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Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates with teammates Jack Moylan, left, and Adam Idah after scoring his and his side's second goal, a penalty, during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviv

Parrott-led triumvirate points way forward for Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson sees promise in the way the forward trio of Troy Parrott, Adam Idah and Jack Moylan dovetailed against Austria on Thursday night, having all scored against Israel in Debrecen three days earlier.

Soccer • 41 mins

13 May 2023; Munster Rugby chief executive Ian Flanagan during the United Rugby Championship Semi-Final match between Leinster and Munster at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster looking forward as Flanagan falls on his sword

It seemed inevitable that there would be change at the top of Munster Rugby after the Roger Randle saga in April. The only surprise is that it took close to six months for it to happen, writes Neil Treacy.

Rugby • 1 hr

1 October 2026; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson after the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Hallgrimsson sees positives as 'tiredness' halts Ireland

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has pointed to fatigue as the reason his squad squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Austria on Thursday.

Soccer • 1 hr

Cooke stance contributed to Saturday's shambolic scenes

Over the last number of months and particularly throughout this entire situation surrounding Ireland's games against Israel, Eoin Doyle has become increasingly concerned by the leadership of FAI president Paul Cooke.

Soccer • 1 hr

Humphries marches on to Grand Prix Darts quarter-finals

Luke Humphries cruised into the quarter-finals of the World Grand Prix Darts with a 3-0 win over Jermaine Wattimena.

Darts • 10 mins

Sergio Garcia of Spain tees off on the first hole on day two of the Amgen Irish Open at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg on September 11, 2026 in Doonbeg, Ireland.

Garcia files to have LIV Golf contract terminated

Sergio Garcia is pursuing the termination of his LIV Golf contract, a potential path out of the league.

Golf • 9 hrs

1 September 2026; Robbie Henshaw during a Leinster Rugby open training session at Mullingar RFC in Mullingar, Westmeath. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Cullen backs Henshaw as back-row cover in Durban

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has backed Ireland international centre Robbie Henshaw to do a job in the back-row, if he is called upon on Saturday.

Rugby • 1 hr

LOI preview: Bohs head to Dundalk for massive showdown

With the country wrapped up in events surrounding the Republic of Ireland's Nations League games, this crunch LOI game has gone a little under the radar.

Soccer • 2 hrs

Éobha McAllister in action against Laois in this year's All-Ireland camogie intermediate final

Emerging star McAllister looking to finish 2026 on a high

Breakthrough star Éobha McAllister is riding the crest of a wave with school, county and now club.

Camogie • 2 hrs

Kyra Carusa of HB Koge poses for a photo with the Vodafone player of the Match award after the UEFA Women's Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between HB Koge Women and Servette FC Chenois Feminin at Koge Stadion on October 01, 2026 in Koge,

Women's Champions League: Carusa shines for HB Koge

Republic of Ireland striker Kyra Carusa was named player of the match as HB Koge earned their first Champions League win of the campaign with a 5-1 thumping of Servette Chenois.

Soccer • 9 hrs

10 September 2026; Seamus Power of Ireland after taking a shot on the third fairway during day one of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2026 at Trump International Golf Links in Doonbeg, Clare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Slow start for Power at Bank of Utah Championship

Ireland's Seamus Power was left to rue an inconsistent back nine on round one of the Bank of Utah Championship at the Black Desert Resort.

Golf • 9 hrs

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ratings: Ireland's red-hot goalscorer stars once more

Double goalscorer Troy Parrott unsurprisingly rated the star man as the Republic of Ireland drew 2-2 with Austria in your archetypal game of two halves at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 hrs

1 October 2026; Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Parrott makes magic but Austria claw back two-goal lead

A Troy Parrott-inspired two-goal lead was wiped out in the space of five second-half minutes as the Republic of Ireland were forced to settle for a 2-2 draw with Austria at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 15 mins

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring his and his side's second goal during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Parrott leaves Austria boss Rangnick purring

Austria manager Ralf Rangnick branded Troy Parrott as "probably the man of the match" after the Republic of Ireland's 2-2 draw with his side at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 9 hrs

Vesel Demaku of Kosovo and Eliel Peretz of Israel in action during the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase match between Israel and Kosovo at Nagyerdei Stadion on October 1, 2026 in Debrecen, Hungary

Nations League wrap: Israel and Kosovo play out stalemate

Israel remain bottom of Group B3 in the UEFA Nations League after their stalemate with and Kosovo on Thursday night.

