Person: Colin O'Brien

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Colin O'Brien filling the gap year with learning experiences

From his home in Cork, Ireland U17 Head Coach Colin O’Brien is surveying a landscape bereft of football and empathising with all those suffering acute withdrawal symptoms in the absence of the game they love.

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Stephen Kenny: Jack Grealish and Declan Rice should still be playing for Ireland

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Colin O'Brien: We have to fight cheating

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Andrew Omobamidele strikes late to secure a point for Ireland's U-17s

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Ireland U-17s suffer blow after Troy Parrott stretchered off four days before European Championships

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Republic of Ireland to face Belgium in 2019 UEFA European U-17 Champions

Introducing Barry The Bodhrán, Ireland's mascot for the U17 European Championships

Barry The Bodhrán was designed by 11-year-old Clara Hogan, who won a nationwide competition among 5th- and 6th-class primary school students.

Wed, 20 Feb, 2019

Grant worth €100,000 given to Kinsale AFC

The 2018 FAI Festival of Football got underway today as the FAI delegation made stops at six different clubs in West Cork, including Kinsale AFC who were awarded a grant worth €100,000 for their clubhouse development.

Fri, 10 Aug, 2018

FAI recruit five ex-Republic of Ireland players as coaches

The Football Association of Ireland have enlisted five former Republic of Ireland players in their international coaching set-up.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Diageo sells Bushmills to tequila company

One of Ireland’s oldest whiskey distilleries has been bought by a Mexican tequila giant.

Mon, 03 Nov, 2014

Pride the only thing at stake at Hunky Dorys Park

Drogheda United will be looking to finish off their league campaign with victory over St Patrick’s Athletic at Hunky Dorys Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 28 Oct, 2011

Gaynor absent for final Louth derby of the season

The final Louth derby of the season takes place tonight as Dundalk and Drogheda United go head to head at Oriel Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2011

Gannon back for Drogheda

Drogheda United entertain Bray Wanderers in tonight’s Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Hunky Dorys Park (kick-off 7.45pm).

Fri, 14 Oct, 2011

Galway suffer injury problems ahead of Drogs clash

Galway United v Drogheda United

Sat, 08 Oct, 2011

Oman and Kelly missing as Hoops return to domestic action

Shamrock Rovers return to domestic duties with a league clash against Drogheda United at Tallaght Stadium, kick-off 2.00pm.

Sun, 02 Oct, 2011

Sligo duo injured for visit of Drogheda

Sligo Rovers will go top of the table with victory over Drogheda United at Hunky Dorys Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 23 Sep, 2011

Mc Crudden the only concern for Kenny

Derry City will stay top of the table with a victory over Drogheda United at the Brandywell tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).

Mon, 12 Sep, 2011

Dundalk favourites in Drogs clash

Dundalk will be favourites to come out on top in tonight’s Louth derby against struggling Drogheda United at Oriel Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2011

Precious win for Drogs

Galway United 1 Drogheda United 2

Fri, 27 May, 2011

Drogheda fight back to draw with Derry

Drogheda United 2 Derry City 2

Fri, 18 Mar, 2011

County finals round-up

There were six county finals down for decision today, with football deciders in Cork, Tyrone, Mayo and Carlow, while Kilkenny and Waterford saw final action in the small ball code.

Sun, 24 Oct, 2010

O'Brien aims for perfect season

UCC player Colin O'Brien is looking forward to putting the icing on the cake that has been their season in Division Two of the AIB League.

Wed, 06 May, 2009

Survey: Private sector 'under pressure, but not collapsing'

The private Irish business sector is not running scared of current market conditions, according to a survey of the attitudes and concerns of 250 owner managers of private and family-owned Irish companies.

