Andrew Dempsey
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Jim Crawford labels Andorra clash 'most important game in the campaign' as Ireland Under-21s look to qualify for Euros
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Ireland Under-21 boss Crawford labels Andorra clash 'most important of campaign'
JIM Crawford insists Ireland’s Euro Under-21 qualifier with Andorra is the ‘most important’ game of the campaign. The Young Boys in Green fell to a 2-0 loss against England on Friday night with Div…
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November 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Jim Crawford labels Andorra clash 'most important game in the campaign' as Ireland Under-21s look to qualify for Euros
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Damien Duff makes passionate 'until the day I die' vow as he finally speaks out on Shelbourne exit (via @IrishSunSport) 🗞️
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Damien Duff makes passionate ‘until the day I die’ vow as he finally speaks out on Shelbourne exit
DAMIEN DUFF insists he made the ‘right decision’ to step down as Shelbourne boss in June. The former Ireland winger, who led the Reds to a first league title since 2006 last year, left the Tolka Pa…
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September 29, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Damien Duff makes passionate 'until the day I die' vow as he finally speaks out on Shelbourne exit (via @IrishSunSport) 🗞️
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‘There’s a possibility’ – Chiedozie Ogbene set to leave Ipswich Town on loan after return from long-term injury.. 🗞️
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'There's a possibility' - Ogbene set to leave Ipswich after return from injury
CHIEDOZIE OGBENE could be set to leave Ipswich Town on loan. The Ireland winger was left out of the matchday squad yesterday by boss Kieran McKenna for their 2-2 draw at home to Derby County. And w…
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August 31, 2025 at 9:54 AM
‘There’s a possibility’ – Chiedozie Ogbene set to leave Ipswich Town on loan after return from long-term injury.. 🗞️
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"It just shows the level we have got to and the level of our league..."
Spoke to Athlone Town boss Colin Fortune as the Town sealed their place in the Europa Cup with a 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.. 🗞️
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Spoke to Athlone Town boss Colin Fortune as the Town sealed their place in the Europa Cup with a 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.. 🗞️
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Athlone book place in inaugural Europa Cup as Fortune hails 'special display'
COLIN FORTUNE celebrated a ‘special’ result after Athlone Town sealed their place in the inaugural Europa Cup. Fortune’s side claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade in their third…
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August 31, 2025 at 9:50 AM
"It just shows the level we have got to and the level of our league..."
Spoke to Athlone Town boss Colin Fortune as the Town sealed their place in the Europa Cup with a 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.. 🗞️
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Spoke to Athlone Town boss Colin Fortune as the Town sealed their place in the Europa Cup with a 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.. 🗞️
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‘Long may the journey continue’ – Colin Fortune backs Athlone Town to make European history after Champions League defeat.. 🗞️
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Fortune backs Athlone Town to make European history after Champions League exit
COLIN FORTUNE backed Athlone Town to extend their European journey — despite a Champions League defeat. The Women’s Premier Division champions fell to a 3-1 loss against Icelandic outfit Breidabli…
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August 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
‘Long may the journey continue’ – Colin Fortune backs Athlone Town to make European history after Champions League defeat.. 🗞️
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Stephen Kenny 'proud of the effort' as St Pat's crash out of Conference League despite spirited battle vs Besiktas.. 🗞️
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Stephen Kenny 'proud of the effort' as St Pat's crash out of Conference League
SPIRITED St Pat’s gave Besiktas a battle last night in Istanbul but it was not to be in terms of European progression. The Saints led 2-0 just before the break thanks to goals from Conor Carty and …
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August 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Stephen Kenny 'proud of the effort' as St Pat's crash out of Conference League despite spirited battle vs Besiktas.. 🗞️
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Irish sailor Eve McMahon wins LA Grand Slam gold medal in perfect preparation for 2028 Olympics
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Irish sailor McMahon wins LA Grand Slam gold in perfect prep for 2028 Olympics
IRISH sailor Eve McMahon enjoyed the perfect early boost for the 2028 Olympics by claiming a gold medal at the LA Grand Slam yesterday. The Paris Olympian, 21, secured success in the women’s ILCA 6…
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July 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Irish sailor Eve McMahon wins LA Grand Slam gold medal in perfect preparation for 2028 Olympics
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‘No controversy whatsoever’ – Defiant Katie Taylor snaps back at narrative around Amanda Serrano rematch.. 🗞️👇
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'No controversy' - Defiant Taylor snaps back at narrative around Serrano rematch
KATIE Taylor believes she gave one of her greatest ever performances last November when she defeated Amanda Serrano for a second time. And the Bray bruiser is keen to dish out more punishment when …