Soccer • 10 hrs

City claim sponsor money came from Abu Dhabi government

Manchester City's lawyers will present evidence that an Abu Dhabi government body – rather than owner Sheikh Mansour – provided funding to sponsors in the dispute which is at the heart of the club's legal battle with the Premier League.

Soccer • 16 hrs

26 September 2026; Munster chief executive Ian Flanagan during the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Glasgow Warriors at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster Rugby chief executive Flanagan to depart

Munster Rugby chief executive Ian Flanagan has confirmed he will resign from his position at the end of the month.

Rugby • 18 hrs

Wholesale Munster changes, Frawley set for Connacht debut

The Irish team news ahead of round 2 of the BKT United Rugby Championship.

United Rugby Championship • 17 hrs

1 October 2026; Finn Azaz of Republic of Ireland in action against Konrad Laimer of Austria during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Nations League: Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria recap

The Republic of Ireland played out an entertaining draw with Austria in Dublin. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 10 hrs

The Gaelic Players Association has presented the findings of its 2026 Annual Player Survey to Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport Patrick O’Donovan TD, highlighting the views and experiences of inter-county players across Gaelic games. The annu

GPA seeks extra €700 a year per inter-county player

The Gaelic Players' Association (GPA) has asked Government for an extra €700 per player a year in support to help with what their CEO Tom Parsons described as "cost of living pressures".

Football • 17 hrs

CARNOUSTIE, SCOTLAND - OCTOBER 1: Padraig Harrington of Ireland tees off on the 2nd hole on Day One of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie Golf Links on October 1, 2026 in St Andrews, United Kingdom. (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Harrington bounces back at Carnoustie

Pádraig Harrington's 25th appearance at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship got off to a mixed start as he finished one under par after his first round at Carnoustie while world number 979 Michael Stewart outscored a big-name field to share the lead on seven under par.

Golf • 15 hrs

1 October 2026; A protestor is removed from the pitch during during the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Protests at Ireland-Austria Nations League game

A few hundred protesters gathered on the approach roads to the Aviva Stadium in opposition to this Sunday's game between Ireland and Israel in Serbia.

Dublin • 10 hrs

24 September 2026; Jane Clohessy during a Ireland Women's Rugby squad training session at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Ireland make six changes for Japan rematch

Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher will both make their first starts for Ireland, while Scott Bemand is set to hand three players their debuts in Saturday's rematch with Japan in Cork.

Rugby • 21 hrs

The jerseys of, from left, Jason Knight, Tom Cannon, Adam Idah and Finn Azaz hang in the Republic of Ireland dressing room before the UEFA Nations League B match between the Republic of Ireland and Austria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Team news: Ireland make three changes for Austria's visit

Heimir Hallgrimsson has made three changes to his Republic of Ireland team for tonight's UEFA Nations League match against Austria at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 14 hrs

Smallbone completes move to Leicester City

Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone has completed a move to Leicester City on a three-year deal.

Soccer • 15 hrs

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Parrott-led triumvirate points way forward for Ireland

Munster looking forward as Flanagan falls on his sword

Hallgrimsson sees positives as 'tiredness' halts Ireland

Cooke stance contributed to Saturday's shambolic scenes

Humphries marches on to Grand Prix Darts quarter-finals

Garcia files to have LIV Golf contract terminated

Cullen backs Henshaw as back-row cover in Durban

LOI preview: Bohs head to Dundalk for massive showdown

Emerging star McAllister looking to finish 2026 on a high

Women's Champions League: Carusa shines for HB Koge

Slow start for Power at Bank of Utah Championship

Ratings: Ireland's red-hot goalscorer stars once more

Parrott makes magic but Austria claw back two-goal lead

Parrott leaves Austria boss Rangnick purring

Nations League wrap: Israel and Kosovo play out stalemate

City claim sponsor money came from Abu Dhabi government

Munster Rugby chief executive Flanagan to depart

Wholesale Munster changes, Frawley set for Connacht debut

Nations League: Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria recap

GPA seeks extra €700 a year per inter-county player

Harrington bounces back at Carnoustie

Protests at Ireland-Austria Nations League game

Ireland make six changes for Japan rematch

Team news: Ireland make three changes for Austria's visit

Smallbone completes move to Leicester City