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Defeat painful but plenty to be positive about

Northern Ireland were beaten 7-1 on aggregate by Portugal. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

Michael McArdle calls for 'patience' after Northern Ireland play-off defeat

Northern Ireland's Cora Chambers is sent off against Portugal. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland 'scoreline feels a bit harsh' for Michael McArdle

Northern Ireland players during Thursday’s training session at Inver Park, Larne. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

NI boss relishing 'most difficult tie' challenge amid World Cup dream

Northern Ireland's Simone Magill during Thursday’s training session at Inver Park, Larne. (Photo by William Cherry/Presseye)

NI star determined to 'show everyone it's possible to do both'

Kess Elmore (right) celebrates scoring in the Women's Champions League for St. Polten. (Photo by Fredrik Varfjell / NTB / AFP via Getty Images)

Five new players named in Northern Ireland squad for World Cup play-off

Undated handout photo issued by Buckingham Palace of Baby Brooksbank, as Princess Eugenie and Jack Brooksbank are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their daughter, born on Monday August 3 2026, at 6.20pm, at a hospital in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo: Jack Brooksbank/PA Wire)

Princess Eugenie gives birth to daughter in Portugal

Milo Beimers is setting off on a European road trip to find a new club this summer. (Photo by Milo Beimers)

Ex-Glentoran teen set to embark on European road trip in search of new club

Northern Ireland will meet Portugal in a World Cup play-off. (Photo by Andrew McCarroll/Pacemaker Press)

Northern Ireland handed tough World Cup play-off draw as Portugal await

Tommy Wright has named his Northern Ireland U21 squad

Changes made to NIU21 panel for friendly game against Portugal

Honda HRC test rider Jonathan Rea will race at round three of the World Superbike Championship at Assen from April 17-19. (Photo credit: Honda HRC)

Jonathan Rea to stand in for injured Jake Dixon at Assen World Superbike round

World Superbike legend Jonathan Rea (Honda HRC) in action at Portimao in Portugal. (Photo credit: HRC)

Jonathan Rea sees 'lots of areas for improvement' with factory Honda

Honda HRC rider Jonathan Rea in action in Saturday's World Superbike race at Portimao in Portugal. (Photo credit: Honda HRC)

Jonathan Rea up against it on 'tough' World Superbike race return in Portugal

World Superbike star Jonathan Rea will race for Honda this weekend at Portimao in Portugal. (Photo credit: HRC)

Jonathan Rea expected chance to race again in 2026 after Honda deal

Jonathan Rea was 17th in the opening World Superbike free practice session on the factory Honda at Portimao in Portugal on Friday. (Photo credit: HRC)

Jonathan Rea 17th in opening practice on World Superbike comeback in Portugal
Jonathan Rea was 17th as free practice began at Portimao in Portugal on Friday on his return to the World Superbike Championship.
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Honda HRC rider Jonathan Rea will replace the injured Jake Dixon at round two of the World Superbike Championship in Portugal. (Photo courtesy HRC)

Jonathan Rea reiterates retirement status after tongue-in-cheek Instagram post

Honda HRC World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea will make his racing comeback this weekend at Portimao in Portugal. (Photo credit: HRC)

Honda's Jonathan Rea plays down racing return in World Superbikes

Jonathan Rea will line up for Honda HRC at the second round of the World Superbike Championship in Portugal

Jonathan Rea will be 'fastest' Honda rider in World Superbikes says Neil Hodgson

Honda HRC rider Jonathan Rea in action at Portimao in Portugal. (Photo by Honda Racing)

Jonathan Rea resumes testing with Honda World Superbike team

Test rider Jonathan Rea will be back in action with the Honda HRC World Superbike team during a two-day test at Portimao in Portugal

Jonathan Rea to return in Portugal after foot operation on old injury

Campbell College's Raanan Potter scoring a Schools' Cup semi-final try in victory over Methody at Affidea Stadium. (Photo by Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press)

'Absolutely ecstatic' Campbell College seal Schools' Cup final spot over Methody

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Last minute travel deals surge

Jackson Racing rider Paul Jordan tested a Ducati Panigale V2 at the Portimao WSBK test in Portugal. (Photo by Jackson Racing)

Road racer Paul Jordan tests Ducati Supersport bike at Portimao

Rangers manager Danny Rohl. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Danny Rohl views interest in Rangers players as a 'positive' for Ibrox club

Honda HRC test rider Jonathan Rea in action at the Jerez test in Spain. (Photo courtesy Honda Racing)

Jonathan Rea aiming to make more Honda progress at Portimao test

Ulster Rugby's Scott Wilson speaks to reporters ahead of this weekend's Challenge Cup clash against the Cheetahs at NRCA Stadium in Amsterdam. Picture By: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press.

