Thankfully, the Limerick-native avoided any long-term damage to his lung.
Mon, 09 Dec, 2019
Rochdale have signed former Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane on a short-term deal, the Sky Bet League One club have announced.
Thu, 10 Oct, 2019
Asked to sum up the 12 months since he joined Portsmouth from Derry City, Ronan Curtis smiles and says: “It’s been amazing, my journey so far. Coming in from Derry to Portsmouth, I didn’t think I was going to play.
Mon, 03 Jun, 2019
At Ireland’s training camp in Portugal, Luca Connell is telling us how his unexpected call-up has disrupted his summer holiday plans. Not that he’s complaining, mind.
Thu, 23 May, 2019
The star of Stephen Kenny’s Ireland U21 soccer team, Connor Ronan, has assured Ireland fans that he has no intention of emulating Declan Rice by defecting to his homeland, England.
Tue, 26 Mar, 2019
Saturday was a landmark day for Adam O’Reilly as the 17-year-old from Mahon in Cork city made his Preston debut in the 1-1 draw against Aston Villa.
Mon, 31 Dec, 2018
Derby are in the hunt for their sixth manager in three years following Gary Rowett's departure to Stoke.
Wed, 23 May, 2018
As much as the diminishing number of Premier League regulars in the senior Ireland squad is a concern, deeper problems are evident among the U21 panel, though Noel King’s main striker Reece Grego-Cox insists the non-league circuit is ideal for him at this stage.
Tue, 27 Mar, 2018
Ireland 3 Iceland 1: Derry City midfielder Rory Hale took just 14 seconds to mark his international U21 debut last night with a goal by firing Ireland on the way to victory against Iceland.
Fri, 23 Mar, 2018
Most people would've been happy to take a snowday!
Wed, 28 Feb, 2018
Norway 2 Rep of Ireland 1
Wed, 15 Nov, 2017
Ipswich may not always entertain but Mick McCarthy is invariably good value. He certainly was after Ipswich came from behind to beat Burton 2-1 on Saturday.
Mon, 30 Oct, 2017
Ireland 4 Israel 0: Reece Grego-Cox felt honoured to escalate Ireland’s U21 European Championship qualification crusade yesterday against Israel.
Tue, 10 Oct, 2017
Galway native Ryan Manning has his sights set on guiding Ireland to the U21 Euro finals and earning senior promotion.
Mon, 09 Oct, 2017
If Martin O’Neill was seeking encouragement about the talent pool for the next campaign, the Ireland manager should have received some assurance from the display of the next generation.
Fri, 06 Oct, 2017
Ireland U21 0 Norway U21 0
Declan Rice admits the desire to resume working with Roy Keane endures but helping Ireland’s U21s break their major finals duck is his immediate objective.
Thu, 05 Oct, 2017
Former Republic of Ireland soccer star Mark Kinsella has been cleared of drink driving.
Thu, 21 Sep, 2017
Former Republic of Ireland soccer star Mark Kinsella will go on trial in September accused of drink driving.
Thu, 13 Jul, 2017
Meanwhile, Irish defender Eoghan O'Connell has left the club.
Thu, 08 Jun, 2017
There was a distinctly Irish flavour to Aberdeen’s 3-2 win over Hibernian in Saturday’s Scottish Cup semi-final.
Mon, 24 Apr, 2017
It was a mixed weekend for the Irish contingent at Championship outfit Preston as Aiden McGeady’s sixth goal of the season rescued a 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest on an afternoon when Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle were hauled off at half-time.
Mon, 03 Apr, 2017
Ireland U21 boss Noel King has strenuously denied pursuing Northern Ireland-born players for his squad following allegations made by Michael O’Neill.
Thu, 16 Mar, 2017
Mon, 23 Jan, 2017
Not once but twice has Ireland U21 skipper Tommie Hoban overcome injuries which have threatened to end his career before it can even take flight.
Fri, 02 Sep, 2016
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Mon, 09 May, 2016
Mon, 01 Feb, 2016
Wed, 20 Jan, 2016
Everton have been given a major boost ahead of next week’s crucial Capital One Cup semi-final second leg at Manchester City with midfielder James McCarthy and defender Seamus Coleman likely to be fit.
Tue, 19 Jan, 2016
The goals may not be flowing as freely as last season but if Ipswich are to make the promised land of the Premier League, the contribution of Daryl Murphy will be crucial.
Mon, 18 Jan, 2016
Holders Arsenal must entertain Burnley in the fourth round of the FA Cup while Northampton’s reward if they can get past MK Dons in a third-round replay will be a visit from Chelsea.
Tue, 12 Jan, 2016
A personal phone call to Coventy City manager Tony Mowbray earned former Ireland international Stephen Hunt a short-term contract with the Sky Blues.
Sat, 09 Jan, 2016
Tue, 08 Dec, 2015
Mon, 07 Dec, 2015
Sat, 28 Nov, 2015
Maccabi Tel Aviv 0 Chelsea 4: Chelsea’s Champions League fate will go to the final group game after a 4-0 win over 10-man Maccabi Tel Aviv earned successive victories for the first time in two months.
Wed, 25 Nov, 2015
Mon, 09 Nov, 2015
Mon, 26 Oct, 2015
Walsall 1 Chelsea 4: Chelsea continued to rebuild their season as they eased past Walsall in the Capital One Cup.
Thu, 24 Sep, 2015
Chelsea chief Jose Mourinho admitted he had to gag himself or risk a ban after Diego Costa was suspended by the Football Association.
Jermain Defoe’s hat-trick spared Sunderland’s blushes as they defeated Exeter 6-3 in a thrilling Capital One Cup clash last night.
Wed, 26 Aug, 2015
How the Irish fared...
Mon, 24 Aug, 2015
When you’ve spent a career scrapping in every tier of English football, as Rene Gilmartin has, a promotion to the Premier League is treated with a healthy does of scepticism rather than elation.
Tue, 04 Aug, 2015
Tributes have been paid to former Tottenham, Hearts and Scotland midfielder Dave Mackay, who has died aged 80.
Tue, 03 Mar, 2015
He’s the Irishman whose goals have ensured that what should be a procession resembles a contest.
Mon, 23 Feb, 2015
Now that the dust has settled on the January winter transfer window, a number of clubs hoping to have made the signings that will make the difference for them between now and May.
Tue, 03 Feb, 2015
How the Irish fared
Mon, 19 Jan, 2015
Harry Arter marked his 25th birthday in style by scoring for the fifth successive league game as Bournemouth beat Millwall 2-0 to move four points clear at the top of the Championship.
Mon, 29 Dec, 2014
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