Karl Sheppard: 'The last couple of years I've suffered a lot of pain'

Karl Sheppard recalls unhappy spells in England, remarkable achievements in the domestic scene and performing through the pain barrier.

Euro 2022 Qualifying Preview: Republic of Ireland -v- Germany

The task is achingly simple for the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday night: nothing but a first-ever victory over World ...

Injury blow for Ireland as Leanne Kiernan joins Campbell on injury list ahead of must-win Germany game

Luckless Campbell was ruled out last week with a knock as she continues her recovery from ankle surgery in February, ...

League's top goalscorer Patrick Hoban to miss remainder of Dundalk's season following ankle surgery

Dundalk manager Filippo Giovagnoli has confirmed that top scorer Patrick Hoban will miss the rest of the season as he ...

FAI Cup Preview: Bohemians -v- Dundalk

Bohemians welcome Dundalk to Dalymount Park for tonight’s Extra.ie FAI Cup quarter-final clash (kick-off 7.45pm).

International Friendly Preview: England -v- Republic of Ireland

It's the first meeting between the sides since the passing of legendary World Cup winner and Republic of Ireland manager ...

League Preview: St Patrick's Athletic -v- Bohemians

St Patrick’s Athletic host Bohemians in their final game of the season needing a win – and for other results ...

League Preview: DLR Waves -v- Athlone Town

DLR Waves welcome Athlone Town to the UCD Bowl for the first time for their final home game of the ...

League Preview: Shelbourne -v- Galway

UEFA Euro 2021 Qualifier Preview: Ukraine -v- Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland go into the game in Kyiv knowing a draw will be enough to secure second place ...

League Preview: Wexford Youths -v- Shelbourne

Wexford Youths welcome Shelbourne to Ferrycarrig Park with revenge in mind as phase two kicks off with one of the ...

UEFA Euro U21 Championship Qualifier Preview: Italy -v- Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland could take a major step towards qualification for the European Under-21 Championships with a positive result ...

Third Covid-19 test returns positive diagnosis as Ireland squad for Finland tie further depleted

The FAI this morning reported the player, who is not believed to be a goalkeeper, produced a positive test on ...

Jayson Molumby makes second Ireland start as seven players ruled out of Wales tie

The Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder steps in for James McCarthy after the Crystal Palace man picked up a muscle ...

League Preview: DLR Waves -v- Wexford Youths

DLR Waves wrap up the first round of Women’s National League fixtures with the visit of Wexford Youths to the ...

FAI Cup Preview: Bohemians -v- Cork City

Bohemians welcome Cork to the Oscar Traynor Complex as the only side to have come through a qualifier to get ...

FAI Cup Preview: Treaty United -v- DLR Waves

Treaty United host DLR Waves for the first time as they compete for the first time in the FAI Cup ...

League Preview: Sligo Rovers -v- Derry City

Sligo Rovers will look to return to winning ways (and fourth position) as they host Derry City in a game ...

League Preview: Finn Harps -v- Cork City

If either of these sides needed a carrot to avoid automatic relegation, it’s presented in Finn Park tonight as Harps ...

League Preview: Waterford -v- Sligo Rovers

Waterford will look to bounce back from Monday night’s 6-1 defeat away to Shamrock Rovers when they welcome Sligo Rovers ...

League Preview: Bray Wanderers -v- Drogheda United

League leaders Bray Wanderers host Drogheda United for a game that could go a long way to deciding the destination ...

UEFA Euro 2021 Qualifier Preview: Germany -v- Republic of Ireland

Germany welcome the Republic of Ireland to Essen on Saturday afternoon knowing a win of any description will put them ...

League Preview: Shamrock Rovers II -v- Cabinteely

Cabinteely will look to arrest their slide down the First Division table as they face an improving Shamrock Rovers II ...

League Preview: Galway United -v- Wexford

League Preview: UCD -v- Drogheda United

Third hosts second in the First Division as in-form UCD welcome Drogheda United to the Bowl in Belfield on Friday ...

League Preview: Treaty United -v- Wexford Youths

A first-ever meeting for Treaty United and Wexford Youths takes place on Sunday afternoon at the Markets Field (kick-off 2pm).

League Preview: Cork City -v- Athlone Town

League Preview: DLR Waves -v- Bohemians

DLR Waves will look to pick up their first win of the season as they welcome Bohemians to the UCD ...

League Preview: Peamount United -v- Galway

Peamount United will look to bounce back from their first defeat of the season last week as they welcome a ...

League Preview: St Patrick's Athletic -v- Sligo Rovers

Richmond Park welcomes back one of its most beloved sons on Saturday evening as Liam Buckley’s Sligo Rovers land in ...

League Preview: Cork City -v- Shamrock Rovers

League Preview: Bohemians -v- Waterford

Keith Long will hope his Bohs side can bounce back from the derby defeat to Shamrock Rovers when they host ...

League Preview: Wexford -v- Bray Wanderers

Wexford will hope to make it seventh time lucky when they welcome Bray Wanderers to Ferrycarrig Park on Friday night ...

League Preview: Galway United -v- Shamrock Rovers II

John Caulfield seeks his third successive win as new United Manager when his side welcome Shamrock Rovers II to Eamonn ...

League Preview: Wexford Youths -v- Peamount United

The most-successful side in Women’s National League history meet the champions at Ferrycarrig Park on Saturday evening (kick-off 6.30pm).

League Preview: Athlone Town -v- Treaty United

League Preview: Bohemians -v- Cork City

Bohemians’ search for their first points in senior football continues as they host Cork City for the first time at ...

League Preview: Shamrock Rovers -v- Bohemians

Shamrock Rovers look to bring a two-game winless run to an end on Saturday afternoon as they host Bohemians in ...

League Preview: Shelbourne -v- Cork City

Shelbourne could move as high as third in the Premier Division table should they take three points from bottom-placed Cork ...

League Preview: Treaty United -v- Bohemians

Treaty United will look to build on their first-ever win in the Women’s National League when they host fellow newcomers ...

League Preview: Peamount United -v- Athlone Town

League leaders Peamount United face newcomers Athlone Town on Saturday at PRL Park (kick-off 6.30pm).

League Preview: Shelbourne -v- Wexford Youths

The biggest game of the Women’s National League season so far sees last year’s runners-up Shelbourne host four-time winners Wexford ...

'It's easy to complain and be upset but there are people way worse off than me in this current situation' - Waterford's Sam Bone to miss rest of season through injury

The former Shamrock Rovers star confirmed on his social media account this evening that he will require surgery on a ...

League Preview: Cabinteely -v- UCD

UCD have yet to win away from home in this season’s First Division after three games. Any Myler’s side have ...

League Preview: Derry City -v- Cork City

Derry City welcome Cork City to the Brandywell on Friday night (kick-off 5.45pm) hoping to put their poor home form ...

UEFA Champions League Preview: Legia Warsaw -v- Linfield

League Preview: St Patrick's Athletic -v- Finn Harps

Ollie Horgan’s Finn Harps are winless in their previous five league games, drawing once and losing four games since their ...

League Preview: Derry City -v- Sligo Rovers

Rovers have lost their last four games away from the Showgrounds.

Former Republic of Ireland underage player Mark O'Brien forced to retire at 27

Former Republic of Ireland u19 international Mark O’Brien has been forced to retire from professional football at the age of ...

Bohemians v Shamrock Rovers - Where can I watch it and what do I need to know?

The FAI Cup champions travel the short distance to their biggest rivals with far more than just three points at ...