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Alan Reynolds named as Ireland U21 assistant manager

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Alan Reynolds named as Ireland U21 assistant manager

Former Waterford boss Alan Reynolds has been appointed assistant to Republic of Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford.

Home Euros too special for Ireland to miss out on, says Stephen Kenny

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Home Euros too special for Ireland to miss out on, says Stephen Kenny

Stephen Kenny ready to welcome James McCarthy and Harry Arter back into Ireland fold

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Stephen Kenny ready to welcome James McCarthy and Harry Arter back into Ireland fold

Alan Kelly says rural tourist spots should not be punished if pub openings are postponed

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Alan Kelly says rural tourist spots should not be punished if pub openings are postponed

Daniel McConnell: Coalition acts early to establish how it will deal with inevitable clashes

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Daniel McConnell: Coalition acts early to establish how it will deal with inevitable clashes

Robbie Keane faces Middlesbrough exit as club sack boss Jonathan Woodgate

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Robbie Keane faces Middlesbrough exit as club sack boss Jonathan Woodgate

Stephen Kenny set for executive role in FAI restructure

Stephen Kenny set for executive role in FAI restructure

Stephen Kenny is to have a place on the FAI’s executive team in a broader role but there’s no room for Niall Quinn under restructuring plans unveiled to staff today.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Luke Dempsey developing drills for GAA's socially distanced return

Luke Dempsey developing drills for GAA's socially distanced return

Born a mile away from the Johnstownbridge GAA club in Kildare, the much-traveled Luke Dempsey is back where it all began for him, coaching the local senior team this year.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Stephen Kenny hails James McCarthy as an 'exceptional talent'

Stephen Kenny hails James McCarthy as an 'exceptional talent'

Now that his injury woes appear to be firmly behind him, a return from the international wilderness is on the cards for midfielder James McCarthy under Stephen Kenny.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Stephen Kenny focused on date with Slovakia

Stephen Kenny focused on date with Slovakia

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has welcomed confirmation of dates for the Euro 2020 play-offs and, before them, the Nations League games with which he will begin his competitive reign in the senior dug-out.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Jim Crawford sees benefits of 'split' Euros format

Jim Crawford sees benefits of 'split' Euros format

Ireland U21 manager Jim Crawford says he sees benefits in UEFA’s decision to “split” next year’s European Championships finals.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

Graeme Souness: Winning the League says more about you as a man than European Cup

Graeme Souness: Winning the League says more about you as a man than European Cup

Graeme Souness is well qualified to consider the weight of glory. Take it in his hands, appraise it, assess the purity, give you a valuation. He played in five of Liverpool’s 18 title wins, lifted three of the six European Cups.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Huge adjustment gets Munster business back on its feet and ready for the fight

Huge adjustment gets Munster business back on its feet and ready for the fight

Floor paths have been marked, counter-tops sterilised, and sneeze guards installed in preparation for welcoming customers into shops once again.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

FAI row: 'The GAA wouldn’t get away with being run by people without knowledge of the sport'

FAI row: 'The GAA wouldn’t get away with being run by people without knowledge of the sport'

FAI council member John O’Regan has echoed the concerns of colleague Nixon Morton by insisting only intervention by Fifa will prevent civil war erupting at committee level.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2020

Shane Ross writing ‘warts and all’ book about life with Fine Gael

Shane Ross writing ‘warts and all’ book about life with Fine Gael

Transport Minister Shane Ross is writing a “warts and all” book about life in government with Fine Gael, which is due out before Christmas.

Mon, 01 Jun, 2020

Stephen Kenny makes three appointments to Ireland backroom team

Stephen Kenny makes three appointments to Ireland backroom team

Dundalk boss Vinny Perth has confirmed that his assistant Ruaidhri Higgins has left the club to take up a role with Ireland manager Stephen Kenny's backroom team.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

New Tiger Woods documentary to air on TV next month

New Tiger Woods documentary to air on TV next month

The new documentary looks back on the champion golfer's 2019 Masters victory with never-before-seen footage.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Michael Clifford: We must resist attempt to rewrite history

Michael Clifford: We must resist attempt to rewrite history

Alan Shatter is entitled to have passages in the Guerin Report referencing him redacted, but removing it from the Oireachtas library would be a travesty, writes Michael Clifford

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Age defying: How to boost your metabolic age

Age defying: How to boost your metabolic age

Your biological age says more about your health than your chronological age, experts tell Rowena Walsh

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Adam Idah managing the transition from goal machine to trivia king

Adam Idah managing the transition from goal machine to trivia king

For all the competitive streak Adam Idah is displaying in Zoom quizzes with his family, he’d prefer to be back battling on the pitch for Ireland and Norwich City.

