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League of Ireland: Top two meet in Friday night clash
By: Conor Martin - May 23, 2025First and second in the League of Ireland meet under the lights as Derry City host Shamrock Rovers (kick-off 7:45pm). Despite being at the summit, both teams haven’t exactly set…
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St Pat’s threatened with partial stadium closure in bid to curb pitch encroachments
By: Richard Forrester - May 22, 2025St Pat’s have been threatened with a partial stadium closure following numerous fan incidents. The FAI’s Disciplinary Control Unit made the decision following a dramatic 3-2 victory over Cork City…
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James Maddison aims sly dig at Roy Keane during interview after Europa League final
By: Richard Forrester - May 22, 2025Roy Keane could afford a wry smile after James Maddison called him out following Tottenham’s famous victory. The England midfielder missed the 1-0 Europa League final win through injury but…
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Ireland handed Euro 2028 boost as UEFA confirm qualification route
By: Richard Forrester - May 21, 2025Ireland have been handed a Euro 2028 boost after UEFA confirmed its qualification process. UEFA revealed they are holding two places for the best-ranked host nations who do not automatically…
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Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers eager to improve pathway for young Irish talent
By: Richard Forrester - May 21, 2025Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has tasked the club to improve the pathway for young Irish players. The Scottish champions have two Irish internationals in their squad including striker Adam Idah…
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Damien Duff says hill picture was only embarrassing for the League of Ireland
By: Richard Forrester - May 20, 2025Damien Duff says he is “mortified for the league” after being forced to watch his Shelbourne side from a hill. The former Chelsea forward was suspended for Shelbourne’s defeat against…
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Aston Villa join race for Caoimhin Kelleher as competition for Ireland international heats up
By: Richard Forrester - May 20, 2025Aston Villa could join the race to sign Republic of Ireland international Caoimhin Kelleher with Emiliano Martinez’s future in doubt. Liverpool stopper Kelleher is set to leave Anfield this summer…
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Seamus Coleman faces anxious wait over injury ahead of Ireland fixtures
By: Richard Forrester - May 19, 2025Seamus Coleman will face an anxious wait to determine whether he will miss Ireland’s double-header of fixtures next month. The Everton right-back endured a disappointing final game at Goodison Park…
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Shelbourne assistant hits out at defensive mistakes as Damien Duff goes incognito
By: Richard Forrester - May 19, 2025Shelbourne assistant Joey O’Brien says “some mad stuff” defensively is hampering their title defence following another defeat. With manager Damien Duff suspended from the touchline, Shelbourne lost 1-0 away at…
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Cork City move swiftly to appoint new manager after Tim Clancy’s surprise departure
By: Richard Forrester - May 15, 2025Cork City have unveiled Gerard Nash as their new manager as they plot to avoid relegation. The club have moved swiftly to replace Tim Clancy, who left following Cork’s 2-1…