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Kildimo-Pallaskenry on the brink of club history

Sixty minutes is all that separates Kildimo-Pallaskenry from senior hurling, 60 years after the club were almost lost to the game for good.

Horgan may still miss out despite move

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Tommie Hoban becomes the third Irishman to join Aberdeen this summer

Tommie Hoban has declared himself fit and ready to make his Aberdeen debut against Burnley in the Europa League after joining on loan from Watford.

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Stephen Gleeson becomes Aberdeen's second Irish summer signing

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Beating Austria is Martin O’Neill’s sole focus

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Nine players join Republic of Ireland squad ahead of Uruguay friendly

Rebel rising as Colin Doyle ends long Ireland wait

Irish football lore has room for just one one-cap wonder from the Steve Staunton era. And that’s fine by Colin Doyle.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

Martin O’Neill counts on Seamus Coleman’s determination in recovery

Although Martin O’Neill has described the surgery on Seamus Coleman’s broken leg as “successful”, the Ireland manager said it’s too soon to put a timeframe on the player’s recovery.

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017

James McCarthy and Stephen Ward add to Martin O’Neill’s injury list

Martin O’Neill has lost another two of his probable starting team for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier in Austria after injury prevented James McCarthy and Stephen Ward making the final 28-man squad last night.

Tue, 08 Nov, 2016

Dundalk duo add zest to Ireland squad but Shane Long's injury woes cast a shadow

The feelgood news factor of the inclusion of Dundalk duo Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle in the latest Irish squad is offset by unhappy confirmation that Shane Long has followed fellow striker Daryl Murphy into sick bay for the upcoming World Cup qualifier away to Austria.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

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How the Irish fared: Wes Hoolahan and Robbie Brady on song for Norwich

With the World Cup qualifier against Georgia just days away Ireland boss Martin O’Neill will have been pleased to see Wes Hoolahan and Robbie Brady shine at club level this weekend.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

How the Irish fared: Scott Hogan hat-trick gives Martin O'Neill plenty to ponder

Brentford striker Scott Hogan gave Martin O’Neill another timely reminder of his scoring prowess with a hat-trick against Preston North End on Saturday to make it six for the campaign.

Mon, 19 Sep, 2016

Forward thinking on all fronts for Martin O’Neill and Ireland

It’s a striking problem in every sense with which Martin O’Neill has to wrestle ahead of tomorrow night’s game against Slovakia at the Aviva Stadium.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

Martin O’Neill says still time for players to impress and earn Euro 2016 place

Speaking in Dublin earlier this month, Damien Duff highlighted some of the problems which face players in late-season and pre-tournament international friendlies.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Stephen Gleeson looks to make most of second coming

The second coming of Stephen Gleeson has been a long time in the making, but the Birmingham City midfielder feels he’s better prepared for international duty than when he won his only two Irish caps on a tour of America under Steve Staunton.

Wed, 23 Mar, 2016

How the Irish fared: Daryl Murphy on the mark to save Ipswich

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

How the Irish fared: Daryl Murphy back in groove in time for Bosnia

Mick McCarthy has backed Daryl Murphy to fill the void left by Shane Long if the Southampton striker fails to win his fitness fight for Ireland’s Euro 2016 play-off games against Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Mon, 09 Nov, 2015

How the Irish fared: Stephen Gleeson back to bite MK Dons as Birmingham remain unbeaten

In-form Stephen Gleeson returned to haunt MK Dons on Saturday, scoring the opening goal as Birmingham maintained their unbeaten start to the season to climb to seventh in the Championship.

Mon, 31 Aug, 2015

Irish bosses show the way

How the Irish fared...

Mon, 24 Aug, 2015

Duo occupy crane over money owed

Two men staging a sit-in in a tower crane at the site of a Dublin community college in have said they are prepared to remain there and go on hunger strike until they are paid the money they claim is owed to them.

Wed, 08 Oct, 2014

Treaty get motoring with ‘substantial’ new deal

Limerick GAA chiefs have bucked the economic downturn securing a new high profile sponsor for their senior hurling championship.

Thu, 21 Feb, 2013

Black Cats do enough against spirited MK Dons

MK Dons 0 Sunderland 2

Tue, 25 Sep, 2012

The look of the Irish

THE GOOD

Mon, 06 Feb, 2012

QPR scrape through replay with Dons

QPR 1 MK Dons 0

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012

Helguson strikes to save QPR

MK Dons 1 QPR

Sat, 07 Jan, 2012

MK Dons produce master class against Norwich

Norwich 0 MK Dons 4

Tue, 23 Aug, 2011

Recovering skipper Keane plays through the pain

ROBBIE KEANE and Marco Tardelli have sought to dampen concerns about the Irish skipper’s fitness as the Irish squad prepares to fly out to Yerevan today ahead of Friday’s opening Group B qualifier against Armenia.

