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The Heimir Hallgrimsson interview: 'I’ve told them the future of Irish football is in their hands'
S The Heimir Hallgrimsson interview: 'I’ve told them the future of Irish football is in their hands'
Since November's Budapest bedlam, he's been far and away, but Hallgrimsson is locked and loaded now on next month's World Cup playoffs. In a rare one-on-one interview, he sat down with Irish Examiner football correspondent John Fallon.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Bohemians v St Patrick's Athletic - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Bohs' Hickey excited by challenge of switching to centre-back
The 27-year-old began the season as part of a three-man rearguard action.

Tue, 10 Feb, 2026

Jack Grealish file photo
Jack Grealish’s season with Everton over after foot surgery
Grealish sustained a stress fracture during Everton's victory over Aston Villa last month

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Manchester United v Fulham - Premier League - Old Trafford
Casemiro proved his doubters wrong. Now Manchester United must try to replace him
The Brazilian was often exposed by the tactics of Ten Hag and Amorim, but was always adaptable and a replacement will be expensive

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Sean Maguire celebrates winning the First Division and getting promoted to the Premier Division with fans 6/9/2024
Seani Maguire: I was flattered by Shamrock Rovers interest but I never wanted to leave Cork City
City announced last week that the 31-year-old striker had agreed a one-year extension to his contract that had two-years remaining, therefore ending the continued speculation over his future.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield
Virgil van Dijk demands more from Liverpool but not concerned by league position
Asked when the gap to the top five became a concern, Van Dijk said: "When it's the deciding time of the year."

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Jhon Duran
Durán makes it six clubs at the age of 22 after joining Zenit on loan from Al-Nassr
The Colombia forward made a name for himself at Aston Villa, often coming off the bench to score.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Manchester City v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Etihad Stadium
Erling Haaland: Title race ‘not over until it’s over’ after Man City reduce gap
Haaland is the Premier League’s leading scorer this season with 21 but his Anfield penalty was only his second league goal since Christmas and just third in 13 matches.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s action
Liverpool rue costly mistakes, Viktor Gyökeres builds up a head of steam and Rayan gets the hype train chugging.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Bohemians v St Patrick's Athletic - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Stalemate fails to live up to billing as Pats and Saints draw a blank at Aviva
A big crowd saw the Dublin rivals get their league campaigns going with a draw. 

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield
Pep 'proud' as dramatic City comeback at Anfield keeps title chase alive
Liverpool were left to rue one that got away at home to their old rivals.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League
Roy Keane: Man City's win over Liverpool worth more than three points
Gary Neville also believes VAR "killed one of the moments of the season" after disallowing Rayan Cherki's injury-time goal.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Erling Haaland
Relief from Anfield torment says Pep's race not yet run
Guardiola's 11th and possibly final visit to Liverpool may yet be cherished as a turning point.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield
Bernardo Silva: Manchester City knew the title race is over if we lost
Pep Guardiola's side cut Arsenal's lead at the top to six points as they sealed a first league double over Liverpool in almost 90 years.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Manchester City - Premier League - Anfield
Manchester City close the gap on Arsenal after chaotic finale against Liverpool
Bernardo Silva and Erling Haaland score late to complete comeback and move six points behind the Gunners.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Bohemians v St Patrick's Athletic - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Showcase LOI opener attracts 21,472 but fails to spark on pitch
By Bohemians sacrificing home advantage to move across Dublin City to Lansdowne Road, they attracted 21,472 but will regret not giving them a goal their dominance deserved.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Aston Villa - Barclays Women's Super League
Super Sunday for O'Sullivan, McCabe and Brosnan in the WSL
Olivia Smith stunner enough as Arsenal shocked WSL leaders Man City 

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Brighton and Hove Albion v Crystal Palace - Premier League - American Express Stadium
Ismaila Sarr on target as Crystal Palace end 12-match winless run at Brighton
The win was Palace's first in all competitions since December 13 and it lifted them to 13th in the Premier League

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Celtic v Roma - UEFA Europa League - League Phase - Celtic Park
Evan Ferguson 'hurt avoiding a photographer' as Gasperini opens up on issues at Roma
The Republic of Ireland international has endured a mixed spell in Italy.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Both-footed and sure-footed Noonan key to Waterford's season
Both-footed and sure-footed Noonan key to Waterford's season
Noonan only recently turned 23 and penned a three-year deal at the RSC but manager Daly is aware of his capture’s growth potential.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Bristol Rovers v Northampton Town - Sky Bet League One
Former Ireland international Glenn Whelan takes interim charge of Wigan
Wigan lost 6-1 to Peterborough on Saturday

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Old Trafford
Bruno Fernandes hails ‘great manager’ Michael Carrick as Man Utd beat Tottenham
Manchester United beat Spurs 2-0 on Saturday, moving to within three points of third-placed Aston Villa

Sun, 08 Feb, 2026

Arsenal v Sunderland - Premier League - Emirates Stadium
Does Gyokeres uplift suggest Arsenal have found their real poacher after all? 
After a slow start, the Sweden striker is now appearing regularly on the scoresheet with six goals in eight games