Wed, 22 Oct, 2008

O'Brien back for Cobh

Cobh Ramblers will be desperate for a victory in their bid to beat relegation as they welcome Derry City to St Colman’s Park tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Sat, 09 Aug, 2008

Bohs look to build on lead

Bohemians should be too strong for Cobh Ramblers when they meet in tonight's Premier Division clash at Dalymount Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2008

Bray end losing streak

Cobh Ramblers 1 Bray Wanderers 2

Sat, 26 Jul, 2008

Drog's 'keeper out for Cliftonville clash

The 2008 Setanta Cup is due to kick off tonight, with Cork City away to Dungannon Swifts and Drogheda United hosting Cliftonville.

Tue, 26 Feb, 2008

Win moves Cork into second

UCD 1 Cork City 2

Mon, 08 Oct, 2007

Cork take advantage with away win

Valur 0 Cork City 2

Sun, 24 Jun, 2007

Cork ease into Setanta Cup semis

Cork City 2 Dungannon Swifts 1

Mon, 16 Apr, 2007

Hynes boost for Candystripes

Derry City received some much-needed good news ahead of tonight's clash with Cork City at the Brandywell, kick-off 8.00pm.

Mon, 09 Apr, 2007

Cork look to stay in good form

Cork City v Longford Town team news

Fri, 30 Mar, 2007

Win puts Cork within point of leaders

Cork City 2 Waterford United 0

Fri, 05 May, 2006

City shut out battling Shels

Cork City 2 Shelbourne 0

Tue, 11 Apr, 2006

Behan bashes nine-man Drogs as City go top

Cork City 2 Drogheda United 0

Tue, 28 Feb, 2006

On the brink of greatness

WHICHEVER side wins tomorrow's FAI Cup final, history is destined to be made.

Sat, 03 Dec, 2005

Ten-man Blues dent City hopes

Waterford United 2 Cork City 2

Sat, 05 Nov, 2005

Murray swoops to keep City on track

Bohemians 1 Cork City 2

Tue, 01 Nov, 2005

Courageous 14-man Cork hold Kerry comeback

Cork 3-8 Kerry 1-11

Mon, 11 Jul, 2005

Cup holders will be a different proposition for red-hot City

HAVING scored eight goals in their last two games, Cork City may find it more difficult to break down Longford Town in tonight’s eircom League Cup quarter-final at Turner’s Cross (k.o 7:45pm).

Tue, 05 Jul, 2005

Drogheda target O'Callaghan offered new deal by City

CORK CITY have offered a new contract to George O'Callaghan against the backdrop of a bid for the player by Drogheda United, as the July transfer window opens in the eircom League.

Fri, 01 Jul, 2005

The sound of silence at Board meeting

THERE was a deafening silence at last night’s meeting of the Cork County Board regarding the decision taken at the GAA Congress to amend Rule 42.

Wed, 27 Apr, 2005

More misery for Waterford as Cork run riot

Cork 1-16 Waterford 1-0

Thu, 21 Apr, 2005

City foiled by late equaliser

Portadown 1 Cork City 1

Tue, 12 Apr, 2005

City boost as O’Flynn is fit for Harps clash

CORK CITY manager, Damien Richardson, was cheered yesterday by the news that centre-forward John O’Flynn had overcome a foot injury in time for tonight’s eircom League tie against Finn Harps in Ballybofey.

Sat, 19 Mar, 2005

Críost Rí have to dig deep for win

Coláiste Chríost Rí 2-9 Limerick City Colleges 2-6

Wed, 02 Feb, 2005

O’Gara and Ó hAilpín share limelight

AWARD judges couldn’t split Cork’s sporting finest yesterday.

Sat, 22 Jan, 2005

Críost Rí get off to a flying start

Thu, 07 Oct, 2004

Sullivan to miss Blues' semi-final clash

Vinny Sullivan will have to sit out Waterford United’s FAI Cup semi-final against Derry City on Friday night due to suspension.

Wed, 29 Sep, 2004

Ramblers and Limerick into extra time

Colin O'Brien has scored a 93rd-minute penalty to put Cobh Ramblers' FAI Cup tie with Limerick City into extra time.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2004