The Republic of Ireland Under-17s have earned another draw in the European Under-17 Championships.

Former Republic of Ireland captain John O'Shea will retire at the end of the season, his current club Reading have announced on Twitter.

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane have parted company with the FAI by mutual agreement.

Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic is one of seven players rested by the U-S-A for Saturday's international friendly with the Republic of Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

O'Shea is expected to make his 250th appearance for Sunderland tomorrow on his 37th birthday.

Martin O'Neill is hopeful that Jonathan Walters is ready to continue his Republic of Ireland career at the age of 34.

James McCarthy has been named in a 34-man Republic of Ireland squad for next month's World Cup play-offs against Denmark.

O'Neill selects a 25-man panel for two qualifiers against Georgia and Serbia.

David McGoldrick has been ruled out of Sunday's World Cup Qualifier against Austria due to injury.

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has added nine players to the squad ahead of the friendly against Uruguay at the Aviva on Sunday.

Marten de Roon fired Middlesbrough to victory in the desperation derby as Sunderland's hopes of another remarkable Premier League escape were dealt a potentially fatal blow.

Sunderland boss David Moyes was left to rue a controversial opening goal after seeing Southampton romp to a 4-0 Premier League victory at the Stadium of Light.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Imagine getting an escort from dolphins on a boat ride to one of the most beautiful places in the world.

There are important games coming up for the Irish rugby and soccer teams so Three Ireland, sponsors of both teams, brought together two stalwarts from each code to discuss what it’s like to wear the green shirt.

It takes just two minutes for Paddy Crerand to shoot down what he regards as the biggest myth about Cristiano Ronaldo.

John O’Shea will run out into the white heat of the Tyne-Wear derby having already had a taste of the fierce rivalry this week.

Glenn Whelan believes he may just have spotted a star of the future during the Republic of Ireland's 1-1 Euro 2016 qualifier draw in Germany.

John O'Shea has urged the Republic of Ireland to build the momentum after launching their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a last-gasp victory in Georgia.

John O'Shea has promised the Republic of Ireland will help to soothe Richard Keogh's play-off final heartache.

Shane Long has been chosen to lead the line up front for the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Serbia in the Aviva tonight.

Adam Johnson's hat-trick spearheaded Sunderland's third win in six days, a ruthless 4-1 Barclays Premier League victory at Fulham today.

Noel King has told the Republic of Ireland's next manager he can look forward to a bright footballing future for the nation.

Seamus Coleman would happily hand the captain's armband back to Robbie Keane for the Republic of Ireland's final World Cup qualifier.

Donegal senator Jimmy Harte releases a statement in praise of Alex Ferguson.

Paolo Di Canio's debut match as Sunderland boss ended in defeat as Chelsea returned to the top four of the Premier League with a third successive win at Stamford Bridge today.

Space to fill in tomorrow's paper? I know, let's ring a family member of Andy Reid's and ask him about Paolo Di Canio.

Giovanni Trapattoni has insisted victory is all that matters for the Republic of Ireland in tonight's World Cup qualifier against Austria.

Sunderland 1 Norwich 1

Reading 2 Sunderland 1

Sunderland 2 West Brom 4

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has included Manchester United's Robbie Brady in his starting line-up for tomorrow's friendly with Greece.

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is expected to announce his starting line-up within the next hour for tomorrow's friendly with Greece at the Aviva.

David Meyler is ready to help spearhead a new generation of Republic of Ireland stars as he attempts to force his way into Giovanni Trapattoni's plans.

Marco Tardelli will reflect upon a "fantastic year" as the Republic of Ireland bring their 2012 campaign to a close against Greece on Wednesday evening.

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has observed his squad at training today ahead of Wednesday's friendly with Greece at the Aviva.

Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea is confident a consistent run of games will help Sunderland's flair players rediscover their form and spark a push up the Premier League table.

Republic of Ireland Captain Robbie Keane is confident of being fit for Tuesday's Group C clash with the Faroe Islands.

Seamus Coleman has been handed his first competitive start as a much-changed Republic of Ireland attempt to halt Germany's charge towards World Cup qualification tonight.

Everton's Seamus Coleman has been given a starting place in the Republic of Ireland defence for tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Germany at the Aviva.

Giovanni Trapattoni has hit back at Brian Kerr after the former Republic of Ireland manager launched a scathing attack on the Italian following their fortunate 2-1 win Kazakhstan.

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has decided against kicking James McClean out of the squad after the Sunderland winger made a grovelling apology to his team mates for a foul-mouthed tweet.

The Republic of Ireland will decide today whether James McClean will play any part in Friday's World Cup qualifier in Kazakhstan after he had to leave training early yesterday due to illness.

The Republic of Ireland squad to face Kazakhstan in the World Cup 2014 qualifier on September 7 has been named this afternoon.