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Taoiseach re-opens GAA GO debate - 'Far more people are disappointed with how this season has been shown'
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Only France's class and pedigree can make you deny how dire they are playing
Didier Deschamps’ side look laboured and disjoninted with enough defensive lapses in concentration that will give better, more confident, teams hope.
Cherished
Tommie Gorman's dedication to Sligo Rovers' cause was relentless until the very end
Much-loved and respected RTÉ broadcaster was a driving force behind club’s redevelopment plans before his death this week.
LOI
'It's not an easy watch for me personally, for obvious reasons'
Stephen Kenny admits Euro 2024 pain as St Patrick’s Athletic boss turns focus to club matters.
euro 2024
France must hope Mbappe can release valve on slow drip of superiority
Dropped points against Poland means they will be on same side of knockout draw as Germany, Spain and Portugal.
euro 2024
VAR makes a martyr out of Romelu Lukaku but Belgium show signs of life
Goals from Youri Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne earn 2-0 win over Romania, as striker has third goal ruled out.
technophobe
'Microchip handballs' at Euro 2024 pose dystopian questions about football's future
The scope of the technology has expanded at Euro 2024.
euro 2024
Passing of time on Ronaldo's historic night clear to see with Portugal's winner
Francisco Conceição, the 21-year-old, came off the bench to break Czechia’s hearts in 2-1 win.
fine margins
Kevin De Bruyne's Euros turning into lamentable goodbye rather than glorious rejuvenation
Belgium’s talisman endures frustrating evening in Slovakia’s shock victory over world’s No.3 side.
Leader
Liverpool's other Hungarian on Szoboszlai's unorthadox rise to the Euros
Goalkeeper Adam Bogdan explains how international captain has become a star for club and country.
glory in green
Memories of this joyous, thrilling week will never leave us
The achievements of Team Ireland at the European Athletics Championships have captivated the country.
Fallout
If Stephen Bradley can inspire title win now, it will be greatest achievement at Shamrock Rovers
FreeThriller
Stephen Kenny's dramatic start to life at St Pat's continues with 95th-minute winner over Rovers
Substitutes Ruairi Keating and Brandon Kavanagh produce stunning comeback for 2-1 victory.
Freeyoung lions
England could be out of the Euros before Tories face their own humiliation
Arrival of fresh faces and inexperienced internationals brings mix of excitement and uncertainity for Gareth Southgate.
hanging in there
Ten Hag made history as Manchester United manager and must now build on it
Dutchman is the first boss ever at Old Trafford to win back-to-back trophies in his first two seasons and will remain in charge.
Impressive
Will Smallbone shines with a performance of purpose that gets dramatic reward
The Southampton midfielder delivered an excellent assist and how he takes to Premier League next season will be crucial for development.
Preview
Hungary on pitstop to Euros with Ireland trying to find way out of no man's land
Frustration over manager’s position casts shadow over friendly in Dublin tonight, even with 37,000 set to attend.
Drama
Dundalk come out on top in five-goal thriller with St Patrick's Athletic
A 3-2 win for Jon Daly’s side sees them move off bottom of the Premier Division and condemn Stephen Kenny to third defeat in five.
