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Cobh Ramblers close on First Division summit with win over Kerry
Cobh Ramblers close on First Division summit with win over Kerry
Cobh are just one point behind Dundalk ahead of their clash on Friday.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Late Daniels goal rescues point for Cork City against Drogheda
Late Daniels goal rescues point for Cork City against Drogheda
A week since their expulsion from the UEFA Conference League was confirmed, Drogs hoped to rebuild their European dreams with back-to-back wins. But Shane Farrell’s fantastic free-kick wasn’t enough as they dropped to third.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Waterford v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Life after Duff begins for Shels as Woods brace ensures share of the spoils with Waterford
The man who gave Duff his finest moment at Shels with the winner that won them the league title against Derry last season popped up with an equalising goal seconds after Padraig Amond had put the hosts in front early in the second-half.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Liam Boyce celebrates scoring a goal with Ronan Boyce and Gavin Whyte 23/6/2025
Saints stumble again as Boyce's goal lifts Derry to fourth
Liam Boyce's clinical first-half header secured Derry City a 1-0 victory over a dominant St Pat's at Richmond Park.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Dundalk v Treaty United - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Treaty fail to make dominance count
Despite their four game winning run at Markets Field, just 637 paid into the Garryowen venue, with the damp Shannonside evening taking from the attractiveness of the fixture.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Bohs stun Shamrock Rovers with first half Dalymount blitz
Dayle Rooney and James Clarke struck in the first half to hand Bohemians a vital win over Shamrock Rovers.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Jad Hakiki reacts to a missed chance 20/6/2025
Lomboto’s backheel goal seals win for Sligo Rovers
For what was the third Connacht cruncher of the season, with one win apiece, both sides had contrasting fortunes in recent games.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

The Gaelic Football Show: Kerry and Galway's big calls and no fairness for Donegal
S The Gaelic Football Show: Kerry and Galway's big calls and no fairness for Donegal
Paul Rouse, James Horan and Maurice Brosnan look forward to this weekend's All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals,

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Rory Feely 27/7/2021
Cork City sign defender Rory Feely from Crawley Town
The 28-year-old has made over 150 appearances in the League of Ireland with St Pats, Waterford and Bohemians.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Shelbourne v Derry City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
'The Damien Duff era at Shelbourne FC has ended - today's a new chapter' Shels defiant despite bombshell
Irish football was rocked on Sunday when – as first revealed by the Irish Examiner – the Ireland legend informed his players at training of his intention to immediately quit.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Liverpool v West Ham United - Premier League - Anfield
Ibrahima Konaté disappointed with Liverpool contract offer as talks stall
Failure to agree a new contract with Konaté before the end of the summer would leave Liverpool with a dilemma given the furore over Alexander-Arnold’s move to Real Madrid.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Noel Healy to leave UCC Soccer manager's role at end of the season
Noel Healy to leave UCC Soccer manager's role at end of the season
Healy has been in charge of the University team for the last 12 years and he has enjoyed enormous success, leading the club to three Munster Senior League titles, including their first one ever, as well as four Collingwood Cups.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

CWC Manchester City Al Ain Soccer
Ilkay Gundogan ‘very happy’ at Manchester City as he eyes stay at top level
The German midfielder, 34, said he was enjoying his football after scoring twice in a 6-0 thrashing of Al Ain the Club World Cup.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Watch: Trailer for Saipan film has dropped and they might just have pulled it off with Roy Keane
Watch: Trailer for Saipan film has dropped and they might just have pulled it off with Roy Keane
The tale of the infamous row between Keane and Mick McCarthy may well be the story most often told. But could this be a fresh spin?

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Republic of Ireland Women in USA
USA trip about more than the results for Ward
Ireland are back Stateside this week, preparing for two friendlies against the side ranked first in Fifa rankings, starting late on Thursday night in Colorado (2am Fri, Irish time) and concluding on Sunday in Cincinnati (8pm Irish time).

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

Roberto Lopes celebrates scoring his sides second goal 20/6/2025
Shamrock Rovers must 'take the madness out of it' against Bohemians
Captain Pico Lopes has operated on both sides of the divide but the bruises of how the Gypsies engineered an Easter resurrection to win 3-2 at Tallaght still hurt.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Damien Duff dejected near the end of the game 20/6/2025
Damien Duff sensationally quits as Shelbourne manager
“While all at Shelbourne FC are deeply saddened by Damien’s decision, we fully respect that he feels this is the right choice for him at this time," the club said in a statement.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Ireland defeat England to reach semi-finals of World Deaf Futsal Championship
Ireland defeat England to reach semi-finals of World Deaf Futsal Championship
A stunning quartet of finishes from Laura McGuinn, along with goals from Natalie O'Brien and Catherine Grier sealed Ireland's place in the last four.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Real Oviedo v CD Mirandes - La Liga Hypermotion 2nd Final Play Off
At 40, ex-Arsenal ace Santi Cazorla leads Oviedo back to the top flight in Spain
Oviedo, coached by former Serbian player Veljko Paunovic since March, had been in the second division since 2015-16, and spent a few seasons in the third tier before that.

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

England v Albania - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - Wembley Stadium
'Hopefully, we’ll see' - Marcus Rashford keen to link up with Lamine Yamal at Barcelona
Asked if he would like to be teammates with Lamine Yamal, Rashford said: “Yes, for sure. Everyone wants to play with the best."

