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McCarthy: Idah moving into the fast lane

Mick McCarthy says that Adam Idah has put himself “right into our thoughts” with his sensational hat-trick for Norwich in their 4-2 FA Cup win at Preston.

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Ireland’s thrilling fightback stuns Swedes

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Kenny will wait and see on Parrott’s availability

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Three U21 players return to squad for crucial clash with Sweden

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Kilkenny hurling plan B for Saints’ young gun O’Connor

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

Nathan Collins confident of U21 chances in Armenia

Nathan Collins is confident that decimated Ireland can keep their U21 European Championship challenge on course in Armenia today.

Thu, 14 Nov, 2019

Keena’s heart for Ireland cause

As Ireland’s U21 Euro campaign threatens to come unstuck, Aiden Keena feels he can aid their revival in Armenia tomorrow.

Wed, 13 Nov, 2019

17-year-old goalie Bazunu among four players confirmed for Ireland U21 debuts

Manchester City goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu will make his Ireland U21 debut in Thursday's European Championship qualifier against Armenia.

Tue, 12 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

Manning, Brady, Long, and Parrott named in extended Ireland squad for crucial qualifier

Seamus Coleman will miss out as he serves a two-game suspension but will be invited to join up with the squad in Dublin for the final Euro 2020 qualifier.

Tue, 29 Oct, 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

Four players withdraw from Ireland squad for Euro 2020 qualifier; Three replacements called up

Four players have withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland due to fitness issues.

Sun, 01 Sep, 2019

Shamrock Rovers star and Bournemouth's cup hero included in final Ireland squad

Mick McCarthy's men face Switzerland in a "huge" Euro2020 qualifier on September 5 before a friendly with Bulgaria five days later.

Thu, 29 Aug, 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

The more things change, the more they stay the same; provisional squad announced

From the return of James McCarthy to the arrival of Troy Parrot, Nathan

Sat, 17 Aug, 2019

Troy Parrott among three new faces in 40-man Ireland squad

Mick McCarthy has named his Ireland squad for the forthcoming European Championship qualifier against Switzerland and the friendly with Bulgaria.

Fri, 16 Aug, 2019

Irish defender tipped for 'wonderful career' after becoming Stoke's youngest-ever captain

Irish centre-back Nathan Collins became the youngest captain in Stoke City's 156-year history as he led the Potters to victory in the Carabao Cup last night.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2019

Mick McCarthy hoping for more success on second attempt to scout Danny Crowley

The Ireland manager is considering Birmingham City’s new recruit for inclusion in his squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifier against Switzerland.

Mon, 05 Aug, 2019

Green shoots offer hope for future

They were known as the superb six, a cohort ready-made to complement Ireland’s golden generation of Robbie Keane and Damien Duff, but the tribulations of those bright young things should temper the hype attaching to the latest sextet.

Fri, 02 Aug, 2019

U19 manager Tom Mohan bids to make most of Ireland options

Ireland U19 manager Tom Mohan believes his team can do the nation proud at next month’s Euros, despite losing a glut of players.

Wed, 26 Jun, 2019

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

Irish youngsters urged to follow in John O’Shea’s footsteps

Colin O’Brien has cited the decorated career of John O’Shea to illustrate how much of a springboard the U17 European Championship finals can provide for his current squad.

Mon, 14 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

‘We know what we’re good at… But we’re working on getting better on the ball’

On Tuesday, the Republic of Ireland’s U17 footballers qualified as top seeds for May’s European Championship in England with a 100% record, and only one goal conceded. Their head coach is former Cork City midfielder Colin O’Brien, who has worked with these players since Ireland U15 level.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2018

Irish U17s looking to take a shot at history

Embracing history but charting a new path is the message for Ireland’s U17s hopefuls from their manager Colin O’Brien as they begin their Euro finals odyssey against Serbia in Croatia today.

Thu, 04 May, 2017

Kerry secure Kennedy Cup crown

Kerry beat the Dublin District Schoolboy League (DDSL) 1-0 in yesterday’s SFAI Kennedy Cup final at the University of Limerick.

Sat, 13 Jun, 2015