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This year
2024
raising concerns
Sport Ireland break silence on Chinese doping scandal
3 May
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Analysis
Madrid weave their unique magic as Tuchel makes mockery of decision to replace him
Bayern Munich and Real Madrid shared the honours in a pulsating first leg.
Gavin Cooney
30 Apr
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back again
Áine Donegan secures US Open qualification for second-straight year
30 Apr
1.5k
2
Old friends
'To think where we've come from' - Playing with Lowry makes victory sweeter for McIlroy
29 Apr
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Arsenal
Arsenal flirt with humiliating disaster but no matter - they should win all their remaining games
Arsenal endured a very nervy finish but they held on in what was their toughest remaining game. Holding on is all they need to do from now to the end.
Gavin Cooney
28 Apr
1.6k
1
dealing with success
'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act
Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.
25 Apr
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Political Football
'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan
25 Apr
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2
column
We have decided to become a minnow of international football. When are the FAI going to change it?
The reality of how far Irish football has fallen is frightening – and it will only get worse if it is not quickly addressed.
Gavin Cooney
25 Apr
5.4k
11
stark reality
FAI seek €5 million a year to fund LOI academies and have chance of 'being competitive'
25 Apr
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Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager
A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton
Gavin Cooney
24 Apr
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2
LOI
'They need to be comfortable handing over money' - Bradley hints at reasons for LOI's lack of investment
23 Apr
3.0k
5
fill of it
'I used to laugh about his diet...the chicken fillet rolls. That time has passed now'
22 Apr
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6
honours even
10-man Shelbourne stand firm against Rovers in goalless draw
Shane Farrell was sent off in a game dictated by the poor quality of the Tolka Park pitch.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Tolka Park
1 hr ago
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on and on it goes
FAI: No permanent men's manager until September, hope to appoint O'Shea as interim for June games
Canham apologised and acknowledged supporters’ frustration around a process that began in November last year.
19 Apr
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column
The diary of a journalist covering the FAI's managerial search
As the FAI’s search for a new manager reaches its 149th day, we publish the diary Gavin Cooney has been keeping while reporting on the process.
Gavin Cooney
18 Apr
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5
Analysis
Arsenal too predictable and cautious in painfully tame European exit
Arteta’s approach has taken Arsenal to their highest level in more than a decade – but based on tonight, it won’t bring them further without major change.
Gavin Cooney
17 Apr
2.4k
3
on it goes
'I've no idea on that' - O'Shea in dark as FAI delay manager announcement once again
16 Apr
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FAI
Jonathan Hill: The remote CEO who underwhelmed in an impossible job
Outgoing CEO struggled for big wins in a role that came with plenty of baggage.
Gavin Cooney
15 Apr
3.8k
6
2024 Masters
Dominant, clinical and Tigeresque - Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler era
Nobody could live with Scheffler as he kicked for home on the back nine – and he arguably won without his A game.
Gavin Cooney
15 Apr
2.1k
0
Liverpool
Emotion of Klopp's exit helps explain Liverpool's season-ruining misses
14 Apr
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column
La Rochelle seek to absorb Rebel county then travel to Dublin as continuity Cork
Ronan O’Gara knows European champions need an injection of Corkness to give them the edge against Leinster.
Gavin Cooney
11 Apr
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12
Big Preview
Masters preview: Rory returns to battle more demons, Lowry stands genuine chance of winning
We look ahead to the 2024 Masters.
Gavin Cooney
10 Apr
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euro 2025 qualifying
Ireland rattled England when it got chaotic - but that was the only kind of game they could win
9 Apr
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hitting the right notes
'It is quite an anthem, I love singing it' - Patten already on same hymn sheet as new team-mates
6 Apr
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3
Talking Points
Encouragement in defeat, McCabe and O'Sullivan below-par, and a key tactical difference
Some talking points from Ireland’s 1-0 loss to France in Metz.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz
6 Apr
1.6k
1
Reaction
'We could have got something from the game' - Brosnan's regret at French defeat
5 Apr
1.4k
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euro 2025 qualifying
Early goal condemns battling Ireland to opening-day defeat to France
A fifth-minute goal meant Ireland started their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign with a 1-0 loss in Metz.
Gavin Cooney
reports from Stade Saint-Symphorien, Metz
5 Apr
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Selection
Instant debut for Anna Patten as Gleeson names line-up for French clash
5 Apr
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Preview
Ireland insist they aren't just making up the numbers but French test daunting nonetheless
5 Apr
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Group of Death
Gleeson: Ireland will be 'realistic' in approach to daunting French task
4 Apr
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column
There has never been so much football punditry - and yet it has never been so bad
4 Apr
9.1k
6
jaeger makes a bomb
Jaeger hangs on for first PGA Tour victory as Scheffler misses chance to force play-off
31 Mar
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Premier League
Advantage Liverpool after City and Arsenal serve up a turkey
A draw suited both sides and yet was cheered most loudly on Merseyside.
Gavin Cooney
31 Mar
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talking point
Nobody beats their old boss and few ever beat Guardiola - Arteta on cusp of something special
31 Mar
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column
Laugh at culture war over England jersey - but we may soon have our own cross to bear
The Irish team has so far avoided becoming the focus of a culture war in the same way as the English team has.
Gavin Cooney
28 Mar
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5
the never ending story
'That’s a wait and see job' - O'Shea in the dark with the rest of us about FAI's managerial search
27 Mar
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Keep calm and carry on
Jonathan Hill continues as FAI CEO following board meeting
27 Mar
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Cutting The Mustard
'I think he will be in the running' - Captain Coleman backs O'Shea for Irish job
27 Mar
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Reaction
O'Shea: 'I’m more than ready and capable to be a manager'
O’Shea is set to step aside for the incoming Irish boss next month.
26 Mar
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huffed and puffed
Shaqiri free-kick enough for Switzerland to beat limited Ireland
Ireland’s old problems were on show in a 1-0 defeat.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Aviva Stadium
26 Mar
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