'When you set the bar high, your fall can be acute' The higher you set the bar, the harder the fall; that's how Stephen Kenny described his decision to come into the Ireland job with the … Soccer • 1 hr
Curtain coming down on Kenny era as McClean bids adieu Despite playing France and the Netherlands twice throughout the year, tonight's end-of-season meaningless friendly against New Zealand may prove to be the most significant game … Soccer • 19 hrs
Kenny believes he has unfinished business with Ireland Ireland take on New Zealand on Tuesday night in what might be the last game of Stephen Kenny's tenure, however, the national team manager still … Soccer • 20 Nov
FAI post small surplus for 2022, debt now close to €51m Following the publication of its accounts for 2022, the FAI recorded a surplus of €3.5m, with commericial revenue and matchday income also showing an increase, … Soccer • 18 Nov
Ireland no match for France in EuroBasket qualifiers Ireland were well beaten by France in today's FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers opener at the National Basketball Arena. Basketball • 12 Nov
Headache for FAI as crucial motion fails to pass The FAI has suffered a major setback after a motion that would have helped to facilitate gender balance requirements on the board failed to pass … Soccer • 10 Nov
Championship wrap: Robinson scores in Cardiff rout Callum Robinson opened the scoring for Cardiff City as the Bluebirds came away from Huddersfield Town with a 4-0 win on Tuesday night. Soccer • 25 Oct
Bryce sisters' batting helps Scotland beat Ireland Sarah Bryce's unbeaten half-century helped Scotland to an eight-wicket win against Ireland in Almeria as their T20 series ended 1-1, with Ireland winning the overall … Cricket • 24 Oct
Ireland claim hurling/shinty honours over Scotland Ireland claimed the hurling/shinty 2023 international championship after a 0-22 to 2-08 win over Scotland at Páirc Esler in Newry. GAA • 21 Oct
Paul shines to help Ireland beat Scotland in ODI series Leah Paul's 70 helped Ireland beat Scotland by 33 runs to seal a 2-1 ODI series victory in Almeria. Cricket • 21 Oct
Ireland level ODI series with Scotland Ireland levelled the one-day international series against Scotland with a 79-run victory in their second match in Almeria. Cricket • 19 Oct
Monaghan and McMahon start for Ireland against Colombia Ireland Women's head coach Scott Bemand has named a strong starting XV for Saturday's second round of the WXV3 against Colombia at the Sevens Stadium … Rugby • 19 Oct
The doom and gloom of starting a new four-year cycle Jonny Holland is full of praise for New Zealand, and also examines the difficulty of starting a World Cup cycle under such a cloud. Rugby • 17 Oct
Jack Conan: 'We're gutted but we'll get there someday' "We'll get there someday," promised Jack Conan after Ireland's crushing World Cup quarter-final defeat to New Zealand in Paris. Rugby • 15 Oct
Sexton: Last two years were most enjoyable of my career An emotional Johnny Sexton spoke of how grateful he is to have played for Ireland, after the captain's career came to a heartbreaking World Cup … Rugby • 15 Oct
'I didn't think we'd be packing up', admits Sheehan A shell-shocked Dan Sheehan admitted that it will take time for him to come to terms with Ireland's World Cup exit after they suffered a … Rugby • 15 Oct
Sexton: You've got to work hard for fairytale endings Johnny Sexton's final game of professional rugby ended in heartbreak after Ireland were narrowly edged out by New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Rugby • 14 Oct
Ogbene shoulders the blame for Greek tragedy Chiedozie Ogbene held up his hand and took some of the blame for the Republic of Ireland's 2-0 defeat to Greece at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 13 Oct
Ireland fail to fire as Greece ease to comfortable win Greece hammered the final nail in Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Stephen Kenny's struggling selection at the Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 13 Oct
Hansen starts but Ryan to miss New Zealand clash Mack Hansen has been passed fit to start Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand on Saturday, but James Ryan misses out through injury. Rugby • 11 Oct
Bemand names experienced Irish team to face Kazakhstan New Ireland women's head coach Scott Bemand has named an experienced team for their opening match of the inaugural WXV competition. Rugby • 11 Oct
Irish rugby fans to avoid impact of French air strike Irish rugby fans look set to escape travel disruption on their way to Paris despite French air traffic controllers' plans to strike this Friday. Rugby • 11 Oct
All Blacks clash as much a mental battle as physical Ireland convincingly beat Scotland on Saturday night to set up the double sided tale of revenge in a grudge match against the All Blacks this … Rugby • 10 Oct
All Blacks' challenge just another game for Kelleher Ireland hooker Ronan Kelleher admits a "do or die" Rugby World Cup quarter-final with New Zealand is the stuff of dreams but plans to treat … Rugby • 09 Oct
SOS call convinces Bent of Ireland's credentials Michael Bent answered Ireland's SOS call during their tour of New Zealand in 2022, and he saw enough in camp to convince him that Andy … Rugby • 09 Oct