Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

GAA president Jarlath Burns speaking to young Clare supporters before the 2024 All-Ireland SHC final

GAA introduces charge for children's league tickets

The GAA has announced that it will charge under 16s to attend higher-division Allianz League games for the first time next year.

Football • 09 Dec 24

Griggs eyes step forward over time and distance in 2025

Nick Griggs has set his sights on World Athletics Championship qualification at 5,000 metres in 2025 after ending another year of progression with silver at the Under-23 European Cross Country Championships in Turkey on Sunday.

Athletics • 09 Dec 24

Orla Prendergast was the star of the show against Bangladesh

Prendergast shines as Ireland see off Bangladesh

All-rounder Orla Prendergast produced another impressive display as Ireland closed out a comfortable 47-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20 international in Sylhet to secure a series win.

Cricket • 07 Dec 24

FAI President Paul Cooke (L) with chief football officer Marc Canham

Aligned calendar gets green light after FAI vote

The general assembly of the Football Association of Ireland has voted for the introduction of the aligned football calendar, one of the 11 priority actions under the organisation's Football Pathways Plan.

Soccer • 06 Dec 24

The page in the programme that made mention of Londonderry

FAI apologises over use of 'Londonderry' in programme

The FAI has apologised after last night's match programme against Wales carried a map of Ireland featuring the term 'Londonderry'.

Soccer • 04 Dec 24

Gaby Lewis hit 52, however, the Bangladesh batting proved too strong for Ireland

Lewis hits half-century but Bangladesh secure whitewash

Bangladesh completed a 3-0 ODI series success as they beat Ireland by seven wickets in Mirpur.

Cricket • 02 Dec 24

Ireland players, from left, Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin, Izzy Atkinson and goalkeeper Sophie Whitehouse at the Cardiff City Stadium

Ronan: Ireland will aim to quiet Welsh crowd early on

Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan looks ahead to the first leg of Euro 2025 play-off against Wales.

Soccer • 29 Nov 24

The Republic of Ireland go through their paces at Cardiff City Stadium

Preview: Welsh hunger makes them a dangerous animal

The Republic of Ireland wade into the familiar waters of the play-offs in Cardiff tonight as they square up to a dangerous, highly motivated Wales side that knows the inside out.

Soccer • 29 Nov 24

Ireland's Gaby Lewis celebrates after her side's victory in match two of the Women's T20 International against Sri Lanka in August

Lewis 'happy' to lead Ireland for Bangladesh series

New Ireland women's cricket captain Gaby Lewis feels she is more than ready to take on the role ahead of the ODI series against Bangladesh.

Cricket • 26 Nov 24

Roy Downey celebrates after Ireland's victory

Ireland get vital qualifier window off to winning start

Ireland secured a dominant 91-67 victory over Azerbaijan at the National Basketball Arena as they looked to get their hopes of advancing to the next round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers back on track.

Basketball • 21 Nov 24

Brian Fenton won seven All-Irelands during his time with Dublin

Fenton confirms his bombshell Dublin retirement

Dublin manager Dessie Farrell has been dealt a further blow ahead of the 2025 season with the shock news that star midfielder Brian Fenton has retired from inter-county football.

Football • 19 Nov 24

Katie Taylor edged Amanda Serrano in the first encounter

Scales tip just in Taylor's favour for Serrano rematch

Beating Amanda Serrano for a second time, in Texas tonight, would strengthen the argument for the Irish woman to be considered to the best female boxer of all time.

Boxing • 16 Nov 24

The Ireland squad held their captain's run at UCD on Thursday

Preview: Pumas can pounce if Ireland aren't their best

The reaction to last week's 23-13 defeat to New Zealand is a good barometer of what we've come to expect from this Ireland team.

Rugby • 15 Nov 24

Taylor: 'I can't believe I'm on the same card as Mike Tyson, such a legend and icon of the sport'

Taylor expecting 'epic war' in landmark Serrano rematch

Katie Taylor is prepared for a "monumental" night in her career as her second fight against Amanda Serrano is set to become the most watched women's boxing match in history.

Boxing • 14 Nov 24

'There's going to be a lot of fights in this game'

Ireland brace for fight as Finns come seeking revenge

In a year that started with uncertainty, the Republic of Ireland have a chance to finish out the 2024 schedule on a positive note as they welcome Finland to the Aviva Stadium for tonight's Nations League encounter.

Soccer • 14 Nov 24

Republic of Ireland earned a 2-1 win over Finland in October

Republic of Ireland v Finland: All you need to know

Heimir Hallgrimsson goes in search of a second win as Republic of Ireland manager against Finland in the UEFA Nations League. Get details on live coverage, team news and the battle to avoid relegation here.

Soccer • 13 Nov 24

'Ireland's bench had penalties, confusion in lineouts, knock-ons and real momentum breaking moments that stopped them from mounting a response'

Lack of impact off bench telling in loss to All Blacks

Errors in the final quarter and a lack of a telling impact off the bench were key in Ireland's loss to New Zealand, writes Jonny Holland

Rugby • 12 Nov 24

Roger Goodell (R) with Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and London Mayor Sadiq Khan at an NFL game in London on 13 October

NFL commissioner suggests potential Dublin game in 2025

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has suggested that Dublin could host one of the professional American football league's international games in 2025.

NFL • 10 Nov 24

Josh Van der Flier acknowledges the Aviva faithful after a disappointing Ireland display against New Zealand

'No excuses' from Van der Flier and Porter

Josh van der Flier was keen not to use rustiness as an excuse, following Ireland's flat performance in their 10-point home loss to New Zealand on Friday night.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Scott Robertson's New Zealand side face France in Paris next Saturday night

Robertson energised by All Blacks' efficiency

New Zealand coach Scott Robertson said his side showed their most astute game management since he took charge at the start of this year in Friday's clinical 23-13 win Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 09 Nov 24

Ireland celebrate Caelan Doris' try when the teams last met in Dublin

All Blacks visit always special as Ireland expects

Even when New Zealand were routinely handing out hammerings to Irish sides over the last 30 years, the visit of the All Blacks to Dublin was special.

Rugby • 08 Nov 24

The FAI have been fined €10,000 over the booing of God Save the King

UEFA fine FAI over booing of God Save The King

The FAI has been hit with a €10,000 fine by UEFA due to the home fans booing of God Save The King ahead of Republic of Ireland's Nations League game against England at Aviva Stadium in September.

Soccer • 05 Nov 24

Knight's Choice denies the blinkered Japanese raider Warp Speed by a short head in the Melbourne Cup

Knight's Choice and Dolan pull off Melbourne Cup shock

Knight's Choice claimed Lexus Melbourne Cup glory as a 90-1 outsider under Kildare jockey Robbie Dolan, while the Willie Mullins-trained Absurde finished best of the European raiders in fifth in the Flemington feature.

Racing • 05 Nov 24

The Armagh players celebrate with the Sam Maguire Cup in front of Hill 16 after beating Galway in July's All-Ireland SFC final

Champions Armagh supply six football All-Stars

There are five counties represented and 14 first-time winners on a PwC Football All-Stars 2024 team dominated by All-Ireland champions Armagh and runners-up Galway.

Football • 01 Nov 24

Kenya's Moses Kemei after crossing the line

Kemei wins Dublin Marathon, Tonosa breaks Irish record

Kenya's Moses Kemei has won Irish Life Dublin Marathon this morning in a personal best time of 2:08.46.

Athletics • 27 Oct 24