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Share the load, improve balance and use young and old: How clubs can tackle coaching challenges

Over a million hours of coaching are volunteered in Ireland each week but many see themselves stepping away within the next two years. Here’s why, and how to stop it.

<p>NEW FACES: Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha of Manchester United interact with Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United during the pre-season friendly match between Manchester United and ACF Fiorentina. Pic: Matt McNulty/Getty Images</p>

soccer

Dion Fanning: After summer of hope, Amorim's United still at risk of becoming a zombie club

<p>LEARNING THE ROPES:Andy Moran during his spell as Leitrim manager. Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie</p>

gaa

Moran’s leap into the Mayo hotseat: 'This is 24/7. It is a hard job. Do it when you are young'

Queens Park Rangers v Brentford - Pre Season Friendly - MATRADE Loftus Road Stadium

soccer

10 Irish plotlines to track this Premier League season

Chelsea v AC Milan - Pre Season Friendly - Stamford Bridge

soccer

Confident yet lacking consistency, title challenge remains outside Chelsea's reach

SCathal Dennehy: The record-breaking run that still bonds four Irish athletics greats

Galway v Kerry - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Final

gaa

Darragh Long: Ladies football has gone to a new level. We need our own Jim Gavin to look at the rules

BMW Championship Golf

golf

Late eagle helps McIlroy heat up at BMW as Scheffler stalks halfway leader MacIntyre

Cork Hurling previews: Sars looking too strong as Douglas aim to topple Kanturk

gaa

Cork Hurling previews: Sars looking too strong as Douglas aim to topple Kanturk

sports columnists

S Share the load, improve balance and use young and old: How clubs can tackle coaching challenges

S Cathal Dennehy: The record-breaking run that still bonds four Irish athletics greats

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S Tommy Martin: Rashford joins a crowded punditry field in nailing United's woes

S John Fallon: Listening rather than lecturing got FAI out of sticky summer

gaa

Marcella Heffernan: 'I’d like to think there will be good days again ahead for Mayo'

Marcella Heffernan: 'I’d like to think there will be good days again ahead for Mayo'

Heffernan remains optimistic that a bright future could lie ahead for Mayo.

Cork SAHC: Fermoy outgun 13-man Killeagh with fierce display

Cork SAHC: Fermoy outgun 13-man Killeagh with fierce display

Routine win for Rockies against under-par Barrs

Routine win for Rockies against under-par Barrs

Late O'Reilly goal seals impressive Carrigaline victory over Éire Óg

Late O'Reilly goal seals impressive Carrigaline victory over Éire Óg

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soccer

Manchester United v Fiorentina - Pre Season Friendly - Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim more confident in Man Utd ahead of new season

Amorim has refreshed the squad, both in terms of personnel and mindset.

Liverpool v Bournemouth - Premier League - Anfield

Diogo Jota tribute ‘powerful’ as Liverpool players deal with emotion – Arne Slot

Liverpool v Bournemouth - Premier League - Anfield

Alleged racist abuse of Antoine Semenyo mars Liverpool win

Liverpool v Bournemouth - Premier League - Anfield

Liverpool’s attacking firepower clear but also their defensive frailties

rugby

Brittany Hogan 15/8/2025

Hogan's resilience has brought her this far, now the World Cup awaits

It will be Ireland’s first time at the big dance since they provided the ballrooms in Dublin and Belfast in 2017, so here was catharsis writ large.

Chisom Ugwueru and Eabha Nic Dhonnacha 10/8/2025

Munster make three changes for Leinster interpro

Jacksonville Jaguars v New England Patriots - NFL London Games 2024 - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Louis Rees-Zammit joins Bristol as he returns to rugby

Ireland Women Rugby Media Conference

Ellena Perry on swapping Red Roses for Ireland: 'I thought 'I can't turn this down'

racing

Jessica Harrington 4/5/2024

Jessica Harrington's Marazion can make belated mark at Tramore

Marazion has been disappointing thus far but there has been promise along the way.

Three wins in a week for in-form Mephisto at Tramore

Three wins in a week for in-form Mephisto at Tramore

Trainer Bill Turner dies aged 78 after a fall

Trainer Bill Turner dies aged 78 after a fall

Hasten Slowly strikes for in-form McConnell

Hasten Slowly strikes for in-form McConnell

golf

Eddie McCormack 15/8/2025

McCormack scratches his 20-year McIlroy itch with first Irish Close Championship

Deirdre Smith also walked away with silverware after claiming a dramatic Irish Senior Women’s Amateur Close Championship win

BMW Championship Golf

Hojgaard and MacIntyre give Donald Ryder Cup positivity on both sides of the Atlantic

BMW Championship Golf

Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre holds three-shot lead at BMW Championship

John Doyle 12/7/2025

Doyle thrills the crowds at Baltray to book quarter-final spot

business of sport

Florida State v Georgia Tech - 2024 Aer Lingus College Football Classic

24,000 travelling fans expected for Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium

The highly anticipated clash between Kansas State University’s ‘Wildcats’ and Iowa State University’s ‘Cyclones’ will take place on Saturday, August 23, in the Aviva Stadium with kick off at 5pm Irish Time

FC Barcelona Unveil New Signing Marcus Rashford

Inside the transfer market - how players are bought and sold

Aston Villa v Manchester City - Premier League - Villa Park

Manchester City sign partnership deal with Puma worth at least £1bn

Report: Golf contributes €7m annually to Irish economy

Report: Golf contributes €7m annually to Irish economy

other sport

ATHLETICS-WORLD-2023

Athletics new gene tests system in disarray ahead of world championships

World Athletics is working with the French federation to help athletes obtain tests at other meets or at their pre-worlds training camp outside France, said Jackie Brock-Doyle, director of special projects for the sport's governing body.

Manchester United v Arsenal - Premier League - Old Trafford

Sportsguide: Premier League returns, FAI Cup and Diamond League

Derry driver Devine leading the way with solid Ulster Rally lead

Derry driver Devine leading the way with solid Ulster Rally lead

Michael Johnson Meets

Michael Johnson apologises as troubled Grand Slam Track again misses payments to athletes

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