Ollie Horgan's beautiful send off as stories are shared of the LOI legend's life IF ANYONE was of a mind to underestimate Ollie Horgan, a visit to his classroom would have set them straight. A former pupil recently recounted to me how, as a maths teacher, Ollie would write on t…

Ollie Horgan; an appreciation.

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I'm the only Irish player in the Club World Cup, I can't wait to take on Bayern WHEN asked who were the most famous players he has shared a pitch with up until this point, Dylan Connolly pauses for a moment. He mentions having played against Bohemians in the FAI Cup and also l…

I spoke to Dylan Connolly who did not make it at Shelbourne or Drogheda United but is about to bounce back in spectacular style by playing against Bayern Munich, Boca Juniors and Benfica in the Club World Cup for Auckland City.

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Skorts show outdated thinking in camogie but it's not only example in Irish life THERE are certain phrases which, when they appear in statements, should set off alarm bells. They sound like they been devised by so-called communications experts and are often heard from organisat…

Column: The mandatory skort's days are surely numbered and the compulsory school skirt should follow suit.

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Episode Five, This Is Your LOIfe: John McDonnell on turning down Bohemians to sign for Shamrock Rovers before going on to leave a legacy at St Pat's & a lot more besides, with a touching tribute from ex-teammate Curtis Fleming.

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This is Your LOIfe with Dave Barry discussing Stefan Effenberg, volunteering to Jack Charlton to go up against Ryan Giggs, being thrown a lifeline in the title race when on the beer & being forced to choose between LOI & GAA.

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This is your LOIfe Podcast · The Irish Sun · The League of Ireland is on a roll - but it hasn’t always been this way.The domestic game has so often veered from crisis to catastrophe over the course of its imperfect hist...

First episode of This is Your LOIfe now live with Harry Kenny.

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Conor Carty set to join St Pat’s on permanent deal from Bolton Wanderers CONOR CARTY is poised to complete a permanent switch to St Pat’s from Bolton Wanderers. SunSport has learned that the Saints have beaten off competition from Bohemians to land the frontman. Carty s…

Conor Carty set to return to St Pat's on a permanent basis.

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Johnny Kenny latest Irish star at Celtic - he'll hope to buck trend of the past CELTIC PARK is known to many as Paradise. But, for many Irish footballers of late, it has represented a kind of purgatory, a place where careers stagnate rather than ignite. Johnny Kenny will hope …

Column: Johnny Kenny made his Celtic debut 1,099 days after joining the club. His improvement over two seasons at Shamrock Rovers means Celtic Park can be Paradise rather than the purgatory it has been for so many Irish players.

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'I'm rising Bundesliga star who is from Germany but I am proud of Ireland roots' ON the website of FSV Mainz 05, Paul Nebel’s nationality is listed as both German and Irish. It is deliberate because Nebel is equally proud of both identities and he himself had previously drawn a…

The full interview with FSV Mainz's Paul Nebel on summers in Dublin, divided loyalties when Ireland and Germany played each other and his eye-catching form this season is here.

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Ireland-eligible Bundesliga star's 'focus on club' as Heimir waits in the wings IRELAND-eligible Bundesliga hot-shot Paul Nebel has said he is concentrating on his club career for now. Nebel, 22, qualifies for Ireland through his Dublin grandmother Maura and was a frequent vis…

Ireland eligible Bundesliga hot-shot Paul Nebel says his sole focus for now is club football as he looks to carry on in 2025 where he left off in 2024 with FSV Mainz.

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Shamrock Rovers to raid St Pat's & secure hot prospect in blow to Stephen Kenny SHAMROCK ROVERS are set to nab hot prospect Michael Noonan from Dublin rivals St Pat’s. SunSport has learned that the Hoops are hopeful of completing a deal to sign the teenage striker in what woul…

Shamrock Rovers set to take hot prospect from St Pat's

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St Pat's to play surprise role in Molde FK's preparations for Shamrock Rovers MOLDE FK will warm up for their Europa Conference League tie against Shamrock Rovers – by playing the Hoops’ Dublin rivals St Pat’s. The Norwegian club face Stephen Bradley’s side in the play-off r…

Molde will warm up for Europa Conference League showdown with Shamrock Rovers against one of the Hoops' League of Ireland rivals.

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Melia set to remain at St Pat's until summer amid growing transfer interest MASON MELIA is set to stay at St Pat’s until the summer at least. Melia, 17, is in hot demand with both Bologna and Hannover 96 formally registering their interest in signing the striker. There is …

St Pat's set to have the services of Mason Melia until at least the summer.
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St Pat's to play surprise role in Molde FK's preparations for Shamrock Rovers MOLDE FK will warm up for their Europa Conference League tie against Shamrock Rovers – by playing the Hoops’ Dublin rivals St Pat’s. The Norwegian club face Stephen Bradley’s side in the play-off r…

Molde will warm up for Europa Conference League showdown with Shamrock Rovers against one of the Hoops' League of Ireland rivals.

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Melia set to remain at St Pat's until summer amid growing transfer interest MASON MELIA is set to stay at St Pat’s until the summer at least. Melia, 17, is in hot demand with both Bologna and Hannover 96 formally registering their interest in signing the striker. There is …

St Pat's set to have the services of Mason Melia until at least the summer.
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I'm Dublin lad whose football journey's taken me to China, Cyprus, USA & Austria IN A broad Dublin accent, Jimmy Mwanga asks how you found him. After a brief explanation, the question is turned back on him, how has he found himself where he has in a remarkable career to date. I…

Lucan lad Jimmy Mwanga's break in professional football came at a trial for which he had no bus fare to get home & had to get a stranger to sign a consent form. His journey since is a real insight into someone trying to make it on the margins of the game.

One of the last interviews of 2024 I did was the most interesting. Jimmy Mwanga became the first Irishman to play professionally in China this year but that's only part of his story. Piece in tomorrow's paper and online.

Calendar switch should work without a hitch as long as everyone plays their part WHEN Tiernan Lynch was appointed as Derry City manager last month, he was asked about switching to a summer season. The Belfast man had only ever experienced winter football but, by moving to the C…

Column: In a few years' time, people will wonder what the fuss was about over a switch to a calendar season - provided people act in good faith and collaboratively to solve problems rather than exacerbate them.

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Calendar switch should work without a hitch as long as everyone plays their part WHEN Tiernan Lynch was appointed as Derry City manager last month, he was asked about switching to a summer season. The Belfast man had only ever experienced winter football but, by moving to the C…

Column: In a few years' time, people will wonder what the fuss was about over a switch to a calendar season - provided people act in good faith and collaboratively to solve problems rather than exacerbate them.

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General Election candidates must listen to Irish football's new-found voice GIVEN his hop is beginning to resemble a stumble, Simon Harris must be hoping for a Harry Wood-like finish to this campaign. If there is one graph Fine Gael would like to copy it is Shelbourne’s. T…

Column: Who should a League of Ireland/football fan vote for in the General Election? I read the sport policies in the main parties' manifestos (although one didn't have one) so you don't have to.

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