smoke on the water
Zoe Hyde and Margaret Cremen win double sculls gold at World Rowing Championships
The pair clocked 6:43.48 in the final to take the victory.
11 hrs ago
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too good
Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle
7 hrs ago
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as it stands
Rory McIlroy has work to do, Justin Rose moves into contention at Tour Championship
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clinical
St Patrick's Athletic wilt in title race as Waterford show class for impressive victory
7 hrs ago
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Cycling
Ireland's Eddie Dunbar earns sixth Vuelta top-10 finish of his career
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Today's news
Yesterday
28th August 2026
as it stands
Rory McIlroy has work to do, Justin Rose moves into contention at Tour Championship
5 hrs ago
ENTERTAINING
Dundalk overcome Drogheda in five-goal thriller
6 hrs ago
1
LOI
Drama at the death as Galway snatch late equaliser against Shelbourne
7 hrs ago
5
too good
Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle
7 hrs ago
5
Three and easy
Bohemians sink Sligo Rovers to continue gaining ground at the top
7 hrs ago
4
clinical
St Patrick's Athletic wilt in title race as Waterford show class for impressive victory
Two second half goals gives Blues deserved win and stretch their unbeaten run to 10 games.
David Sneyd
reports from Richmond Park
7 hrs ago
2
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
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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?
Rugby
'Rory Best bullied me!' - Joe Schmidt on new Ulster role
7 hrs ago
1
Comeback
Mack Hansen returns as Connacht pipped at the death
7 hrs ago
9
Done Deal
Chelsea outcast joins Aston Villa for club-record €75 million
8 hrs ago
2
women's irish open
Screene best of the Irish as South Africa's Alexander extends lead at The K Club
10 hrs ago
smoke on the water
Zoe Hyde and Margaret Cremen win double sculls gold at World Rowing Championships
The pair clocked 6:43.48 in the final to take the victory.
11 hrs ago
7
On The Dotted Line
Republic of Ireland international Bazunu signs for Bolton from Southampton
11 hrs ago
3
Cycling
Ireland's Eddie Dunbar earns sixth Vuelta top-10 finish of his career
12 hrs ago
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It's quiziness time
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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
Hockey
Ireland finish 10th at Men's World Cup following high-scoring loss to New Zealand
12 hrs ago
Sailing
Finn Lynch sees medal chance slip away on disappointing day at World Championships
13 hrs ago
transfer speculation
'We've not had offers' - David Moyes on Jake O'Brien's Everton future
14 hrs ago
5
Amsterdam
McCarthy and Murtagh progress to semi-finals at World Rowing Championships
15 hrs ago
Draw
Celtic to host Marseille and visit Benfica in Europa League
15 hrs ago
Golf
McKibbin three off lead after opening round at British Masters
16 hrs ago
Springboks
Kolbe called into South Africa side to face New Zealand
18 hrs ago
2
SeriesTV Listings
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
19 hrs ago
Teamsheets
Kiss rotates Wallabies forwards for Argentina Test
21 hrs ago
Transfers
Xabi Alonso: Enzo Fernández omission not linked to Man City transfer reports
21 hrs ago
3
as it stands
Rory McIlroy six shots off lead as Australia's Lee leads at Tour Championship
Updated 21 hrs ago
Another Chapter
Playing key role in Cork's All-Ireland success and returning for one more season with the club
22 hrs ago
ColumnTHE BEAT
New lease of life for a League of Ireland season that might just have a title race after all
Emergence of Ryan Sheridan at St Patrick’s Athletic latest example of balance between progress and protection.
David Sneyd
22 hrs ago
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Thursday
27th August 2026
Woe
Rangers suffer European heartache, night to forget for Mo Salah
27 Aug
14
Wrap
Dos Santos, Russell set world records in 'crazy' Zurich Diamond League
27 Aug
5
too good
Rodri makes debut as Raphinha, Lopez strike again for Barcelona
27 Aug
like a fine wine
Danny Welbeck scores first Chelsea goal in League Cup win
27 Aug
1
Wave Goodbye
'Disappointed' Gabriel Bannigan steps down as Monaghan manager
27 Aug
3
Analysisdifference maker
Can Troy Parrott change the narrative around Irish footballers and the Champions League?
27 Aug
5
Pastures new
Omar Marmoush seals €70 million Tottenham move
27 Aug
1
dejected
Stephen Bradley makes no excuses for Euro exit: 'We've given up too many soft goals'
27 Aug
10
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.
27 Aug
women's irish open
Home hero, rain and liathróid: Following Leona Maguire at The K Club
27 Aug
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
27 Aug
13
The K Club
'Pleased' Aine Donegan best of home crew in challenging conditions at Women's Irish Open
Updated 27 Aug
Rowing
Semi-final heartbreak for Irish crews at World Rowing Championships
27 Aug
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