Football
A window on possible Premier League transfers
January 4th, 2013 | Football
Here are some potential permutations on what might happen during the Premier League transfer window
Germany hammer Ireland
October 13th, 2012 | Football, Sport
Germany inflicted what was Ireland’s worst ever home defeat with a 6-1 victory in their World Cup qualifier match at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Cork ladies win football final
October 8th, 2012 | Football, Ireland
Cork triumphed 0-16 to 0-7 over Kerry for their seventh title in eight years in the All-Ireland women’s senior football championship final at Croke Park.
All Ireland Football Final 2012
September 24th, 2012 | Football, Hurling, Sport
Donegal were installed as hot favourites ahead of their 2012 All Ireland clash with Mayo. The northerners scored 2-1 in the first 11 minutes, although Mayo rallied and came to within three points of Donegal by half time. Despite Mayo’s best efforts, however, Donegal held out to claim the Sam for only the second time in their history.
Football fans show their colours
September 20th, 2012 | Football, Ireland, Sport
The 2012 football All-Ireland final has thrown up the rare combination of Mayo against Donegal – between them the counties have only won the title four times. However, that won’t stop either set of supports from believing this is their year
Damien Duff’s international retirement
August 24th, 2012 | Football, Ireland, Sport
Footballer Damien Duff (33) has retired from the Republic of Ireland team. Duff, who captained the national side when winning his 100th cap against Italy at Euro 2012, follows Shay Given into retirement from international football.
Shay Given retires
August 14th, 2012 | Football
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper hangs up his gloves on an international career spanning 16 years and a record 125 caps.
Spain retain European Championship title
July 2nd, 2012 | Football
Reigning World and European Champions Spain last night won their third consecutive title in four years after beating Italy 4-0 in the Euro 2012 final in Kiev, Ukraine.
Euro 2012: Republic of Ireland 0 Spain 4
June 14th, 2012 | Football, Ireland, Sport
The Republic of Ireland’s 4-0 thrashing at the hands of world and European champions Spain sealed their elimination from Euro 2012 as the rain fell and the Irish sang on in Gdansk.
