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Conor Hourihane has agreed a two-year deal with the League One club

Hourihane appointed Barnsley boss on a permanent basis

Barnsley have announced that former Republic of Ireland international Conor Hourihane has been appointed as head coach on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 18 Apr

It's a first managerial role for Conor Hourihane who retired from playing last year

Hourihane given Barnsley job on interim basis

Former Republic of Ireland international Conor Hourihane has been appointed manager of Barnsley, on an interim basis, following the firing of Darrell Clarke.

Soccer • 13 Mar

Matty Wolfe has not played in over 12 months

Sligo Rovers snap up Barnsley midfielder Wolfe

Sligo Rovers have recruited another player from the Football League, with ex-Barnsley midfielder Matty Wolfe the latest player to move to The Showgrounds.

Soccer • 22 Jan

Neil Farrugia arriving at Stamford Bridge for Shamrock Rovers' European tie against Chelsea last month

Corry: Barnsley a good platform for Farrugia to shine

Paul Corry believes Neil Farrugia could have potentially got a move to a higher level than League One but feels Barnsley is a good club where he will receive ample opportunities to prove his worth.

Soccer • 04 Jan

Conor Hourihane enjoyed success during his first spell at Barnsley

Hourihane rejoins Barnsley, Hayes leaves Aberdeen

Aberdeen have paid tribute to Republic of Ireland international Jonny Hayes after confirming that the long-serving winger is leaving Pittodrie having turned down the offer to stay on as a full-time youth coach.

Soccer • 06 Jun 24

Ruaidhrí Higgins is staying with Derry City

Higgins staying with Derry following Barnsley interest

Derry City boss Ruaidhrí Higgins will not be taking over at English League One side Barnsley.

Soccer • 06 Jul 23

Josh Windass celebrates his goal which was essentially the final touch of the League One play-off final

Last gasp winner sends Owls flying back to Championship

Sheffield Wednesday are heading back to the Championship following a two-year absence after they sealed the most dramatic of 1-0 victories over Barnsley in the League One play-off final.

Soccer • 29 May 23

Barnsley's Luca Connell (right) has a shot blocked by Bolton Wanderers' Randell Williams

Connell helps Barnsley into League One play-off final

Barnsley will face South Yorkshire rivals Sheffield Wednesday in the League One play-off final at Wembley after a 1-0 victory over Bolton on Friday night secured 2-1 aggregate win.

Soccer • 19 May 23

Michael Duff is expected to take the Barnsley job

Duff set to swap Cheltenham for Barnsley

Belfast man Michael Duff is to leave Cheltenham to "pursue a new opportunity", the Sky Bet League One club have announced.

Soccer • 13 Jun 22

Championship wrap: Luton boost promotion hopes

Luton boosted their promotion hopes as they leapfrogged fellow hopefuls Nottingham Forest after a 1-0 win at Kenilworth Road.

Soccer • 15 Apr 22

Blackburn Rovers' Ben Brereton Diaz celebrates

Championship wrap: Blackburn close in on league leaders

Ben Brereton Diaz scored his 20th Sky Bet Championship goal of the season to help Blackburn edge out Barnsley 2-1 to move within a point of leaders Bournemouth.

Soccer • 29 Dec 21

Hondermarck in action for Drogheda in 2018

Hondermarck called up to Ireland U21 squad

Ex-Drogheda United midfielder William Hondermarck has been called up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for the European Championship qualifiers against Italy and Sweden.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

Championship wrap: Mitrovic hat-trick sinks Swans

Aleksandar Mitrovic struck a first-half hat-trick as Fulham eased their way to a 3-1 Sky Bet Championship victory over Swansea.

Soccer • 29 Sep 21

Swansea City's Matt Grimes (C) celebrates with Jake Bidwell (L) and Conor Hourihane after scoring

Hourihane's Swansea set up play-off date with destiny

Swansea survived a late Barnsley surge to book a Sky Bet Championship final date with Brentford at Wembley.

Soccer • 22 May 21

Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane celebrates Andre Ayew's goal with Matt Grimes and the goalscorer

Ayew the difference as Swans take lead over Barnsley

Andre Ayew's solitary first-half strike at Oakwell has given Swansea a slender 1-0 lead in their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final against Barnsley.

Soccer • 17 May 21

Tammy Abraham (r) was on hand to give the Londoners victory

Abraham on the mark as Chelsea survive Barnsley test

Chelsea reached the FA Cup quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-0 win at Championship side Barnsley settled by a second-half goal from centre forward Tammy Abraham.

Soccer • 11 Feb 21

Kepa makes a save in training on Wednesday

Tuchel offers Kepa 'new start' with FA Cup spot

Thomas Tuchel has moved to hand Kepa Arrizabalaga a "new start" at Chelsea, with the Spanish goalkeeper lined up for a start in Thursday's FA Cup fifth-round trip to Barnsley.

Soccer • 10 Feb 21

Yakou Meite of Reading FC scores his sides first goal

Championship wrap - Unbeaten Reading extend their lead

Yakou Meite scored unbeaten Reading's fastest ever competitive goal to extend their lead at the top of the Championship to seven points with an impressive 4-2 win at Blackburn.

Soccer • 27 Oct 20

Leeds toast title with stylish victory at Derby

Leeds kept their Sky Bet Championship title party rolling as a much-changed side secured a 3-1 win at Derby, while Barnsley struck late to keep their survival hopes alive.

Soccer • 19 Jul 20

Leeds have paradise within view after nervy victory

Leeds stand on the brink of automatic promotion after holding on for an unconvincing 1-0 win against Yorkshire rivals Barnsley at Elland Road.

Soccer • 16 Jul 20

James McClean was the subject of sectarian abuse

Barnsley fined after 'unacceptable' McClean comments

Barnsley have been fined £20,000 by the Football Association and ordered to "implement an action plan" after the club's deputy safety officer told match officials that James McClean "should be used to" abuse.

Soccer • 21 Feb 20

James McClean: "I appreciate the backing the club have given me since I joined in 2018 and it's reassuring to know that support remains."

Stoke describe abuse against McClean as 'hate crime'

Stoke City have condemned "discriminatory" chants aimed at James McClean and offered the Republic of Ireland international their full support.

Soccer • 10 Jan 20

Chris Barker (R) in action for Cardiff City against Robin van Persie in an FA Cup clash back in 2006

Former Cardiff defender Chris Barker dies aged 39

Chris Barker has been described as an "inspiration", "loyal" and an "absolute gentleman" as tributes pour in for the former Cardiff and Barnsley defender, who has died at the age of 39.

Soccer • 02 Jan 20

James McClean trained with the Republic of Ireland squad in Abbotstown today

FA investigates abuse of James McClean by fans

The Football Association is investigating an allegation of "discriminatory behaviour" directed at Republic of Ireland winger James McClean during Stoke's clash against Barnsley on Saturday.

Soccer • 12 Nov 19

The Fleetwood job is Joey Barton's first managerial position

Barnsley lodge complaint after alleged Barton incident

Barnsley have made a formal complaint to the English Football League and Football Association after manager Daniel Stendel was allegedly assaulted by Fleetwood boss Joey Barton.

Soccer • 16 Apr 19