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Louise Thompson becomes first female referee in Irish League

Photo: Ephy McConnell Louise Thompson made history on Saturday as the first woman to referee an NIFL Premiership game, when Crusaders hosted Dungannon Swifts. Thompson was involved in another Northern Ireland football...

MBE for former Northern Ireland women’s captain Marissa Callaghan

Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images Northern Ireland and Cliftonville midfielder Marissa Callaghan has been named in The King’s New Year Honours list for services to football and the community. A treble winner...

Cliftonville defender Michael Newberry dies suddenly at age of 27

Cliftonville defender Michael Newberry has died, the Irish Premiership club have announced. The death of Northern Ireland youth international Newberry, who began his career at Newcastle, was announced on his 27th...

Wales knock out Ireland to reach first ever major women's tournament

There are just seven places up for grabs for the 2025 Women's Euros and Tuesday sees the crucial second legs of the final round of playoff matches.Find out who qualifies...

Scotland held by Finns in home leg of Women’s Euro play-offs

Anni Hartikainen of Finland is challenged by Lisa Evans and Kirsty Smith of Scotland. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images) Scotland and Finland drew 0-0 in the UEFA Women’s Euro qualifying play-offs...

Norway and Graham Hansen prove class apart against Northern Ireland

One way of making sure the best teams compete at major tournaments, regardless of qualification hiccups, is to seed a playoff draw. Northern Ireland are the latest victims of that...