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Martin Comerford admits he may have jumped gun on Kilkenny retirement

He won six All-Irelands with Kilkenny but there was surely more in Martin Comerford, who has now acknowledged that retiring from the inter-county game in 2011 may have been the ‘wrong’ move.

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Henry Shefflin and Martin Comerford still strike fear in Kilkenny final

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Gaynor takes over at Kilkenny City

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Late semi replay to spark fireworks as Derry host Sligo

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Kilkenny back to full strength

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Buoyant Given aims for finals

Republic of Ireland U-21s progress in UEFA tournament

Republic of Ireland Under-21 3 Azerbaijan Under-21 0 (Republic of Ireland Under-21s win 5-1 on aggregate)

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Givens to give Gilmartin 'real' debut

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Don Givens will throw 18-year-old Rene Gilmartin into the lion’s den tonight.

Thu, 18 May, 2006

Givens pinpoints potential peril

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Don Givens has urged his players to take heed of Huddersfield’s League One play-off semi-final misery as they target European success.

Wed, 17 May, 2006

Ireland U21s untroubled by Walcott

Republic of Ireland U21 boss Don Givens can claim to have put the shackles on a potential World Cup star earlier this week.

Thu, 11 May, 2006

Kilkenny-Limerick clash postponed

Following an inspection at Buckley Park in the past hour, tonight’s eircom League First Division fixture between Kilkenny City and Limerick has been postponed due to a waterlogged pitch.

Sat, 01 Apr, 2006

Doolin ready for slicker City

THEIR role as Grand Marshals at yesterday’s St Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork will have once again reminded Cork City of the significance of their eircom League triumph last season.

Sat, 18 Mar, 2006

Ex-St Pat's coach takes Kilkenny City helm

Kilkenny City have announced the appointment of Adrian Fitzpatrick as their new senior team manager.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2006

Sligo stay five clear

SLIGO ROVERS rescued a point against closest rivals Dublin City to stay five points clear at the top of the eircom First Division after a 1-1 draw at the Showgrounds on Saturday night.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2005

Longford begin defence of FAI Cup

The team with the worst home record in Ireland, Kilkenny City, take on the team with the worst away record, Finn Harps, at Buckley Park.

Sat, 11 Jun, 2005

Drogs relying on good form

Drogheda United will hope to take their good form will ensure a safe passage against in-form First Division side Limerick at United Park.

Fri, 10 Jun, 2005

Eircom league fixtures announced

Upcoming fixtures for the next two weeks of eircom league football have been announced.

Fri, 08 Apr, 2005

Football fever builds as friendly fixtures announced

The FAI have announced several friendly fixtures during the following two weeks, before the season proper kicks off when Shelbourne take on UCD at Tolka Park on Wednesday March 16.

Fri, 11 Mar, 2005

Dynamic duo ensure Switzerland work like clockwork

BEFORE kick-off against the Faroe Islands in Basel on Saturday they were Switzerland’s odd couple, a patchwork partnership put together at short notice.

Mon, 06 Sep, 2004

Givens wary of tougher tests ahead

Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Don Givens has warned his young stars they will have to raise their game if they are to pursue their European Championship dream.

Sat, 04 Sep, 2004

Givens gunning for ‘lucky 13’ to kick start qualification for Euro finals

DON GIVENS has given the side that beat Bulgaria a vote of confidence ahead of the opening European Under 21 Championship clash with Cyprus at Buckley Park, Kilkenny, tomorrow night.

Fri, 03 Sep, 2004

UCD move to top of First Division

UCD moved back to the top of the eircom First Division with a 2-1 victory over Sligo Rovers over the weekend while Kildare County stayed in promotion contention with a win over Kilkenny City, and Limerick claimed their second League win of the season against Cobh Ramblers.

Mon, 09 Aug, 2004

Minnows to stake place in FAI Cup limelight

THE 2004 FAI Carlsberg Cup kicks off this weekend with the 20 junior and intermediate sides all dreaming of cup glory next October.

Fri, 21 May, 2004

League Cup kicks off with Dublin derby

The 2004 eircom League Cup kicks off on bank holiday Monday with holders St Patrick's Athletic beginning the defence of their title at home in a Dublin derby clash with Premier Division new boys Dublin City (3pm).

Thu, 29 Apr, 2004

Super-sub O’Brien is due a first team start

CORK CITY’S teenage striker, Colin P O’Brien, is set to end a long sequence of substitute appearances by starting in Sunday’s critical eircom League tie against Drogheda United at Turner’s Cross (3.15pm).

Fri, 28 Nov, 2003

Three 'eircom' players make Irish Under-21s for Poland

Republic of Ireland manager Don Givens has included three eircom League players in his squad of 18 for the friendly against Poland on Tuesday, August 19, next in Gdynski (kick-off 5.30pm Irish time).

