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553 at Bishopsgate this evening for @LongfordTownFC v @CobhRamblersFC. Rhys Brennan a standout for Cobh & will be a big player in the FD this season. Entertaining game in the conditions

21.02.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ferguson sums up how much first Roma goal means for him after ending drought EVAN FERGUSON admits the end of his Roma goal drought was a β€˜beautiful moment’. The Ireland hitman, 21, missed the World Cup qualifier wins against Portugal and Hungary just over a week ago with an…

'Many ups and downs' - Evan Ferguson sums up how much first goal for Roma means for him after ending long drought

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24.11.2025 12:51 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ireland Under-21 boss Crawford labels Andorra clash 'most important of campaign' JIM Crawford insists Ireland’s Euro Under-21 qualifier with Andorra is the β€˜most important’ game of the campaign. The Young Boys in Green fell to a 2-0 loss against England on Friday night with Div…

Jim Crawford labels Andorra clash 'most important game in the campaign' as Ireland Under-21s look to qualify for Euros

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18.11.2025 17:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Damien Duff makes passionate β€˜until the day I die’ vow as he finally speaks out on Shelbourne exit DAMIEN DUFF insists he made the β€˜right decision’ to step down as Shelbourne boss in June. The former Ireland winger, who led the Reds to a first league title since 2006 last year, left the Tolka Pa…

Damien Duff makes passionate 'until the day I die' vow as he finally speaks out on Shelbourne exit (via @IrishSunSport) πŸ—žοΈ

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29.09.2025 19:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'There's a possibility' - Ogbene set to leave Ipswich after return from injury CHIEDOZIE OGBENE could be set to leave Ipswich Town on loan. The Ireland winger was left out of the matchday squad yesterday by boss Kieran McKenna for their 2-2 draw at home to Derby County. And w…

β€˜There’s a possibility’ – Chiedozie Ogbene set to leave Ipswich Town on loan after return from long-term injury.. πŸ—žοΈ

www.thesun.ie/sport/156387...

31.08.2025 09:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Athlone book place in inaugural Europa Cup as Fortune hails 'special display' COLIN FORTUNE celebrated a β€˜special’ result after Athlone Town sealed their place in the inaugural Europa Cup. Fortune’s side claimed an impressive 2-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade in their third…

"It just shows the level we have got to and the level of our league..."

Spoke to Athlone Town boss Colin Fortune as the Town sealed their place in the Europa Cup with a 2-0 win over Red Star Belgrade.. πŸ—žοΈ

www.thesun.ie/sport/157680...

31.08.2025 09:50 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fortune backs Athlone Town to make European history after Champions League exit COLIN FORTUNE backed Athlone Town to extend their European journeyΒ  β€” despite a Champions League defeat. The Women’s Premier Division champions fell to a 3-1 loss against Icelandic outfit Breidabli…

β€˜Long may the journey continue’ – Colin Fortune backs Athlone Town to make European history after Champions League defeat.. πŸ—žοΈ

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28.08.2025 10:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Stephen Kenny 'proud of the effort' as St Pat's crash out of Conference League SPIRITED St Pat’s gave Besiktas a battle last night in Istanbul but it was not to be in terms of European progression. The Saints led 2-0 just before the break thanks to goals from Conor Carty and …

Stephen Kenny 'proud of the effort' as St Pat's crash out of Conference League despite spirited battle vs Besiktas.. πŸ—žοΈ

Report πŸ‘‡πŸ˜€

www.thesun.ie/sport/156919...

14.08.2025 22:14 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Irish sailor McMahon wins LA Grand Slam gold in perfect prep for 2028 Olympics IRISH sailor Eve McMahon enjoyed the perfect early boost for the 2028 Olympics by claiming a gold medal at the LA Grand Slam yesterday. The Paris Olympian, 21, secured success in the women’s ILCA 6…

Irish sailor Eve McMahon wins LA Grand Slam gold medal in perfect preparation for 2028 Olympics

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18.07.2025 18:45 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'No controversy' - Defiant Taylor snaps back at narrative around Serrano rematch KATIE Taylor believes she gave one of her greatest ever performances last November when she defeated Amanda Serrano for a second time. And the Bray bruiser is keen to dish out more punishment when …

β€˜No controversy whatsoever’ – Defiant Katie Taylor snaps back at narrative around Amanda Serrano rematch.. πŸ—žοΈπŸ‘‡

www.thesun.ie/sport/154465...

27.06.2025 14:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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'Nothing I can do' - Katie's heartbreaking admission about Croke Park dream KATIE Taylor admits it is β€˜a pity’ she has not fought at Croke Park. The Bray Bomber will face rival Amanda Serrano in a trilogy bout β€” with the Irishwoman winning the previous two β€” on July 11 at …

'Nothing I can do about it’

Words from Katie Taylor on not being able to fight at Croke Park (yet at least..) ahead of third fight v Amanda Serrano next monthπŸ‘‡

www.thesun.ie/sport/154461...

27.06.2025 14:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kane the hero as Bohs into All-Island Cup quarter-finals at expense of Linfield SAVANNAH KANE scored late to send BOHEMIANS into the last eight of the All-Island Cup at the expense of LINFIELD yesterday. The Gypsies needed to win to advance from Group A. And they did just that…

All-Island Cup wrap: Savannah Kane the hero as Bohemians advance to All-Island Cup quarter-finals at expense of Linfield.. πŸ—žοΈ

(Via @IrishSunSport) πŸ‘‡

www.thesun.ie/sport/153366...

