Event: Football League

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Former Cork City midfielder scores in one of few games played in English leagues

The game was suddenly thrust into the spotlight following a controversial decision by the National League to play when the rest of the world was announcing postponements because of the coronavirus.

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Weekend previews and predictions: Limerick intent on giving Waterford a taste of Championship fare

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GAA previews and predictions: Depleted Cork should just pass Tipperary test

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McEnaney: Tyrone facing biggest test in the game

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Here's your match previews and predictions for the weekend's GAA action

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All your match previews and predictions for the big weekend of GAA action ahead

All the previews of this weekend’s GAA action

John Fogarty previews the weekend's GAA fixtures.

Fri, 24 Jan, 2020

Why The Sunday Game is country’s most important sports programme

Paul Rouse on the changing culture of The Sunday Game and why now faces its biggest challenge

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019

VAR officials will watch key incidents three times

Video Assistant Referees will finally make their debut in the Premier League this season, along with a mid-season break and a range of rule changes, but fans are being promised the end product won’t look too different.

Fri, 09 Aug, 2019

Referee 'wrestled to the ground' in '18th attack' on Irish soccer officials since Daniel Sweeney assault

A soccer match in County Wexford had to be abandoned in the 70th minute after a referee was allegedly assaulted at the weekend.

Tue, 23 Apr, 2019

Football league wrap: Ulster sides on top in Divisions 3 and 4

Down are top of Division 3 of the Allianz Football League heading into the final round of group games, while Derry continued their unbeaten run in Division 4 this afternoon.

Sat, 16 Mar, 2019

Ulster sides leading Division 3 and 4 of Football League

Down have moved top of Division 3 of the Allianz Football League, while Derry guaranteed promotion from Division 4, as they continued maintained their winning ways, with an away victory over Limerick.

Sat, 02 Mar, 2019

Johnny Byrne warns there’s a sting in Kildare’s tail

Kildare defender Johnny Byrne says his county are desperate to leave championship 2018 with their heads held high with a big performance against Kerry this weekend.

Thu, 02 Aug, 2018

Allianz Football League matches ‘of no consequence’ may not be played

Speculation that the GAA could cancel Allianz Football League fixtures has been confirmed after officials stated that any games deemed of no consequence remaining after Sunday’s Round 7 clashes will be considered null and void.

Wed, 21 Mar, 2018

Cork v Cavan - Allianz Football League Division 2 Round 4

Table-toppers Cavan extend Cork's losing start at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Cavan maintained their grip on top spot in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League with a deserved three-point win away to Cork, writes Stephen Barry.

Sun, 25 Feb, 2018

‘We got it totally wrong, on and off the field’, says Mikey Sheehy

At yesterday’s Allianz Football League launch, Kerry selector Mikey Sheehy sat down to discuss the county’s dismal All-Ireland semi-final replay defeat to Mayo last year and his hopes for the

Wed, 17 Jan, 2018

Gareth Barry reveals past Arsenal interest ahead of record-breaking appearance

West Brom midfielder Gareth Barry has revealed Arsenal tried to sign him twice as he prepares to break the Premier League appearance record at the Emirates Stadium.

Thu, 21 Sep, 2017

Barry Murphy replaces Mike Mackey for Limerick semi clash

Limerick have made one change to their starting team for tomorrow’s All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-final against Galway.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2017

Newcastle United v Liverpool - Barclays Premier League - St James' Park

Push to shut transfer window before season starts

The English Football League has announced its clubs will discuss closing the summer transfer window before the start of the season, following reports Premier League clubs are pushing for the same decision.

Wed, 16 Aug, 2017

Limerick to repay 2008 debt by lining out in Cork

Three of Sunday’s four Allianz Hurling Division 1 quarter-finals form the second part of double-headers, as does the Clare-Dublin relegation play-off in Ennis.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2017

Collins content as Clare blitz stuns Derry

Allianz FL Division 2

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Billy Joe Padden impressed by Kerry attack

The Allianz Football League season may only be one game old, but Kerry have added a new dimension to their attacking play, according to Billy Joe Padden.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Jeff Stelling Q&A: ‘The great thing about Kammy is he doesn’t realise how funny he is’

Last Saturday Jeff Stelling began his 24th season at the helm of Sky Sports’ much-loved live updates show, Soccer Saturday. And the devoted Hartlepool fan kicked off with a jibe at his new rivals, BT Sport Score, for missing the start of the English league season.

Sat, 13 Aug, 2016

How much will your TV football fix cost you this season?

It’s almost back! The Premier League returns on Saturday and football fans eager to catch as much of the action as they can, will be hit in the pocket, writes Robert McNamara

Thu, 11 Aug, 2016

Leicester City v Liverpool - Barclays Premier League - The King Power Stadium

Sky Sports will screen goals and highlights on Twitter

Twitter has revealed a deal with Sky Sports that will see Premier League highlights and goals appear on the social site for the 2016/17 season.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2016

GAA weekend previews

An overview of the weekend’s action...

