Tens of thousands of people were keepin’ ‘er country on Saturday as the Farmer’s Bash Weekender kicked off at Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast.

Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin led the chorus of praise for his unlikely midfield goalscoring hero Donal Rocks following a rare opening day League win for the Braidmen.

Bangor may be hotly tipped to return to the Championship, but manager Lee Feeney insists the pressure is on all their opponents in the 2025/26 season.

Tomas Cosgrove says he’s proud and thrilled to lead from the front again as Larne begin another Premiership campaign.

A pro-Palestine group in Derry has accused the PSNI of “intimidation” after members were accused of offences under the Terrorism Act ahead of a demonstration.

Carrick Rangers got their new season off to a flyer thanks to a stunning comeback against Crusaders at Seaview.

Tens of thousands of people were keepin’ ‘er country on Saturday as the Farmer’s Bash Weekender kicked off at Boucher Road Playing Fields in Belfast.

On Sunday, over 16 years on from their last top-flight outing, Bangor Football Club will complete probably the greatest boomerang in Irish League history.

Captain Sarah Hawkshaw praised her Irish teammates for their resilient performance against European Championship Netherlands in Monchengladbach on Saturday afternoon.

A woman has been arrested in Belfast for wearing a t-shirt in support of now proscribed group Palestine Action at an anti-racist counter-demonstration.

Warrenpoint Town marked their return to the Playr-Fit Championship with an impressive 3-1 win over Dundela at Milltown.

A woman has been arrested in Belfast for wearing a t-shirt in support of now proscribed group Palestine Action at a counter-demonstration to an anti-immigration protest.