Scott Wilson surprised by rapid progress at Ulster
Tighthead prop Scott Wilson is rapidly approaching a half-century of appearances for Ulster but admits he is still learning on the job.
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Tyrone's Nick Griggs showing off men's under 23s gold for Team Ireland at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships in Portugal. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images for European Athletics)

European 'dream day' gold puts Tyrone's Nick Griggs in history books

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell

Andy Farrell plays down suggestions of easy path in 2027 World Cup a

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'My new friends and I tasted Sir Cliff Richard's wine'

Caelan Doris who hopes Ireland’s rugby team take inspiration from their footballing counterparts and spark another raucous Aviva Stadium atmosphere during Saturday’s sold-out showdown with Australia

Caelan Doris hopes rugby fans can emulate football crowd and spur Ireland on

Tom Farrell who was determined to seize the opportunity of a long-awaited Ireland debut after almost closing the door on a potential international career

'Massive amount of pride' for Tom Farrell after Ireland debut in win over Japan

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim. (Photo by Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Ruben Amorim's Man Utd future focus after Cristiano Ronaldo club criticism

Tricia McNeilly of Otzibrew in Belfast enjoys a cup of award-winning Organic Chicory and Cordyceps Coffee Alternative

Nutritionist Tricia’s healthy coffee alternative wins global recognition

World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea in action on the Pata Maxus Yamaha at Estoril in Portugal. (Photo by Graeme Brown/GeeBee Images)

Jonathan Rea reflects on penultimate World Superbike weekend of career

Yamaha World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea crashed out of the Superpole race at Estoril in Portugal on Sunday. (www.timfritzsch.com)

Jonathan Rea's podium hopes dented after crash in Superpole race in Portugal

Pata Maxus Yamaha World Superbike rider Jonathan Rea has six races remaining before retiring from the sport. (Picture: northline.photo)

Jonathan Rea gears up for final World Superbike race weekends of career

A Met Office yellow rain warning is due to be in place for parts of Northern Ireland from 07:00 to 19:00 on Saturday September 27

Wet start to the weekend as weather warning in place for Northern Ireland

Nathan Collins, who admitted the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying defeat in Armenia felt like "a massive cut to the stomach". (Photo by Damien Eagers/PA Wire)

Nathan Collins laments Republic of Ireland performance after huge World Cup blow

‘Me caaaappp!’ I love to wear a flat cap

Jonny McCambridge: My unerring love of a flat cap

Larne line up ahead of Thursday's Conference League clash with Santa Clara. (Photo by Pacemaker)

Nathan Rooney praises performances of Larne star who 'kept things alive for us'

Ireland men's 18-strong squad has been confirmed for EuroHockey Championship II in Portugal. (Photo by WorldSportPics/Bart Scheulderman)

Ireland 'in the best possible position' before EuroHockey's Portugal run

Lake Bohinj in Slovenia

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Mourners - including Northern Ireland international Conor Bradley (front left) - after the funeral of Diogo Jota and Andre Silva held at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar in the town of Gondomar near Porto. (Photo by PA Wire).

Northern Ireland's Conor Bradley and Liverpool players at Diogo Jota funeral

Tributes at Anfield, home of Liverpool, in memory of Diogo Jota, who has died at the age of 28. The Portugal forward died along with his younger brother Andre Silva in a car accident on Thursday morning. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Liverpool player tributes remember Diogo Jota before funeral

Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he has been left "heartbroken" by the tragic death of Diogo Jota. (Photo credit should read Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Jurgen Klopp 'heartbroken' by death of Liverpool's Diogo Jota

People from Northern Ireland have paid their respects to former Liverpool star Diogo Jota

NI-based Liverpool fans pay their respects to Diogo Jota who dies in crash

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva have died in a car accident in Spain. (Photo by Mike Egerton/PA Wire)

Liverpool FC mourning 'unimaginable' loss of Diogo Jota

The Portuguese Football Federation has announced it is ‘devastated’ by the death of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva in Spain. (Photo credit should read: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Liverpool forward Diogo Jota killed in car crash on holiday in Spain

Ireland's senior women have accepted an invitation to enter the FIH Pro League for the first time. (Photo by Rodrigo Jaramillo/WorldSportPics)

Ireland women to face world's best and make Pro League history

Ulster’s Nathan Doak. (Photo by Arthur Allison /Pacemaker Press)

Nathan Doak: 'Any time you get to put an Ulster jersey on it's so special'

Cole McCullough delivered another sensational performance on the Dream Team Fantic in Portugal. (Photo by MX July)

Cole McCullough's Portugal progress as rider sets out 'keep working' plan

Moving to Portugal Show, Dublin

Irish demand in Portugal grows, as Moving to Portugal Show returns to Dublin

A metro station in Madrid in darkness.

What has caused power outages in Spain and Portugal

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