional night
Early second-half goal from captain Tasos Bakasetas and late mistake from Caoimhín Kelleher ensures hosts win 2-0.
David Sneyd
reports from Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus
13 Oct
3.8k
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Team news
Troy Parrott and Evan Ferguson both start for Ireland against Greece
13 Oct
2.7k
13
match preview
'These times will show you who is a real character and who is not'
The Republic of Ireland face group leaders Greece in the Nations League tonight with a renewed confidence that still feels brittle.
David Sneyd
reports from Piraeus
13 Oct
1.1k
0
scene setter
Graffiti on the walls of Piraeus' pride and joy shows what's to come for Ireland
David Sneyd
reports from Piraeus
12 Oct
3.0k
0
Pre-Match
Ireland prepare for Greece with Hallgrímsson demanding 'hate' factor
The manager and midfielder Josh Cullen want more on back of 2-1 win over Finland.
David Sneyd
reports from Piraeus
12 Oct
2.5k
6
sinking in
Belief in methods and message grows but Hallgrímsson demands players be more decisive
11 Oct
872
0
Liam Scales lays down Ireland marker: 'We need to make this a mentality, a winning mentality'
David Sneyd
reports from Helsinki
11 Oct
1.0k
0
Soccer
50 Hours in Finland: Karaoke, reindeer soup and a glorious Ireland winner
Postcard from Helsinki as Boys in Green get show on the road with vital Nations League win before trip to Athens,
David Sneyd
11 Oct
1.3k
1
jekyll and hyde
'I need to be loyal to what I think so I cannot be a populist'
David Sneyd
reports from the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki
10 Oct
3.7k
5
brady's bunch
'It means the world to me' - Brady hails another big moment for Ireland
Veteran netted for the 10th time at international level to secure 2-1 win over Finland.
David Sneyd
reports from the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki
10 Oct
1.4k
3
Comeback
A night to cherish for Ireland as they fight back for thrilling win in Finland
After falling behind in first half, goals from Liam Scales and Robbie Brady secured 2-1 victory to allay relegation fears in Nations League
David Sneyd
reports from the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki
10 Oct
8.0k
27
Starting XI
Evan Ferguson returns to lead Ireland attack as Finn Azaz makes competitive debut
David Sneyd
reports from the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki
10 Oct
3.1k
11
PLAN OF ACTION
Ireland aiming to lure Finland out and finally strike decisive victory
Heimir Hallgrímsson hoping to end brutal run of form and ease fears of relegation.
David Sneyd
reports from Helsinki
10 Oct
813
0
soaking it in
Brutal conditions in Finland add to sense of dread despite clarity in Ireland camp
Two teams fighting to avoid relegation from League B in Nations League are battling to find any kind of reason to feel positive.
David Sneyd
reports from Helsinki
9 Oct
2.3k
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build up
Ireland arrive in Finland feeling positive and ready to play without fear
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and captain Nathan Collins both talked up renewed confidence ahead of crucial Nations League clash.
David Sneyd
reports from the Olympic Stadium, Helsinki
9 Oct
1.9k
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Exclusive
Ireland internationals provide €30,000 support for female footballers after abuse allegations
The money had been donated initially to help start a scholarship scheme for League of Ireland academy players.
David Sneyd
8 Oct
1.2k
0
going dutch
'Trying to live up to the hype at such a young age, it was never going to happen'
Troy Parrott finding his feet with AZ Alkmaar as curiosity replaces expectation in a career taking an intriguing route.
David Sneyd
8 Oct
1.5k
0
Double-header
Ireland manager prepares new solutions to avoid same old problems
8 Oct
1.7k
2
belief
Can Ferguson and Szmodics combine in an Ireland attack that needs inspiration?
7 Oct
1.4k
2
speaking up
'We are too derogatory towards these players' - John O'Shea fights corner for Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland assistant head coach was speaking ahead of Nations League games away to Finland and Greece this week.
David Sneyd
reports from Abbotstown
7 Oct
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League of Ireland
As Damien Duff takes Shels to Tallaght, will Shamrock Rovers finally kickstart Drive for Five?
6 Oct
1.2k
1
On the march
'It's about bringing a city back down to Dublin. We showed how powerful that can be'
5 Oct
2.1k
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clinical
Stunning Michael Duffy double sends Derry City into FAI Cup final
Candystripes prove a class apart as they cruise to 2-0 win over Bohemians at Dalymount Park.
David Sneyd
reports from Dalymount Park
4 Oct
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Cull
Matt Doherty pays price in latest chapter of his difficult Ireland story
4 Oct
3.2k
3
slice and dice
'We need to stop this bleeding': Operation Ireland won't be for faint-hearted
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson opens up on Matt Doherty exclusion, Glenn Whelan criticism, and a crucial away double header.
David Sneyd
4 Oct
1.9k
0
Reaction
'When you retire these are the moments that you remember'
David Sneyd
3 Oct
1.9k
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