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April
April 2024
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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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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
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'We could have got something from the game' - Brosnan's regret at French defeat
5 Apr
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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
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March
March 2024
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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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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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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Preview
Swiss roll into town to remind Ireland of their current state of limbo
Switzerland’s latest stop on their pre-Euros tour is in Dublin against an Irish side still unsure who their next manager will be.
Gavin Cooney
26 Mar
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RELATED
O'Shea largely sticks with Kenny's blueprint - with one key difference
25 Mar
Ireland's Player of the Match will be key for the next manager
24 Mar
interim only
O'Shea insists nothing has changed as speculation swirls he will be full-time Irish boss
25 Mar
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John O'Shea
O'Shea largely sticks with Kenny's blueprint - with one key difference
The interim boss oversaw a goalless draw with Belgium on Saturday.
Gavin Cooney
25 Mar
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Ireland's Player of the Match will be key for the next manager
24 Mar
From grit and guile to Gucci flip flops - Sammie Szmodics impresses on debut
23 Mar
Ireland resolute but moments to punish Belgians pass them by
23 Mar
Reaction
O'Shea admits to frustration after goalless draw that Belgian boss deems 'boring'
23 Mar
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cause for regret
Ireland rue Evan Ferguson's missed penalty in goalless draw with Belgium
23 Mar
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Selection
Debut for Szmodics and starts for Kelleher and Ferguson in Irish team to face Belgium
23 Mar
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fight for number one
Kelleher or Bazunu? Analysing Ireland's goalkeeper conundrum
Davids Preece and Forde talk us through the duo’s strengths and weaknesses.
23 Mar
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20 Mar
Preview
O'Shea and Ireland out to impress against Belgium and make the most of a wasted window
O’Shea is in interim charge and has been ruled out of getting the job permanently.
Gavin Cooney
23 Mar
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passed fit
Ryan Manning links up with Irish squad ahead of Belgium friendly
22 Mar
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ups and downs
Leixlip duo adapting and learning from tough times with Ireland and in Premier League
Nathan Collins and Andrew Omobamidele respective rises have not come without their challenges.
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added carbs
Carbery returns to Munster team named to face Ospreys
23 hrs ago
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column
‘Vengeance, bejaysus, vengeance’ - Spite still the prime motivator in the age of sports science
The Six Nations is the latest indicator that sport remains an exercise in proving people wrong.
Gavin Cooney
21 Mar
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officially out
Lee Carsley rules himself out of the running for vacant Ireland job
Carsley met with the FAI in November but says talks did not progress any further.
20 Mar
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Battling Back
'For the first time I did think that' - Coleman feared his career was over after horror injury at Leicester
20 Mar
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Bewildered
'It was all nonsense really' - Szmodics hits out at comments from Hungary boss
The top scorer in the Championship is set to make his Irish debut against Belgium on Saturday.
19 Mar
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Absent
Romelu Lukaku to miss Belgium's game with Ireland
19 Mar
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Selection
Richie Murphy names first Ulster squad as he takes charge for double-header in South Africa
19 Mar
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football bloody hell
Liverpool's 'mentality monsters' collapse on a wild, illogical day at Old Trafford
United showed their flaws but they didn’t matter in a crazy 4-3 win after extra time.
Gavin Cooney
17 Mar
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engine room troubles
O'Shea has many qualities to succeed as Irish boss - but he must deal with severe midfield limitations
17 Mar
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The Lyon King
Jake O'Brien caps dream week with late winner for Lyon
15 Mar
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stepping away
Rams' Donald calls time on Hall of Fame career
15 Mar
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