Sat, 12 Mar, 2016

Gaelic Grounds now a ‘burden’ warns Limerick secretary Mike O’Riordan

Limerick secretary Mike O’Riordan has expressed his deep concern over the viability of the county’s flagship GAA venue.

Fri, 11 Dec, 2015

BALLTALK VIDEO: Are Liverpool now a mid-table club or can Rodgers save them?

Neville O ’Donoghue, Peter McNamara and Robert McNamara discuss how much longer Brendan Rodgers has before he gets his marching orders from Liverpool. 

Fri, 25 Sep, 2015

Niall Carew looking for redemption against Tyrone

Sligo will invoke the spirit of 2002 as they strive to redeem themselves against Tyrone at Croke Park today.

Sat, 01 Aug, 2015

Eddie Howe completes miracle turnaround as Bournemouth heading for Premier League

BOURNEMOUTH 3 BOLTON 0: Bournemouth will play in the Premier League next season for the first time in their 116-year history after cruising past 10-man Bolton 3-0 in front of a disbelieving Dean Court.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2015

Cork are making most of hand-passing game

After two exciting and free-flowing Allianz Football League semi-finals, the two form teams in the country, Cork and Dublin, will meet in the final later this month.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2015

Ryan wants fans to start backing Lilies

Allianz FL Division 2

Mon, 30 Mar, 2015

Kerry left beaten and bothered

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Mon, 30 Mar, 2015

Cork includes all three O’Driscoll brothers for top clash with Mayo

Allianz Football League leaders Cork have included all three O’Driscoll brothers for Sunday’s table-topping clash with Mayo.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2015

Down hit top of Division 2

There were a trio of away wins in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League this afternoon, while Meath and Laois shared the spoils on Saturday night.

Sun, 15 Mar, 2015

FIFA rules out Qatar redress

FIFA’s general secretary Jerome Valcke claimed Uefa and most of the confederations want December 23 as the date for the Qatar 2022 World Cup final — but no decision has been made and no compensation will be paid.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2015

United host Arsenal in pick of the FA Cup quarter-finals

“It will be a good game, a great game. Against Arsenal is always a great game.”

Tue, 17 Feb, 2015

UCC’s scoring spree shakes off Maynooth

Fresher Football League: UCC 1-20 Maynooth University 0-11: A third quarter scoring flurry sealed victory for UCC’s Freshers at Carriganore yesterday and a place in the Division 1 League final.

Fri, 13 Feb, 2015

WATCH: The best scores from last week’s Allianz League

The second round of fixtures in the Allianz Football League were played last weekend and there were some cracking games of football.

Wed, 11 Feb, 2015

Three things we learned from the weekend's GAA

We look at three things that caught our eye in the second week of the National Football League.

Mon, 09 Feb, 2015

Performance, not revenge, the priority for Dublin manager against Donegal

The renewal of Dublin’s storied rivalry with Donegal takes centre stage at Croke Park tomorrow in Division One of the Allianz Football League. The counties have had mixed starts to their respective league campaigns.

Fri, 06 Feb, 2015

Allianz Leagues on a page

Five questions from the weekend

Mon, 02 Feb, 2015

Tommy Walsh all set to spring into action

Tommy Walsh is likely to make his return to competitive football for All-Ireland champions Kerry off the substitutes’ bench, after he was kept in reserve for Sunday’s Allianz Football League Division 1 opener against Mayo at Fitzgerald Stadium (2pm).

Fri, 30 Jan, 2015

Cambridge winger: We were comfortable against United

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal may have had an uneasy night’s viewing squirming in his seat, but Cambridge winger Ryan Donaldson believes the hosts were “comfortable” in their goalless draw which earned a glamour FA Cup replay at Old Trafford.

Sat, 24 Jan, 2015

Cambridge handed dream FA Cup draw

Cambridge United have been handed a dream FA Cup fourth round tie against 11-time winners Manchester United.

Tue, 06 Jan, 2015

Hartlepool's new coach admits interest in Evans

Hartlepool manager Ronnie Moore has announced he would like to sign convicted rapist Ched Evans.

Sat, 20 Dec, 2014

Conroy injury blow for Galway

Galway’s chances of promotion from Division 2 of the Allianz Football League have been significantly dented with the news that Paul Conroy will miss the early part of the year as he recovers from a knee operation.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

O'Reilly ready to take final step with Eíre Óg

Harry Reilly’s managerial journey with Éire Óg has been like that of a player slowly establishing himself.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2014

Sunderland warn Saints off Poyet

Sunderland have issued a “hands-off” warning to Southampton as the Saints start the search for a new manager.

Wed, 28 May, 2014

VIDEO: Promotion eludes Wicklow despite scarcely believable comeback win

Wicklow’s bid for promotion from Division 4 of the National Football League fell short in Semple Stadium yesterday despite a thrilling three-goal comeback late in the game.

Mon, 07 Apr, 2014