Minister mulls legislation to stamp out flares at games Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan has said he will not rule out pushing for legislation to stamp out the presence of flares at League of Ireland matches after the scenes at Oriel Park before Friday night's game between Dundalk and Drogheda United. Soccer • 59 mins
Minister mulls legislation to stamp out flares at games Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan has said he will not rule out pushing for legislation to stamp out the presence of flares at League of Ireland matches after the scenes at Oriel Park before Friday night's game between Dundalk and Drogheda United. Soccer • 59 mins
Violence flares near potential Irish World Cup venue Four soccer games in Mexico were postponed after violence flared near Guadalajara, the host city for a potential Republic of Ireland versus South Korea World Cup clash later this year. Soccer • 2 hrs
Violence flares near potential Irish World Cup venue Four soccer games in Mexico were postponed after violence flared near Guadalajara, the host city for a potential Republic of Ireland versus South Korea World Cup clash later this year. Soccer • 2 hrs
LOI transfers: Galway bring in Pierrot before deadline Galway United have pulled off something of a coup by landing former Drogheda United striker Frantz Pierrot before the transfer deadline. Soccer • 2 hrs
LOI transfers: Galway bring in Pierrot before deadline Galway United have pulled off something of a coup by landing former Drogheda United striker Frantz Pierrot before the transfer deadline. Soccer • 2 hrs
LOI preview: Rovers looking to complete perfect weekend Shamrock Rovers are looking for a second win in four days against unbeaten Dundalk in a re-fixed SSE Airtricity League game at Tallaght Stadium this evening. Soccer • 2 hrs
LOI preview: Rovers looking to complete perfect weekend Shamrock Rovers are looking for a second win in four days against unbeaten Dundalk in a re-fixed SSE Airtricity League game at Tallaght Stadium this evening. Soccer • 2 hrs
Arteta hails 'outstanding' Arsenal after derby victory Mikel Arteta said his "outstanding" Arsenal side proved what they are made of after they thumped Tottenham to move five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Soccer • 15 hrs
Arteta hails 'outstanding' Arsenal after derby victory Mikel Arteta said his "outstanding" Arsenal side proved what they are made of after they thumped Tottenham to move five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. Soccer • 15 hrs
Euro round-up: Parrott scores again, Barca top LaLiga Troy Parrott's red-hot streak continued as he scored in AZ Alkmaar's 3-1 win at home to Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. Soccer • 6 hrs
Euro round-up: Parrott scores again, Barca top LaLiga Troy Parrott's red-hot streak continued as he scored in AZ Alkmaar's 3-1 win at home to Sparta Rotterdam in the Eredivisie. Soccer • 6 hrs
Arsenal steady the ship with convincing derby win Eberechi Eze produced a timely brace to haunt Tottenham again and restore Arsenal's five-point lead at the Premier League summit with a 4-1 north London derby win. Soccer • 17 hrs
Arsenal steady the ship with convincing derby win Eberechi Eze produced a timely brace to haunt Tottenham again and restore Arsenal's five-point lead at the Premier League summit with a 4-1 north London derby win. Soccer • 17 hrs
Lacklustre Liverpool win at the death against Forest Liverpool survived one of their worst performances of the season to snatch a last-gasp 1-0 win in a dramatic ending at Nottingham Forest. Soccer • 20 hrs
Lacklustre Liverpool win at the death against Forest Liverpool survived one of their worst performances of the season to snatch a last-gasp 1-0 win in a dramatic ending at Nottingham Forest. Soccer • 20 hrs
Wednesday suffer earliest relegation in league history Sheffield Wednesday became the first team in English Football League history to be relegated in February after being beaten 2-1 by Sheffield United in a bad-tempered Steel City derby. Soccer • 16 hrs
Wednesday suffer earliest relegation in league history Sheffield Wednesday became the first team in English Football League history to be relegated in February after being beaten 2-1 by Sheffield United in a bad-tempered Steel City derby. Soccer • 16 hrs
Late winner for Hibs another blow in Celtic's title bid Kai Andrews scored a late winner as Hibernian delivered another blow to 10-man Celtic's William Hill Premiership title hopes. Soccer • 18 hrs
Late winner for Hibs another blow in Celtic's title bid Kai Andrews scored a late winner as Hibernian delivered another blow to 10-man Celtic's William Hill Premiership title hopes. Soccer • 18 hrs
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea after ET and Arsenal advance Naomi Girma scored an extra-time winner to help Chelsea progress through to the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Manchester United. Soccer • 17 hrs
Women's FA Cup: Chelsea after ET and Arsenal advance Naomi Girma scored an extra-time winner to help Chelsea progress through to the quarter-finals of the Women's FA Cup with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Manchester United. Soccer • 17 hrs
Drogheda and Dundalk condemn fan trouble at derby game Drogheda United and Dundalk have issued a joint statement condemning crowd trouble at Friday night's Louth derby, which resulted in major damage to the pitch at Oriel Park. Soccer • 23 hrs
Drogheda and Dundalk condemn fan trouble at derby game Drogheda United and Dundalk have issued a joint statement condemning crowd trouble at Friday night's Louth derby, which resulted in major damage to the pitch at Oriel Park. Soccer • 23 hrs
Premier League wrap: Wins for Fulham and Palace Raul Jimenez scored twice as Fulham ended a three-match losing Premier League run with a 3-1 triumph at Sunderland, while Crystal Palace struck late to edge Wolves. Soccer • 20 hrs