Wed, 06 May, 2020

Priest broadcasts on Facebook Live with 'Mrs Doyle' to entertain parish

Priest broadcasts on Facebook Live with 'Mrs Doyle' to entertain parish

Fr John Kenny has found a new fun way of “being church” during the coronavirus pandemic.

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Niall Quinn: Ireland players will 'embrace' Stephen Kenny's style of football

Niall Quinn: Ireland players will 'embrace' Stephen Kenny's style of football

The former international, now interim deputy CEO of the FAI, said he hopes that the players will “embrace the style of football Stephen wants to play and the culture and spirit that he wants to bring in”

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Streaming service can help League of Ireland finances recover, says Niall Quinn

Streaming service can help League of Ireland finances recover, says Niall Quinn

Niall Quinn has said it’s hoped that a combination of paid-for streaming of games and financial support from FIFA could help the League of Ireland cope with the crippling financial impact of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Michael Clifford: A referendum to cap land prices - you're having a laugh

Michael Clifford: A referendum to cap land prices - you're having a laugh

Have the civil war parties gone though a sea change in one of the most contentious political issues, the price of building land? Or is it a question of spin de jour? wonders Michael Clifford

Thu, 23 Apr, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Mr Consistent - Seán O’Rourke retires

Irish Examiner View: Mr Consistent - Seán O’Rourke retires

The decision by broadcaster Seán O’Rourke to retire as he approaches his 65th birthday is undoubtedly a blow not just to RTÉ but to the hundreds of thousands of listeners who admire and enjoy his morning radio show.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Keith Ward's ‘up and down’ relationship with Stephen Kenny

Keith Ward's ‘up and down’ relationship with Stephen Kenny

Keith Ward, as adept at retailing a good yarn as he is at delivering a through ball, is recalling his “up and down” relationship with Stephen Kenny when the then Dundalk manager was kicking off his Oriel Park revolution and Ward was part — but, as it turned out, not a big part — of a glorious era in the making.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Stephen Kenny sends Ireland kitmen packing

Stephen Kenny sends Ireland kitmen packing

New Ireland senior boss Stephen Kenny has continued ringing the changes on the backroom staff by dispensing with kitman duo Dick Redmond and Mick Lawlor.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Dundalk boss disappointed in manner of FAI approach to Higgins

Dundalk boss disappointed in manner of FAI approach to Higgins

Dundalk boss Vinny Perth has hit out at the FAI over the manner of their approach for his assistant Ruaidhri Higgins.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Keith Andrews looking forward to 'exciting new chapter' with Ireland

Keith Andrews looking forward to 'exciting new chapter' with Ireland

Keith Andrews is proud at being named as assistant to new Ireland manager Stephen Kenny but also conscious that there are many people stepping up to face much more daunting challenges in the country at the moment.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Quinn: Euro qualification would be bonus for Kenny

Quinn: Euro qualification would be bonus for Kenny

FAI deputy chief executive Niall Quinn admits Stephen Kenny would enter bonus territory by guiding Ireland to next year’s Euro finals.

Sun, 12 Apr, 2020

Larry Ryan: In a new world, it won’t be too strange if Ireland keep the ball

Larry Ryan: In a new world, it won’t be too strange if Ireland keep the ball

HOW good is Stephen Kenny’s timing?

Sat, 11 Apr, 2020

James McClean issues studs-up response to Hunt and Breen over Stephen Kenny comments

James McClean issues studs-up response to Hunt and Breen over Stephen Kenny comments

“Stephen Hunt is best known for his clash with Petr Cech, so for him to give his opinion on Stephen is a joke."