Sun, 22 Jun, 2025

Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth - Premier League - Etihad Stadium
Rodri impressing fellow Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez as he ramps up fitness
Ballon d’Or-winning midfielder Rodri suffered a serious knee injury last September.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Liverpool target Marc Guéhi prepared to see out final year of Palace contract
Liverpool target Marc Guéhi prepared to see out final year of Palace contract
Guéhi adamant he will not be rushed into decision on his future with Palace looking to cash in on defender this summer

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Cork City v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Cork City skipper Lyons axed for private reasons, says manager Nash
Lyons was appointed captain by Tim Clancy following promotion but his successor Nash culled him from the defence he set up to try to thwart a rampant Rovers.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

SOCCER: JUN 20 FIFA Club World Cup Group C FC Bayern Munchen v CA Boca Juniors
Kane helps Bayern restore a little European pride with win over Boca
Backed by a roaring sea of blue-and-yellow clad fans who turned the Hard Rock Stadium into a noisy outpost of their "Bombonera", Boca Juniors fought fiercely, but Bayern's resilience shone through in the closing stages.

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

America is showing us football in its final dictator form – we can’t afford to look away
America is showing us football in its final dictator form – we can’t afford to look away
It has been an ominous week for the sport in the US but talk of a boycott of next year’s World Cup misses the point

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Bradley admits leaders Rovers are keen on Masterson coup 
The former Liverpool defender, a free agent next week, was a guest of the club in Tallaght on Friday night 

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Kerry FC v Finn Harps - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Super sub Abel Alabi helps Kerry shock Bray
Kennedy Amechi opened the scoring for Kerry after just 11 seconds. 

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Douglas James-Taylor celebrates after the game 20/6/2025
Early goal gets Drogs victory over Sligo
The Trivela Group CEO was spoke to supporters prior to kick-off, likely offering apologies and assurances in equal measure following the club's expulsion from the Europa Conference League.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Michael Duffy celebrates scoring the first goal 20/6/2025
Duffy's moment of magic earns Derry victory over Shels
Shelbourne can have few complaints as Derry leapfrog them up to fourth place in the Premier Division. 

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Robert Slevin celebrates his goal 20/6/2025
Galway humble St Pats with first half blitz
Two unforced errors in the first 11 minutes sealed the Dublin side's fate.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Dundalk v Bray Wanderers - SSE Airtricity Men's First Division
Late goals ensure Dundalk and Treaty United share the spoils
Elsewhere Athlone Town and Finn Harps played out a scoreless draw, Longford Town were 1-0 winners in Wexford while a Barry Coffey brace helped Cobh Ramblers secure a 3-0 victory away at UCD to close the gap to Dundalk at the top to just four points.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Shamrock Rovers v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Runaway leaders Shamrock Rovers inflict more damage on Cork City
The manner of this meek surrender, a week after Bohemians schooled them at home, will cause alarm on Leeside.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Waterford v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Waterford's late first half flurry sees off Bohemians
Padraig Amond and Conan Noonan steered Waterford to a massive win over second-placed Bohemians at a rocking RSC.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

CWC Flamengo Chelsea Soccer
Nicolas Jackson sent off as Chelsea implode against Flamengo
Pedro Neto fired the Blues ahead early on but Enzo Maresca’s side imploded in the second half in Philadelphia.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Liverpool v Bayer Leverkusen - UEFA Champions League - League Stage - Anfield
Florian Friday: Wirtz seals Liverpool move from Bayer Leverkusen in club record deal
“I would like to win everything every year," said Wirtz.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

AFC Bournemouth v Leicester City - Premier League - Vitality Stadium
Liverpool agree deal to sign Milos Kerkez as Florian Wirtz undergoes medical
The 21-year-old Hungary international has enjoyed two impressive seasons with Bournemouth.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Galway United v Cork City - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Ger Nash seeking response from 'hurt' Cork City
Rooted to the foot of the Premier Division table, City boss Ger Nash said it's 'imperative' his side put in big performances over the next week.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

CWC Inter Miami FC Porto Soccer
Lionel Messi free-kick lights up Club World Cup, Atlanta and PSG shocked
Champions League winners Paris St Germain were stunned by South American champions Botafogo

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Drogheda United v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Alan Reynolds: 'I was happy the fans vented at me rather than them'
He’s ultimately responsible and, as cutting as the flak was, he was prepared to be the punchbag instead of players.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Crvena zvezda v Partizan: Serbian SuperLiga
As Club World Cup hands out riches, a plan is needed for those left behind
With the top-level juggernaut careering away the majority of Europe’s clubs need help and should be better rewarded for players they develop.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Arsenal v Real Madrid - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - First Leg - Emirates Stadium
Kylian Mbappe discharged from hospital after case of ‘acute gastroenteritis’
The France international missed Real Madrid’s Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Real Betis v Chelsea - UEFA Conference League - Final - Tarczynski Arena Wroclaw
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca yet to speak to Mykhailo Mudryk after doping charges
The 24-year-old is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association announced on Friday they had charged the player

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Manchester City File Photo
Manchester City fined over £1m by Premier League over delayed kick-offs and restarts
The league announced on Thursday it had entered into a sanction agreement with the club over breaches of the league's rules around kick-off and restart times between October and February

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Real Madrid v Arsenal - UEFA Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Santiago Bernabeu
Kylian Mbappe admitted to hospital with acute gastroenteritis
The 26-year-old France international missed Wednesday night’s 1-1 Club World Cup draw with Al Hilal through illness, with head coach Xabi Alonso revealing he had a fever

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

Teddy Sheringham hits out at Man Utd chief Omar Berrada’s ‘dreamlike’ comments
Teddy Sheringham hits out at Man Utd chief Omar Berrada’s ‘dreamlike’ comments
The Red Devils are reeling from their worst top-flight campaign in 51 years after they stumbled home 15th and missed out on European football by losing the Europa League final to Tottenham

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

CWC Real Madrid Al Hilal Soccer
Trent Alexander-Arnold hails ‘incredible’ Real Madrid debut despite stalemate
The England international was warmly received by the Madrid fans as he played the opening 65 minutes.

Thu, 19 Jun, 2025

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