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Punishment

Drogheda United hit with ‘record sanctions’ following Louth derby pyrotechnics

The punishment follows the controversial scenes after flares were thrown during their derby clash with Dundalk last week.

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Analysisbreaking free

The youth soccer prodigy who could unlock Donegal after battling back from two hip surgeries

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In Demand

Business as usual for Ireland despite Farrell links to Saracens

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coygig

'We know this team has a lot more to achieve' - Brosnan and Ireland back in business

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PGA

Lowry opens with 70 after mixed round in Florida

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Today's news

never happened

Benfica denies that Prestianni admitted to racially abusing Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior

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Punishment

Drogheda United hit with ‘record sanctions’ following Louth derby pyrotechnics

The punishment follows the controversial scenes after flares were thrown during their derby clash with Dundalk last week.

1 hr ago

Attack

Munster to double down on McMillan's vision as Prendergast exits

The Limerick man was a key figure in the province’s URC success in 2023.

Murray Kinsella

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Man Down

Blow for Ireland as James Lowe to miss rest of Six Nations through injury

Updated 2 hrs ago

end of the line

Celtic win in Stuttgart but bow out of Europa League as comeback falls short

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No Story Here

Saracens 'categorically state' no offer made to Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

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home game

RTÉ still plans to broadcast Ireland-Israel match in October, despite TD's letter calling for boycott

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GAAGone

RTÉ has sold its 50% stake in GAAGO to the GAA for €3 million

3 hrs ago

PGA

Lowry opens with 70 after mixed round in Florida

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Analysisbreaking free

The youth soccer prodigy who could unlock Donegal after battling back from two hip surgeries

Jason McGee produced a man-of-the-match display against Armagh last week to preserve Donegal’s unbeaten run.

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dotted line

Keith Andrews signs new contract to stay at Brentford until 2032

Updated 4 hrs ago

In Demand

Business as usual for Ireland despite Farrell links to Saracens

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Dates For Diary

7 games to be broadcast as part of GAA league schedule next weekend

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coygig

'We know this team has a lot more to achieve' - Brosnan and Ireland back in business

4 hrs ago

returning stars

Munster welcome back Ireland internationals for URC tie against Zebre

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One to Watch

Chelsea academy prospect completes transfer to FAI from Northern Ireland

Chris Atherton – who became the UK’s youngest-ever senior footballer with Glenavon at the age of just 13 – will represent the Republic of Ireland.

Gavin Cooney

Updated 6 hrs ago

PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

Is Kobe McDonald the most lamented AFL departure yet? Should GAA clubs be compensated?

Moving On

Munster confirm departure date for senior coach Mike Prendergast

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AnalysisFlares

Would such a 'plague upon their houses' be inflicted on rugby and GAA fans who use pyro?

Patrick O’Donovan’s Thatcherite language and assertions made about an entire community were deeply worrying.

David Sneyd

9 hrs ago

Team news

Robbie Henshaw back in blue as Leinster name team for Cardiff trip

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annual survey

New Uefa report reveals historic Premier League spending and shows LOI lagging behind on TV income

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2026 world cup

Some European teams concerned they could lose money from playing at World Cup

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Basketball

Pistons silence Thunder in battle of NBA's best, while Spurs win 10th straight game

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Winter Olympics

US women's ice hockey captain responds to 'distasteful' Trump remark

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Champions League

Real Madrid victory for 'everyone against racism', says midfielder Tchouameni

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Yesterday

25th February 2026

Drama

Stunning three-goal Juventus rally not enough in 7-5 aggregate defeat to Galatasaray

Updated 22 hrs ago

Business end

Vinicius Junior nets winner after first leg marred by alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid star

23 hrs ago

Support

FAI insist director of football 'acted in good faith' as Fifa review transfer agreements

25 Feb

Boxing

Katie Taylor fighting at Croke Park remains as improbable as ever, but it's not impossible

Rarely has an Irish sporting saga provided so few developments, but Taylor has nothing to lose in continuing to push for her dream.

Gavan Casey

25 Feb

Nations League

'They have not threatened anything' - FAI CEO insists no Uefa pressure to play Israel

25 Feb

Darts

Beau Greaves becomes first woman to hit nine-dart finish on PDC ProTour

25 Feb

Blow

Alex Mitchell to miss rest of England’s Six Nations campaign through injury

25 Feb

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Reflections on Six Nations so far: best player, try, moment and more

Ready to go

Ireland will play Israel at Aviva Stadium in October, FAI confirm

There had been previous security concerns about the fixture.

25 Feb

choice

Henderson decides against Champion Hurdle bid for Constitution Hill

25 Feb

Nice Kit

St Patrick's Athletic collaborate with Wolfe Tones to release new jersey

25 Feb

End of an era

Katie Taylor to retire after summer fight in Dublin

25 Feb

AIL

Carlos Spencer departs Terenure RFC for personal reasons

25 Feb

PodcastThe 42FM

The stark hypocrisy of Ireland’s stance on politics in sport

Injury

Taine Plumtree ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations clash with Ireland

25 Feb