Tue, 05 Aug, 2003

Givens credits his older heads

Republic of Ireland Under-21 coach Don Givens praised his “experienced” players for their performances in the 1-1 draw against Georgia at Buckley Park in Kilkenny last night.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2003

Givens satisfied with point for 10-man U-21s

Republic of Ireland U-21 1

Wed, 11 Jun, 2003

Local hero saves Irish U-21s with late goal

Republic of Ireland U-21 2, Germany U-21 2

Tue, 03 Jun, 2003

Further misery for Ireland as Maloney shows goal touch

CELTIC star Shaun Maloney and Simon Lynch piled the agony on the Republic of Ireland at Rugby Park last night – just hours after the news of Roy Keane’s international retirement.

Wed, 12 Feb, 2003

Irish Under-19 squad named for friendlies against Slovakia

Four players from eircom League clubs have been named by coach Sean McCaffrey in a squad of twenty for two Under-19 friendly matches against Slovakia next week.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2003

Bohs face stern test of nerves

BOHEMIANS do not need reminding of their chagrin in last season’s FAI Cup final as they face into a crucial tie against Shelbourne at Tolka Park, tomorrow (4pm).

Sat, 11 Jan, 2003

Tickets on sale for charity game

Tickets for Saturday week's unique charity soccer match between All-Ireland champions Kilkenny and Armagh are on sale now.

Thu, 12 Dec, 2002

Kilkenny to play Armagh in charity soccer match

The All-Ireland wining teams of Kilkenny (hurling) and Armagh (football) will meet in a charity soccer match at Buckley Park on Saturday week.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2002

Striking hurlers and footballers to resume talks with board

TALKS between Cork’s striking hurlers and footballers and members of the county board executive are expected to resume on Friday.

Wed, 11 Dec, 2002

Rovers keen to take double to move to second spot

SHAMROCK ROVERS will crank up their pursuit of Eircom League leaders Bohemians this weekend when matches against Bray Wanderers and Derry City will give them the chance to move to second in the table.

Fri, 15 Nov, 2002

Ireland facing must-win clash with Switzerland

Ireland face a must-win showdown with Switzerland at Lansdowne Road this evening.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2002

Costly lapses let Swiss have the last laugh

Ireland U21 2

Wed, 16 Oct, 2002

Ireland U21s squander two-goal lead

Republic of Ireland Under-21s 2 Switzerland Under-21s 3

Tue, 15 Oct, 2002

Barrett and Butler get senior call

ARSENAL striker Graham Barrett and Sunderland midfielder Thomas Butler will join the Republic of Ireland senior squad after playing for the Under-21’s tonight.

Tue, 15 Oct, 2002

Derry City book place in semi-finals of FAI Cup

Derry City are through to the semi-finals of this year's FAI Carlsberg Cup.

Fri, 06 Sep, 2002

Kilkenny cause upset defeating Longford

First Division Kilkenny provided the first shock of FAI Cup third round to beat Longford 1-0 at Buckley Park.

Sat, 17 Aug, 2002

Injury-hit Limerick need win tonight

LIMERICK manager Noel O’Connor will extend a warm welcome to his American brethren when Oran Weldrick and Conor Molan return from a summer sabbatical in the USA in time for the start of the League Championship next week.

Thu, 08 Aug, 2002

FAI Cup: Dundalk come from behind to beat Kilkenny

Dundalk came from behind to win this five goal thriller at Buckley Park.

Sun, 13 Jan, 2002

FAI Cup: Kilkenny win south-east derby

All the drama came in the five minutes of time added on at the end of the game as both sides finished with 10 men in a dramatic south-east derby at Buckley Park.

Sun, 16 Dec, 2001

Soccer half-times

The FAI cup quarter-final match between Cobh Ramblers and Waterford Utd is scoreless at half time.

Sun, 25 Mar, 2001

FAI cup quarter finals: Bohs lead

Bohemians are one up at Buckley Park.

Sun, 25 Mar, 2001

Soccer: FAI announces revised cup fixture list

The revised fixture list for the FAI Cup has been announced.

Tue, 20 Mar, 2001

Soccer: Sorrow for Cats as Marrows gives Harps narrow win

Relegation certs Kilkenny City were struck by the latest cruel hammer blow to their second ever season in the top flight when a late James Marrow strike earned Finn Harps a late winner at Buckley Park last night.

Wed, 28 Feb, 2001

Harp Lager Cup: Kilkenny into Cup quarter-finals

Kilkenny City are into the quarter-finals of the FAI Harp Lager Cup after a 1-0 win over non-league side Cherry Orchard at Buckley Park.

Wed, 14 Feb, 2001