Wed, 01 Sep, 2010

McCarthy out of Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s depart for Switzerland today, with four changes to the squad originally announced for the double-header UEFA European Championship qualifying matches against Switzerland and Turkey.

Tue, 31 Aug, 2010

Five-star Irish give King dream start

ANTHONY STOKES was on fire as he gave Noel King a debut to remember as new Republic of Ireland under-21 boss.

Wed, 11 Aug, 2010

Dixon named in Republic of Ireland U21 squad

Striker Terry Dixon has been named in the Republic of Ireland U21 squad to take on Armenia in the Tallaght Stadium on March 3.

Wed, 17 Feb, 2010

Ireland U21s beaten in Armenia

Armenia Under-21 4 Republic of Ireland 1

Tue, 17 Nov, 2009

Givens names 18-man squad for Under-21 qualifiers

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today named an 18-man squad for next month’s double-header UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifying matches away to Georgia and Armenia.

Fri, 30 Oct, 2009

Givens calls for improvements

Manager Don Givens has warned his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side they need to be more ruthless if they are to keep their European Championship dreams alive.

Tue, 13 Oct, 2009

U-21 squad for Euro qualifiers named

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today named his squad for the two UEFA Under-21 European Championship qualifying matches to take place in October.

Tue, 29 Sep, 2009

Givens announces U-21 squad for Estonia qualifier

Republic of Ireland U-21 manager Don Givens today named an 18-man squad for next month’s European Championship qualifier in Tallinn against Estonia on September 9 (kick off: 3pm Irish time).

Tue, 25 Aug, 2009

Frustrated Givens rues costly errors

AS Don Givens pointed out afterwards, the scoreboard reads badly but even so, he will be wondering this morning how Ireland did not manage to eke out a point from an entertaining opening salvo in Group Two of the European Championship qualifying campaign.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2009

Givens names team for opening qualifier

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today named his starting XI for tomorrow’s European Championships qualifying match against Turkey, which will take place at Turner’s Cross (kick-off 7.45pm).

Mon, 30 Mar, 2009

Nolan to captain Ireland U21s in Waterford

Eddie Nolan will captain the Republic of Ireland U21 side in his native Waterford tonight.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2009

Givens announces 18-man squad for U-21 double-header

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens has announced an 18-man squad for this month’s matches against Spain and Turkey.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2009

Gleeson unsure of long-term Wolves future

STEPHEN GLEESON remains unsure about his long term future at Wolves but an impressive display for Ireland’s U-21s against Germany on Tuesday night will go some way towards reassuring him he has a future in the game.

Thu, 12 Feb, 2009

Garvan inspires Ireland U-21s to a point in Madeira

Owen Garvan produced a man-of-the-match performance to score twice for the Republic of Ireland U-21s to earn a draw against Portugal in Madeira.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2008

Nolan out to wrap up U21 campaign on high

IRELAND U21 star Eddie Nolan is expecting another massive test from Portugal when the two sides clash in Madeira this evening [kick-off 6pm] but the Blackburn defender is hoping Don Givens’ young side can end their European Championships qualifying campaign on a high.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2008

Nolan calls for improvement in U21s

Republic of Ireland Under-21 captain Eddie Nolan admits his team must improve considerably from their last outing if they are to take anything from their game against Portugal in Madeira tomorrow night.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2008

Irish U-21s lose to Montenegro

Sean McCaffrey admitted he was frustrated not to be able to hand the Republic of Ireland Under-21s side back to Don Givens with a first UEFA Championships win under their belts.

Fri, 16 Nov, 2007

Givens names starting 11

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens has named his starting 11 for tomorrow night’s vital clash against Portugal at Turner’s Cross (kick-off 7.45pm).

Fri, 07 Sep, 2007

Portuguese won’t like Cross fire, says Givens

THE intimidating atmosphere of Turner’s Cross can help Ireland’s Under-21 side to victory over Portugal in their European Championship qualifier tonight (kick off 7.30pm).

Fri, 07 Sep, 2007

Gleeson's U21 bow delights Givens

Republic of Ireland boss Don Givens last night paid tribute to Wolves midfielder Stephen Gleeson for his explosive start on the under-21 international stage.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2007

Givens announces Ireland U21 squad

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens today announced an 18-man squad for the friendly against Germany in Furth later this month.

Sun, 12 Aug, 2007

Republic get second draw

Republic Of Ireland 1 Bolivia 1

Sun, 27 May, 2007

Ireland's debutants aid in earning spirited draw

Ireland 1 Ecuador 1

Thu, 24 May, 2007

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