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Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Man City bounce back to beat derby foes United
Meanwhile, Arsenal secured their sixth win in all competitions with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brighton.
Last month
November 2023
Corofin overcome Ballina to reach Connacht SFC final
The 10-time winners never trailed amid an eventual four-point win.
Shamrock Rovers confirm Rory Gaffney has re-signed for league champions
Meanwhile, Jack Moylan has been named the SSE Airtricity/Soccer Writers Ireland Player of the Month for October.
England-bound Moylan bows out in style as Shels seal top-4 finish
Damien Duff’s side must now hope St Patrick’s Athletic win next weekend’s FAI Cup final to secure a European spot.
October
October 2023
Youngster Leavy stars as St Pat's secure European football for next season
Stephen Bradley and his assistant Glenn Cronin were interested spectators as the Saints overcame Sligo.
Pat's beat Bohs to keep pressure on Shamrock Rovers
The three points sees the Saints go level with Derry City in second.
38-year-old Ronaldo scores 126th and 127th goals at international level
Meanwhile, Austria qualified for Euro 2024 thanks to Marcel Sabitzer’s winning goal.
Aaron Gillane scores 1-12 as Patrickswell progress to Limerick senior decider
Fintan O’Connor will be seething with the loss, as his Kilmallock side turned in one of their poorest displays of the season.
Armstrong Oko-Flex stars as Ireland U21s maintain perfect start to qualifying
The Zurich youngster’s brace helped Jim Crawford’s side overcome Latvia.
Northern Irish captain Steven Davis earns first win as Rangers boss
St Mirren’s Ryan Strain was handed a red card by referee Nick Walsh for denying a clear goal-scoring opportunity.
Crushen end wait of almost a decade to reach Clare final
Managing to nullify the strong Scariff attack was central to the victory.
September
September 2023
Liverpool go second with win over West Ham
Mo Salah was among the scorers for the Reds.
Lonergan at the double to keep St Pat's title hopes alive
Striker found the net twice while Mason Melia celebrates 16th birthday with injury-time penalty in 3-1 win over Dundalk.
'He’s ticked all the boxes' - Sheehan set to return against South Africa
Tomorrow’s game against Tonga came just too soon for the 24-year-old hooker.
Sheehan back in full training but Conan ruled out of Tonga clash
Dave Kilcoyne and Robbie Henshaw are also available to face Tonga this weekend.
Brighton teenager stars as 96th-minute goal sees Ireland beat Turkey
Andrew Moran impressed as Jim Crawford’s side opened their campaign with a thrilling win.
Irish star wins Player of the Match as Celtic overcome Rangers
Liam Scales made his second start of the season for the reigning Scottish champions.
Soupe snatches Vuelta stage seven win, Martinez still leads
It was a far calmer ride than Thursday’s frantic exploits, which saw Jumbo-Visma add a potential third general classification candidate in Sepp Kuss.
August
August 2023
Optimism growing that Dan Sheehan will be fit for World Cup
The hooker suffered a foot injury during last weekend’s defeat of England.
Ben White returns to Scotland starting team after injury scare
Gregor Townsend’s side take on Georgia in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Sweden take third place to spoil Australia's World Cup party
Friolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani were on target
Sweden take third place to spoil Australia's World Cup party
Friolina Rolfo and Kosovare Asllani were on target
Liverpool confirm signing of 'machine' Wataru Endo
Jurgen Klopp hails arrival of 30-year-old midfielder on four-year deal after €22 million fee agreed with Stuttgart.
Drogs star Adegboyega lands Norwich move, while Cork City add English midfielder
A big departure, and a potentially big signing, in the League of Ireland Premier Division relegation battle.
July
July 2023
Louise Quinn set to win fitness race ahead of Canada World Cup showdown
Quinn and Heather Payne sat out during some of today’s pre-match training session, but are expected to be fit to face Canada.
Louise Quinn set to win fitness race ahead of Canada World Cup showdown
Quinn and Heather Payne both sat out some elements of Tuesday’s pre-match training session, but are expected to be fit to face Canada.
Declan Rice makes debut as Arsenal crush Wayne Rooney's All Stars
Kai Havertz scored his first goal for the Gunners amid an easy win.
Ireland star Denise O'Sullivan set to win fitness race ahead of World Cup opener
There were concerns the Corkonian could miss out after picking up an injury in a friendly with Colombia.
PSG beat Chelsea to signing of €60 million Uruguay midfielder
Manuel Ugarte from Portuguese club Sporting follows the arrivals this week of Milan Skriniar and Marco Asensio.
This year
2023
Lee Carsley's England get off to winning start at Euros
Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey broke the deadlock at the start of the second half, with substitute Emile Smith Rowe adding another.
Gordon, Brown step up for Nuggets in game 4 win over Heat
The player once known for his dunking prowess showed just how versatile he has become as he connected on 11 of 15 shots from the field.
Tahiyra too strong for Meditate in Irish 1,000 Guineas success
Newmarket runner-up goes one better at the Curragh.
Evan Ferguson returns as Everton thrash Brighton
Sean Dyche’s men earned an impressive win away to Brighton.
Derry close in on leaders Bohs after beating Drogheda
Adam O’Reilly was the matchwinner with his first goal for the Candystripes.
World Cup boost for Ireland as Liverpool's Leanne Kiernan and Niamh Fahey set for return
Timely return to fitness for the Irish pair.
Tuilagi and Lawes to remain in England after penning extensions with respective clubs
The centre especially had been linked with a move to the Top 14 but will remain available to England after the World Cup.
Lowe blow is tough for Leinster but VDF, Baird, and Ngatai 'all look good'
Jordan Larmour is set to come into Leinster’s starting back three.
John Porch available for Connacht's clash with Glasgow
Experienced winger has recovered from a calf injury.
Man United beat Forest to close in on Champions League spot
Goals from Antony and Diogo Dalot saw the Red Devils earn a deserved win.
Ireland star back in contention for World Cup after 'long road' of 13 months out
Defender Savannah McCarthy made her debut for Shamrock Rovers after recovering from a cruciate knee ligament injury.