In a week full of controversy for Irish football that has put past stories such as Saipan and Henry's handball to the sword, the Ireland play at the Aviva Stadium for the first time in this Nations League campaign taking on Austria amidst a wave of torn support for the side and FAI.

Premier League club Nottingham Forest have announced the signing of Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan on a pre-contract deal, which will see Noonan remain as a Hoop until the end of the 2026 Premier Division season.

Ireland Women’s Head Coach Carla Ward has named her squad for the upcoming 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Round 1 play-poff.

Kerry boosted their hopes of securing a first-ever playoff finish in the First Division with an important 1-0 win over Wexford on Friday night.

The Israel versus Ireland UEFA Nations League game is set to go ahead on Sunday night after a morning of confusion as to the status of the match.

The kick-off time for Athlone Town’s SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division meeting with Galway United has been changed.

Bray Wanderers secured their fourth victory of the season over UCD at the Belfield Bowl on Friday night and, in so doing, consolidated their position as the second-placed team in the league table behind winners Cork City.

An equalising goal from Mipo Odubeko saw Shelbourne play out a score draw with Galway United at Eamonn Deacy Park on Friday night.

The race for runners up spot in the First Division league table is hotly contested and the outcome of Friday night’s fixture between UCD and Bray Wanderers may go a long way in deciding who claims that honour in this, the fourth last game of the season for both teams (7.45pm kick off).

Ireland began their much talked about UEFA Nations League campaign with a tough 1-0 loss against an impressive Kosovo side in Pristina.

Most of the talk this week has been about the upcoming matches that Ireland will play in this UEFA Nations League international window against Israel but the Boys in Green kick-off their Group 3 campaign on Thursday in Kosovo.

Most of the talk this week has been about the upcoming matches that Ireland will play in this UEFA Nations League international window against Israel but the Boys in Green kick-off their Group 3 campaign on Thursday in Kosovo.

The Shamrock Rovers versus Drogheda United game is now due to be played on Thursday 8 October with an 8pm kick-off in Tallaght Stadium.

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s have called up Swansea City goalkeeper Joe Collins and Stade de Reims’ attacker Ike Orazi to their squad.

Rangers claimed a 1-0 victory over Celtic in the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park on Sunday, 20 September.

Bohemians will host their Czech namesake at Dalymount Park this Saturday in what will be the last-ever international club friendly at the ground before its 2027 renovation.

Brian Sorensen will join Carla Ward’s coaching team for Ireland’s upcoming 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup playoff.

A late strike from Ciaran Griffin sealed a historic victory for Cobh Wanderers in the FAI Intermediate Cup Final as they defeated St Mary’s at Turner’s Cross.

The timing of that final whistle in Tallaght was one source of frustration for Blues boss Graham Coughlan with a couple of officiating incidents meaning the 51-year-old manager was unhappy afterwards.

Aidan Keena’s 10th league goal of the season proved to be the difference as St Pat’s moved back to the top of the table with victory over a dogged Sligo Rovers side at The Showgrounds.

It was Rovers’ first win in eight matches in all competitions, but it continued their excellent recent record in Tallaght – unbeaten in 11 with eight wins – and it is that home help that could well bring them home in this title race.

Bottom side Sligo Rovers welcome title chasing St Patrick’s Athletic to The Showgrounds this evening, hoping that there is a change in their fortunes (kick-off 7.45pm).

Longford Town boosted their hopes of securing a playoff spot with a morale-boosting victory against Finn Harps.

Bohemians picked up an invaluable three points by defeating a gallant Drogheda Utd side 2-1 in an exhilarating contest at Dalymount Park on Friday night.

Derry City took a huge step towards securing a top-four finish tonight with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Galway United at the Ryan McBride Brandywell.

Shelbourne substitute Sean Boyd proved to be the hero as his brace of goals helped John Russell’s side to their first win in seven games with victory over Dundalk at Oriel Park.

Cork City recovered from their derby disappointment to rout second-placed UCD 5-1 on Friday night at Turner's Cross. A hat-trick from Ruairi Keating, along with a double for Sean Maguire, did the business to overwhelm their visitors.

Substitute John McGovern was the savior for Shamrock Rovers as his brace off the bench secured a precious three points in the title race. Waterford twice led in the game and the Hoops hopes of retaining the league trophy seemed to be slipping from their hands until McGovern’s introduction.

The race for the league title has narrowed to a three-horse race and Bohemians will be hoping they are still title contenders after they play Drogheda Utd at Dalymount Park (kick off is at 8pm).

Bohemians have announced that they will continue to play home games at Dalymount Park until the end of May 2027.

The 2026 FAI Intermediate Cup Final takes place this Sunday afternoon in Turners Cross, as Munster Senior League sides Cobh Wanderers and St Mary’s face off in a Cork derby.

Two teams with very contrasting fortunes this season meet in Bray on Friday night with high flying Bray Wanderers hosting ninth place Treaty United in round 32 of the First Division (kick off at the Carlisle Grounds is at 7.45pm).

The Lilywhites will hope to bounce back from Monday night’s 4-0 defeat to St. Patrick’s Athletic when they welcome Shelbourne to Oriel Park (kick-off 7.45pm).

Everyone outside of Shamrock Rovers is practically giddy with excitement as recent results mean there is definitely a title race and one that includes three clubs with St. Patrick’s Athletic, Bohemians and Rovers vying for the league trophy.

Shelbourne head coach John Russell cut a frustrated figure on Monday evening as his side succumbed to another defeat at home, this time to fellow relegation playoff threatened Drogheda United.

As biblical rain battered the RSC at half-time, The Stone Roses’ “I Want to Be Adored” rang around the stadium. A more fitting choice might have been the Mancunian band’s “I Am the Resurrection”, given Derry’s revival under Mark Connolly and a Waterford side that, under Graham Coughlan, have now gone an incredible 13 games unbeaten.

A clinical display from St Patrick’s Athletic saw the Inchicore side cruise to a 4–0 win over Dundalk at Oriel Park and move to the top of the League of Ireland.

Drogheda United made it back-to-back wins at a crucial time in the league season, as they did the double over Shelbourne at Tolka Park after coming from behind to win 2-1.

Two penalties from the boot of Jimmy Keohane helped Galway United to victory over Sligo Rovers in the Connacht derby, moving the Tribesmen up to sixth in the table.

Longford Town's playoff hopes took a major dent as they fell to a 2-0 loss at home to Treaty United.

Two teams who have struggled for form in the second half of the season do battle at Tolka Park on Monday night in a fixture that is quietly going under the radar in terms of potential standings for either side come the end of the night.

St Patrick’s Athletic breathed new life into the Premier Division title race with a 2-0 win over Shamrock Rovers at Richmond Park.

Bray Wanderers claimed what may prove to be a decisive win in their bid to secure a place in the playoffs with a 1-0 win over Kerry.

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The win allows Derry City to leapfrog Shelbourne into fifth place and put themselves only four points behind Dundalk in their quest to finish fourth.

Drogheda United boosted their hopes of Premier Division survival with a 2-0 victory over Sligo Rovers, moving eight points clear of their relegation rivals with just six games remaining.

Back in my day, Thursday nights were reserved for the Europa League and, in later years, the Conference League. Nonetheless, the final six games of the UEFA Champions League Matchday One kicked off on Thursday night.

Two mid-table sides who still have an outside chance of claiming a top four slot clash at Tolka Park on Friday night when Shelbourne host Derry City.

It is a massive few days for St. Patrick’s Athletic who could by Monday night draw level with league leaders Shamrock Rovers at the top of the table albeit with an extra game played.