08.06.2025 18:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Kate Mooney bags a brace as Shelbourne rout Wexford while Athlone crush Sligo KATE MOONEY scored twice as SHELBOURNE put six goals past WEXFORD at Ferrycarrig Park yesterday evening. Mooney opened the scoring for Eoin Wearen’s side in the ninth minute before Aoibheann Clancy…

Women's LOI wrap: @shelbournefc.ie rout Wexford while leaders Athlone Town ease past Sligo Rovers.. πŸ—žοΈ

Via (@IrishSunSport) πŸ‘‡

www.thesun.ie/sport/152263...

18.05.2025 09:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ireland hero announces she'll retire from club game at end of the WSL season NIAMH FAHEY says she is β€˜grateful’ for her football career after confirming she will quit the game at the end of the season. She has now followed in the footsteps of fellow Ireland stalwart Louise …

β€˜I’m so grateful’ – Ireland legend Niamh Fahey announces she’ll retire from club game at end of the WSL season

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03.05.2025 11:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Been a while since we had a case of ineligible players

02.04.2025 16:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Going to be very difficult for any football to be played on that pitch this evening for UCD v Bray...

31.03.2025 18:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch Littlejohn score from HALFWAY line as Irish ace provides moment of genius RUESHA LITTLEJOHN scored from halfway but it was not enough as SHAMROCK ROVERS lost 3-2 at GALWAY UNITED. The Ireland ace, 34, scored a stunner straight from the resulting kick-off after Niamh Farr…

Ruesha Littlejohn scores from HALFWAY line as Ireland ace provides moment of genius for Shamrock Rovers.. πŸ—žοΈ

Women's LOI wrap (via @IrishSunSport) πŸ‘‡

www.thesun.ie/sport/149663...

30.03.2025 10:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

After Bray Wanderers' draw against Athlone Town this evening, St Pat's will host Drogheda United & Athlone will face @stmochtasfc at Porterstown Rd in the last eight.

Dundalk reached the semi-finals after North End United dropped out of the competition..

24.03.2025 22:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Owens completes Rovers comeback over Shels while Athlone cruise vs Wexford FIONA OWENS struck in second-half injury time as SHAMROCK ROVERS claimed a shock opening day 2-1 victory over SHELBOURNE. The Reds were undone despite taking the lead in the first minute through Ka…

Women's LOI wrap: Fiona Owens completes Shamrock Rovers comeback over Shelbourne πŸ—žοΈ

(Via @IrishSunSport) πŸ‘‡

www.thesun.ie/sport/148474...

09.03.2025 05:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Heimir responds to Stephen Bradley's criticism over LOI stance on Late Late Show IRELAND gaffer Heimir Hallgrimsson tried to ease his war of words with Stephen Bradley last night. Shamrock Rovers boss Bradley hit out at Hallgrimsson suggesting his players need to leave Ireland …

Heimir Hallgrimsson responds to Stephen Bradley’s criticism over League of Ireland stance on Late Late Show

(Via @IrishSunSport) πŸ‘‡

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08.03.2025 11:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Draw for the last eight of the Leinster Senior Cup πŸ†

Winner of Group C (St Pat's or Athlone Town) v Drogheda United
St Mochta's v Group C runners up (St Pat's/Athlone Town/Bray Wanderers)
Dundalk v North End United
Bohemians v Usher Celtic

All dates TBC

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05.03.2025 01:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Shelbourne pip Athlone Town to another trophy as OG settles President's Cup ATHLONE TOWN ace Kayleigh Shine’s nightmare own goal put the Presidential seal on more cup glory for Shelbourne. The Women’s Premier Division curtain-raiser was ultimately decided by a cruel OG aft…

Shelbourne pip Athlone Town to another trophy as own goal settles President’s Cup in front of Carla Ward.. πŸ—žοΈ

www.thesun.ie/sport/148075...

02.03.2025 13:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Game on at the Bowl this evening but the area around the centre circle still looks to be feeling the effects of last week's postponement. Big game ahead here for UCD & Cobh in terms of the promotion picture

28.02.2025 19:32 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good day at the office for Longford Town's Maynooth University quartet - as Dean O'Shea, Darragh Murtagh, Osaze Irhue & Aaron Doran win the Collingwood Cup. UCD the winners of the Farquhar Cup.

19.02.2025 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The battle for Steaua Bucharest - an Eastern European giant at war with itself European Cup winners in 1986, Steaua Bucharest's story of decline is unlike any other. A bitter dispute has split the club in two.

And no, he won't be playing against Man United on Thursday. Steaua are in the second division, while FCSB - originally the same club but under a different name now - play in the Romanian top-flight & Europa League.

Good explainer piece on the BBC πŸ‘‡

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27.01.2025 10:57 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cristian Magerusan's Bray Wanderers exit has been confirmed as he signs an initial six-month contract with Steaua Bucharest, with an option to extend at the end of the season.

27.01.2025 10:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Great news πŸ‘

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27.01.2025 10:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Few new faces in the Longford Town squad this afternoon. Few notable ones include Josh Giurgi, Andrew Spain & Andrew Doran. All named to start v Drogheda today in the Leinster Senior Cup.

25.01.2025 15:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Írskur sΓ³knarmaΓ°ur Γ­ Γ†gi (StaΓ°fest)

Blow for Longford Town with Jordan Adeyemo (seemingly) after moving to Iceland's third division. Adeyemo scored 10 goals in 28 games for Town last season..

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02.01.2025 22:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Enjoyable night at the Bridge.. ⭐⭐

20.12.2024 11:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0