dejected
Stephen Bradley makes no excuses for Euro exit: 'We've given up too many soft goals'
Shamrock Rovers boss says his side made the kind of errors you would expect from a team only starting out at this level.
9 hrs ago
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women's irish open
Home hero, rain and liathróid: Following Leona Maguire at The K Club
10 hrs ago
Woe
Rangers suffer European heartache, night to forget for Mo Salah
6 hrs ago
10
Wave Goodbye
'Disappointed' Gabriel Bannigan steps down as Monaghan manager
7 hrs ago
1
Analysisdifference maker
Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?
8 hrs ago
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Today's news
Yesterday
27th August 2026
as it stands
Rory McIlroy 6 shots off lead at Tour Championship
6 hrs ago
Woe
Rangers suffer European heartache, night to forget for Mo Salah
6 hrs ago
10
Wrap
Dos Santos, Russell set world records in 'crazy' Zurich Diamond League
6 hrs ago
1
too good
Rodri makes debut as Raphinha, Lopez strike again for Barcelona
6 hrs ago
like a fine wine
Danny Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win
7 hrs ago
1
Wave Goodbye
'Disappointed' Gabriel Bannigan steps down as Monaghan manager
7 hrs ago
1
the 42

Troy Story Ireland striker Parrott joins Spain's Real Betis in €20 million transfer

Analysis
Troy Parrott shows glimpses of potential on promising La Liga debut
3
How it happened
Inside Troy Parrott's Real Betis deal: Caoimhín Kelleher reference, West Ham delay and Galatasaray interest
2
Podcast
How important is Troy Parrott’s Spanish transfer for Irish football?
47m
Don Patricio
The Irishman who became a legend at Real Betis
3
Explainer
What can Troy Parrott expect at new club Real Betis?
Analysisdifference maker
Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?
8 hrs ago
1
Pastures new
Omar Marmoush seals €70 million Tottenham move
8 hrs ago
1
dejected
Stephen Bradley makes no excuses for Euro exit: 'We've given up too many soft goals'
9 hrs ago
6
Pot Luck
Troy Parrott's Betis to face Arsenal, Man United handed tough away trips
Meanwhile, Liverpool will be at home to Atlético Madrid, Porto, Villarreal and Lens in the Champions League.
10 hrs ago
women's irish open
Home hero, rain and liathróid: Following Leona Maguire at The K Club
10 hrs ago
Exit
Graham Burke own goal brings an end to Shamrock Rovers' European campaign
Hoops miss out of league phase of Uefa Conference League with 1-0 defeat to Finnish champions KuPS.
David Sneyd
11 hrs ago
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The K Club
'Pleased' Aine Donegan best of home crew in challenging conditions at Women's Irish Open
Updated 12 hrs ago
Rowing
Semi-final heartbreak for Irish crews at World Rowing Championships
12 hrs ago
the 42

Boys in Green Ranking Ireland's 50 greatest players in the Premier League

Part I
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 50-41
50
Part II
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 40-31
19
Part III
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 30-21
4
Part IV
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 20-11
7
Part V
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 10-1
11
Cycling
Pogacar holds off Mas to claim Vuelta stage six victory
12 hrs ago
1
Sailing
Finn Lynch drops into second place as World Championships continue in Dun Laoghaire
12 hrs ago
Political Football
Uefa considers criminal claims against Gianni Infantino over World Cup plan
12 hrs ago
AnalysisSetback
Munster's season takes on a new look as Crowley's injury strips province of their key man
Clayton McMillan may have to put faith in young academy players with their star 10 out until 2027.
Ciarán Kennedy
13 hrs ago
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Team news
De Groot and Lord ruled out as All Blacks make three changes for second Springboks Test
13 hrs ago
As it happenedkups
KuPS v Shamrock Rovers, Uefa Conference League playoff, second leg
13 hrs ago
8
Golf
Brooks Kopeka confirms his place at Irish Open in Doonbeg
13 hrs ago
signing off
Ireland end Hockey World Cup campaign with victory to finish in 13th place
16 hrs ago
Setback
Blow for Munster as Jack Crowley ruled out until the new year with injury
16 hrs ago
38
On The Dotted Line
Nottingham Forest complete signing of Chelsea's Liam Delap in club-record €52m deal
16 hrs ago
9
Transfer Target
Liverpool closing in on €140m deal for Paris St-Germain’s Bradley Barcola
18 hrs ago
13
Hurling
Derek McGrath confirms Wexford coaching team
20 hrs ago
1
decisions decisions
Leinster CEO on Cullen and Lowe exits, confirms Spicer in squad for new season
22 hrs ago
Preview
'Our performances in Europe this year have been some of the best we have ever had'
With a place in the Uefa Conference League on the line, Shamrock Rovers boss rallies against ‘lazy’ suggestions his side have it too easy in League of Ireland.
David Sneyd
23 hrs ago
10
Wednesday
26th August 2026
Advantage
Katie McCabe and Chelsea take big step towards Champions League proper
26 Aug
Round 3
Liverpool-Spurs, Man United-Brighton, and (possibly) Chelsea-Leeds in next round of EFL Cup
26 Aug
6
La Liga
Mbappé hits treble as Real Madrid thrash Real Sociedad
26 Aug
Round 2
Newcastle, Tottenham and Everton advance in EFL Cup
26 Aug
1
Mulligan
LIV Golf to lay off majority of staff
26 Aug
6
conference league
10-man Hearts prevail on penalties to down Rapid Vienna
26 Aug
3
Spurs Bound
Omar Marmoush set for Tottenham medical after deal agreed with Man City
Updated 26 Aug
31
Faithful Leader
Mike Solan set to take over as Offaly football manager
26 Aug
Cycling
Brennan blasts to Vuelta stage five victory, Pogacar holds lead
26 Aug
Sailing
Lynch holds onto top spot at World Championships in Dun Laoghaire
26 Aug
1
qualified
Irish quartet progress at World Rowing Championships
Updated 26 Aug
job search
Leinster 'won't rule out' hiring a coach involved at 2027 World Cup
26 Aug
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