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Home Euros too special for Ireland to miss out on, says Stephen Kenny

Even as Stephen Kenny admits his team have a huge task to qualify through two away play-offs for the European Championship finals, the new manager says he is not prepared to even countenance the possibility of Ireland missing out a unique opportunity to play on home soil in the 2021 tournament.

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Stephen Kenny ready to welcome James McCarthy and Harry Arter back into Ireland fold

New Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny is ready to welcome James McCarthy and Harry Arter back into the international fold when fixtures resume in the autumn.

Stephen Kenny: Potentially eight games between September and November.

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Relegation row stalls FAI plan to restart League of Ireland

On the day the GAA mapped out their draw and fixtures, the FAI were still struggling to end the deadlock among clubs on a restart format for the national league.

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Stephen Kenny set for busy start to Ireland job as fixture schedule confirmed

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Stephen Kenny hails James McCarthy as an 'exceptional talent'

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Stephen Kenny focused on date with Slovakia

Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia fixed for October 8

Irish clubs have also learned the dates for their European qualifiers.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Darren Randolph hopes for lasting change in fight against racism

Darren Randolph has said he hopes that the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement will prove a turning point.

Tue, 16 Jun, 2020

Mass gatherings banned until September: but what does that actually mean for sport?

News that the ban on mass gatherings is to be extended through to August has filtered out this afternoon.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Mick McCarthy would consider going overseas as he targets management return

"The fact that it meant my contract couldn’t involve the Euros is miniscule compared to what other people are going through. In the bigger scheme of things I am sat in my garden listening to the birds sing."

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Quinn: Euro qualification would be bonus for Kenny

FAI deputy chief executive Niall Quinn admits Stephen Kenny would enter bonus territory by guiding Ireland to next year’s Euro finals.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

'Hard to fathom how John Egan doesn't have more Ireland caps' — Stephen Kenny

While Stephen Kenny faces a clamour to promote some of his U21s, the new Ireland boss is adamant the defence he’s inherited from Mick McCarthy provides a springboard to success.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Stephen doesn’t have a magic wand, warns Brady

Ireland legend Liam Brady feels Stephen Kenny deserves to manage his country but stresses he doesn’t have a magic wand to overhaul a limited team.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

The dawn of a fascinating new chapter for Irish football

Even among those who had long been looking forward to the dawn of the Stephen Kenny era, there is bound to be — and most certainly should be — huge sympathy for Mick McCarthy that his second coming has ended the way it has.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Stephen Kenny: 'To the Irish fans – there are better days ahead'

In his first public comments since being appointed the new manager of Ireland, Stephen Kenny has acknowledged that the country is going through a very challenging time but said he believes there are better days ahead.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

FAI boss ‘happy’ to pay McCarthy bonus if Ireland get to Euros

FAI Interim Chief Executive Gary Owens has said that he would be happy to “pay all the bonuses that people deserve” if Ireland succeeds in qualifying for the European Championship finals next year.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

FAI interim CEO hopes Ireland's Euros playoff will be in November

FAI interim CEO Gary Owens is hoping that Ireland’s Euros play off against Slovakia takes place as late as November to give new manager Stephen Kenny some preparation game-time with his senior squad.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

Brian Kerr: Don't expect a radical overhaul from new Ireland boss Kenny

Brian Kerr doesn’t expect a radical overhaul of the team when Stephen Kenny takes over as manager of the Republic of Ireland for the European Championship play-off with Slovakia.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Kenny takes over Ireland job as FAI terminate McCarthy's contract

Mick McCarthy's second run as Irish manager has come to an end.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Kerr doesn’t expect McCarthy and Kenny to ‘overplay hard ball’

Brian Kerr has expressed the belief that, as “two sound people” who would both have “the interests of the game at heart”, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Kenny can agree a “sensible compromise” with the FAI to resolve Ireland’s managerial succession conundrum.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off postponed again

The Republic of Ireland’s Euro play-off against Slovakia has been postponed until the autumn following a decision by Uefa conveyed to associations today.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

FAI implement 50% pay deferrals for top earners

The FAI’s biggest earners, including Mick McCarthy, Robbie Keane, and Stephen Kenny, will defer half of their April salary under cutbacks announced by chief executive Gary Owens.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Chris Hatherall: Deferring Euros provides clarity and hope, two things we need now

At at a time of worry, confusion, and uncertainty, Uefa’s decision to postpone Euro 2020 until the summer of 2021 is a welcome ray of clarity that gives football fans hope that it won’t always be this way, writes Chris Hatherall.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Ciaran Clark set to miss Euro 2020 if it goes ahead as planned

Ciaran Clark is likely to miss the Euro 2020 finals if the Republic of Ireland qualify and they go ahead as planned after undergoing ankle surgery.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Euro 2020 uncertainty raises McCarthy/Kenny manager succession doubts

McCarthy’s contract runs until July this year, with Kenny due to take over in August so, barring a revisiting of the deal with both men, the planned succession would take on an entirely unexpected complexion.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Euro 2020 could become Euro 2021

UEFA are considering postponing the Euro 2020 finals until next year.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Player of the Month Jack Byrne can’t see Slovakia play-off going ahead

It could well be the last such award for some time but the first SSE Airtricity League/Soccer Writers of Ireland Player of the Month this season has gone to Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Ireland's Alan Judge ruled out for remainder of season

He will be absent for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Slovakia.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Slovakia goalkeeper Dubravka ruled out of Euro 2020 qualifier against Ireland

Slovakia have been dealt a blow with the news first-choice goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will be sidelined for their Euro 2020 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland.

