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09:58, 9 JUL 2026
James McClean urges Derry City not to be ‘foolish’ as he highlights advantage over Europa League opponents
League of Ireland
CSKA Sofia host the League of Ireland side in the first qualifying round on Thursday.
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What we can read into Michael Carrick’s Manchester United contract as Irishman tops Premier League deal table
Manchester United FC
Manchester United, if their current trajectory is anything to go by, could soon be appointing new managers on a rolling week-to-week contract
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Keith Andrews outlines how he switches off from pressures of Premier League management
Premier League
The former Ireland midfielder was a surprise appointment at Brentford after Thomas Frank’s ill-fated move to rivals Tottenham.
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James McClean shares ‘difficult’ post ahead of ‘last chance’ as he opens up about six weeks of ‘hell’
League of Ireland
The Derry City and former Ireland star has been told that he has ‘no business being on a football pitch’ due to the severity of his injury.
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Niall Quinn on the Jack Charlton ultimatum that forced him to leave Arsenal
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland legend played 94 times for Arsenal and scored 20 goals, before spells with Manchester City and Sunderland.
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James McClean has been tipped for surprise career change after Derry City swansong
Republic of Ireland national football team
Watch out Jake Paul, Ireland legend James McClean could be after you.
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Derry City manager sets expectations for ‘headline stealer’ James McClean
League of Ireland
The former Ireland star was a high profile addition to the League of Ireland when he signed back with his hometown club.
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Hull boss outlines stance on Ireland defender as transfer battle heats up
Republic of Ireland national football team
Monday is transfer deadline day and interest in Hull City’s Ireland defender John Egan is growing.
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‘You can f**k off’ - How Roy Keane ended a 20-year feud with Jason McAteer
Republic of Ireland national football team
The two former Ireland internationals were at loggerheads on and off the pitch after Saipan.
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In pictures: Every penalty save Caoimhin Kelleher has made as Sunderland man becomes latest victim
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland star has denied Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe and Bruno Fernandes, among others to establish himself as the undisputed penalty king
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Cork City appoint former Leeds, Preston and Sunderland manager… to help them find a manager
League of Ireland
The League of Ireland outfit is on the lookout for a new manager following the departure of Ger Nash days before Christmas.
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‘They tried to sue me’ - The story of AZ Alkmaar and their failed pursuit of an Irish striker
Republic of Ireland national football team
Long before Troy Parrott, AZ Alkmaar tried to sign another Irish striker - but things turned nasty.
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Mass brawl erupts at bar after Sunderland vs Newcastle derby
Newcastle United FC
Footage shows around 15 people fighting inside a packed bar in Washington shortly after the full-time whistle of Sunday's Tyne-Wear derby, with screams from women and children heard as chairs and tables were thrown
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‘I didn’t really want to play because I just saw everyone getting kicked to pieces’
Republic of Ireland national football team
Former Ireland international David Connolly’s childhood was spent on the sidelines of GAA pitches across London.
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Brian Kerr weighs in on Mo Salah ‘thrown under the bus’ debate with Arne Slot rebuke
Liverpool FC
The Liverpool legend made the shock comments in the wake of Saturday’s 3-3 draw with Leeds United in the Premier League.
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Roy Keane's former Manchester United teammate can't believe he's never been offered Old Trafford job
Roy Keane
Since Sir Alex Ferguson ended his long and successful reign at Old Trafford in 2013, United have had six permanent managers, a period marked by a downturn in the club's fortunes on the pitch
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Niall Quinn’s return to coaching sees him take on fresh role ahead of top amateur tournament
Republic of Ireland national football team
The former Ireland and Sunderland star had been announced during the summer as the director of coaching at AUL side Dublin Celtic.
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James McClean on what 'killed' him over poppy decision as he recalls death threats
James McClean
The ex-Ireland international has detailed his reasons for not wearing a poppy numerous times, but still receives abuse every year in the build-up to Remembrance Sunday
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Liverpool manager issues update on Ireland striker ahead of Manchester United meeting
Liverpool FC
Liverpool take on their bitter rivals in the Women’s Super League on Sunday.
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Six former Ireland internationals, including current Barnsley boss, among latest FAI Pro Licence course intake
League of Ireland
Conor Hourihane has guided Barnsley to a strong start to the new League One season.
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‘Better on the pitch than the TV studio’ - former player urges Roy Keane to get back into management
Roy Keane
Manchester United and Ireland legend Roy Keane hasn’t been in the dugout since his brief time working with Martin O’Neill at Nottingham Forest
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ROUND UP of the Irish transfer deadline day movers - from a German shock to Adam Idah, and a forgotten full-back
Republic of Ireland national football team
Transfer deadline day threw up a host of moves, with Ireland’s Will Smallbone, Chiedozie Ogbene and Adam Idah all posing in new colours.
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Alan Browne targets Ireland return after completing deadline day return to the Championship
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland midfielder won promotion last year with Sunderland, but didn’t make an appearance for the Black Cats this season.
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Ireland miss out on Premier League star as he opts to play for another country
Republic of Ireland football team
Cirkin was born in Dublin to Latvian parents before moving to London at three years old
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