Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Derry City request Windsor Park switch for European tie

Derry City's Europa League Conference play-off clash with Tobol Kostanay on 17 August could be switched from Tallaght Stadium to Windsor Park in Belfast following a request from the League of Ireland club.

Soccer • 07 Aug 23

Tasos Bakasetas of Greece scores their side's winning goal

Northern Ireland still without a Nations League win

Northern Ireland's wait for a Nations League victory goes on after their campaign began with yet another dispiriting result as Ian Baraclough's side were beaten 1-0 at home by Greece.

Soccer • 02 Jun 22

The redevelopment of Casement Park has been met with considerable delays

Casement remains on agenda for Euro 2028

Minister for Sport Jack Chambers has said the possibility of the Irish government financially supporting the redevelopment of Casement Park for its possible use at Euro 2028 has not yet arisen, with the Antrim venue a key factor in the bid for the tournament.

Soccer • 14 Apr 22

European Cup holders Chelsea will play in Belfast in August

UEFA confirms Belfast will host Super Cup

UEFA has confirmed that the 2021 Super Cup will be played in Belfast on 11 August, the Irish FA has said.

Soccer • 03 Jun 21

Eoin Bradley with Coleraine in 2014 during the Setanta Cup

Coleraine's Bradley banned for urinating on pitch

Coleraine FC striker Eoin Bradley has been banned for six games for urinating on the pitch during a Northern Irish Cup match in July.

Soccer • 29 Sep 20

The state of Casement Park as pictured in July of this year

Cautious optimism remains about Casement Park rebuild

Antrim GAA chairperson Ciaran McCavana says that the next two weeks will shed further light on the prospect of the proposed redevelopment of Casement Park getting the go-ahead to proceed.

Casement Park • 10 Sep 20

Steven Davis skied his penalty high over the crossbar

Davis accepts the blame for missed penalty

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis made no excuses for his missed penalty after Saturday's 0-0 draw with the Netherlands ended any hopes of automatic qualification for Euro 2020.

Soccer • 17 Nov 19

Refurbished in 2016, Windsor Park is the home of Irish Premiership club Linfield and has a capacity of 18,614

Windsor Park to host 2021 European Super Cup

Windsor Park will host the 2021 European Super Cup, while Wembley has been announced as the venue for the Champions League final in 2023.

Soccer • 24 Sep 19

The Irish Football Association are bidding to bring the 2021 UEFA Super Cup to Belfast

IFA hope to bring 2021 Super Cup to Windsor Park

The Irish Football Association hopes to stage the 2021 UEFA Super Cup at Windsor Park in Belfast.

Soccer • 01 Nov 18

Michael O'Neill's side lost 2-1 to Bosnia & Herzegovina

O'Neill sees positives in Northern Ireland defeat

Once Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill had shaken off the bitter feeling of defeat he was able to take plenty of encouragement from Saturday's 2-1 loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Soccer • 09 Sep 18

Carl Frampton fulfilled his dream of fighting at Windsor Park

Frampton sets sights on Warrington after Belfast win

Carl Frampton turned his focus to Josh Warrington after securing a shot at the IBF featherweight champion by stopping Luke Jackson in Belfast.

Boxing • 19 Aug 18

Carl Frampton, left, and Luke Jackson go head-to-head at Windsor Park

Frampton comes alive as Windsor Park dream nears

Carl Frampton will complete his life-long ambition of fighting at Windsor Park as he heads up one of the best boxing cards that's been put together on this island for many years.

Boxing • 17 Aug 18

Carl Frampton: "A few years ago I was kind of falling out of love with boxing and a bit fed up with it, and counting down the days to retirement."

Frampton has 'love' back with Windsor on horizon

Carl Frampton is preparing for this month's Windsor Park fight against Luke Jackson feeling "reinvigorated" and that his last performance was better than all but one in his career so far.

Boxing • 02 Aug 18

Tyson Fury returned to the ring after more than two years out with victory over Sefer Seferi in June

Fury comeback continues at Windsor Park next month

Tyson Fury will take on Italian Francesco Pianeta in the second fight of his comeback at Windsor Park next month.

Boxing • 12 Jul 18

Luke Jackson, Tyson Fury, promoter Frank Warren, Carl Frampton and Paddy Barnes promoting the fight

Frampton and Barnes set for big bouts at Windsor Park

Two massive Irish fights on the card at Windsor Park in Belfast later in the summer.

Boxing • 18 Jun 18

Smyth snatches a late winner on Northern Ireland debut

Debutant Paul Smyth needed just four minutes to deliver on Michael O'Neill's assertion that "the future starts today" with a late winner in Northern Ireland's 2-1 victory over South Korea.

Soccer • 24 Mar 18

Frampton was critical of his own performance

Frampton ready for next challenge

Carl Frampton made a winning return to the ring with a victory over Mexican Horacio Garcia and says he's ready for whatever comes his way next.

Boxing • 19 Nov 17

Windsor Park's UEFA Super Cup bid hurt by amenities

UEFA has given Windsor Park's bid to host the 2019 Super Cup a broadly positive review but marked the Belfast venue down for lacking some of the facilities expected at modern grounds.

Soccer • 15 Sep 17

David Healy is hoping that Linfield's return leg against Celtic will be trouble free

Healy hopes focus is on the football against Celtic

Linfield manager David Healy expressed his dismay at the "few idiots" who took the shine off his side's gutsy performance against Celtic in Belfast on Friday night.

Soccer • 18 Jul 17

Belfast could host 2019 Super Cup

Belfast's Windsor Park is among the stadiums under consideration by UEFA to host the 2019 Super Cup.

Soccer • 07 Jun 17

Gareth McAuley was worried he had suffered a serious injury after losing feeling in his foot

McAuley feared the worst after losing feeling in foot

Northern Ireland's Gareth McAuley has revealed how fearful he was when he lost feeling in his foot just two days after Seamus Coleman's sickening leg break.

Soccer • 27 Mar 17

Roy Carroll returns to the Northern Ireland fold

Roy Carroll back in Northern Ireland squad

Roy Carroll is back in the Northern Ireland squad for the friendly with Croatia on Tuesday after goalkeeper Michael McGovern returned to Norwich.

Soccer • 14 Nov 16

City's Sean Maguire celebrates scoring his penalty

Linfield pay the penalty as Cork take slender lead

Cork City secured an impressive but somewhat fortunate Europa League first qualifying first leg win at Linfield.

Soccer • 01 Jul 16

Northern Ireland can qualify for their first major tournament since 1986 with a win on Monday against Hungary

History beckons for Northern Ireland at Windsor

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill does not fear jitters will overcome his players now history awaits them at Windsor Park on Monday night.

Soccer • 05 Sep 15

Cracks discovered in the stand following Northern Ireland's game against Finland last month

Windsor Park stand to be demolished

The damaged West Stand at Windsor Park in Belfast is to be demolished within eight weeks, a senior Irish Football Association official has said.

Soccer • 20 Apr 15