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Peter Buldorini goes down with a cramp 7/2/2026
Buldorini battles cramp to level for Ireland in Davis Cup drama
The 21-year-old Buldorini took the first set on a tie break but began to suffer midday through the second set.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Arsenal v Sunderland - Premier League - Emirates Stadium
Arteta content emotionless Gyokeres hitting ‘highest level’ 
The Swede scored a second-half brace in Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Sunderland.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Newcastle United v Brentford - Premier League - St James' Park
Andrews' Brentford still on the up after Ouattara winner deepens Newcastle woes
Dango Ouattara blasted Brentford victory at Newcastle to boost their hopes of European qualification

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea - Premier League - Molineux Stadium
Liam Rosenior lauds ‘unstoppable’ Chelsea hat-trick hero Cole Palmer
The England forward celebrated by covering his ears in response to recent reports he is unsettled in west London.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Hull City AFC v Norwich City FC - Sky Bet Championship
Championship wrap: Leaders Coventry held by Oxford, squirrel delays play at Hull
Frank Lampard’s side have now won just four of their last 13 league matches

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Burnley v Cardiff - Carabao Cup - Third Round - Turf Moor
Barry-Murphy hails Cardiff ‘character and mentality’ after convincing win at Rotherham
Cardiff had captain Ryan Wintle sent off against 21 minutes but actually improved while a man down

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

FC Barcelona v RCD Mallorca - LaLiga EA Sports
Euro Wrap: Lamine Yamal sends Barcelona clear, Dortmund close gap on Bayern
The 18-year-old’s strike helps Barça to 3-0 win over Mallorca

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Chelsea - Premier League - Molineux Stadium
Cole Palmer nets first-half hat-trick in Chelsea cruise at Wolves
It's now four Premier League wins from four for Chelsea under Liam Rosenior.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Fulham v Everton - Premier League - Craven Cottage
More Everton joy on the road after late comeback stuns Fulham
The Toffees are now unbeaten in five away games.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa - Premier League - Vitality Stadium
Rayan claims Bournemouth point as Villa's title hopes fade further
Morgan Rogers opened the scoring for the visitors against the run of play in the 22nd minute

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Burnley v West Ham United - Premier League - Turf Moor
Scott Parker hears Burnley booes after Hammers edge closer to safety
Crysencio Summerville scored for a fifth straight game 13 minutes in and when Taty Castellanos doubled the lead

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Viktor Gyoekeres
Zubimendi and Gyokeres fire Arsenal nine clear as title belief grows
Arsenal's victory leaves them nine points clear of Manchester City who face Liverpool on Sunday

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Drogheda United v St Patrick's Athletic - League of Ireland Premier Division
St Pat's pay tribute to title winner Damien Byrne, who has died at 71
He was also a loyal servant at Drogheda United, where he reached the 1976 FAI Cup final against Bohemians.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Old Trafford
Carrick pleased with United ‘buy-in’, Romero says sorry for latest Spurs red
A year that began with Ruben Amorim’s abrupt exit and some underwhelming results has been transformed by the appointment of the Red Devils’ former midfielder.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Old Trafford
Man Utd down 10-man Spurs to claim fourth straight win
Spurs captain Cristian Romero saw red for a reckless first-half challenge on Casemiro

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Shamrock Rovers Unveil New Signing Naj Razi
Shamrock Rovers re-sign 'ready to go' Naj Razi after spell in Italy
"When he left Como, we had a very good conversation," said Rovers manager Stephen Bradley. "He asked could he come in and train, so it was a no-brainer for us to bring him in."

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Liverpool v Newcastle United - Premier League - Anfield
'How can you say no?' Hugo Ekitike found picking Liverpool over Newcastle ‘easy’
Ekitike had been linked with a move to Newcastle during the summer but ended up at Anfield. "I saw myself playing in this team," he said

Sat, 07 Feb, 2026

Derry City v Sligo Rovers - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Josh Thomas' late stunner sees Derry City comeback to defeat Sligo Rovers
Trailing to Jad Hakiki’s first half goal, Alex Bannon’s stunning equaliser meant the Brandywell men had on-loan striker Thomas to thank for the late winner.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Leeds United v Nottingham Forest - Premier League - Elland Road
Calvert-Lewin grabs another as Leeds outclass tame Forest 
The sides started the night separated only by goals scored but rarely looked that evenly-matched on the pitch as the rampant hosts ended it a healthy nine points clear of danger.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Waterford v Shelbourne - SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division
Tommy Lonergan's leveller sees Waterford frustrate Shelbourne on opening night
Whereas Shels included in their starting line-up just one of their arrivals, six-figure capture Odhrán Casey, Waterford’s team showed seven new faces from the squad that required a playoff to avoid relegation.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Dundalk v Drogheda United - Jim Malone Cup
Godden grabs Drogheda winner after as Galway rue missed penalty
There had been some doom and gloom around Galway United but they turned in a brave and battling performance that merited at least a point.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

West Ham United v Liverpool - Premier League - London Stadium
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to undergo medical at Celtic says Martin O'Neill
The 32-year-old former Arsenal and Liverpool midfielder has been a free agent since leaving Turkish side Besiktas in August.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola file photo
'Erling Haaland is the best striker in the world' – Man City boss Pep Guardiola
The Norway international is going through an unusually quiet spell in front of goal, scoring just two in his last 12 appearances.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2026

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