Soccer

SOCCER: Ireland and Senegal settle for a draw in tight Aviva clash

KASEY McAteer scored a debut International goal for Ireland as boys in green drew their first ever meeting with Senegal on Friday evening in Dublin. Heimir Hallgrímsson's side faced a star-studded Senegal, who were welcomed to Dublin for the first of two friendly games during the summer international break.Ireland showed a defensive stronghold early on, after battling their way through the early Senegalese dominance with Krepin Diatta's corner flicked off the bemused Dara O'Shea's shoulder and inches wide as the hosts blew a sigh of relief.

Soccer: Spórtlann hosts massive multicultural tournament

Spórtlann na hÉireann is co-hosting a massive multicultural football tournament this summer featuring teams from 14 diverse communities, in an immense celebration of unity, sport, and culture.

Soccer: Strabane come from behind to claim league title at the expense of Swifts

THERE was heartbreak for St James' Swifts at Allen Park in Antrim on Saturday as Strabane Athletic came from behind to claim the Ballymena & Provincial League's Intermediate Division title in this playoff decider.

Soccer: Swifts and Star face decisive days in their quest for respective league honours

A scoreless draw last weekend means the destination of the Ballymena & Provincial League’s Intermediate Division honours will go to a playoff this weekend between St James’ Swifts and Strabane Athletic.

Soccer: Cosgrove goal seals the Clarence Cup for Crumlin Star

DOMHNALL Cosgrove netted the only goal of the game as Crumlin Star banked a second piece of silverware for the season, defeating Comber Rec in the Clarence Cup final at Seaview.

Vandalism at Brooke Leisure Centre pitches causes thousands of pounds worth of damage

VANDALISM at Brooke Leisure Centre has been condemned and is estimated to have cost thousands of pounds worth of damage over recent months.

Gallery:The Danny Trainor Tournament at Valley V36

The Danny Trainor Tournament took place at Valley Leisure Centre on Saturday with young teams from across Belfast taking part.

Soccer: Magilton hails magnificent achievement after difficult campaign 

JIM MAGILTON lauded his Cliftonville players for their achievements this campaign. In the aftermath of Sunday’s European playoff final win against Coleraine, the 56-year-old felt it was too soon to deeply reflect, but ultimately proclaimed that it was a magnificent achievement.  

NIFL Premiership: Cliftonville secure European qualification with historic playoff win 

EIGHT days after missing out on Irish Cup success, Cliftonville secured the European qualification that they also missed out on that day with a 2-0 win over Coleraine in the playoff final at the Coleraine Showgrounds on Sunday afternoon. 

Magilton: Playoff success would be the greatest achievement

CLIFTONVILLE boss Jim Magilton feels that success in the playoff final and European qualification that it brings would be up there with one of the great achievements.

Soccer: Cliftonville show powers of recovery with late show at the Oval 

CLIFTONVILLE put their Irish Cup disappointment behind them and kept their chances of securing European football alive with a late double in a 2-0 win over Glentoran in the Playoff semi-final at the Oval on Wednesday evening. 

NIFL Premiership: Hale calls on senior players to lift deflated youngsters ahead of playoff assault 

CLIFTONVILLE captain Rory Hale believes it is up to himself, senior team-mates and staff to pick up the younger members of the squad in the aftermath of their Cup final shootout defeat to Dungannon. 

Soccer: Glendowan claim the Nelson Cup

Glendowan claimed the Nelson Cup as they scored a 3-2 win over Albion Star at Ulidia on Friday.

Irish Cup final: Swifts swoop on penalties to deny Reds

CLIFTONVILLE failed in their quest to retain the Irish Cup as Dungannon Swifts held their nerve in a penalty shoot-out, winning 4-3 at Windsor Park on Saturday afternoon. 

GALLERY: Big Solitude send-off for Cliftonville players ahead of today's Irish Cup Final