Anthony Pyne

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty makes a save during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and CD Santa Clara at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

'It's part of my job' - McGinty plays down wonder save

You only have to watch Ed McGinty play the game to know he's not a man easily fazed. After his incredible, and crucial, save against Santa Clara on Thursday night, he was reliably grounded.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and his son Josh celebrate after the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and Santa Clara at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Bradley: 'A special night, as a father and a manager'

Stephen Bradley hailed "a special night, both as a father and as a manager" after his Shamrock Rovers team shut out Portuguse side Santa Clara to reach the Conference League league stage for the second year in succession.

Soccer • 29 Aug

Shamrock Rovers players celebrate after the final whistle in the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and Santa Clara at Tallaght Stadium

Hoops make it a famous European night for the LOI

Shamrock Rovers made it a magnificent European double for the League of Ireland as they shut out Portuguese side Santa Clara to follow Shelbourne into the league stage of the Conference League.

Soccer • 28 Aug

Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin

Shels beat 10-man Linfield in pulsating Tolka clash

Goals from Harry Wood, Mipo Odubeko and Evan Caffrey saw Shelbourne grind down ten-man Linfield to earn a 3-1 win in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Tolka Park on Thursday night.

Soccer • 27 Aug

29 June 2025; Tyler Toland, right, and Megan Connolly of Republic of Ireland reacts after her side concede a third goal during the women's international friendly match between the USA and Republic of Ireland at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Photo

USA ease past Girls in Green in scorching Cincinnati

The Republic of Ireland fell to a second successive 4-0 friendly defeat to the USA in sweltering conditions at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

Soccer • 30 Jun

29 June 2025; Lynn Biyendolo of United States celebrates with teammate Emma Sears, right, after scoring their side's first goal during the women's international friendly match between the USA and Republic of Ireland at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

International friendly: USA 4-0 Rep of Ireland recap

Carla Ward's Girls in Green were beaten 4-0 by the USA once again in Cincinnati. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 29 Jun

9 June 2025; Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the Stade de Luxembourg in Luxembourg. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Preview: Fresh faces jostle for a chance in Luxembourg

There's a growing body of evidence that the Republic of Ireland players are buying into Heimir Hallgrimsson's vision. Tonight, more fringe men are likely to get a chance to stake their claim ahead of September's opening World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia.

Soccer • 10 Jun

3 June 2025; Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe, centre, speaks to her teammates after the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

'She's on the verge of burnout' - McCabe out of US trip

Katie McCabe will not travel to the USA for the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against the USA at the end of the month, with head coach Carla Ward saying the 29-year-old is "on the verge of burnout".

Soccer • 04 Jun

3 June 2025; Saoirse Noonan of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sports

Ireland beat Slovenia but fall short in promotion quest

The Republic of Ireland delivered their best peformance under Carla Ward to date but fell short in their pursuit of Nations League promotion, despite beating Slovenia 1-0 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 03 Jun

3 June 2025; The jersey of Saoirse Noonan in the Republic of Ireland dressingroom before the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Team news: Noonan set to make some Páirc history

Saoirse Noonan will create a bit of sporting history this evening after being named to start for the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League showdown with Slovenia at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 03 Jun