Person: Mick McCarthy

Robbie Keane faces Middlesbrough exit as club sack boss Jonathan Woodgate

Keane, who was part of Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland management team, has now gone from a situation where he had two posts to none in the space of less than three months

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Ray Houghton on Ireland's Wembley woes: 'I tried to be too precise, I should have smashed it home'

The Republic of Ireland have never won in six visits to Wembley. Brendan O'Brien looks back to the famous European Championship qualifier in March of 1991 when Ray Houghton had the chance to break that duck for this week's 'Moment In Time'

Wed, 27 May, 2020

President leads tributes to 'Big Jack' on his 85th birthday

President Michael D Higgins has paid tribute to Jack Charlton on the occasion of his 85th birthday today.

Fri, 08 May, 2020

Browne looking forward to Ireland under Kenny

Preston and Ireland midfielder Alan Browne has said that while it was a disappointment to see Mick McCarthy step down as Ireland manager, he is looking forward to working under Stephen Kenny.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Conor Hourihane keen to impress Stephen Kenny

The Cork-native also paid tribute to Mick McCarthy for the faith he showed in him.

Thu, 30 Apr, 2020

Niall Quinn recalls Michael Robinson as an 'absolute gentleman and gangbuster striker'

Michael Robinson's former Republic of Ireland teammates, Niall Quinn and Mick McCarthy, are among those to pay tribute after the former striker died, aged 61.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

'The kind of person I’d like to be': Robbie Keane pays tribute to Mick McCarthy

Robbie Keane believes that the emergence of a generation of talented young players means these are exciting times for Irish football.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

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

Republic of Ireland kitman Dick Redmond steps down after 21 years

When Ireland qualified for Euro 2016, he famously changed into a Superman outfit for the dressing room celebrations.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

Paul McGrath: The days of ooh and aah

On a notable anniversary, Paul McGrath recalls golden memories of playing for Ireland and the bitter day he knew it all had to come to an end. And, speaking from his Wexford home, he stresses the importance of staying safe so we can all enjoy better days again.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2020

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

Mick McCarthy would consider going overseas as he targets management return

"The fact that it meant my contract couldn’t involve the Euros is miniscule compared to what other people are going through. In the bigger scheme of things I am sat in my garden listening to the birds sing."

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

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

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

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

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

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

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 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'

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

'Páidí just said if you go back hurling don't come back in that door. As straight as that'

Westmeath hurling stalwart turned selector Brendan Murtagh missed out on a Leinster football title under the Kerry legend.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

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

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 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?

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

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'

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 interim CEO hopes Ireland's Euros playoff will be in November

FAI interim CEO Gary Owens is hoping that Ireland’s Euros play off against Slovakia takes place as late as November to give new manager Stephen Kenny some preparation game-time with his senior squad.

Sun, 05 Apr, 2020

VIDEO: McCarthy 'hugely disappointed' but 'fully supports' FAI decision

“I said in December 2018 when I took the job that I’d be leaving on July 31 2020 come what may and that’s still the case, albeit of course it’s been brought forward because of what’s happening worldwide,” he said.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

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

Kenny takes over Ireland job as FAI terminate McCarthy's contract

Mick McCarthy's second run as Irish manager has come to an end.

Sat, 04 Apr, 2020

Kerr doesn’t expect McCarthy and Kenny to ‘overplay hard ball’

Brian Kerr has expressed the belief that, as “two sound people” who would both have “the interests of the game at heart”, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Kenny can agree a “sensible compromise” with the FAI to resolve Ireland’s managerial succession conundrum.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Remembering Ireland’s day of orange disorder in Skopje 23 years on

April 2, 1997 saw Ireland suffer a shock 3-2 World Cup qualifying defeat in Macedonia which has taken its place in Irish football's all-time hall of infamy.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off postponed again

The Republic of Ireland’s Euro play-off against Slovakia has been postponed until the autumn following a decision by Uefa conveyed to associations today.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

FAI implement 50% pay deferrals for top earners

The FAI’s biggest earners, including Mick McCarthy, Robbie Keane, and Stephen Kenny, will defer half of their April salary under cutbacks announced by chief executive Gary Owens.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

The day Mick McCarthy dived in at the deep end

A 2-0 defeat, a missed Steve Staunton penalty and a red card for Roy Keane: Mick McCarthy's rocky first game as Ireland manager, on this day 24 years ago, revisited by Liam Mackey

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

No decision on McCarthy-Kenny succession plan until June at the earliest, says Quinn

Niall Quinn insists the Football Association of Ireland won’t decide on Mick McCarthy’s future until after the Euro play-off in June.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Ciaran Clark set to miss Euro 2020 if it goes ahead as planned

Ciaran Clark is likely to miss the Euro 2020 finals if the Republic of Ireland qualify and they go ahead as planned after undergoing ankle surgery.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

Euro 2020 uncertainty raises McCarthy/Kenny manager succession doubts

McCarthy’s contract runs until July this year, with Kenny due to take over in August so, barring a revisiting of the deal with both men, the planned succession would take on an entirely unexpected complexion.

Fri, 13 Mar, 2020

McCarthy optimistic on McClean and Stevens

Mick McCarthy expects both James McClean and Enda Stevens to be available for Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off game away to Slovakia on March 26.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Slovakia game likely to be played behind closed doors

The prospect of Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia taking place behind closed doors in Bratislava appears to have moved a step closer.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Republic of Ireland Squad Training and Press Conference

McCarthy gets good news on McClean and Stevens

Mick McCarthy expects both James McClean and Enda Stevens to be available for Ireland’s Euro 2020 play-off game away to Slovakia.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Quinn: FAI will honour contracts to McCarthy and Keane

Niall Quinn insists the FAI has no option but to honour the contracts issued by former CEO John Delaney to Mick McCarthy and Robbie Keane.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020

Mick McCarthy plays it cool on Troy Parrott’s lack of game time

Republic of Ireland coach Mick McCarthy insists he cannot argue with Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho if he does not want to give playing time to young star Troy Parrott.

Wed, 04 Mar, 2020