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Jim Crawford excited by potential of Ireland U21s

Ireland’s new U21 manager, Jim Crawford, believes that the future for Irish football is bright, as he hopes to complete the work of Stephen Kenny by helping his team secure what would be our first-ever qualification for the Euro Finals in that age group.

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

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

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

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Opportunities abound for Irish on the Championship trail

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McCarthy: Idah moving into the fast lane

Three U21 players return to squad for crucial clash with Sweden

Stephen Kenny's side given boost as star names report for duty.

Sat, 16 Nov, 2019

Kenny proud as new-look Ireland U21s eventually make dominance count in Armenia

After missing two earlier chances, Zack Elbouzedi was relieved to be Ireland’s matchwinner in Armenia to keep their Euro U21 qualification journey on track.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Kenny 'delighted' for Parrott on senior call-up as he names U21 squad

Stephen Kenny has said that he is delighted for Troy Parrott that the 17-year-old Spurs player has received his first senior Ireland call-up even though it means the U21 manager will be without his star striker for next Thursday’s Euro 2021 qualifier away to Armenia.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

Kenny feeling 'absolutely fine' after health scare

“I’m feeling very well. Obviously I had a stay (in hospital) in Sweden and there is probably not a better health system you could have than in Sweden so it wasn’t the worse place to be not well in.

Wed, 02 Oct, 2019

Kenny takes care to spend attacking riches wisely

Such are the riches of talent constantly emerging, Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny admits he’s finding it difficult to settle on his preferred starting team.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2019

Kenny eager to maximise Ireland’s attacking talent

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

Thu, 29 Aug, 2019

Michael Obafemi gets Ireland u21 call-up as four League of Ireland players included in squad

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

Wed, 28 Aug, 2019

Kenny’s joy as Ireland blast out of blocks

Stephen Kenny hailed his Ireland U21 side’s quickfire start in yesterday’s demolition of China.

Tue, 04 Jun, 2019

New faces among Stephen Kenny's Ireland squad for Toulon Tournament

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

Tue, 21 May, 2019

See all five goals from Ireland's U-19s win

The Republic of Ireland Under-19s began their UEFA Under-19 European Championship Elite Round campaign with an outstanding 5-0 win over Romania in Krasnodar, Russia.

Wed, 20 Mar, 2019

Late goals give England the win against Ireland U18s

Three goals in the last 15 minutes helped England to a 3-1 win over the Republic of Ireland Under-18s at an Invitational Tournament in Spain.

Sat, 17 Nov, 2018

Connolly teed up to join Boston cream

As Dublin star Diarmuid Connolly looks set to head out to the US for the summer in the coming days, the allure of Gaelic football in Boston is proving extremely attractive, with a host of inter-county and elite club talent basing themselves there this summer.

Thu, 07 Jun, 2018