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June 27, 2025 at 2:16 PM
‘No controversy whatsoever’ – Defiant Katie Taylor snaps back at narrative around Amanda Serrano rematch.. 🗞️👇
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'Nothing I can do about it’
Words from Katie Taylor on not being able to fight at Croke Park (yet at least..) ahead of third fight v Amanda Serrano next month👇
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Words from Katie Taylor on not being able to fight at Croke Park (yet at least..) ahead of third fight v Amanda Serrano next month👇
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'Nothing I can do' - Katie's heartbreaking admission about Croke Park dream
KATIE Taylor admits it is ‘a pity’ she has not fought at Croke Park. The Bray Bomber will face rival Amanda Serrano in a trilogy bout — with the Irishwoman winning the previous two — on July 11 at …
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June 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
'Nothing I can do about it’
Words from Katie Taylor on not being able to fight at Croke Park (yet at least..) ahead of third fight v Amanda Serrano next month👇
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Words from Katie Taylor on not being able to fight at Croke Park (yet at least..) ahead of third fight v Amanda Serrano next month👇
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All-Island Cup wrap: Savannah Kane the hero as Bohemians advance to All-Island Cup quarter-finals at expense of Linfield.. 🗞️
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Kane the hero as Bohs into All-Island Cup quarter-finals at expense of Linfield
SAVANNAH KANE scored late to send BOHEMIANS into the last eight of the All-Island Cup at the expense of LINFIELD yesterday. The Gypsies needed to win to advance from Group A. And they did just that…
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June 8, 2025 at 6:22 PM
All-Island Cup wrap: Savannah Kane the hero as Bohemians advance to All-Island Cup quarter-finals at expense of Linfield.. 🗞️
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Women's LOI wrap: @shelbournefc.ie rout Wexford while leaders Athlone Town ease past Sligo Rovers.. 🗞️
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Kate Mooney bags a brace as Shelbourne rout Wexford while Athlone crush Sligo
KATE MOONEY scored twice as SHELBOURNE put six goals past WEXFORD at Ferrycarrig Park yesterday evening. Mooney opened the scoring for Eoin Wearen’s side in the ninth minute before Aoibheann Clancy…
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May 18, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Women's LOI wrap: @shelbournefc.ie rout Wexford while leaders Athlone Town ease past Sligo Rovers.. 🗞️
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‘I’m so grateful’ – Ireland legend Niamh Fahey announces she’ll retire from club game at end of the WSL season
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Ireland hero announces she'll retire from club game at end of the WSL season
NIAMH FAHEY says she is ‘grateful’ for her football career after confirming she will quit the game at the end of the season. She has now followed in the footsteps of fellow Ireland stalwart Louise …
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May 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
‘I’m so grateful’ – Ireland legend Niamh Fahey announces she’ll retire from club game at end of the WSL season
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Been a while since we had a case of ineligible players
April 2, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Been a while since we had a case of ineligible players
Going to be very difficult for any football to be played on that pitch this evening for UCD v Bray...
March 31, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Going to be very difficult for any football to be played on that pitch this evening for UCD v Bray...
Ruesha Littlejohn scores from HALFWAY line as Ireland ace provides moment of genius for Shamrock Rovers.. 🗞️
Women's LOI wrap (via @IrishSunSport) 👇
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Women's LOI wrap (via @IrishSunSport) 👇
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Watch Littlejohn score from HALFWAY line as Irish ace provides moment of genius
RUESHA LITTLEJOHN scored from halfway but it was not enough as SHAMROCK ROVERS lost 3-2 at GALWAY UNITED. The Ireland ace, 34, scored a stunner straight from the resulting kick-off after Niamh Farr…
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March 30, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Ruesha Littlejohn scores from HALFWAY line as Ireland ace provides moment of genius for Shamrock Rovers.. 🗞️
Women's LOI wrap (via @IrishSunSport) 👇
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Women's LOI wrap (via @IrishSunSport) 👇
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After Bray Wanderers' draw against Athlone Town this evening, St Pat's will host Drogheda United & Athlone will face @stmochtasfc at Porterstown Rd in the last eight.
Dundalk reached the semi-finals after North End United dropped out of the competition..
Dundalk reached the semi-finals after North End United dropped out of the competition..
Draw for the last eight of the Leinster Senior Cup 🏆
Winner of Group C (St Pat's or Athlone Town) v Drogheda United
St Mochta's v Group C runners up (St Pat's/Athlone Town/Bray Wanderers)
Dundalk v North End United
Bohemians v Usher Celtic
All dates TBC
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Winner of Group C (St Pat's or Athlone Town) v Drogheda United
St Mochta's v Group C runners up (St Pat's/Athlone Town/Bray Wanderers)
Dundalk v North End United
Bohemians v Usher Celtic
All dates TBC
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March 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
After Bray Wanderers' draw against Athlone Town this evening, St Pat's will host Drogheda United & Athlone will face @stmochtasfc at Porterstown Rd in the last eight.