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Stephen Kenny: Talkin' 'bout a revolution

Stephen Kenny: Talkin' 'bout a revolution

IT’S hardly an exaggeration to suggest that, such is the reputation for ambitious and adventurous football which he has carved out at the helm of Dundalk and the U21s, when many people look at Stephen Kenny they don’t just see the latest Ireland manager, they see someone who is about to revolutionise Irish football.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Kenny regrets not having chance to talk with Robbie Keane

Kenny regrets not having chance to talk with Robbie Keane

Stephen Kenny has said that he regrets not having had the opportunity to talk to Robbie Keane about his decision not to retain him in his new backroom team.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Coleman will remain Ireland skipper

Coleman will remain Ireland skipper

Seamus Coleman will remain as Ireland captain under Stephen Kenny, the new manager has revealed.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Brendan O'Brien: A low-key coronation but Stephen Kenny has plans to excite

Brendan O'Brien: A low-key coronation but Stephen Kenny has plans to excite

MAYBE it was appropriate given how the world itself has been turned upside down that Stephen Kenny’s ‘unveiling’ as Republic of Ireland manager earlier this week was done in the sort of furtive fashion more akin to a sacking.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

'Hard to fathom how John Egan doesn't have more Ireland caps' — Stephen Kenny

'Hard to fathom how John Egan doesn't have more Ireland caps' — Stephen Kenny

While Stephen Kenny faces a clamour to promote some of his U21s, the new Ireland boss is adamant the defence he’s inherited from Mick McCarthy provides a springboard to success.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Stephen Kenny determined to earn contract extension beyond 2022

Stephen Kenny determined to earn contract extension beyond 2022

Stephen Kenny insists he’d like to remain on as Ireland manager beyond 2022 but admits he’ll have to earn the right to a contract extension.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Stephen Kenny: 'I've the height of respect for Robbie Keane but I wanted my own backroom team'

Stephen Kenny: 'I've the height of respect for Robbie Keane but I wanted my own backroom team'

New Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has said that, while he has huge respect for Robbie Keane, he wanted to pick his own backroom staff.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Jim Crawford excited by potential of Ireland U21s

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.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

I’ll be grateful to Mick forever — Aaron Connolly

I’ll be grateful to Mick forever — Aaron Connolly

Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly says he will be forever grateful to Mick McCarthy for giving him his senior international debut, but he’s now looking forward to linking up again with Stephen Kenny.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Stephen doesn’t have a magic wand, warns Brady

Stephen doesn’t have a magic wand, warns Brady

Ireland legend Liam Brady feels Stephen Kenny deserves to manage his country but stresses he doesn’t have a magic wand to overhaul a limited team.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

John Caulfield: You know what you’ll get with Stephen Kenny

John Caulfield: You know what you’ll get with Stephen Kenny

John Caulfield thinks it's a great time for Stephen Kenny to be taking over the national team.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Podcast: Kenny's live — is this the dawn of a new era in Irish football?

Podcast: Kenny's live — is this the dawn of a new era in Irish football?

Irish Examiner soccer writers Liam Mackey and Brendan O'Brien join Larry Ryan to discuss the FAI handover from Mick McCarthy to Stephen Kenny.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

‘Stephen Kenny doesn’t set the bar at being average’

‘Stephen Kenny doesn’t set the bar at being average’

Dundalk goalkeeper Gary Rogers has backed old boss Stephen Kenny to be a huge success as Republic of Ireland manager.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

The dawn of a fascinating new chapter for Irish football

The dawn of a fascinating new chapter for Irish football

Even among those who had long been looking forward to the dawn of the Stephen Kenny era, there is bound to be — and most certainly should be — huge sympathy for Mick McCarthy that his second coming has ended the way it has.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Stephen Kenny: 'To the Irish fans – there are better days ahead'

Stephen Kenny: 'To the Irish fans – there are better days ahead'

In his first public comments since being appointed the new manager of Ireland, Stephen Kenny has acknowledged that the country is going through a very challenging time but said he believes there are better days ahead.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

FAI boss ‘happy’ to pay McCarthy bonus if Ireland get to Euros

FAI boss ‘happy’ to pay McCarthy bonus if Ireland get to Euros

FAI Interim Chief Executive Gary Owens has said that he would be happy to “pay all the bonuses that people deserve” if Ireland succeeds in qualifying for the European Championship finals next year.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

Five challenges Stephen Kenny much tackle before a ball is kicked

Five challenges Stephen Kenny much tackle before a ball is kicked

Now that the folly of a misguided succession plan has been untangled, Irish football is all about Stephen Kenny.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Brian Kerr: Don't expect a radical overhaul from new Ireland boss Kenny

Brian Kerr: Don't expect a radical overhaul from new Ireland boss Kenny

Brian Kerr doesn’t expect a radical overhaul of the team when Stephen Kenny takes over as manager of the Republic of Ireland for the European Championship play-off with Slovakia.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020