Seán O’Connor: European riches and new horizons beckon for Shelbourne after they rise to Belfast challenge For all at Shelbourne, the memory of this night and what it means will never fade. Piece from Belfast on a historic night for the Reds. independent.ie/sport/soccer/l…

Ireland U-21 boss Jim Crawford expects to have Manchester United’s Jack Moorhouse and Sligo Rovers’ Owen Elding available in October, with both players finalising paperwork to be eligible to play in the upcoming Euro 2027 qualifying campaign. More here independent.ie/sport/soccer/i…

Minutes after the final whistle marked one of the greatest night’s in the history of Shelbourne FC, Harry Wood strolled into the mixed zone. It all felt a little bit surreal for him. “I never thought this would happen” Spoke to Wood in Belfast here 👇🏻 independent.ie/sport/soccer/l…

Presented the Irish Independent Sport football pod today - Ronan Finn and Johnny Dunleavy popped in to reflect on last night’s results, the draw and the great Ollie Horgan open.spotify.com/episode/0kKDuM…

Fontaines DC. 10/10. Best performance in Belfast since Shels last night.

🚨Chatted to Chiedozie Ogbene about why his 10 months out injured turned out to be the best thing to ever happen to him. “If I could go back I’d let my Achilles rupture again. It made me realise there's more to football.” Exclusive interview in tomorrow’s Sunday Independent.

Having secured group-stage football the hard way this summer, the Hoops are a step closer to reclaiming the title and returning to the champions’ path as a fifth successive victory over Drogheda puts them nine points clear. Report from Tallaght 👇 independent.ie/sport/soccer/l…

Stephen Bradley to discuss future with Josh Honohan on Monday amid Lincoln City interest. “I've made no secret what level I think Josh can play. Whether that's now or January remains to be seen” Also some Jack Byrne lines from the Hoops boss here 👇🏻 independent.ie/sport/soccer/l…