The Republic of Ireland are reportedly targeting 17-year old Rangers winger Josh McPake to play for the Boys in Green, despite him representing Scotland at U17 level. According to reports in the Scottish media, the FAI are looking to snatch McPake from under Scotland’s nose with the Ibrox standout qualifying to play for Ireland through his grandmother. McPake is extremely …

RTÉ have announced that over 800,000 people tuned in to watch Tipperary defeat Kilkenny in Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling final at Croke Park. Liam Sheedy’s men overcame the Cats by a score of 3-25 to 0-20 to clinch their 28th Liam MacCarthy crown and their first since 2016. The final was broadcast on RTÉ’s The Sunday Game, with the channel releasing …

Northern Ireland and Sheffield United midfielder Oliver Norwood has announced his retirement from international football at the age of 28. The midfielder was one of the Green and White Army’s key players winning 57 caps for his country but announced today that he would be finishing international football to focus on his club career at Bramall Lane. Norwood came through …

Sheffield United forward Callum Robinson has eased Irish fans concerns ahead of the upcoming games against Switzerland and Bulgaria after he limped off in the Blades’ 1-0 win over Crystal Palace at the weekend. Robinson started up front for Chris Wilder’s side along with fellow Irish international David McGoldrick and impressed but was forced off the field in the second …

For Tipperary’s Niall O’Meara, the feeling of having the Liam MacCarthy cup back in his grasp will never get old. The 26-year-old was a part of the All-Ireland winning panel in 2016, but didn’t start the game, coming on a substitute in the 61st minute for Dan McCormack, as the Premier County got the better of the three-peat chasing Cats. …

The Sunday Game have selected their 2019 Hurling Team of the Year with All-Ireland champions Tipperary dominating proceedings. The Premier County clinched the Liam MacCarthy Cup with a 3-25 to 0-20 victory over rivals Kilkenny in this year’s showcase at Croke Park. Ronan Maher, Padraic Maher and Brendan Maher were all included for Liam Sheedy’s side along with the panel’s …

Irish manager Mick McCarthy admitted that Southampton striker Michael Obafemi is unproven as he assesses his 40-man provisional squad ahead of the games against Switzerland and Bulgaria. McCarthy selected a large panel which will be cut down to 23 over the next couple of weeks and it includes ten forwards, including Obafemi. The 19-year-old has yet to feature in a …

The video assistant referee was at the centre of the action once again in a clash between Tottenham and Manchester City as it denied Gabriel Jesus and the champions a late winner. Jesus curled the ball past Hugo Lloris in the Spurs goal with just seconds left on the clock and the game finely poised at 2-2 before it was …

Irish striker Jonathan Afolabi is reportedly set to join Scottish champions Celtic as the free agent decides on his next move in football. Afolabi has been without a club since the start of the summer after leaving Southampton but his standout performances at the U19 European Championships caught the eye of many, with several clubs previously interested in signing him. …

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy named a 40-man provisional squad ahead of the upcoming games against Switzerland and Bulgaria in Dublin. McCarthy included new trio Troy Parrott, Nathan Collins and Kieran Sadlier in the squad as well recalling Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy. The extended squad means that the Irish manager must cut 17 players before the clash with the Swiss …

Liverpool picked up their second victory in as many game at the start of the Premier League season as they defeated Southampton 2-1 at St Mary’s. Looking to build on their 4-1 win against Norwich on the opening day of the campaign Liverpool knew they would be without their first choice goalkeeper in Alisson after he picked up a calf …

“I’m not here for a long time, I’m here for a good time.” On Saturday, Skerries Town and Bohemians will meet in a charity game in honour of former Town player and Bohs fan Oran Tully, who sadly passed away in August 2018. Tully, who lost his battle with an extremely rare bowel condition almost a year ago, was a …

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy outlined that he is unlikely to give 17-year-old Tottenham striker Troy Parrott his senior debut, unless he breaks into the Spurs first team. Parrott was included in McCarthy’s plans for the first time after impressing with Mauricio Pochettino’s side at club level and was one of the 40 players named in the provisional squad. At just …

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has provided an update on Birmingham midfielder Dan Crowley’s international future outlining that the 22-year-old is still sorting out his eligibility. Crowley was one of the biggest omission from McCarthy’s 40-man provisional squad which contained first call ups for Troy Parrott, Nathan Collins and Kieran Sadlier. The former Arsenal midfielder confirmed earlier this year that he …

Mick McCarthy has named his 40-man provisional squad ahead of the upcoming games against Switzerland and Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium. McCarthy has named 17-year old Tottenham striker Troy Parrott in his squad while also handing young Stoke defender Nathan Collins a first chance in the senior setup. Crystal Palace midfielder James McCarthy returns to the squad for the first …

Former Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera opened up on his experience working under current Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa during their time at Athletic Bilbao. Herrera spent two years working under the Argentine in the Basque Country, with Bilbao reaching both the Europa League and Copa Del Rey finals. Bielsa now plies his trade in Yorkshire as he looks to …

Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher could be set to make his first Liverpool start this weekend, after Jurgen Klopp revealed an injury to current first choice Adrian. Kelleher has yet to make his competitive debut for the Reds, but with Alisson out for the next few weeks and Adrian a doubt for Saturday’s clash with Southampton, the 20-year old could be …

Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Johansson’s international transfer papers have been sent to FIFA with the case for his move to Ireland currently under review. Johansson was born in Luxembourg to a Swedish father and a mother who grew up in Mullingar and he is eligible to play for the Boys in Green thanks to his maternal grandparents. The 18-year old …