Northern Ireland 0 Republic of Ireland 2: Megan Campbell starred for Ireland last night as they easily overcame Northern Ireland in Lurgan to begin their 2019 World Cup quest with victory.

With a population less than Cork, Iceland are the smallest nation to qualify for a major football tournament. But they have 850 Uefa-licensed coaches and outperform about 150 countries in developing players. The question is how. Brian Oliver found out

PAT FENLON is convinced Bohemians’ dreams will not result in the same financial catastrophe that befell Shelbourne.

“OUR SEASON starts now,” declared Galway United’s chief executive Nick Leeson after the club yesterday unveiled former Irish international Jeff Kenna as their new manager.

Shamrock Rovers were handed an away first leg tie against Swedish club Djurgardens following the draw for the UEFA Cup qualifying round in Geneva today.