Eric Haughan

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Dublin , Ireland - 11 December 2025; John Martin of Shelbourne in action against Maxence Lacroix of Crystal Palace during the UEFA Conference League 2025/26 league phase match between Shelbourne and Crystal Palace at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By

UEFA Conference League: Shelbourne 0-3 Palace recap

Shelbourne welcomed Crystal Palace to Tallaght Stadium for this Conference League group stage tie.

Soccer • 11 Dec

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 13: Padraig Harrington of Ireland putts on the 16th green during the first round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship 2025 at Phoenix Country Club on November 13, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty I

'Don't write me off' - Harrington wants more Majors

Pádraig Harrington has reflected on a hugely successful year on the Seniors circuit as he sets some lofty goals for 2026 - and top of that list is a return to the 'regular' Major winner's enclosure.

Golf • 07 Dec

30 November 2025; Ciarán Russell of Éire Óg Ennis during the AIB Munster GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship final match between Ballygunner and Éire Óg Ennis at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Munster SHC final: Ballygunner 0-21 Éire Óg 1-09 recap

It was a clash of the Waterford and Clare kingpins at Semple Stadium as both sides tussled for provincial dominance...

Hurling • 30 Nov

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 16: Cora Staunton of the Giants kicks during the round eight AFLW match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Hawthorn Hawks at Henson Park on October 16, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Im

Staunton: You can't stop players chasing the pro dream

It is fast becoming the most pressing chicken-and-egg condundrum of the modern GAA world.

Womens football • 30 Nov

ASCOT, ENGLAND - APRIL 30: Oisin Murphy poses at Ascot Racecourse on April 30, 2025 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Oisin Murphy: Time in jail cell was my wake-up call

Five-time British Champion Jockey Oisín Murphy has described his moments spent alone in a jail cell following a drink-driving incident last April as the "wake up call" that sent him back to AA in a bid to tackle a long-standing issue with alcohol.

Racing • 22 Nov

Ireland players and coaching staff react after the final whistle in the men's football 2026 World Cup Group F qualifier between Ireland and Portugal at Aviva Stadium in Dublin on November 13, 2025. Irelnad won thematch 2-0. (Photo by Paul Faith / AFP)

World Cup qualifier: Ireland 2-0 Portugal recap

Ireland hosted Portugal in a World Cup Group F European qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. We brought every hop, skip and jump with our live updates on a historic night at Lansdowne Road...

Soccer • 13 Nov

Dublin , Ireland - 27 July 2025; Kerry manager Jack O'Connor before the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

O'Connor firmly against payment for inter-county bosses

Kerry manager Jack O'Connor has poured cold water on any suggestion that inter-county GAA managers may be paid for their work with county teams in the not-too-distant future.

Football • 31 Aug

14 August 2025; Rory Gaffney of Shamrock Rovers celebrates in the face of Arber Potoku of Ballkani after scoring his side's first goal during the UEFA Conference League Third Qualifying Round second leg match between Shamrock Rovers and Ballkani at Tallag

ECL qualifiers recap: Rovers hit Ballkani for four

Shamrock Rovers overcame a 1-0 deficit to hammer Ballkani and keep their Euro dream alive.

Sport • 14 Aug

Dublin , Ireland - 12 December 2020; Eleanor Ryan-Doyle of Peamount United during the FAI Women's Senior Cup Final match between Cork City and Peamount United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Ryan-Doyle: Peas cup run can salvage frustrating season

Peamount United are targetting a Women's FAI Cup run in a bid to finish a frustrating season with some silverware but the returning Eleanor Ryan-Doyle knows they have their work cut out against cup specialists Athlone Town on Saturday.

Soccer • 16 Aug

12 October 2024; Stephanie Zambra of Shamrock Rovers in action against Jessica Gargan of Shelbourne during the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Spor

Shels star Gargan: Rovers rematch feels like Cup final

Women's FAI Cup holders Shelbourne continue the defence of their title this weekend, and their date with rivals Shamrock Rovers is easily the plum tie of the round.

Soccer • 15 Aug