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Bohemians overcome Longford to reach FAI Cup quarter-finals

The impressive Harry Vaughan scored in the sixth minute to give the Gypsies a solid platform from which to build.

Sarah Healy finishes fifth in Women's 1500m final

Meanwhile, Sophie O’Sullivan came eighth with a time of 4.11.72.

‘I was in my late 30s, and I had never really given serious thought to fitness or diet’

In the first of a series of fitness articles, Paul Fennessy explains why he has decided to embark on a 12-week challenge.

Barcelona reach €75 million deal with Man City to sign Rodri

The 30-year-old midfielder will move for a fee of around €75 million, according to reports.

Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 50-41

Ahead of the new season, we reflect on Irish footballers’ influence on the English game.

Scotland appoint ex-Belgium international as new coach

Sebastien Pocognoli has signed an initial two-year contract to succeed Steve Clarke.

West Ham left frustrated in Championship opener

A late Zian Flemming brace rescued a draw for Burnley.

Mona McSharry claims third medal at European Aquatics Championships

Meanwhile, in the Women’s 200m butterfly final, Ellen Walshe finished fourth.

St Pat's stun Shamrock Rovers with dramatic cup comeback

Reigning champions Rovers surrendered a 2-0 lead to cap off a terrible week.

New signings impress as Arsenal too good for Maresca's Man City

Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis caught the eye amid a comfortable win in today’s Community Shield match.

Irish youngster Elding continues strong start to the season in Scotland

The 20-year-old registered his third goal from seven games against Partick today.

Ireland defeated by Australia in Hockey World Cup opener despite strong second-half showing

Two goals for Rinalta and one for Govers put the Kookaburras ahead but Alistair Empey eventually found the net after the Green Machine dominated in the second-half

A tough morning for Ireland's marathon runners

Both races saw new championship records broken.

Ireland advance to women's 4x100m medley final

In the men’s race, Ireland missed out on a final spot by just four-tenths of a second.

Scheffler leads as Lowry and McIlroy hit the water at FedEx St Jude Championship

Lowry needs to make a move to qualify among the top 50 for next week’s FedEx Cup play-off event.

'When you come over here, you want to win it' - county stars bring their competitive edge to US

More than 4,000 are expected at the USGAA finals in Boston this weekend.

Anna Foster in career-best second place at Swiss Ladies Open

Foster’s 12-under finish meant a three-way tie for second and a payday of €22,750.

Taylor scores two tries in winning debut as New Zealand captain

Wingers Leroy Carter and Josh Moorby also scored a brace each.

Shah century leads Afghanistan to 4-0 series sweep of Ireland

It seemed Ireland would at least enjoy a consolation win after all-rounder Curtis Campher’s quickfire 96.

Sligo Rovers reverse 2025 FAI Cup defeat against Kerry

Drogheda United and Dundalk progressed past non-league opposition.

Andrew Coscoran delivers fourth European Championships medal for Ireland with 1500m bronze

In a crowded field, the 30-year-old emerged on the home straight to cross the line in third.

Camilo Duran off the mark as Celtic power past Dundee United

The scoreline was harsh on a United side who hit the frame of the goal five times.

O’Connor takes heptathlon gold for Ireland’s third medal of European Championships

The 25-year-old from Dundalk extended her collection to seven championship medals across the past 18 months.

Munster crush Ulster 62-0 to reach women's interpro final; Leinster overcome Connacht

Last year’s champions outclassed their opponents at Virgin Media Park.

Ellen Walshe wins second gold medal at European Aquatics Championships

It’s Ireland’s fourth medal at the championships.

World Cup winner Torres leaves Barcelona for PSG; Romero and Spence's Spurs exits confirmed

Ferran Torres has penned a five-year contract with PSG.

Szmodics on target for Derby as Idah helps Swansea earn comeback victory

Idah snatched the winner with his first touch of the game after coming on against Stoke.

Joe Carroll steps down as Cork Ladies senior football manager

Carroll departs after Cork’s All-Ireland quarter-final defeat against Dublin.

72 not out: Ballygunner made to battle for Waterford semi-final berth

The All-Ireland champions moved one step closer to a 13th consecutive county title.

O'Connor in gold medal position for Heptathlon at European Championships

There is just one event left in the competition as O’Connor prepares for the 800m later this evening.

Sarah Healy and Sophie O'Sullivan advance to Women's 1500m final at European Championships

Jodie McCann was also in action for Ireland but did not qualify for tomorrow’s final.

McSharry, Walshe and Fannon reach European semi-finals in Paris

Meanwhile, Daniel Wiffen will contest the Men’s 1500m freestyle final later this evening.

Tupou bags brace of tries as Australia sweep past Japan

The home side ran in seven tries to the visitors’ three in Townsville.

‘A rising tide lifts all ships’: Mayo club aiming to carry feelgood factor into FAI Cup

Castlebar Celtic travel to Dundalk with an FAI Cup quarter-final up for grabs.

Mo'unga's All Blacks return increases pressure on out-of-form Barrett

The two-time World Player of the Year has had a frustrating season.

English and Adeleke show you can take starkly different routes to success

Ireland’s 2026 European medallists had polarising build-ups to Birmingham.

Galway United edge Bray Wanderers on penalties to advance to quarter-finals

The First Division side produced a brave display and took a late lead before going down 5-3 on pens.

Raul Jimenez snatches point for Wolves with last-gasp penalty against Blackburn

The Mexico international kept his cool in the third minute of stoppage time to equalise after Blackburn had come from behind to take the lead.

Ireland U16 international earns move to Torino from St Patrick's Athletic

Mullingar native Luke Fitzsimons was Saints’ U15 Club Player of the Year in 2025.

Shane Lowry slips back field at FedEx St Jude Championship, McIlroy cards even-par 70

Rory McIlroy has made an early birdie as he seeks to recover from yesterday’s 74.