Debut U21 call-ups for Troy Parrott, Michael Obafemi and Johnathan Afolabi have reinforced the sense of a rich vein of attacking talent bubbling up in Irish football, something further underlined in Stephen Kenny’s latest squad announcement by a decision to make a distinction on paper between ‘central midfielders’ and ‘attacking midfielder

Bournemouth midfielder Gavin Kilkenny and Danny McNamara, who is currently on loan at Newport County also recieved their first call-ups.

Bohemians needed penalties to decide an epic Extra.ie FAI Cup second round tie with James Talbot the hero, saving the crucial penalty from opposing number Lee Steacy.

Yoyo Mahdy’s brilliant early goal maintained UCD’s revival as they frustrated Bohemians at the UCD Bowl.

A draw was the fairest outcome at Turner’s Cross tonight as Cork City and Bohemians cancelled each other out.

Derry carved open the first real chance after five minutes when Ciaran Harkin’s attempted lob failed to threaten keeper James Talbot.

Six games into his reign as Ireland U21 manager and Stephen Kenny believes his side are gearing up well to reach a first-ever major tournament.

Stephen Kenny cited a gruelling schedule for Ireland U21s not pushing Brazil harder in yesterday’s Toulon Tournament semi-final.

Stephen Kenny insists his U21 heroes will relish their Toulon Tournament semi-final against Brazil.

It will be the first time since 2002 that Ireland have competed in the tournament.

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John Cotter’s tenure as Cork City interim manager got off to a winning start as Conor McCarthy’s first-half goal was the difference at Dalymount Park tonight.

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The only doubt Stephen Kenny has about Troy Parrott’s readiness for U21 action relates to the player’s current injury problems.

Two Airtricity League Premier Division games have been postponed due to international call-ups.

League and FAI Cup runners-up Cork City, who finished 15 points clear of third place, has no representatives on the team.

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Amid the serious business at hand, there was some light relief around at Cork City’s Bishopstown training ground this week.

Bohemians 1 Bray 0... Dinny Corcoran’s injury-time strike was enough to earn Bohemians their first win of the season as they triumphed 2-1 over bottom side Bray Wanderers at Dalymount Park.

Listowel Emmets 0-9 Brosna 0-6: Listowel Emmets staged a storming second-half comeback to overwhelm All-Ireland Junior club champions Brosna in a thrilling North Kerry final replay in Ballybunion on Saturday.

As they once again failed to take their chances, Tom Mohan’s young Ireland could have no complaints as a sublime goal from Marcus Edwards saw their journey at these Uefa U17 Championships in Bulgaria emphatically ended.

Ireland 0 Holland 0: It was a game they could have lost heavily; at the finish, a match they might even have won.

Tom Mohan has told his Republic of Ireland Under-17s to simply go and compete at next week’s UEFA championship finals in Bulgaria.

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