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<p>Armenia's Grant-Leon Ranos celebrates after scoring his side's second goal. Pic: AP Photo/Hakob Berberyan.</p>

soccer

As it happened: Ireland's World Cup hopes all but over after horror show in Armenia

Ireland are looking to follow up their draw at home to Hungary with a win in Yerevan.

<p>Taoiseach Micheál Martin looks on as former Dublin Gaelic football manager Jim Gavin speaks to the media outside Leinster House after he was declared Fianna Fáil's candidate for the presidential election. Picture: Niall Carson/PA </p>

politics

Presidential race: How Jim Gavin won the right to run for Fianna Fáil

<p>An Eduard Spertsyan penalty gave Armenia the lead shortly before half-time. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

soccer

Ireland's World Cup hopes in critical condition after defeat in Armenia

Low angle view of pensive little girl in pajamas looking away at home

parenting

Joanna Fortune: What happened to my sweet little girl?

Cork man who wanted to cut trees threatened to 'box the face off' neighbour

court and crime

Cork man who wanted to cut trees threatened to 'box the face off' neighbour

File Photo PEOPLE ARE BEING warned to be alert against a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails and texts

companies

Novelist Darren Shan tops Revenue tax defaulters list with €2.1m settlement

BMW PGA Championship 2025 - Previews - Wentworth Golf Club

golf

Roger Federer chat inspired Rory McIlroy to be more adventurous with tournament choices

THE DUBLINERS ENCORE

culture

Phil Coulter: 'People misinterpret Ronnie Drew. They think he was a bit of a bowsie'

3/12/2013 Colm Keaveney Joins Fianna Fail

court and crime

Former TD Colm Keaveney pleads guilty to driving under the influence of cocaine

Regular Columnists

S Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s child protection failures go beyond Tusla — the real issue is political will

S Terry Prone: Bertie Ahern’s past political bombs come back to blow up in his face

Michael Clifford

S Mick Clifford: Simon Harris threats highlight toxic abuse of politicians on social media

Paul Hosford: Still waiting for forgiveness, Bertie Ahern bows out of the race for the Áras

Insight: Must Reads

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

I started housesitting in Ireland and abroad to avoid paying rent – this is my experience

Aoife CodyKane shares her experience of using a housesitting website to travel while keeping costs low — and all the pets she befriended along the way

Blarney Woollen Mills marks 50 years – from cottage beginnings to €50m global brand

45th Annual News Emmy Awards

Donie O'Sullivan: 'I forked out $700 for my Emmy Award statue the other day'

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

Annmarie O'Connor: Three things I've learned since my Parkinson's diagnosis

News

Inland Fisheries Ireland expands search into River Blackwater fish kill cause

Inland Fisheries Ireland expands search into River Blackwater fish kill cause

Inland Fisheries Ireland expands inspections, testing 900 chemicals, as experts suspect chemical exposure behind Ireland’s largest fish kill

Man in prison hands of behind hold Steel cage jail bars. offender criminal locked in jail.

Cork woman who carried out early morning burglary at Scoozi's restaurant jailed

Cork brothers arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary

Cork brothers arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary

Mallow man told gardaí he was going to 'cause wreck around Cork city'

Mallow man told gardaí he was going to 'cause wreck around Cork city'

sport

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

Talking points: Up there with the very worst of Irish horror shows

This 2-1 loss, and the nature of it, makes the next four games academic. It will mean five qualifying campaigns without a major final at the end of it.

Clayton McMillan 9/9/2025

Clayton McMillian 'When we talk about the Red Army, I don't see it being them and us; I see us all being part of that army'

England v Andorra - 2026 FIFA World Cup - European Qualifiers - Group K - Villa Park

Nigeria, Italy ... England? Big names may struggle to reach the World Cup

Leinster sign Irish qualified Josh Neill

Leinster sign Irish qualified Josh Neill

Lifestyle

Colman Noctor: What 'The Traitors' can teach us about honesty in the real world

Colman Noctor: What 'The Traitors' can teach us about honesty in the real world

"As entertainment, it’s gripping. As parenting material, it’s complicated. What does it mean when the same adults who insist that honesty is the best policy also cheer when their favourite contestant lies skilfully? How do we reconcile the values we want to instil in our children with the cultural messages we enjoy for leisure?"

