Anthony Pyne

Marissa Sheva of Republic of Ireland, centre, celebrates with team-mates after scoring their side's third goal during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Poland and Republic of Ireland at Polsat Plus Arena in Gdansk, Poland.

Impressive Girls in Green outgun Poland in Gdansk

The Republic of Ireland outgunned Poland 3-2 in a topsy-turvy World Cup qualifier played on a pudding of a pitch at Polsat Plus Arena Gdansk.

Soccer • 14 Apr

Katie McCabe during a Republic of Ireland women's training session at Polsat Plus Arena in Gdansk, Poland.

Preview: Girls in Green set for Polish litmus test

The Republic of Ireland begin a crucial week with a tough World Cup qualifier against Poland in Gdansk, with Carla Ward keen to offer more evidence the Girls in Green are moving in the right direction on her watch.

Soccer • 14 Apr

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers is tackled by Harry Wood of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers at Tolka Park in Dublin.

LOI preview: A feast of Bank Holiday Monday action

We have a full round of SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division games to tuck into on this Easter Bank Holiday Monday.

Soccer • 06 Apr

Emma O'Byrne of Dublin celebrates after her side's victory in the Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Championship quarter-final match between Kilkenny and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin.

O'Byrne 'blown away' after opening up about condition

Dublin camogie player Emma O'Byrne has been "blown away" by the public reaction since she opened up about her diagnosis with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Camogie • 06 Apr

Clare supporters after their side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final between Clare and Cork at Croke Park

Jersey deal helps to unify Clare GAA, says Murphy

The extension of a jersey sponsorship to Clare's camogie team has been a unifying force in the county, according to goalkeeper Doireann Murphy.

Camogie • 07 Apr

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher saves a penalty from Joel Pohjanpalo of Finland during the UEFA Nations League B Group 2 match between Republic of Ireland and Finland at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

How equipped are Ireland for a Prague penalty shootout?

Without wishing to turn anyone's anxiety levels (Spinal Tap-style) all the way up to 11, the possibility of this World Cup play-off in Prague going all the way to a penalty shootout is real.

Soccer • 26 Mar

Heimir's headaches: The big calls Ireland face for Prague

It's all getting very real now as the Republic of Ireland fly out to Prague ahead of their World Cup play-off against Czechia on Thursday night. Heimir Hallgrimsson has some big calls to make.

Soccer • 24 Mar

Troy Parrott of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Why Prague is Irish football's biggest moment in years

If you haven't caught 'Prague Fever' yet, be warned: you will. It'll be inescapable, unavoidable, something that heightens the senses and unites the country, writes Anthony Pyne.

Soccer • 21 Mar