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‘It’s going to be tough’: Glenavon boss outlines the challenge facing his side in Championship clash with Warrenpoint Town

Belfast Telegraph

By: Keith Bailie

23 October 2026 at 22:30

Glenavon's manager Michael O'Connor is looking forward to his side’s trip to Warrenpoint Town © Alan Weir/Pacemaker Press

Matthew Fitzpatrick strikes late at Shamrock Park to send Linfield top

Belfast Telegraph

By: Adrian Rutherford

23 October 2026 at 22:05

Portadown 1 Linfield 2

Linfield's Matthew Fitzpatrick celebrates his winning goal against Portadown © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

‘He is probably the best goalkeeper in the league’: Rodney McAree hails Dungannon shot-stopper after Cup heroics

Belfast Telegraph

23 October 2026 at 22:00

Dungannon Swifts’ Declan Dunne has been in top form this season © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

‘He has been our best performer all season’: Limavady United boss piles praise on midfield veteran’s vital influence

Belfast Telegraph

23 October 2026 at 22:00

Limavady United midfielder Philip Lowry has come in for huge praise from his manager Paul Owens © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Crusaders boss reveals the missing detail that has left summer football talks ‘up in the air’

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

23 October 2026 at 21:00

Crusaders manager Declan Caddell has expressed doubts over a move to summer football © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

As It Happened: Portadown 1 Linfield 2

Belfast Telegraph

By: Keith Bailie

23 October 2026 at 19:30

Portadown 1 Linfield 2

Linfield's Matthew Fitzpatrick celebrates his late winner at Shamrock Park © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Top teams drawn together in BetMcLean Cup while holders Linfield set to face Championship outfit

Belfast Telegraph

By: Keith Bailie

23 October 2026 at 17:46

Ronan Doherty of Larne tackles James Douglas of Glentoran © Andrew McCarroll/ Pacemaker Pres

Duncan Ferguson’s Glentoran bow delayed as Storm Boelo forces postponement of Premiership clash against Ballymena

Belfast Telegraph

By: Adam McKendry · Keith Bailie

24 October 2026 at 12:20

New Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson

‘We cannot continue doing the same things, in the same way’: NIFL chief calls on clubs to embrace change as Irish League looks set to lose valuable European place

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

23 October 2026 at 17:21

Iberia 1999, who defeated Larne in Europa League qualifying, drew with Mjällby in the Conference League to move Georgia ahead of Northern Ireland in the UEFA co-efficient rankings © Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Glentoran captain explains Duncan Ferguson’s major impact at The Oval: ‘He has a real aura’

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

23 October 2026 at 12:00

New Glentoran manager Duncan Ferguson © Stephen Davison/Pacemaker Press

‘It’s exciting to see someone like him come in’: Ballymena United ace eager to spoil new Glentoran chief’s first day

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

23 October 2026 at 08:00

Kodi Lyons-Foster is looking forward to seeing how Ballymena United measure up against Glentoran © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Irish League defender hit with a huge 10-game ban for abuse of match official

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

23 October 2026 at 06:00

Carrick Rangers’ Kym Nelson (left) has been suspended for 10 games © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Linfield boss lifts lid on what he and his players admitted had to change if they wanted to be part of the title picture

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

22 October 2026 at 19:45

David Healy celebrates with Ethan McGee following Linfield’s win at Larne © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton

Bangor boss explains why wounded Larne ‘will not look forward to’ playing his side following successive second-half collapses

Belfast Telegraph

22 October 2026 at 19:30

Lee Feeney believes Bangor can cause problems for Larne © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

David Jeffrey outlines reasons for Portadown’s uptick in form and takes swipe at schedulers over Friday night tussle with Linfield

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stuart McKinley

22 October 2026 at 18:00

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Portadown v Home Farm - Pre Season Friendly
Portadown manager David Jeffrey during today's game at Shamrock Park, Portadown. Photo by David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press © David Maginnis/Pacemaker Press

Irish League Weekend Guide: Can star power in the dugout inspire Glentoran for first assignment of new era?

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

22 October 2026 at 17:00

The time for talking is over as Duncan Ferguson prepares for his first game as Glentoran manager

‘It didn’t work out for me at Everton but glory days with Glentoran mean I’ve no regrets over returning home’

Belfast Telegraph

22 October 2026 at 12:00

Gerry Mullan poses alongside a picture of himself from his playing days at Glentoran © Martin McKeown

Delighted Warrenpoint Town boss pays tribute to ‘excellent’ hat-trick hero after claiming Crusaders’ scalp in BetMcLean Cup

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

22 October 2026 at 09:32

Gary Boyle was full of praise for Warrenpoint Town’s hat-trick hero against Crusaders Rory Powell © INPHO/Press Eye/Declan Roughan

Crusaders suffer a major shock in the BetMcLean Cup as Warrenpoint Town book spot in next round

Belfast Telegraph

By: Stephen Looney

21 October 2026 at 22:31

Warrenpoint Town 5 Crusaders 2 (after extra-time)

Declan Caddell’s Crusaders side exited the BetMcLean Cup at the hands of Warrenpoint Town © INPHO/Brian Little

‘You need the right type of character’: Coleraine ace explains why big-spending Bannsiders also have an abundance of the qualities money can’t buy

Belfast Telegraph

By: Graham Luney

21 October 2026 at 21:00

Coleraine’s Matthew Shevlin battles with Linfield’s Isaac Baird © INPHO/Stephen Hamilton