⚽Shelbourne face St Patrick’s Athletic in the first Dublin Derby of the League of Ireland season tonight. The two sides go head to head at Tolka Park as the campaign continues in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division.
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Dublin captain Carla Rowe says it’s important the 2027 target to integrate the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association is met, warning delays could risk more players leaving for opportunities abroad. A remarkable 39 Irishwomen featured in the AFLW last season.
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⚽Dalymount Park sets the stage for tonight’s Dublin Derby as Bohemians host Shamrock Rovers. It’s the first home game of the new campaign for league leaders Bohs, at a ground where third-place Rovers lost twice last season. Sean O’Regan is there for us.
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𝐃𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭!
Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers ⚽🔥
Two old rivals clash under the Friday night lights at Dalymount!
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Bori Akinola opened up about racism in sport and why education matters.
The 2025 champion returns this Sunday to defend his 60-metre National Indoor title.
📺 Watch him defend his title — Sunday at 2:30 PM on Virgin Media Two.
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National record holder Bori Akinola has his sights set on an even quicker time this weekend. The 2025 champion returns to defend his 60-metre National Indoor title on Sunday. Can he raise the bar once again?
📺 Sunday 2:30 PM on Virgin Media Two
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🏉“That’s a massive win for us,” said Rory Darge after Scotland kept their Triple Crown hopes alive with a dramatic 26-23 comeback victory over Wales in Cardiff.
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🇮🇪 🏉 “You could see and feel the green from the start.”
Caelan Doris says Irish fans propelled the team to their record-breaking 42–21 win over England at Twickenham. Andy Farrell’s side delivered their biggest-ever win at the venue.
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⚽ There’s a big night ahead at Oriel Park as Premier Division football returns to Dundalk. They face Drogheda United in the Louth Derby, a significant occasion for supporters after the club almost went out of existence in 2024.
📺 7.30pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media Three
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The IRFU has launched an investigation into “cowardly” racist abuse directed at 23-year-old Edwin Edogbo following his international debut against Italy on Saturday. Edogbo, who came on as a replacement, faced attacks on social media.
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Shelbourne vs Shamrock Rovers has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch following a pitch inspection at Tolka Park this morning.
📺 Virgin Media Two will now broadcast Drogheda United vs Waterford with a new KO time of 20:00. Coverage kicks off from 19:30.
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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐚 𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲! 🏉
Ireland back on home soil this Saturday to face Italy in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations. 💪
Join us Live from 1:30pm on Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media One 📺
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🌧️⚽ Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch following a pitch inspection at Tallaght Stadium this morning.
📺 Virgin Media Two will now broadcast Derry City V Sligo Rovers, with coverage from 19:30.
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And it begins!🔥
Newly promoted Dundalk make the journey to face the reigning champions in the 2026 season opener
Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk, Tomorrow Live from 7.30pm on Virgin Media PLAY & Virgin Media Two
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Let the Six Nations showdown begin! 🔥
France v Ireland🏉 Tonight, Live on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media PLAY from 7pm📺
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It's Six Nations week! 🇮🇪🏉🇫🇷
Virgin Media Sport is in Paris ahead of a historic Thursday night Six Nations opener, as Ireland face defending champions France at the Stade de France.
📺 France v Ireland is live on Virgin Media One and Virgin Media Play on Thursday.
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🗣️ "With James [McClean] and his brother coming back, there's a real excitement."
Derry City winger Michael Duffy says the return of James McClean could help drive a title push, as the club looks to win a league championship he says has eluded them for "too long".
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🗣️ “You can see how much it means to the community.”
Bohemians captain Dawson Devoy says the club is determined to end the season on a high, as they prepare for their final campaign at Dalymount Park before the stadium’s redevelopment.
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It's League of Ireland launch day! ⚽
We’ll have interviews with players and managers from across the Men’s Premier Division, Women’s Premier Division and Men’s First Division.
But come October - who will have their hands on this trophy? 👀
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Andy Farrell says Ireland will be leaning on their team spirit as they target Six Nations success this year, despite missing a number of big names through injury ahead of the championship opener in Paris next week.
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Ireland kick off their tournament with a visit to the Stade de France to take on France on Thursday, 5th February.
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Backs continued:
☘️ Ciaran Frawley
☘️ Jamison Gibson-Park
☘️ Hugo Keenan
☘️ James Lowe
☘️ Stuart McCloskey
☘️ Tommy O'Brien
☘️ Jamie Osborne
☘️ Sam Prendergast
☘️ Garry Ringrose
☘️ Jacob Stockdale
Forwards continued:
☘️ Michael Milne
☘️ Tom O'Toole
☘️ Cian Prendergast
☘️ James Ryan
☘️ Dan Sheehan
☘️ Tom Stewart
☘️ Nick Timoney
☘️ Josh Van Der Flier
Backs:
☘️ Bundee Aki
☘️ Robert Baloucoune
☘️ Harry Byrne
☘️ Craig Casey
☘️ Jack Crowley
☘️ Nathan Doak
☘️ Tom Farrell
Introducing your Men's Six Nations Squad List 💪
Forwards:
☘️ Tom Ahern
☘️ Finlay Bealham
☘️ Tadgh Beirne
☘️ Jack Boyle
☘️ Thomas Clarkson
☘️ Jack Conan
☘️ Caelan Doris (Captain)
☘️ Edwin Edogbo
☘️ Tadhg Furlong
☘️ Rónan Kelleher
☘️ Jeremy Loughman
☘️ Joe McCarthy
🏀 Tralee Warriors will look to continue a strong week for Kerry as they face Ballincollig in the men’s National Cup Final on Saturday.
The Warriors are chasing their second Pat Duffy Cup, having last lifted the trophy in 2022.
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⚽ 📺 Virgin Media Television and the League of Ireland have today announced the opening 10 fixtures to be broadcast live in the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division.
The season begins on Friday February 6th, with every team included in the first selections.
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📺 Virgin Media Television and The League of Ireland have confirmed the opening ten live fixtures of the 2026 SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division. Every team features early doors, with live games now kicking off at 20:00 and coverage from 19:30.
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New Mayo manager Andy Moran has strongly defended the future of pre-season competitions, following his first competitive game in charge during the FBD League, as questions continue over the tournaments’ long-term future.
🏃 After a standout year for Irish athletics, we spoke to Nicola Tuthill, Kate O’Connor and Cian McPhillips about their highlights from 2025 - and their ambitions for 2026.
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👑🇮🇪 Kate O’Connor Crowned Irish Times Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Year after an outstanding season!
The heptathlete claimed world silver, World University Games gold and medals at both World and European Indoors to cap a remarkable year.
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