Premier League wrap: Wins for Fulham and Palace Raul Jimenez scored twice as Fulham ended a three-match losing Premier League run with a 3-1 triumph at Sunderland, while Crystal Palace struck late to edge Wolves. Soccer • 20 hrs
Man City close in on Arsenal after nervy Newcastle win Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the first half as Manchester City cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points with a nervy 2-1 win over Newcastle. Soccer • 21 Feb
Man City close in on Arsenal after nervy Newcastle win Nico O'Reilly scored twice in the first half as Manchester City cut Arsenal's Premier League lead to two points with a nervy 2-1 win over Newcastle. Soccer • 21 Feb
Transfers news: Saints, Bohs and Rovers all make moves St Patrick's Athletic have signed James Brown from Scottish Premiership outfit Kilmarnock and Bohemians have picked up Zane Myers from Hull City.. Soccer • 2 hrs
Transfers news: Saints, Bohs and Rovers all make moves St Patrick's Athletic have signed James Brown from Scottish Premiership outfit Kilmarnock and Bohemians have picked up Zane Myers from Hull City.. Soccer • 2 hrs
Premier League wrap: Burnley draw with 10-man Chelsea Chelsea's 10 men were stunned by a Zian Flemming header in the third minute of added time as Burnley stole a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Soccer • 21 Feb
Premier League wrap: Burnley draw with 10-man Chelsea Chelsea's 10 men were stunned by a Zian Flemming header in the third minute of added time as Burnley stole a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Soccer • 21 Feb
O'Neill dreams of 'utopia' when Celtic are united Martin O'Neill is longing for some unity at Celtic Park after a fractured atmosphere in their Europa League defeat by Stuttgart. Soccer • 21 Feb
O'Neill dreams of 'utopia' when Celtic are united Martin O'Neill is longing for some unity at Celtic Park after a fractured atmosphere in their Europa League defeat by Stuttgart. Soccer • 21 Feb
European: Osasuna strike late to deny Real Madrid Raul Garcia struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Osasuna beat LaLiga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 at Estadio El Sadar, while Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Soccer • 21 Feb
European: Osasuna strike late to deny Real Madrid Raul Garcia struck a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Osasuna beat LaLiga leaders Real Madrid 2-1 at Estadio El Sadar, while Bayern Munich extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Soccer • 21 Feb
Championship: Coventry extend lead at the summit Sky Bet Championship leaders Coventry won away for the first time since 25 November to move three points clear of Middlesbrough as their 2-0 victory left West Brom deeper in relegation trouble at The Hawthorns. Soccer • 21 Feb
Championship: Coventry extend lead at the summit Sky Bet Championship leaders Coventry won away for the first time since 25 November to move three points clear of Middlesbrough as their 2-0 victory left West Brom deeper in relegation trouble at The Hawthorns. Soccer • 21 Feb
American dream: O'Toole hopes to make home World Cup Kevin O'Toole is hoping his big breakthrough into international football can coincide with a historic World Cup qualification. Soccer • 21 Feb
American dream: O'Toole hopes to make home World Cup Kevin O'Toole is hoping his big breakthrough into international football can coincide with a historic World Cup qualification. Soccer • 21 Feb
SSE Airtricity League results and reports The first week where a game hasn't fallen foul of the weather in the SSE Airtricity League, with big derbies in Dublin and Louth taking place. Soccer • 20 Feb
SSE Airtricity League results and reports The first week where a game hasn't fallen foul of the weather in the SSE Airtricity League, with big derbies in Dublin and Louth taking place. Soccer • 20 Feb
Rovers get their belated season off to a winning start The Rovers' return was worth the wait and more as the champions, powered by youth, edged a slow-burning thriller against a somewhat unlucky Saint Patrick's. Soccer • 20 Feb
Rovers get their belated season off to a winning start The Rovers' return was worth the wait and more as the champions, powered by youth, edged a slow-burning thriller against a somewhat unlucky Saint Patrick's. Soccer • 20 Feb
Keeley denies Dundalk the Louth bragging rights Drogheda Utd captain Conor Keeley headed home two minutes from the end to deny Dundalk their first win back in the top flight in a fiery Louth Derby at Oriel Park. Soccer • 20 Feb
Keeley denies Dundalk the Louth bragging rights Drogheda Utd captain Conor Keeley headed home two minutes from the end to deny Dundalk their first win back in the top flight in a fiery Louth Derby at Oriel Park. Soccer • 20 Feb
Maguire-inspired Cork much too strong for Wexford Cork City made it two wins from two in the League of Ireland First Division, cruising to a 4-1 victory over Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park to move to the top of the table. Soccer • 20 Feb
Maguire-inspired Cork much too strong for Wexford Cork City made it two wins from two in the League of Ireland First Division, cruising to a 4-1 victory over Wexford FC at Ferrycarrig Park to move to the top of the table. Soccer • 20 Feb
Stubborn Galway hold on for a point at Shelbourne Shelbourne and Galway United battled out a one-one draw, in a game that Joey Brien's side dominated, but found a stubborn visiting defence extremely difficult to break down. Soccer • 20 Feb
Stubborn Galway hold on for a point at Shelbourne Shelbourne and Galway United battled out a one-one draw, in a game that Joey Brien's side dominated, but found a stubborn visiting defence extremely difficult to break down. Soccer • 20 Feb
