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Mark McCadden @markmccadden

Chief Soccer Correspondent for @IrishStarSport @buzzdotie, also seen on @MirrorSportIE; co-author 'One Last Shot' amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Y99Z6GC

Joined March 2009
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Joey O'Brien and Stephen Bradley have given their thoughts on the FAI decision to move the Ireland v Israel game irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne managers unite in Ireland v Israel response

The FAI confirmed on Friday that the home Nations League game would take place in a neutral country.

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Two shots on target, two goals as clinical Shelbourne edge past leaders Shamrock Rovers irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Two shots on target, two goals as clinical Shels edge past leaders Rovers

Joey O’Brien’s men claimed Dublin derby bragging rights on a big night of League of Ireland action.

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FAI land on the solution that will draw maximum outrage and let the wrong people off the hook irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

FAI land on the solution that will draw maximum outrage

The Ireland v Israel fiasco has shown up not just the FAI, but the government, Uefa and Fifa.

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Neil O'Riordan@noriordan
Jun 12
Patrick O'Donovan today in relation to FAI decision: "We [the government] don't get involved in telling the FAI, IRFU or GAA who to play." Also, the government:
The Ditch
@wereontheditch
Jun 11
Jack Chambers urged every major Irish sporting body to use their "influence and authority" to enforce bans on Russia and Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine. Yesterday government defeated proposals calling for the Ireland-Israel match to be stopped. ontheditch.com/jack-chambers…
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“Sport can leverage its ‘soft power’ as the outcomes are understood by all”
The Ditch
@wereontheditch
Jun 11
Jack Chambers urged every major Irish sporting body to use their "influence and authority" to enforce bans on Russia and Belarus after the invasion of Ukraine. Yesterday government defeated proposals calling for the Ireland-Israel match to be stopped. ontheditch.com/jack-chambers…
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The key rule changes that will be introduced in the League of Ireland this weekend irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Several rule changes will be introduced into the League of Ireland this weekend

With the World Cup kicking off, there have been a number of amendments to the IFAB Laws of the Game, which will come into effect here.

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League of Ireland players set for windfall as FIFPro and Fifa strike landmark deal ahead of World Cup irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

League of Ireland players set for windfall as FIFPro and Fifa strike deal

Players will also get a greater say in the shaping of the match calendar, while a US$20million fund has been set up to help players.

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Know your limit… Drive within it? Neither a great road safety policy nor a motto that this Ireland team will live by as they head into a winner-takes-all World Cup qualifier against France.
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Jun 9
From a road sign in Trinidad & Tobago to a winner-takes-all World Cup clash in Grenoble - why Carla Ward seems to be the perfect fit for Ireland as World Cup destiny awaits irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…
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From a road sign in Trinidad & Tobago to a winner-takes-all World Cup clash in Grenoble - why Carla Ward seems to be the perfect fit for Ireland as World Cup destiny awaits irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Why Carla Ward is the perfect fit for Ireland as World Cup destiny awaits

Tying together Carla Ward, Denise O’Sullivan, Ireland’s World Cup fortunes and a dodgy road safety policy.

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‘Yes we can’ - Carla Ward makes bold France declaration after win against Netherlands irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

‘We can’ - Carla Ward's bold France declaration after win against Netherlands

Ireland produced a massive upset by defeating the Dutch at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday.

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‘Bloody mental’ - Amber Barrett reacts to winning goal on night of World Cup drama irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Amber Barrett gives 'bloody mental' reaction to winning goal on night of drama

Ireland saw off the Netherlands in spectacular style to move to within one win of automatic World Cup qualification.

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RATING Ireland’s stars after sensational World Cup win over Netherlands irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Ireland player ratings v Netherlands after brilliant World Cup qualification win

Kyra Carusa, Abbie Larkin and Amber Barrett scored the goals that earned Ireland three massive World Cup qualification points in Páirc Uí Chaoimh

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Barrett the winner on a night of heroes as Ireland produce a win for the ages irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Barrett the winner on a night of heroes as Ireland produce a win for the ages

World Cup qualification has edged closer after Friday night’s 3-2 win against the Netherlands.

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‘It’s scary how good they are’ - Michael Noonan, in Zagreb ahead of Ireland's U21 friendly against Croatia tomorrow, hails two ‘magic‘ Shamrock Rovers teammates irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

‘It’s scary how good they are’ - Michael Noonan hails Shamrock Rovers teammates

Graham Burke was described last week by his manager Stephen Bradley as ‘genuinely incredible’.

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david henderson@dvehendo
Jun 4
Had the honour of playing with this absolute gentleman RIP Bobby Tambling ⚽️
Chelsea FC
@ChelseaFC
Jun 4
Chelsea Football Club has very sadly lost one of our most legendary players with the passing of Bobby Tambling at the age of 84. We send our deepest condolences to Bobby’s family and friends at this difficult time.
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The World Cup hasn't yet kicked off, but for Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick’s Athletic the money is already rolling in thanks to a FIFA programme that rewards clubs whose players are involved. Both clubs will receive huge windfalls 💰💰 irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Rovers and Pat’s have already banked almost €30,000 in World Cup payments

The League of Ireland clubs will have active players involved at the World Cup for the first time ever.

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Updated to include the Women's FAI Cup draw
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Jun 3
FAI Cup draw sees holders Shamrock Rovers face Cork City in repeat of last year's FAI Cup final irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…
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FAI Cup draw sees holders Shamrock Rovers face Cork City in repeat of last year's FAI Cup final irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

FAI Cup draw sees holders Shamrock Rovers face repeat of last year's decider

League of Ireland clubs entered the FAI Cup in Wednesday's second round draw, joining 12 non-league clubs.

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Today's FAI Cup draw - time, streaming details and the 32 teams involved irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

What time is the FAI Cup draw, where can I watch it and what teams are involved

League of Ireland clubs will find out their first opponents in this season’s FAI Cup when the draw is made on Wednesday.

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What is the difference between then and now? @MichealMartinTD (Piece from Feb) How Bertie Ahern’s government helped the FAI when they were due to face Yugoslavia in a Euro 2000 qualifier in June 1999. irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/…

Micheál Martin shows no signs of flexing like Bertie and his govt 27 years ago

How Bertie Ahern’s government helped the FAI when they were due to face Yugoslavia in a Euro 2000 qualifier in June 1999.

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“What really hurts them is the suburbs. We need to target them, flatten them and completely destroy them.” Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben Gvir called on the army to “flatten” Beirut's suburbs “to the ground”, a direct incitement to mass civilian destruction.
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