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Slovakia goalkeeper Dubravka ruled out of Euro 2020 qualifier against Ireland

Slovakia have been dealt a blow with the news first-choice goalkeeper Martin Dubravka will be sidelined for their Euro 2020 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland.

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Footballer who quit for six years after 'falling out of love with the game' called up to Ireland squad

Shane Supple, who quit professional football in August 2009 and had six years out of the game, has been called up by Ireland.

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Martin O’Neill could turn to Bohemians goalie for French trip

Martin O’Neill says he could turn to Bohemians stopper Shane Supple to alleviate his goalkeeping crisis.

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Shane Duffy named player of year as Damien Duff enrolled Hall of Fame

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O’Neill won’t force Rice hand on England decision

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Martin O'Neill takes issue with claim Ireland are targeting Catholic players from the North

Raheem Sterling fires City 15 points clear at top of Premier League

Manchester City extended their record winning streak to 18 games and moved 15 points clear of Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.

Thu, 28 Dec, 2017

Gardaí hoping Ireland squad ’get stuck into the Danish’

Someone in the Garda Press Office has posted a cheeky joke - with an important message - ahead of Ireland’s match with Denmark on Saturday.

Fri, 10 Nov, 2017

James McClean 'has to channel that frustration'

Between a lack of game time at West Brom and the vilification he routinely receives from the stands and on social media, the Premier League must sometimes feel like a cold house to James McClean.

Tue, 07 Nov, 2017

Tottenham Hotspur Training Session - Enfield Training Centre

The week in Fantasy Premier League: The Harry Kane debacle, Steady Eddies and Sané concerns

In a week when the five most popular picks for captain all failed to find the net, you knew the mood among the FPL community was about to darken.

Fri, 03 Nov, 2017

Victory over Newcastle moves Burnley up to seventh

Sean Dyche celebrated his fifth anniversary as Burnley manager with a 1-0 victory over Newcastle that moved them up to seventh.

Mon, 30 Oct, 2017

Republic of Ireland Training Session - FAI National Training Centre

Martin O'Neill includes James McCarthy in Ireland's World Cup play-off squad

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

Thu, 26 Oct, 2017

Hemed leads Brighton to victory over Newcastle

Tomer Hemed's hooked strike denied Newcastle the chance to move fourth in the Premier League as Brighton prevailed 1-0 at the Amex Stadium.

Sun, 24 Sep, 2017

Man City run riot while Liverpool drop points again

Sergio Aguero scored a hat-trick as Manchester City stormed to the top of the Premier League with a 6-0 rout of Watford at Vicarage Road.

Sat, 16 Sep, 2017

No place for Sean Maguire in trimmed-down Ireland squad

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

Mon, 28 Aug, 2017

Watford v Liverpool - Premier League - Vicarage Road

The week in Fantasy Premier League: Safe bets and sleepers in the early-season transfer minefield

Weeks of pre-season conjecture and speculation were finally put to rest last week, as millions of FPL managers worldwide tinkered their last.

Fri, 18 Aug, 2017

‘Pathetic’ Jonjo Shelvey stamp sees Spurs stroll in Toon

Rather pointedly, Rafa Benitez refused to add to the brickbats being hurled Jonjo Shelvey’s way. 

Mon, 14 Aug, 2017

Newcastle's return to Premier League ruined by Tottenham

Skipper Jonjo Shelvey was sent off for standing on Dele Alli as Newcastle's return to the Premier League was ruined by Tottenham.

Sun, 13 Aug, 2017

The week in Fantasy Premier League: Breaking the template with under-the-radar players

Fantasy Premier League is back, and oh how we’ve missed it!

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017

The week in Fantasy Premier League: Breaking the template with under-the-radar players

Fantasy Premier League is back, and oh how we’ve missed it!

Fri, 11 Aug, 2017

Ireland's Daryl Murphy set to leave Newcastle

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has confirmed Daryl Murphy is on his way out but Rob Elliot is on course to start their Premier League return as his No 1.

Wed, 19 Jul, 2017

Cork City keepers Mark McNulty and Alan Smith step into Irish breach

Cork City goalkeepers Mark McNulty and Alan Smith are literally lending a helping hand to the Irish cause.

Wed, 24 May, 2017

Packie Bonner: Darren Randolph still the Irish No 1

Packie Bonner has no concerns about Darren Randolph retaining the goalkeeper’s jersey for Ireland despite recently losing his place at West Ham.

