Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

A third tier will help bridge the gap between grassroots and professional according to the FAI

FAI set to create new league to bridge gap to LOI

The Football Association of Ireland is seeking to recruit 20 teams for a new league that will act as a direct connection between grassroots and professional football for the first time in Ireland.

Soccer • 12 Dec 24

Jordan has urged people to get themselves tested

Jordan reveals 'aggressive' cancer diagnosis

Irish motorsport legend Eddie Jordan has revealed that he is currently being treated for "aggressive" cancer.

Motorsport • 12 Dec 24

Ireland players celebrate after Dan Walker opened the scoring against England

Ireland play out thrilling draw with England

Ireland began their second season in the FIH Pro League with a thrilling 3-3 draw with England in Argentina.

Hockey • 12 Dec 24

Gleeson's reign ends as FAI opts against new contract

Eileen Gleeson's reign as Republic of Ireland head coach is over after the FAI confirmed her contract will not be renewed.

Soccer • 13 Dec 24

The meeting is set to take place online involving 26 county boards

GAA calls meeting with county boards over tax concerns

The GAA has called an urgent meeting for county board officials to discuss the Revenue Commissioners' risk review of counties.

Football • 10 Dec 24

Former player and manager Jody Gormley, 53, has died

Former Tyrone player Jody Gormley dies aged 53

Former Tyrone player and Antrim manager Jody Gormley, 53, has died

Football • 09 Dec 24

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