Father of wonderkid who is swapping N. Ireland for Republic responds after abuse
What a steal! Chelsea academy midfielder Chris Atherton has made the switch from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. The 17-year-old has represented Northern Ireland at U17 level, and made the switch to Chelsea from NIFL side Glenavon last year. He also has the distinction of being the youngest ever senior footballer in the […]
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Ireland poach highly-rated Chelsea midfielder from Northern Ireland
What a steal! Chelsea academy midfielder Chris Atherton has made the switch from Northern Ireland to the Republic of Ireland. The 17-year-old has represented Northern Ireland at U17 level, and made the switch to Chelsea from NIFL side Glenavon last year. He also has the distinction of being the youngest ever senior footballer in the […]
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Decision made on Ireland v Israel UEFA Nations League match
The controversy continues Ireland’s 2026/2027 UEFA Nations League home game against Israel will take place in Dublin, according to reports. The Irish Examiner have said that government sources revealed to them that the game, scheduled for 1 October, will be held at the Aviva Stadium, with the FAI due to make an official announcement today. […]
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Israel announce that they hope to play Ireland in Israel
The latest from the Nations League draw news. Following the news of Ireland’s UEFA Nations League draw, which pits them in a group with Israel, Austria and Kosovo, both Ireland and Israel have released statements. Back in November, Ireland voted to propose a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from European competitions, due to their […]
3 weeks ago
Ireland will play Israel in UEFA Nations League
Big news. Ireland have been drawn in Group C of League B in the 2026-27 UEFA Nations League. In their group are Israel, Austria and Kosovo. There will now be immense coverage and scrutiny over the coming weeks given Israel’s war with Palestine. Ireland’s away game with the Israelis will be played in a neutral […]
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TD calls for pubs to stay open later if Ireland make the World Cup
One TD stated that the flexibility would ensure fans can watch late-night games together safely. Calls have been made for later pub opening hours should Ireland qualify for this summer’s FIFA World Cup. Independent TD Barry Heneghan has urged the Minister for Justice, Jim O’Callaghan, to temporarily extend pub licensing hours temporarily. The Dublin Bay […]
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