Wed, 11 Mar, 2020

Niall Quinn: Slovakia play-off could be postponed

Niall Quinn hasn’t ruled out the possibility of Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off game against Slovakia being called off.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off to be played behind closed doors

All fans who purchased tickets for the game in Bratislava will be refunded.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Slovakia game likely to be played behind closed doors

The prospect of Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia taking place behind closed doors in Bratislava appears to have moved a step closer.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

New manager feels Bulgarians have quelled racism scourge

Bulgaria manager Georgi Dermendzhiev is confident the scourge of racism won’t return to the terraces when Ireland visit Sofia for the Uefa Nations League opener.

Thu, 05 Mar, 2020

Parrott and McCarthy set to miss play-off

Troy Parrott and James McCarthy look like missing out on Ireland’s Euro play-off against Slovakia after manager Mick McCarthy insisted they both have a queue ahead of them to jump.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020

Nations League draw: 'If Stephen Kenny was watching back home he will be very happy'

Kenny will be in charge when the competition gets underway in September.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

McCarthy impressed by Byrne but Coleman's injury 'not good news' for Ireland

Having left his seat in Tallaght just before the winning strike, the Ireland manager says he had already seen enough of the midfielder’s performance to give him “plenty to think about” as he ponders his squad for the Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

Slovakia clash could be played behind closed doors

Ireland’s Euro play-off against Slovakia on March 26 could be contested behind closed doors or moved away from Bratislava due to the Coronavirus.

Tue, 03 Mar, 2020

Byrne in shape to answer Ireland call

Jack Byrne may have scored the winner with a superb strike of his own in Shamrock Rovers’ 3-2 victory over Dundak on Friday but the Ireland midfielder had no qualms about doffing the cap for goal of the night.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2020

No fixtures currently under threat but FAI will follow expert guidance on coronavirus

No Irish domestic or international football fixtures are currently under threat from the coronavirus but the FAI are in regular contact with government and UEFA about the spread of the disease and say they will follow expert guidance about any measures which may need to be taken.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2020

'Good healer' James McClean undergoing intensive rehab work in Dubai

James McClean is hoping that intensive rehab work he is undertaking in Dubai will help speed up his recovery from a knee injury in time to make him available for Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off game against Slovakia on March 26.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020

'He will do everything to get on the plane': McCarthy keeping door open for injured McClean

Mick McCarthy will keep the door open for James McClean to recover in time for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Play-off blow as mainstay James McClean picks up knee injury

James McClean has emerged as a major injury doubt for Ireland’s Euro play-off against Slovakia next month after sustaining a medial knee ligament injury.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

Mick McCarthy: 'If we win the first one, I think we'll win the second'

“We all know it’s hard,” he said yesterday. “But we’ve got to believe we can do it. The first one is the key. If we win the first one, I think we’ll win the second one. We’ll get momentum (and) we’ll win the second one.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

Long and Obafemi in the frame as McCarthy welcomes Irish 'feelgood factor'

Mick McCarthy has been singing the praises of young Ireland international Michael Obafemi after seeing the 19-year-old in action in Southampton’s 1-1 FA Cup draw with Spurs on Saturday.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2020

James McClean: Potential Northern Ireland play-off final 'more exciting' but Bosnia 'less hassle'

McClean is enjoying a resurgence of form under Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill at Stoke, with talk of a possible all-Ireland Euros qualifier so far confined to some good-natured joshing.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2020

Liam Mackey: Teenage dreams so hard to beat

The Irish international centre-half is seated in front of the dictaphone, reeling in the years.

Sat, 25 Jan, 2020

McCarthy: Idah moving into the fast lane

Mick McCarthy says that Adam Idah has put himself “right into our thoughts” with his sensational hat-trick for Norwich in their 4-2 FA Cup win at Preston.

Tue, 07 Jan, 2020

Slovakia confirm venue for Euro 2020 play-off against Ireland

The game will be played at the recently renovated national stadium which has a capacity of 22,500.

Thu, 19 Dec, 2019

Ireland Under-17s learn opponents for Elite Round European qualifiers

The Republic of Ireland will head to Scotland for their Elite Round qualifiers to the 2020 European Under-17 Championship.

Tue, 03 Dec, 2019

Liam Mackey: Mick and Ireland play the waiting game

It’s the European Championship Finals draw which puts the hype in hypothetical for Ireland and 15 other nations.

Sat, 30 Nov, 2019

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