Anthony Pyne

Linda Motlhalo of Glasgow City shoots to score her side's second goal during the UEFA Women's Europa Cup first qualifying round first leg match v Athlone Town, September 2025

Europa Cup recap: Glasgow City 3-0 Athlone Town

Athone Town's European odyssey continued in Scotland where they fell to a 3-0 loss against Glasgow City. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 10 Sep

Irish Open final round recap - McIlroy wins play-off

Rory McIlroy won the irish Open after an enthralling day's action at the K Club. Read back on howit happened.

Golf • 07 Sep

A general view during a Republic of Ireland training session at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Republic of Ireland v Hungary: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland kick off their World Cup qualification campaign with a crunch home clash against Hungary. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 06 Sep

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his shot from the rough on the third fairway during day three of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club

Irish Open third round recap - McIlroy four off lead

Rory McIlroy will head for the final round of the Irish Open four shots off leader Adrien Saddier. Read back on how the action unfolded at the K Club.

Golf • 06 Sep

Heather Payne, Katie McCabe, Leanne Kiernan and Tara O'Hanlon

Challenges and change for Irish as WSL prepares to grow

Action in the WSL and WSL 2 returns tonight after a summer of change for several Republic of Ireland players.

Soccer • 05 Sep

Israela Groves, left, and Hannah Waesch of Athlone Town react after their side conceded their first goal during the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round semi-final match between Breidablik and Athlone Town at Sportpark Schreurserve in Ens

Athlone's Champions League journey ended by Breidablik

Athlone Town were sucker-punched by two goals in the space of a minute as Icelandic champions Breidablik prevailed 3-1 in their Women's Champions League Round qualifier 2 semi-final on Wednesday.

Soccer • 27 Aug

Ollie Horgan steered Finn Harps to an unlikely escape from the promotion/relegation play-off on Monday night

From the archives: Horgan's underdog spirit endures

Ollie Horgan, who continues to keep Finn Harps punching above their weight, has spent years defying the odds. Underestimate him at your peril.

Soccer • 28 Aug

Roisin Molloy of Athlone Town in action against Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir, left, and Kristín Dís Árnadóttir of Breidablik during the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round semi-final match between Breidablik and Athlone Town at Sportpark Sc

Women's Champions League: Breidablik 3-1 Athlone Town

Athlone Town have been beaten by Icelandic champions Breidablik in the Champions League qualifiers Round 2 semi-final. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 27 Aug

Hannah Waesch poses for a portrait during the Athlone Town UWCL portrait session at Athlone Town Stadium in Westmeath

Athlone inspired by community spirit - Waesch

From Texas to Athlone Town, it's been a year of change for Hannah Waesch, but the midfielder says she's feeling right at home ahead of the midlanders' Champions League Round 2 qualifier semi-final against Breidablik on Wednesday (12pm kick-off).

Soccer • 26 Aug

Referee Vassilis Fotias shows a red card to Matthew Fitzpatrick of Linfield during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin

Linfield boss Healy frustrated by ref calls at Tolka

Linfield manager David Healy was left bemused and frustrated by the performance of Greek referee Vassilis Fotias during his team's 3-1 loss to Shelbourne in the Conference League play-off first leg at Tolka Park last night.

Soccer • 22 Aug