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Ireland 'won't just park the bus' as Belgium playoff begins at Aviva Stadium
Carla Ward and Katie McCabe look ahead to tomorrow night’s first leg.
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Preview
League of Ireland clubs with shared ambitions face different routes to European success
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers are both in Uefa Conference League action tonight.
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opening up
'I definitely struggled. I was in no position to play, I wasn't the best version of myself'
Wednesday
22 Oct 2025
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Wrap
Tottenham escape Monaco with a point, Bellingham strike helps Real Madrid edge Juventus
Discover Galway’s dark side
Discover Halloween magic in Galway, from Gaillimh Ah-Boo to Macnas.
Explore Ireland’s Ancient East in Meath and Louth
Meath and Louth go all out for Halloween in the historic Boyne Valley.
Join ancient rituals in Longford and Westmeath
Longford & Westmeath host Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting events.
Hear forgotten tales in Kerry
The craic is mighty in Kerry, especially during the Halloween season.
Learn Halloween traditions in Fingal
Experience Halloween across Fingal after dark with the Festival of Fire.
Take on Limerick’s medieval frights
Discover Limerick’s biggest Halloween celebration to date.
Dig into food and folklore in Kilkenny
Kilkenny’s five-week Halloween season offers food, folklore, and fun.
Have a ball at Púca 2025
Celebrate Halloween in style with comedy, music, and circus thrills at Púca Festival.
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Relief
Liverpool end losing streak with thumping win at Eintracht Frankfurt
Hugo Ekitike, Virgil van Dijk, Ibrahima Konate, Cody Gakpo and Dominik Szoboszlai all grabbed goals.
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Cruciate Curse
'Every single day during my ACL rehab, I thought about playing for Ireland' - Finn and Ziu return
Midfield duo back in Ireland squad after cruciate injuries, with Ziu suffering the same cruel fate twice in quick succession.
Tuesday
21 Oct 2025
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Champions League
Diego Simeone's reputation will endure but Mikel Arteta gives it another kicking
Manner of four-goal blitz in second half highlights gulf between strength of Arsenal and Atletico Madrid’s vulnerability.
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Political Football
Aston Villa warn fans not to display political messages in Maccabi Tel Aviv game
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sent to stands
'If anything, it adds to the entertainment value' - Bohs assistant on manager's red card
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next man up
Forest appoint Dyche: 'The perfect blend of character, tactical acumen and proven achievement'
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Monday Night Football
Jamie Carragher dissects the Man United tactics that trumped Liverpool at Anfield
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Brentford
Keith Andrews hails win over West Ham as 'most complete performance of the season'
Monday
20 Oct 2025
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League of Ireland
Stalemate between Bohemians and St Pat's leaves both frustrated in battle for Europe
Alan Reynolds was also sent off for pushing Axel Sjoberg in tense Dublin derby at Dalymount Park.
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Ireland WNT
'Since I've come into the job, 80% hasn't been football' - Ward on FAI 'outside noise'
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From fire festivals and storytelling to feasting and folklore – celebrate Samhain this year
Failte Ireland
Oct 20
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