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On the evening of 28 August 1979, John Hardy (43) of Ashton Street, New Lodge, Belfast, sat down to his evening tea in his kitchen. Before he had put food to mouth, he was shot down callously in front of his six children. The Ulster Volunteer Force claimed responsibility for …

It was the goal seen around the world. As the corner flew in, driven at real pace, Jordan Flores shaped up to meet it. Most players would try to connect with the ball on their head, maybe get their knee on it or shin it towards goal if they can. …

The best and funniest tweets from the world of football this week, featuring Jordan Flores’ wonder strike for Dundalk, the Coronavirus disrupting Liverpool’s title-winning campaign, and why Turkish football fans are the most passionate around.  Early contender for goal of the millenium. 𝑆ℎ𝑎𝑜𝑙𝑖𝑛 𝑆𝑜𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑟 (dir. Stephen Chow, 2001)pic.twitter.com/m5z77z3X1d — Adam …

Here is our SSE Airtricity Premier Division Team of the Year for the 2019 campaign, featuring star performers from four different clubs. Goalkeeper:  James Talbot – Bohemians An extremely tight call between James Talbot and Alan Mannus, but the Bohs man just about sneaks it for me. He had the …

In this week’s League of Ireland column, there’s Shelbourne’s promotion back to the top flight, Dundalk secure the first part of their treble bid, and searching for the positives from Bohemians’ defeat to Waterford.  Emotional scenes as Shels win the league After falling short last season, after enduring a rocky …

This week’s League of Ireland column touches on the trend of young, first-time managers getting jobs over experienced heads, Shamrock Rovers ending the Bohemians hoodoo, and the First Division playoff picture. Youth trumps experience in managerial merry-go-round This week saw the surprise instalment of Stephen O’Donnell getting the St Patrick’s …

Three observations from the League of Ireland on Gameweek 29, including a glut of goals across the country, Bohemians inflicting sweet revenge on defenceless Students, and Dundalk’s profligacy in Europe costs them dearly.  Goals galore on crazy weekend for Irish football It was a frankly ridiculous weekend for goals in …

Three observations from the League of Ireland in Gameweek 28, as both Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers lose in Europe, Cork City have failed to improve all season, and Finn Harps’ defence is keeping them alive.  No shame in European defeats And then there was one. Both Dundalk and Shamrock Rovers …

Three observations from the League of Ireland in Gameweek 27, including Jack Byrne’s stellar form in Europe, why he should make the Ireland team, Dundalk’s composure on the big stage, and Waterford flirting with danger. Jack Byrne stakes a claim for international recognition Despite enduring a nightmare start on Thursday, …

Three observations from the League of Ireland this week, featuring Dundalk’s Champions League exploits, Shamrock Rovers’ big win over SK Brann, Jack Byrne puts on his best Paul Scholes impression, and UCD vs Bohs ends in a Belfield brawl. In another massive week for the SSE Airtricity League in Europe, …