Mark Gallagher
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Sports journalist with Irish Daily Mail & Mail on Sunday
Big night for Brian Barry-Murphy, as he crosses swords with his friend and former City colleague Enzo Maresca in the league cup. Spoke to him last week about learning from Pep, why Cardiff City reminds him of a county team and of course, his famous Dad.
December 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Big night for Brian Barry-Murphy, as he crosses swords with his friend and former City colleague Enzo Maresca in the league cup. Spoke to him last week about learning from Pep, why Cardiff City reminds him of a county team and of course, his famous Dad.
Interview with Keane Barry in today's Mail on Sunday ahead of Ally Pally
December 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Interview with Keane Barry in today's Mail on Sunday ahead of Ally Pally
Katie Taylor's appearance on Late Late Show and how Ella Thompson spoke of how she inspired her was a reminder that the decision to put Ireland's friendly yesterday behind-closed-doors was an own goal.
November 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Katie Taylor's appearance on Late Late Show and how Ella Thompson spoke of how she inspired her was a reminder that the decision to put Ireland's friendly yesterday behind-closed-doors was an own goal.
Claire Dooley hopes to qualify for Winter Olympics in mogul skiing, spoke to her during week about her family history, including her grandmother who revived Brisbane's Paddy's Day Parade, and why it would mean so much to represent Ireland at Olympics
November 30, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Claire Dooley hopes to qualify for Winter Olympics in mogul skiing, spoke to her during week about her family history, including her grandmother who revived Brisbane's Paddy's Day Parade, and why it would mean so much to represent Ireland at Olympics
A few of us were allowed to watch Ireland's behind-closed-doors friendly yesterday, so you just have to trust us when we tell you Abbie Larkin was best player on the pitch and Anna Patten impressed again when moved to base of midfield for second-half
November 30, 2025 at 12:36 PM
A few of us were allowed to watch Ireland's behind-closed-doors friendly yesterday, so you just have to trust us when we tell you Abbie Larkin was best player on the pitch and Anna Patten impressed again when moved to base of midfield for second-half
Ireland's behind-closed-doors friendly yesterday, so you just have to trust us when we tell you Abbie Larkin was best player on the pitch and Anna Patten impressed again when moved to base of midfield for second-half
November 30, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Ireland's behind-closed-doors friendly yesterday, so you just have to trust us when we tell you Abbie Larkin was best player on the pitch and Anna Patten impressed again when moved to base of midfield for second-half
Loads of coverage of today's do-or-die clash in Budapest in today's Mail on Sunday
November 16, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Loads of coverage of today's do-or-die clash in Budapest in today's Mail on Sunday
Irish players have started to go thru their paces at the Puskas Arena ahead of tomorrow's big game at this impressive stadium. Mood in the camp pretty good as you'd expect.
November 15, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Irish players have started to go thru their paces at the Puskas Arena ahead of tomorrow's big game at this impressive stadium. Mood in the camp pretty good as you'd expect.
FAI Cup final day has become one of best annual occasions in Irish sport and usually means overtime for Dublin fire service. Hopefully match will match pre-match atmosphere
November 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
FAI Cup final day has become one of best annual occasions in Irish sport and usually means overtime for Dublin fire service. Hopefully match will match pre-match atmosphere
Pico Lopes has been the story of this League of Ireland season. He sat down with a few of us in Tallaght this week to chat about a remarkable few weeks.
November 8, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Pico Lopes has been the story of this League of Ireland season. He sat down with a few of us in Tallaght this week to chat about a remarkable few weeks.
Max Kovalevskis gets Ireland's fourth, just reward for a fine display and then replaces by his Rovers teammate, Arsenal-bound Victor Ozhianvuna. Panama almost had penalty but was ruled out after video review
November 5, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Max Kovalevskis gets Ireland's fourth, just reward for a fine display and then replaces by his Rovers teammate, Arsenal-bound Victor Ozhianvuna. Panama almost had penalty but was ruled out after video review
Michael Noonan finally gets the goal his performance deserves, 3-0 now to Ireland after 58 mins. Ireland have begun second half a bit sloppily, but have found their groove again. Umeh had a stunning finish ruled out moments before for a marginal offside
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Michael Noonan finally gets the goal his performance deserves, 3-0 now to Ireland after 58 mins. Ireland have begun second half a bit sloppily, but have found their groove again. Umeh had a stunning finish ruled out moments before for a marginal offside
Ireland two up. Lovely finish from Kian McMahon-Brown into bottom corner. Nice build-up play, deft touch from Martos. Michael Noonan hit the bar from 25 yards minutes just before the second goal. Ireland playing v well
November 5, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Ireland two up. Lovely finish from Kian McMahon-Brown into bottom corner. Nice build-up play, deft touch from Martos. Michael Noonan hit the bar from 25 yards minutes just before the second goal. Ireland playing v well
Jaden Umeh's superb glancing header puts Ireland one up against Panama in opening world under-17 cup game, brilliant corner from Finneran. Ireland have looked very impressive in first 20 mins
November 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Jaden Umeh's superb glancing header puts Ireland one up against Panama in opening world under-17 cup game, brilliant corner from Finneran. Ireland have looked very impressive in first 20 mins
Mike Tomlin giving little away in Carton House ahead of the game in Croker. Interestingly Steelers aren't going to stadium prior to game
September 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Mike Tomlin giving little away in Carton House ahead of the game in Croker. Interestingly Steelers aren't going to stadium prior to game
Mike Tomlin giving little qway at Carton House ahead of the NFL game in Croker
September 26, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Mike Tomlin giving little qway at Carton House ahead of the NFL game in Croker
Reposted by Mark Gallagher
Top Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif has been killed by Israel in Gaza in what appears to be an assassination.
He was one of the few journalists left alive in Gaza after Israel have killed 232 other journalists in less than 2 years.
He is the 233rd.
He was one of the few journalists left alive in Gaza after Israel have killed 232 other journalists in less than 2 years.
He is the 233rd.
August 10, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Top Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif has been killed by Israel in Gaza in what appears to be an assassination.
He was one of the few journalists left alive in Gaza after Israel have killed 232 other journalists in less than 2 years.
He is the 233rd.
He was one of the few journalists left alive in Gaza after Israel have killed 232 other journalists in less than 2 years.
He is the 233rd.
Bit of Black Sabbath here at Tolka before the game for Ozzy
July 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Bit of Black Sabbath here at Tolka before the game for Ozzy
Teamsheet as Shels return to Champions League.
July 9, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Teamsheet as Shels return to Champions League.
