The Irish connection that helped Blues snag AFLW star Gaelic football star Erone Fitzpatrick heeded Zach Tuohy's advice on a unique road from Ireland to an AFLW preliminary final, weathering a big setback en route. AAP · Nov 20, 2025
Initial examination completed at site of fatal plane crash Investigators have completed an initial examination of the site of a fatal plane crash in which a person died on the southeast coast of Ireland. The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Fifa bingo! World Cup playoff draw checks all boxes as Irelands and Wales plot paths In today’s Football Daily: Numerous ornate plinths bearing see-through bowls The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
Sixteen European national football teams to battle for four World Cup spots in March playoffs Sixteen nations will compete for the last four European spots in the 2026 World Cup. Italy faces Northern Ireland, while Wales takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Euronews · Nov 20, 2025
If Ireland are to qualify for the World Cup, ghosts of the past will have to be banished A remarkable set of wins has the Boys in Green dreaming but familiar foes await in the playoffs FourFourTwo · Nov 20, 2025
Michael O’Neill backs Northern Ireland to shock Italy and reach World Cup Northern Ireland face an away trip to Italy, with the winners to face Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Sam Prendergast retains Ireland fly half role as team revealed for Springboks tussle RG Snyman is set to win his 50th cap for South Africa in Dublin The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
Sub-zero weather warnings issued for 10 counties in Ireland amid cold snap Met Eireann said temperatures could fall as low as minus 3C overnight. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
Joy Crookes says UK and Ireland in ‘dark time’ amid rise of far-right politics Musician’s Brixton and Dublin performances go viral after she performs Sinéad O’Connor’s anti-racism anthem Black Boys on Mopeds The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path Republic of Ireland travel to Czechia in semi-finals, with the winners to face either Denmark or North Macedonia Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2025
2026 World Cup Playoff Draw: Full Bracket Revealed The likes of Italy, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica and Bolivia have learned their opponents in March’s final World Cup playoffs. Sports Illustrated · Nov 20, 2025
Republic of Ireland’s route to World Cup 2026 in full after play-off draw The Republic of Ireland now know who they will have to beat to qualify for the World Cup 2026 The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
World Cup 2026 playoffs draw: Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland, Italy v Northern Ireland – as it happened Wales and Northern Ireland have been drawn in the same playoff route to the World Cup finals, while the Republic of Ireland head to Prague first The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2025
World Cup 2026 play-off draw live: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn opponents Wales and Northern Ireland must get past Italy in path A of the World Cup play-offs while Republic of Ireland face a tricky trip to Czechia The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025
FourFourTwo · Nov 19, 2025 Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final? Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?
The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2025 How the best week of the football year surpassed all expectations WORLD CUP 2026 : Scenes of celebration and anguish across the globe highlighted how the World Cup retains a special ‘magic’ - even as those emotions are being used by wider forces, writes Miguel Delaney
Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2025 High street giant closing 57 stores across UK & Ireland Paddy Power is closing 57 stores
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025 Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation.
Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025 Card fraud rates ‘often spike around now as shoppers prepare for Christmas’ AI technology allows criminals to rapidly generate synthetic identities using a mix of real and fake information.
AAP · Nov 18, 2025 Big-stage Dooley wants to add to Lions' Irish legacy Neasa Dooley won an All-Ireland title in front of 45,000 fans at Croke Park and wants to taste the same success in her first AFLW season with Brisbane.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025 Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impact
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 Asylum seekers will not view Ireland more favourably than UK – minister Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said he will be publishing a new International Protection Bill to reform Ireland’s asylum system later this year.
Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025 PSNI launch criminal probe into Presbyterian Church after safeguarding failures A senior officer said his investigation team aimed to make sure ‘perpetrators will be held to account’.
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 Why Troy Parrott’s magic moment meant much more than just the World Cup play-offs to Ireland The plight of Heimer Hallgrimsson’s team after four games meant none of this should have possible for a country which lacks the talent pool of yesteryear
The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025 The joy and the lesson of Ireland hero Troy Parrott’s now-famous World Cup qualifier goal INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores Ireland’s dramatic World Cup qualifier win, Troy Parrott’s unforgettable goal, and how moments like this highlight the enduring magic and unpredictability of football