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50-cap Ireland international Stephen Ward retires at the age of 36

“I knew he was a very, very good professional, looking after himself and his approach to the game,” Sean Dyche, who signed Ward for Burnley, told this writer.

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Danny Mandroiu and Jack Byrne feed the multitude at Tallaght Stadium

Shamrock Rovers’ midfield magicians conjured something out of nothing midway through the second half to break down a well-organised Dundalk side.

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Shamrock Rovers' Roberto Lopes says derby win over Pats was 'like a boxing match'

It was the Crumlin man who won possession in his own half to kick off the move that saw Danny Mandroiu cross for Rory Gaffney to break the deadlock.

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Tim Clancy says St Patrick's Athletic need to 'grind results out' to compete this year

The Athletic fell to their fourth defeat of the season at Shamrock Rovers on Friday night in front of a sold-out 7,424 crowd.

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Pearl Slattery: 'The League of Ireland is the people's league'

It’s difficult to imagine the league without the Shelbourne captain, who won her fourth title on an unforgettable final day last November.

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Brian Kerr blasts 'gougers' Atletico Madrid after Man City antics

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The game was marred by ugly scenes as Felipe Luis was sent off for kicking out at Manchester City's Phil Foden late in the second half

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What time and what TV channel is Ireland's World Cup qualifier with Sweden on?

Ireland currently occupy the play-off spot ahead of Finland on the basis of the head-to-head following the 2-1 win in Helsinki last year and have a game in hand.

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WATCH: Troy Parrott scores another wondergoal as MK Dons frustrate the real Dons

The Buckingham Street striker smashed home a cross from captain Dean Lewington ten minutes from time as the visitors chased an equaliser.

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Premier League: Defeat for Nathan Collins and Burnley as Man City and Liverpool draw

Burnley boss Sean Dyche handed Nathan Collins a second start in a week following his goalscoring performance in the 3-2 win over Everton on Wednesday.

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League of Ireland: Derry go six points clear as UCD held in Sligo

A stunning Will Patching free kick a minute from time proved to be the matchwinner after Cameron McJannet had headed the Candystripes in front.

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Premier League wrap: Matt Doherty limps off early as Spurs brush off Aston Villa

The Dubliner was forced off inside 20 minutes as he was unable to recover following two heavy challenges from Villa’s Matty Cash.

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League of Ireland preview: UCD travel to Sligo as Finn Harps host league leaders Derry

UCD's quest for a first win of the season continues as they travel to face Sligo Rovers, who have now lost two on the bounce, at the Showgrounds on Saturday night.

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Spectacular late winner turns Tolka Park a sea of Greene as Rovers leave it late

Striker Aaron Greene netted within six minutes of his introduction as Rovers withstood a sturdy Shelbourne comeback to move back within three points of leaders Derry City.

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WATCH: Cheeky Aaron Greene nabs fan's hat after euphoric late Rovers winner at Shelbourne

Shels supporters may have felt robbed by the late goal but it was a Rovers fan who lost the clothes of his back - or hair - as Greene pulled a hat off one of the ecstatic away fans in the Ballybough End.

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League of Ireland preview: Shelbourne host Shamrock Rovers as Damien Duff faces former club for first time

Shamrock Rovers are back in Tolka Park to face Shelbourne for the first time since Duff, a former Rovers player and coach, took the main job at Shels.

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League of Ireland: What time and what TV channel St Patrick's Athletic v Dundalk is on tonight

The League of Ireland returns to our screens on Friday as Dundalk manager Stephen O’Donnell returns to St Patrick’s Athletic following his controversial off-season switch.

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Swords youngster gets to meet Ireland soccer heroes as he pilots new FAI BEAM Robot

Simon Smyth got to chat with Ireland captain Seamus Coleman and strikers Callum Robinson and Chiedozie Ogbene at the FAI National Training Centre - from the comfort of home.

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Sligo Rovers 0-1 Bohemians: Gypsies ignite stuttering season with hard-fought win

Sligo Rovers passed up the chance to move second in the table after slumping to a second home defeat in four day

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Ireland fan banned from Aviva Stadium after running on pitch against Lithuania

Republic of Ireland Soccer Team

The supporter entered the pitch during the second half of the friendly clash, which Ireland won thanks to a late strike from Troy Parrott, and took a selfie with Caoimhin Kelleher before being taken off the pitch by stewards

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League of Ireland: Derry City go six points clear as UCD's resistance finally worn down

The Candystripes boast a healthy lead over second-placed Shamrock Rovers as second-half goals from Will Patching and Ronan Boyce saw them to victory.

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Ireland under-21 star Conor Noss reflects on home Bundesliga debut for Borussia Moenchengladbach

The 21-year-old played the final half hour of Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Mainz at Borussia-Park, his second senior appearance for the club.

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League of Ireland preview: Derry City look to extend lead with UCD trip

The first rescheduled fixtures of the League of Ireland season take place on Monday night as Derry City travel to UCD as they look to extend their lead at the top of the table.

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Peamount United accept award of walkover to Sligo Rovers for fielding ineligible player

The Peas had originally run out 6-0 winners with Stephanie Roche and Aine O’Gorman both on the double against the league’s newest side.

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WSL Round-up: Niamh Fahey scores as Liverpool seal promotion and Championship title

The 101-times-capped Ireland defender swept home from a set piece to put the Reds on course for a 4-2 win over Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

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Lucan locals rally to save football club's portaloo and storage facilities

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Hero school worker who put life on the line to save kids out of intensive care

More than a week after the horror attack in which Leanne Flynn Keogh was repeatedly stabbed as she defended the young kids from the knifeman, sources have confirmed that her condition has improved enough for her to be moved out of ICU – and into a high dependency unit

Lucky escape for workmen after huge crane overturns in Blanchardstown

The incident happened yesterday morning when a large yellow crane toppled forward

Dole fraud crackdown - over half a million reviews of welfare claimants carried out

It comes after criticism that recipients like Ashling Murphy’s killer, Josef Puska, was paid disability benefit, even though he could ride around on his bike stalking women on the day she was murdered

Dublin pub owner 'immensely proud' of opening three bars in the US

Joe Byrne, 36, from Dublin, is owner of The Wolfhound, The Wild Goose, and Jack Diamond's

Swords Dublin property manager steals reg plates from cars in 'intimidation effort'The court heard Carvin stole a registration plate from a vehicle in Prospect estate in Balbriggan, Co Dublin on August 14, 2018 and another from a vehicle in Castlemills estate, Balbriggan between 8-17 September 2018

Murderer Gerard Cervi pictured at US gun range months before Bray Boxing Club shooting

In the pics Cervi can be seen holding what appears to be a Smith and Weston 29 double-action revolver - made famous by Clint Eastwood’s ‘Dirty Harry’ movie

Dublin weather: Exact day pinpointed for end of cold snap but bleak forecast ahead

While Wednesday will see things take a much milder turn - with temperatures as high as 10C being forecast - it will also bring torrential rain with risks of flooding after the freezing week

State spends €8.5 million on deportations in 10 years

Of over 10,600 deportations issues in the last decade, just 18 per cent have been carried out, data released by Justice Minister Helen McEntee shows

Dublin homes for sale: Two-bedroom properties around the city for different budgets

Take a peek at these properties, which are currently on sale by private treaty