venues
Cardiff gets vote ahead of Dublin to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final
Uefa also announced today that the 2028 Champions League final will be held in Munich and the 2029 final in Barcelona.
15 Sep
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FAI
Northern Ireland appear to win tug of war for Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill
23 hrs ago
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RIP
Offaly pay tribute to All-Ireland winning manager Andy Gallagher
22 hrs ago
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Historic
Nairobi to become the first African host of world athletics championships in 2029
15 Sep
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Rumblings
Highly-rated 15-year-old requests to leave Man United
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Today's news
Diary
Irish Open moved to July next year, a fortnight out from The Open
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Golf
'Class is permanent' - McIlroy praises Lowry's return to form
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La Liga
Espi saves Real Madrid with late winner at Elche
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Column
How GAA county managers now live and die by their ability to assemble a backroom
Counties are playing a high-risk game every autumn, trying to recruit the best backrooms possible.
Declan Bogue
7 hrs ago
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Yesterday
15th September 2026
carabao cup
Max Dowman shines with two goals as Arsenal see off Ipswich to reach fourth round
14 hrs ago
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carabao cup
Alexis Mac Allister and Cody Gakpo help Liverpool to EFL Cup win against Tottenham
The pair were two of last season’s most maligned players but are among the best performers so far in this stuttering campaign.
15 hrs ago
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Shane's World Lowry ends four-year drought with record-breaking Irish Open win at Doonbeg

The Champion
Sensational Lowry blocks out the noise to clinch Irish Open in record-breaking style
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Reaction
'I said to myself today, I have to go out and win this – I have no other choice'
Moving On
'I don't feel too far away' - McIlroy finishes Irish Open with one-under round
send-off
Messi set for Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires friendly against Benin
16 hrs ago
On the box
Cork hurling and Kerry football club games live on TV next Sunday
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Rumblings
Highly-rated 15-year-old requests to leave Man United
21 hrs ago
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RIP
Offaly pay tribute to All-Ireland winning manager Andy Gallagher
22 hrs ago
1
FAI
Northern Ireland appear to win tug of war for Arsenal youngster Ceadach O'Neill
23 hrs ago
18
hybrid games
Eamon O'Shea and Ger Manley to lead Ireland sides against Scottish shinty challengers
15 Sep
Historic
Nairobi to become the first African host of world athletics championships in 2029
15 Sep
1
venues
Cardiff gets vote ahead of Dublin to host 2029 Women's Champions League Final
15 Sep
6
the 42

GAA integration Senior GAA officials under fire after backing away from committment to integration by 2027

Analysis
McAleese resignation is a mess for the GAA. Now they must put action behind slogans about equality
4
Concern
'Deflating' and 'infuriating': Integration fallout paints bleak picture for players
Frustration
Carla Rowe: 'The disappointment right now is there’s no timelines, there’s no reassurance'
Analysis
The Minister for Sport should talk to the GAA in a language they're fluent in. Money.
12
Where we all belong?
How the GAA integration plan stalled - and what players make of it
Reaction
'People need to impress me if they want to stay in the club for next season'
15 Sep
4
GAA
Eoin Kelly appointed manager of Tipperary minor hurlers
15 Sep
1
NFL
Mahomes makes triumphant return as Chiefs rout Broncos 31-10
15 Sep
Monday
14th September 2026
too good
Four-star Leeds earn emphatic win over Newcastle
14 Sep
11
Woe
Sligo Rovers on the brink of relegation after Galway loss
14 Sep
3
Leaders
St Pat's dispatch Dundalk to go top of the table
14 Sep
3
League of Ireland
Waterford fight back twice to secure draw with Derry City
14 Sep
Premier Backroom
Liam Cahill changes up Tipperary hurling management team for 2027 season
14 Sep
League of Ireland
Shelbourne slip further into relegation mire with grim home defeat to Drogheda United
14 Sep
1
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
51
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
Take a Bow
Ireland's James Abankwah scores against Inter for first Serie A goal
14 Sep
2
New Contract
Ronan O'Gara to remain in charge of La Rochelle until 2031
O’Gara first joined the French Top 14 club in 2019.
14 Sep
16
up front
'We shouldn’t be in the position where we have to play the games' - FAI director of football on facing Israel
John Martin says players should be protected from criticism as he also addresses investigation into potential third-party ownership breach.
David Sneyd
14 Sep
3
A step too VAR
VAR from Manchester derby not given Premier League game this weekend
14 Sep
16
Unavailable
Kellie Harrington ruled out of European Elite Championships due to hand injury
14 Sep
2
On the Move
Nottingham Forest land Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan on free transfer
14 Sep
11
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The 42FM
Lowry or Trump: whose star shone brightest at the Irish Open?
Niall Kelly is back from Doonbeg to tell Sinéad O’Carroll about a golf tournament like few others.
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Club Corner
Fossa reach new heights in Kerry, Tyrone appeal turned down, and 18-year wait for win in Armagh
All the action of the weekend club scene.
14 Sep
2
RIP
Former West Ham goalkeeper Ludek Miklosko dies aged 64
14 Sep
2
looking ahead
'I'm playing the last couple of games of my career' - Shane O'Donnell on club retirement
14 Sep
3
Sunday
13th September 2026
Tennis
Alexander Zverev holds off Ben Shelton to win US Open
Top seed adds to maiden major title he claimed at the French Open this year.
13 Sep
3
NFL
Bills beat Texans and Ravens roll Colts in NFL openers
13 Sep
1
European Football
Yamal and Kane on target for Barcelona and Bayern as PSG finally up and running
Updated 13 Sep
Premier League
Pro Ref admits ‘error of judgment’ over VAR call for Haaland’s Manchester derby goal
13 Sep
28
club call
Semi-final pairings confirmed in Tipperary and Clare senior hurling championships
13 Sep
Seriesfitness challenge
A reader gets in touch with some invaluable advice
13 Sep
1
Football
Chelsea thrash Man United and Palace hold Arsenal as Irish stars on target in WSL2
Updated 13 Sep
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