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good news
'All the stars aligned': Photographer shares story behind iconic Kelleher-Ronaldo penalty photo
Photographer David Ribeiro, a Portuguese native living in Cork, said his “heart was split” watching the match.
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New Challenge
'It's an easier game plan when you play teams like Portugal' - Ireland must break a cycle against Armenia
Ireland must beat Armenia in Dublin on Tuesday, where their game plan against Portugal will be of no use.
Sunday
12 Oct 2025
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Getting there
Scotland take another step towards World Cup qualification with win over Belarus
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Leaders
Chelsea consolidate top spot in WSL as Man United and Man City register crucial wins
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Kilkenny
Blending harvest celebration with centuries-old local legends
Galway City
Galway City reclaims Samhain’s ancient Celtic origins with Gaillimh Ah-Boo
Meath & Louth
Explore the origins of Halloween with a five-week celebration rooted in ancient stories
Longford & Westmeath
“Samhain: Fire, Folklore & Feasting” – a celebration of ancient Celtic highways
Kerry
Samhain Chiarraí: A Kerry Halloween is a four-week celebration
Fingal
The Festival of Fire & Light brings Halloween to life in North County Dublin
Limerick
Limerick’s Home of Halloween Festival 2025 will transform streets, towns, and villages
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Abbey Street
German team Schalke apologises after video of supporter assaulting man in Dublin circulates
Saturday
11 Oct 2025
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Reaction
Hallgrimsson laments a 'painful' result and says ref paid Portugal too much respect
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anguish
Kelleher's penalty save from Ronaldo adds to sense of pride in painful late defeat
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s players came bitterly close to revitalising their World Cup qualifying campaign.
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Deja Vu
Late Neves header condemns Ireland to another Portuguese heartbreak
Ruben Neves’ late header condemned Ireland to a 1-0 loss in Lisbon.
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Scottish football
Steven Gerrard rules himself out of contention to return as Rangers boss
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Women's Premier Division
Athlone lift title in style as retiring legends sign off with goals on thrilling final day
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End of an era
Another league legend set to retire as ex-Irish international Jarrett calls time
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Determined
'Our aim is to qualify for Europe and get out of group stages. If we don't do that, it's failure'
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match preview
Perfect may not even be good enough for Ireland in forbidding Portuguese test
We preview Ireland’s daunting World Cup qualifier away to Portugal tonight.
Friday
10 Oct 2025
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reds rising
Shelbourne's act of defiance keeps Shamrock Rovers waiting for title party
Kerr McInroy scored the only goal of the game to give Reds’ European hopes major boost.
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Cutting The Mustard
'I love him, I loved working him' - Portugal boss Martinez hails the returning Coleman
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High Standards
Hallgrimsson: Ireland must be 'perfect' to have any chance against Portugal
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Women's Premier Division
John Sullivan confirmed as Athlone manager, former captain Ryan lands Treaty job
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Reaction
Thomas Tuchel: 'It’s a bit sad because I think the team deserved big support today'
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column
The Irish players are caught in a doom loop - but there is one way out of it
The misery has returned to haunt the Irish squad ahead of Saturday’s World Cup qualifier away to Portugal.
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LOI
'Pressure is leaving your son on an operating table, hoping he's going to come through it'
Thursday
9 Oct 2025
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