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possibilities
LOI top scorer: Who are the runners and riders to top the charts this season?
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THE BEAT
The rhythm of supporter life returns with that familiar and warm Friday night feeling
With the return of the League of Ireland, fans’ passion for club and place has an outlet once again.
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Reality check
'You have to re-evaluate where you’re viewed as a player' - New Derry signing on almost slipping out of game
Thursday
13 Feb 2025
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Europa League
Troy Parrott bags 17th goal of the season, Robbie Keane wins with Ferencvaros
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Breakthrough
'He just lives, breathes and sleeps football' - Shamrock Rovers boss hails teenage star
Michael Noonan scored historic goal in Molde to become youngest scorer in modern era of European club competitions.
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Report
16-year-old Michael Noonan writes name in history books as Shamrock Rovers win in Molde
Forward scored only goal of the game as Hoops take 1-0 advantage to Tallaght Stadium next week.
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red card
Premier League sparks confusion by deleting statement on ban for Liverpool boss Slot
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new chapter
Ireland U17 international completes move from Galway United to Newcastle academy
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Interview
‘Anyone can win one title. We’ve got to go out there and win it again. That's the hard part’
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Strange
Ex-Ireland assistant manager swaps fifth-placed club for relegation-threatened side
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catalogue of problems
No men's international in over 40 years: How Limerick became Irish football's great underperformer
We look at the structural and historical reasons behind Limerick’s great failure to contribute to the Irish national team – and determine what should be done to fix things.
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Preview
Shamrock Rovers resume European run hoping to find feet quickly in Norway
Stephen Bradley’s side face Molde FK in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off this evening.
Wednesday
12 Feb 2025
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Molde
Haaland, Solskjaer and 'arse-football': Shamrock Rovers' Europa Conference League opponents
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League of Ireland
'There is something mad about Dundalk that drags you in and gets hold of you'
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Ireland WNT
New Ireland boss wants 'mentality that we don’t fear anyone'
Carla Ward on staff, players and plans as she prepares for competitive action.
Ward to 'look after the bigger picture' amidst strong quartet of coaching staff.
Recently-retired players set to be utilised in set-up.
Former Aston Villa and Birmingham boss hails returning Ruesha Littlejohn.
Tuesday
11 Feb 2025
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Championship
Leeds extend lead at top as Nottingham Forest win marathon FA Cup tie at Exeter
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Thriller
Jude Bellingham scores 92nd-minute winner as City collapse leaves them on brink of Euro exit
Erling Haaland scored twice to give hosts 2-1 lead before Real Madrid’s dramatic turnaround in final stages.
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New Call Up
Having assisted McCabe on WSL debut, Filis tipped to bring 'something different' to Ireland
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Ireland WNT
'It wasn't a question for me' - Ward on departed Colin Healy and Denise O'Sullivan criticism
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New Era
Charlton's Melisa Filis called up as Carla Ward names first Ireland squad
Ireland face Türkiye and Slovenia in Nations League openers.
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League of Ireland
Mipo Odubeko idolised neighbour Robbie Keane and now has kindred spirit in boss Damien Duff
Monday
10 Feb 2025
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