Mastering the End of Season Run-In in FM26 We’ve all been there as managers. Your season is going great. The club at which you are managing have been flying it in the league. The board loves you and the fans worship you - what more can you ask...

Mastering the End of Season Run-In in #FM26

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Pierrot produces winner as Galway United battle to victory over Derry City David Hurley was also on target for the hosts while James Clarke scored for Derry City.

Pierrot the hero as Galway United go 6th 📈

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Galway United vs Derry City ✍️

Troy Parrott is no stranger to scoring hat-tricks on the big stage, he's been doing it since he was 13 🔥

Big feature on Ireland's main man ahead of a huge game against Czechia on Thursday ☘️☘️

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Tyne-Wear derby: Where heroes are made in a moment When matchday arrives, it’s no longer just about sporting adversariality: It’s about the North East holding its breath as pride, history, and identity collide for 90 fierce minutes of football.

Piece on tomorrow's Tyne-Wear derby and its Irish influence over the years, with input from Liam O'Brien and Niall Quinn ☘️ ☘️

✍️ @irishexaminer.bsky.social

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Great to see Alan Browne recalled, been in outstanding form for Middlesbrough in the Championship this season 💪

Hopefully we get another magical moment in Prague next week 🙏

#COYBIG ☘️☘️

Twardek the hero as Galway United beat Waterford in seven-goal thriller United manager John Cauflield sees red in dramatic game.

Kris Twardek was the hero on his first start for Galway United as they overcame Waterford in a seven-goal thriller at Eamonn Deacy Park.

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Twardek hits brace as Galway win seven-goal thriller against Waterford Galway manager John Caulfield was sent to the stands during the second half. The result means Waterford are still winless after seven games

Seven goals, two penalties and a red card at Eamonn Deacy Park last night as Galway United beat Waterford 4-3 at Eamonn Deacy Park.

Just your average League of Ireland match report ✍️ ✍️

📍 Eamon Deacy Park

Galway United vs Waterford ✍️

My piece in today's Irish Examiner on FK Bodø/Glimt after they added yet another European scalp to their Champions League collection 🏁

🔥 High-Intensity DNA
🛠️ Process-Obsessed
💪 Fearless Mentality
☘️ Irish connection

#ChampionsLeague #UCL

FK Bodø/Glimt, Europe's giantkillers with a surprising Irish connection 🇮🇪🇳🇴

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#ChampionsLeague #UCL

Heimir Hallgrímsson watches on as Dundalk hold Galway United Former Galway star Bobby Burns returned to haunt his former club.

Ireland Manager Heimir Halgrimsson watches on as ex-Galway United winger Bobby Burns returns to score all-important equaliser against former club ✍️

Sell-On Clauses and Solidarity Contributions Welcome to the food chain of modern-day football.

Sell-On Clauses have become a key component in securing the financial futures of multiple mid-to-lower tier football clubs over the years 💰

Welcome to the food chain of modern-day football 🔄

#PremierLeague | #FootballFinance

Another GAA ace heads for Oz: 'You can still bring in some of your Gaelic style, and they don't want you to lose that' 'I found it really difficult at first because I would probably stay here and play with Meath until I can’t play any more

A lot of discussion on GAA stars being recruited by the AFL, the lure of professional sport too good to turn down 📝

Spoke with two-time All Ireland and All-Star winner Mary-Kate Lynch to get an athlete's perspective ahead of her move to Sydney Swans 🇦🇺

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What would a Multi-Club Ownership model look like for Newcastle United? Talks of Newcastle United going global are gathering momentum.

Newcastle United's owners are rumoured to be pursuing a multi-club ownership model which could see the club form an alliance with European teams from the likes of France, Belgium etc.

What would this mean for Magpies fans?

#NUFC #PremierLeague

Paul Madden | Substack Freelance Sports Journalist, Writer, Broadcaster & Podcaster. Have written for The Irish Examiner, Galway United, Twocan Publishing & Football Manager. Podcast Producer for True Faith, Irish Mags Show...