Dundalk reached the semi-finals after North End United dropped out of the competition..
Dundalk reached the semi-finals after North End United dropped out of the competition..
Women's LOI wrap: Fiona Owens completes Shamrock Rovers comeback over Shelbourne 🗞️
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Owens completes Rovers comeback over Shels while Athlone cruise vs Wexford
FIONA OWENS struck in second-half injury time as SHAMROCK ROVERS claimed a shock opening day 2-1 victory over SHELBOURNE. The Reds were undone despite taking the lead in the first minute through Ka…
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March 9, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Women's LOI wrap: Fiona Owens completes Shamrock Rovers comeback over Shelbourne 🗞️
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Heimir Hallgrimsson responds to Stephen Bradley’s criticism over League of Ireland stance on Late Late Show
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Heimir responds to Stephen Bradley's criticism over LOI stance on Late Late Show
IRELAND gaffer Heimir Hallgrimsson tried to ease his war of words with Stephen Bradley last night. Shamrock Rovers boss Bradley hit out at Hallgrimsson suggesting his players need to leave Ireland …
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March 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Heimir Hallgrimsson responds to Stephen Bradley’s criticism over League of Ireland stance on Late Late Show
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Draw for the last eight of the Leinster Senior Cup 🏆
Winner of Group C (St Pat's or Athlone Town) v Drogheda United
St Mochta's v Group C runners up (St Pat's/Athlone Town/Bray Wanderers)
Dundalk v North End United
Bohemians v Usher Celtic
All dates TBC
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Winner of Group C (St Pat's or Athlone Town) v Drogheda United
St Mochta's v Group C runners up (St Pat's/Athlone Town/Bray Wanderers)
Dundalk v North End United
Bohemians v Usher Celtic
All dates TBC
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March 5, 2025 at 1:12 AM
Draw for the last eight of the Leinster Senior Cup 🏆
Winner of Group C (St Pat's or Athlone Town) v Drogheda United
St Mochta's v Group C runners up (St Pat's/Athlone Town/Bray Wanderers)
Dundalk v North End United
Bohemians v Usher Celtic
All dates TBC
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Winner of Group C (St Pat's or Athlone Town) v Drogheda United
St Mochta's v Group C runners up (St Pat's/Athlone Town/Bray Wanderers)
Dundalk v North End United
Bohemians v Usher Celtic
All dates TBC
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Shelbourne pip Athlone Town to another trophy as own goal settles President’s Cup in front of Carla Ward.. 🗞️
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Shelbourne pip Athlone Town to another trophy as OG settles President's Cup
ATHLONE TOWN ace Kayleigh Shine’s nightmare own goal put the Presidential seal on more cup glory for Shelbourne. The Women’s Premier Division curtain-raiser was ultimately decided by a cruel OG aft…
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March 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Shelbourne pip Athlone Town to another trophy as own goal settles President’s Cup in front of Carla Ward.. 🗞️
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Game on at the Bowl this evening but the area around the centre circle still looks to be feeling the effects of last week's postponement. Big game ahead here for UCD & Cobh in terms of the promotion picture
February 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Game on at the Bowl this evening but the area around the centre circle still looks to be feeling the effects of last week's postponement. Big game ahead here for UCD & Cobh in terms of the promotion picture
Good day at the office for Longford Town's Maynooth University quartet - as Dean O'Shea, Darragh Murtagh, Osaze Irhue & Aaron Doran win the Collingwood Cup. UCD the winners of the Farquhar Cup.
February 19, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Good day at the office for Longford Town's Maynooth University quartet - as Dean O'Shea, Darragh Murtagh, Osaze Irhue & Aaron Doran win the Collingwood Cup. UCD the winners of the Farquhar Cup.
Cristian Magerusan's Bray Wanderers exit has been confirmed as he signs an initial six-month contract with Steaua Bucharest, with an option to extend at the end of the season.
January 27, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Cristian Magerusan's Bray Wanderers exit has been confirmed as he signs an initial six-month contract with Steaua Bucharest, with an option to extend at the end of the season.
January 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Few new faces in the Longford Town squad this afternoon. Few notable ones include Josh Giurgi, Andrew Spain & Andrew Doran. All named to start v Drogheda today in the Leinster Senior Cup.
January 25, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Few new faces in the Longford Town squad this afternoon. Few notable ones include Josh Giurgi, Andrew Spain & Andrew Doran. All named to start v Drogheda today in the Leinster Senior Cup.