Podcast Corner: Mission Accomplished is a great listen for film fans

Podcast Corner: Mission Accomplished is a great listen for film fans

Little boy swimming crawl in pool

How to help your child stick with a new hobby or skill

Tots to Teens: Have a field day with this model-farm toy

Tots to Teens: Have a field day with this model-farm toy

Viewpoints

Fianna Fail president

Billy Kelleher's strong support can't be counted as votes against Micheál Martin

Cork MEP had a strong showing in his bid for the Fianna Fáil presidential election nod. But, as the Taoiseach said, the referendum on Martin's leadership was the last general election

Adding extra prison spaces not the answer to dehumanising, degrading overcrowding

Adding extra prison spaces not the answer to dehumanising, degrading overcrowding

CATHERINE CONNOLLY

Mick Clifford: Catherine Connolly unfairly targeted for past associations

Dentist and patient in dentist office

Dentist recruitment shortage is an emergency that must be addressed

Subscriber

Heimir Hallgrímsson 8/9/2025

S Kieran Shannon: Character not in question but Ireland must eradicate latest flaw

Adam Idah’s header against Hungary last Saturday night followed a rich tradition of Ireland levellers.

Cork v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S John Fogarty: Hurling gets nicher as football gets richer

Donabate missing boy

S Fergus Finlay: Ireland’s child protection failures go beyond Tusla — the real issue is political will

Cork's snakes and ladders: Erin's Own's 38-year senior stint or Newtownshandrum's 29-year about to end

S Cork's snakes and ladders: Erin's Own's 38-year senior stint or Newtownshandrum's 29-year about to end

LISTEN NOW

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Brendan O’Brien and John Fallon talk through the Republic of Ireland’s comeback against Hungary at the Aviva Stadium

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Mick Clifford Podcast: A unique take on the divided isles of Ireland and Britain

The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

S The Gaelic Football Show: reckoning with our predictions and the managerial merry-go-round

IRELAND-POLITICS-DE VALERA

The Mick Clifford Podcast: Who was Éamon de Valera? Colum Kenny reflects 50 years after his death

Watch Now

Amgen Irish Open 2025 - Day Four - The K Club

Watch: Rory McIlroy reacts to winning the Irish Open

Rory McIlroy was delighted to win the Irish Open after making an eagle on the final hole to force a playoff.

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Reaction to Ireland's dramatic draw in World Cup campaign opener

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

Watch: Tallow Horse Fair

farming

Precious produce

Losing derogation could force one in eight families out of dairying

The fallout would leave 29% of Ireland’s dairy processing capacity idle during what should be peak months of production

BELGIUM-EU-MERCOSUR-TRADE-ECONOMY

Mercosur to bring 99,000 tonnes of low-tariff beef into EU

Agricultural Science Association confirms its new president

Agricultural Science Association confirms its new president

Counting Money Hands Holding Euro Bills, Examining the Value of Cash and Currency Assets

Lighten Up: The ploughing... like Cannes, only better!

Property

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees

London Design Festival: These are the must-sees

London calling for interior design fans and pros: Here are all the highlights of the programme that runs from September 13-21

Worker Spraying Blown Fiberglass Insulation between Attic Trusses

What are the choices when it comes to a home energy upgrade?

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or two in Belgooly

City to Country: Two bedrooms in Portobello or two in Belgooly

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen

Home Q&A: How to store pots, pans and cookware perfectly in the kitchen

World

France Politics

Macron appoints defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as France’s latest PM

French president Emmanuel Macron has appointed defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as the country’s new prime minister, the fourth in approximately a year.

Qatar Israel Hamas

Five dead but Hamas top leaders survive Israeli strike on Qatar

Ben & Jerry’s founders call for brand to be ‘released’ from parent firm Magnum

Nearby exoplanet's sulphur smell helps atmosphere study

Possible atmosphere identified around Earth-like exoplanet, sparking life debate

Sponsored Content

Genocells launches autumn special offer

Genocells launches autumn special offer

The value of Genocells has already been proven in trials with Irish farmers.

Cork's rough sleepers: A harsh reality of a glorious morning

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Gas Networks Ireland sets €200m investment record to power energy transition

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

Stay Safe Stay Clear: Electrical safety on the farm

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