Wed, 17 May, 2017

Rob Elliot gives Ireland reminder

Ireland international keeper Rob Elliot is hoping to reignite his Ireland career after confirming a Premier League return with Newcastle.

Wed, 26 Apr, 2017

Newcastle confirm Premier League status with win over Preston

Ayoze Perez struck twice as Rafael Benitez succeeded in his mission to guide Newcastle back to the Premier League at the first attempt with a resounding victory over 10-man Preston.

Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

Martin O’Neill hails fans’ ‘performance’ in victory over Germany

Martin O’Neill yesterday acclaimed the role Ireland fans played in Thursday night’s defeat of Germany, when the Aviva Stadium rediscovered the old Lansdowne Roar.

Mon, 10 Oct, 2016

Analysing Ireland 3: It ain’t what you’ve got, it’s all a matter of how you use it

When Roy Hodgson was asked recently to contrast the centre-halves England have brought to France (John Stones, Gary Cahill, Chris Smalling) with the choice Sven-Goran Eriksson had at World Cup in 2006 (Sol Campbell, Rio Ferdinand, Jamie Carragher and John Terry), he couldn’t quite bring himself to dispute the gulf in quality.

Wed, 08 Jun, 2016

Cool Darren Randolph happy to play waiting game

If there are such things as parallel universes, then there is another Darren Randolph out there preparing for the USA’s Copa America Centenario opener against Colombia at Levi’s Stadium in California tonight.

Fri, 03 Jun, 2016

How the Irish Fared: Keiren Westwood primed to capitalise on Shay Given woe

One man’s misfortune is another man’s fortune.

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Shane Duffy the good news story amid Ireland health warnings

Injury time – that’s where Irish football finds itself right now.

Sat, 02 Apr, 2016

Stars aligning for Shay Given

This may come as a shock, but nine years have somehow slipped by since Roy Keane made his infamous snipe at Shay Given, writes Brendan O’Brien

Fri, 01 Apr, 2016

Why we can make Euro 2016 journey with confidence

Many people are of the opinion that international friendlies at this time of year are meaningless but I have never viewed them that way, writes Liam Brady

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Rob Elliot: Tears flowed, but now I must be positive

Ireland and Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot admitted the tears flowed when he discovered the seriousness of the knee injury which will rule him out for the rest of the season, including the European Championships in France.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Martin O’Neill urges Hoolahan to forget about retirement

Martin O’Neill wants Wes Hoolahan to put any thought of international retirement out of his mind.

Thu, 31 Mar, 2016

Mixed fortunes for Ireland as forwards deliver

Republic of Ireland 2 Slovakia 2: If Friday against Switzerland was a night when the defence showed way, here was a game where all Ireland’s better play came at the other end of the pitch, with the novel strike partnership of Shane Long and James McClean both getting on the score sheet — albeit from the penalty spot — while Wes Hoolahan once again showed how vital he is to the team’s attempts to play a more creative brand of football.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

Rob Elliot knee injury puts ‘dampener’ on evening for Martin O’Neill

Kevin Doyle five days ago, Rob Elliot last night.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

Catch-up with what you've missed so far today with our lunchtime briefing

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

John O’Shea frustrated as Slovakia show up defensive deficiencies

John O’Shea admitted Ireland will have to improve their defensive discipline at the Euros following last night’s draw against Slovakia.

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

The good and bad from Ireland’s mixed week

Which players have made an impression on Martin O’Neill?

Wed, 30 Mar, 2016

Injury woes will force Martin O’Neill to mix and match

Partly because his hand has been forced by injury and partly because it was always his intention to experiment in these Easter friendlies, Martin O’Neill will once again mix and match for tonight’s friendly game against Slovakia at the Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 29 Mar, 2016

Forward thinking on all fronts for Martin O’Neill and Ireland

It’s a striking problem in every sense with which Martin O’Neill has to wrestle ahead of tomorrow night’s game against Slovakia at the Aviva Stadium.

Mon, 28 Mar, 2016

Five things we learned from Ireland v Switzerland

The big positives and worrying trends that came out of yesterday’s friendly...

Sat, 26 Mar, 2016

Martin O’Neill says still time for players to impress and earn Euro 2016 place

Speaking in Dublin earlier this month, Damien Duff highlighted some of the problems which face players in late-season and pre-tournament international friendlies.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016