Person: Jimmy Corcoran

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Ireland U19s lose opening European qualifier to Switzerland

The Republic of Ireland have lost the opening game of their UEFA Under-19 European Championship qualifiers 2-1 to Switzerland in Salzburg.

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Ireland’s Euro odyssey ends despite monumental effort against Belgium

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Matt Everitt angered by Greek tragedy

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'We want to make history on Irish soil', says Keogh ahead of Euro clash

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Gavin Bazunu’s homecoming wish

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A thrilling, testing time for young starlets

Ireland U17s waiting on Spurs to make Troy Parrott decision

Manager Colin O’Brien is hoping for the green light from Spurs to allow Troy Parrott to join up with the Irish U17 squad ahead of the Euro Finals which kick off on Friday.

Mon, 29 Apr, 2019

Readers' blog: Maduro was fairly elected in Venezuela

As I write the US is organising the groundwork for a coup in Venezuela. Things are progressing along a tried and tested plan which was used in Chile in 1973 and recently in Ukraine.

Wed, 06 Feb, 2019

2018 Football Association of Ireland's Festival of Football and AGM Launch

Martin O’Neill: Graham Burke will double up for Shamrock Rovers and Ireland

Assuming he comes through tonight’s game away to Sligo Rovers unscathed, Shamrock Rovers hotshot Graham Burke is set to feature in the Irish team which will take on a Celtic XI in Scott Brown’s testimonial game at Parkhead tomorrow (kick-off 2pm).

Sat, 19 May, 2018

Uefa won’t act on Martin O’Neill outburst after U17's penalty controversy

Martin O’Neill will not face any disciplinary action from Uefa for confronting Zbynek Proske at the end of Ireland’s controversial exit from the U17 European Championship but the Czech referee has been dropped for the semi-finals.

Thu, 17 May, 2018

Ireland U17 goalie: Referee was right to send me off during penalty shootout

"We will move on and learn from it to become stronger."

Wed, 16 May, 2018

Jimmy Corcoran ‘will move on and learn’ after sending-off

In a city that produced goalkeeping greats such as Gordon Banks, Bob Wilson, and John Lukic, Chesterfield became a potential starting point for an Irish stopper.

Wed, 16 May, 2018

Watch: Ireland U17s eliminated in cruellest fashion after goalie sent off

This was a bizarre end to Ireland's tournament.

Tue, 15 May, 2018

Ireland U17s pay severe penalty

Chaotic scenes marred Ireland’s elimination from the U17 European Championship at the quarter-final stage last night in Chesterfield, England.

Tue, 15 May, 2018

Parrott and Idah fire Ireland U-17s to last eight in Euros

Under-17 European Championship finals (Group C)

Sat, 12 May, 2018

Dear Sir... Readers' Views (02/02/17)

Your letters, your views.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Spurious argument on Syria civil war

Dr Kevin McCarthy (Letters, April 20) suggests that the civil war in Syria justifies Israel’s refusal, in breach of International Law, to return the Golan Heights to Syria. 

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Limerick mourns as Grand slam hero Paddy Reid passes away

The death occurred in his native Limerick yesterday of Paddy Reid, one of the country’s most celebrated rugby players.

Sun, 10 Jan, 2016

So how sovereign are we really?

If, as the government claim, the state has regained its economic sovereignty, why does the government need permission from our EU ’partners’ to borrow at a reduced rate in order to reduce the amount the state owes the IMF? 

Thu, 11 Sep, 2014

The treaty, political class infallibility, and Noonan’s budget threat

The statement by the Minister for Finance that a no vote in the referendum on the Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union will force him to introduce a harsher budget than is his present intention is little more than an attempt to bully the electorate to deliver the “right decision”.

Mon, 07 May, 2012