Started putting some of my ramblings on Substack, subscribe via the link below if you are interested in reading some of the various sporting topics, analysis, stories and content that triggers my curiosity! 🔎

Holders Maynooth overcome UCC to book Collingwood Cup final showdown with UL Alex Sheerin was again the difference-maker for Maynooth, scoring two goals to add to the brace he scored in the quarter final against DCU.

Defending champions @maynoothuniversity.ie will meet hosts @unioflimerick.bsky.social in the Collingwood Cup Inter Universities Final ⚽️🏆

Alex Sheerin is one to watch 👀

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Pleased to contribute to the new @galwayunitedfc.bsky.social monthly match programme, an excellent production for the season ahead 👌

#ItsATribalThing | #GUFC2026

Galway rout Limerick to end Oscar Traynor Cup title wait Brendan O’Connor’s side had too much for the visitors.

Galway District League win their first Oscar Traynor Trophy in 55 years 🏆⚽️✍️

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How a new wave of Irish are flying the flag at 'the richest club in the world' After early-day dreams of Mbappé and Neymar, the Saudi-led transformation hits Year 4 with a new strategy: recruiting young Irish talent

Earlier this year I wrote a piece about Newcastle United's young Irish academy prospects, including Alex Murphy who could find himself starting against Chelsea tomorrow depending on Lewis Hall's fitness 👀

Read below 👇

#NUFC

New Irish Mags Show - Out Now! 🎙

Episode #92 - Time for Newcastle United to FIGHT BACK 💪

The lads are back to discuss continued cartel cohesion, no party like an associated transaction party, and a MASSIVE opportunity to pick up our first win of the season against Wolves 🐺

#IrishMags | #NUFC

Was great to join Cathal Minogue on the @todayfm.bsky.social Premier League Show this morning to talk all things Newcastle United on behalf of @irishmags.bsky.social ☘️⚫️⚪️

Full show can be listened back on Spotify, link below 👇

#IrishMags

New Irish Mags Show - Out Now! 🎙

Episode #87 - Here We Go AGAIN with @Roobenstein

Paul, Alan and Chrisho are joined by a returning Rob aka Roobenstein as we witness yet another car crash in Newcastle United’s summer transfer window 🤦

Links below 👇

#IrishMags | #NUFC

📍 Eamonn Deacy Park

Galway Utd vs Shamrock Rovers

#ItsATribalThing | #GUFC2025

New Irish Mags Show - Out Now! 🎙

Episode #69 - Home Away from Home ☘️

Paul and Alan are joined by the legendary @tfmick1892.bsky.social to talk about Irish-Toon connections and the best Irish Mags to have played for Newcastle United ⚫⚪

#IrishMags | #NUFC

Irish Connection Paul Madden of True Faith and the Irish Mags writes in the Irish Examiner about Newcastle United’s search for talent on the Emerald Isle and deep links between Ireland and Tyneside.

Along with Scots, #NUFC has a long and historic relationship with Irish players - here’s Paul Madden discussing the re strengthening of links between the Mags and Ireland - tf1892.substack.com/p/irish-conn...

Heimir’s delight as Ireland record consecutive wins thanks to Ferguson and Idah - LIMERICK VOICE Positive signs as Ireland retain their place in Nations League B The Republic of Ireland’s Men’s National Team recorded back-to-back victories for the first time since 2022 as they overcame the threat...

Heimir’s delight as Ireland record consecutive wins thanks to Ferguson and Idah ✍️

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Advantage Ireland after bullish affair in Plovdiv - LIMERICK VOICE Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side take a 2-1 lead into their Nations League Playoff Second Leg against Bulgaria this Sunday Far from a perfect performance, but a job done nonetheless as Ireland came from a g...

Advantage Ireland after a Bullish affair in Plovdiv ✍️

For @limerickvoice.bsky.social 👇