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Rory Mcllroy after his putt on the fourth

The Open Championship Day 3 recap - McIlroy six back

World No 1 Scottie Scheffler will carry a four-lead into the final round in Portrush with Rory McIlroy seven behind going into Sunday's final day.

Golf • 19 Jul

11 July 2025; A general view of match action during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Bohemians and Galway United at Dalymount Park in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Friday's Premier Division results and reports

There were two top-flight games down for decision tonight, as Bohs beat Galway United and Waterford got past Cork City at the RSC.

Soccer • 11 Jul

10 July 2025; Klaudijus Upstas of FC Hegelmann is tackled by Simon Power of St Patrick's Athletic during the UEFA Conference League First Qualifying Round first leg match between St Patrick's Athletic and FC Hegelmann at Richmond Park in Dublin. Photo by

Conference League: St Pat's 1-0 FC Hegelmann recap

St Pat's have beaten Lithuanian side FC Hegelmann in their Conference League first qualifying round clash at Richmond Park. Read back on how it unfolded here.

Soccer • 10 Jul

9 July 2025; James Norris of Shelbourne in action against Kirk Millar of Linfield during the UEFA Champions League First Qualifying Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Champions League: Shelbourne 1-0 Linfield recap

Shels have beaten Linfield at Tolka Park in the first leg of their Champions League first qualifying round showdown. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 09 Jul

26 June 2025; Alyssa Thompson of United States celebrates after scoring her side's fourth goal during the women's international friendly match between the USA and Republic of Ireland at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, USA. Photo by

Girls in Green well beaten by classy USA in Denver

The heat, altitude and relentless energy of an excellent USA side proved too much for the Republic of Ireland in Denver, as they slumped to a 4-0 friendly defeat.

Soccer • 27 Jun

26 June 2025; Tyler Toland of Republic of Ireland reacts after her side concede a third goal, scored by Rose Lavelle of United States, hidden, during the women's international friendly match between the USA and Republic of Ireland at Dick’s Sporting Goods

International friendly: USA 4-0 Rep of Ireland - recap

The Girls in Green were well beaten by the world's No 1-ranked side in Denver. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 27 Jun

22 June 2025; Players during a Republic of Ireland women gym session at Denver Athletic Club in Colorado, USA. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Preview: Understrength Ireland eye Colorado upset

Carla Ward is without a string of key figures for the first of two friendlies against the world No 1-ranked USA in Denver. Developing her style while avoiding a heavy defeat will be a tricky task.

Soccer • 26 Jun

20 June 2025; Jessie Stapleton poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland women's media day at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Stapleton: My family are a massive part of my journey

Jessie Stapleton's career has been rising steadily for the last few years. Still only 20, the versatile West Ham player is laser focused on big ambitions with club and country, rooted by a tightknit family unit that's backing her every step of the way.

Soccer • 26 Jun

20 June 2025; Hayley Nolan poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland women's media day at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Nolan hoping for rub of green after challenging year

Unplugging herself from a season that ended in relegation with Crystal Palace, Hayley Nolan walked parts of the Camino with her family - a fitting choice for a player who's shown perseverance, determination and genuine faith in herself over the years.

Soccer • 25 Jun

20 June 2025; Ellen Molloy poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland women's media day at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

Timing is everything for resurgent Wexford star Molloy

Wexford's Ellen Molloy is relishing the chance to remind people just how much she can offer to this Republic of Ireland side after coming through a challenging period in her career.

Soccer • 23 Jun