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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 • 11 hrs

Kate Mooney of Shelbourne, 9, and teammates celebrate in the dressing room after their side's victory in the 2026 Club Orange Women's FAI Cup final between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Russell 'over the moon' as young stars ignite Shels

Shelbourne boss Seán Russell is hoping his young stars can soar towards Republic of Ireland recognotion after they helped dismantle double-chasing Athlone Town in the Club Orange FAI Cup final on Sunday.

Soccer • 27 Sep

Halle Harcourt of Shelbourne celebrates after winning the 2026 Club Orange Women's FAI Cup final between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Shels teen Harcourt takes cup final heroics in her stride

Shelbourne's 16-year-old attacker Halle Harcourt served notice of her huge potential with a star turn in Sunday's Club Orange Women's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 28 Sep

27 September 2026; Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery lifts the Club Orange Women's FAI Cup alongside her teammates after their side's victory in the 2026 Club Orange Women's FAI Cup final between Athlone Town and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Shels win FAI Cup to shatter Athlone's double dreams

Shelbourne produced a brilliantly efficient performance to win the Club Orange Women's FAI Cup final 3-1 and shatter Athlone Town's dreams of doing the double-double.

Soccer • 27 Sep

26 September 2026; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during the Republic of Ireland press conference at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland players vote to play against Israel - recap

The Republic of Ireland players have voted to fulfil tomorrow's UEFA Nations League game against Israel. Read back on how the press conference unfolded here.

Soccer • 26 Sep

Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their 1st goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Manchester United and Ipswich Town at Old Trafford on August 30, 2026 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

Premier League: Manchester United 5-2 Ipswich recap

Manchester United have eased past Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 30 Aug

Djú Franculino of Midtjylland shoots to score his side's first goal during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round first leg match between Bohemians and Midtjylland at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Ajax v Shelbourne, Bohemians v Midtjylland - recap

Shels face Dutch giants Ajax in Amsterdam while Bohs square up to strong Danish outfit Midtjylland at Tallaght Stadium. Follow the action as it happens.

Soccer • 06 Aug

Assistant coach Gary Cronin during a Republic of Ireland press conference at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Cronin leaves role as Republic of Ireland assistant coach

Gary Cronin has left his role as assistant coach with the Republic Ireland women's team, less than seven months after being appointed.

Soccer • 04 Aug

Players, from left, Lee Grace, Roberto Lopes and Adam Matthews during a Shamrock Rovers training session at Roadstone Group Sports Club in Dublin

Shamrock Rovers hunt another huge European turnaround

For the second time in two weeks, Shamrock Rovers are in Tallaght requiring an epic European recovery.

Soccer • 28 Jul

Mayo manager Andy Moran, left, and captain Jack Coyne

Mayo bring home Sam Maguire - recap

Mayo bring home the Sam Maguire Cup back to Castlebar after ending their 75-year wait for All-Ireland SFC glory. Here is how one of the most memorable Monday's in Mayo history played out.

Football • 27 Jul