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Football

Day One

Swiss roll stalled in four minutes on dramatic opening night of Euro 2025

2 Jul

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Up and Running

Norway battle back to beat hosts Switzerland in Euro 2025 opener

Finland also secured an impressive win against 10-player Iceland.

Updated 2 Jul

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Cork Bound

McGregor hails 'excellent' Idah as Celtic aim to 'put on a show' at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

2 Jul

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euro 2025

Regret, enjoyment, hope: The inner conflict of watching a tournament without Ireland

Euro 2025 gets underway in Switzerland this evening.

2 Jul

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top talents

Six players to watch from the top contenders at Euro 2025

1 Jul

1.1k

Friendly fire

Carla Ward's Ireland feel the heat during Stateside slog

30 Jun

1.3k

Women's Premier Division

Shamrock Rovers boss calls for 'real investment' in domestic game as Littlejohn and Keane depart

Updated 30 Jun

3.7k

Onwards

Jonny Evans announces retirement and takes up new Manchester United role

30 Jun

3.5k

Match Report

Ireland suffer second heavy defeat to USA in three days

29 Jun

4.3k

and it's live

USA v Ireland, international friendly

29 Jun

17.3k

Update

Spain star Bonmati out of hospital after meningitis scare as Euros loom

29 Jun

672

Euros Vision

Holders England, favourites Spain and 5 key questions ahead of Euro 2025

29 Jun

715

WNT

Ireland suffer 4-0 defeat against dominant USA in friendly in Colorado

Carla Ward’s team face the USA again on Sunday night in Cincinnati.

27 Jun

5.3k

jessie stapleton

'It’s finding that balance between supporting your friends and the pain of watching it'

26 Jun

549

Interview

Camino to Colorado: 'Full circle moment' as Nolan returns to Ireland duty

25 Jun

847

ellen molloy

'It was probably a bold move to come home and maybe an unpopular move to some people'

23 Jun

5.7k

pick a side

Watch: Saipan teaser trailer lands as Keane–McCarthy feud set for big-screen revival

23 Jun

14.7k

Wrap

River Plate ease past Urawa, Dortmund held by Fluminense at Club World Cup

17 Jun

1.4k

in the pot

Shamrock Rovers take Drogheda United's place in Uefa Conference League draw

The 42

17 Jun

8.8k

recognition

Rovers striker Burke and Treaty teenager McGuane named Players of the Month

12 Jun

824

Done Deals

Matheus Cunha completes Manchester United move as Kevin De Bruyne joins Napoli

12 Jun

1.9k

Ins and outs

Minimal change in low-key squad announcement for Ireland's US summer tests

11 Jun

684

Summer Stateside

Recalls and absentees as Ireland squad named for US friendlies

Katie McCabe is among a number of players unvailable for selection, as flagged last week.

11 Jun

1.2k

Nathan Collins

'We're going in with great momentum. We haven't lost' - World Cup qualifying up next for Ireland

11 Jun

1.6k

Wrap

Ireland's Izzy Atkinson on the hunt for new club, Paul McShane leaves Man United

10 Jun

3.0k

Political Football

Greenland FA decry lack of democracy after application to join Concacaf is rejected

10 Jun

2.3k

Irish Eye

Nathan Collins focused on Ireland amid Thomas Frank speculation

10 Jun

2.5k

New Era

Inter hire Cristian Chivu as new coach

9 Jun

2.3k

Transfer News

Chelsea sign 19-year-old Strasbourg defender, Ronaldo intends to remain at Al Nassr

9 Jun

1.7k

Wrap

Eriksen scores winner against Northern Ireland, Netherlands open World Cup campaign with victory

7 Jun

1.6k

Wrap

Italy thrashed by Norway as Belgium held in World Cup qualifying

6 Jun

3.2k

Football

Ireland draw with Senegal in Aviva Stadium friendly

The 42

6 Jun

13.4k

Awards

Here's the full list of winners from this year's FAI international awards

6 Jun

1.8k

exit door

Tottenham sack manager Ange Postecoglou

The 42

6 Jun

11.3k

exit door

Tottenham sack manager Ange Postecoglou

6 Jun

7.4k

ENTERTAINING

Spain beat France in nine-goal thriller to reach Nations League final

The 42

6 Jun

12.0k

Nations League

Ronaldo nets winner against Germany to fire Portugal into Nations League final

The 42

5 Jun

9.0k

Emotional

Páirc history maker Saoirse Noonan: 'Wearing a different shirt, it's the same feeling'

15 hrs ago

2.3k

Future Focus

'We've got to believe that we can beat anyone' - Ireland learn potential play-off opponents

16 hrs ago

1.9k

Match Report

Ireland beat Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh but fall short of four-goal win needed for top spot

Carla Ward’s side get another shot at promotion in the Nations League play-offs in October.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh

18 hrs ago

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