A dream team of Mick McCarthy and Robbie Keane has emerged as the favourites to replace Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane.

Billy Connolly’s love of football, like a slick passing move from one penalty box to another, can be traced back through the length of his long career, writes Brendan O'Brien

It was 16 years ago today that Keane latched on to Niall Quinn's header and stuck it in the net past Oliver Kahn.

“Robbie remains supremely fit and is the kind of player who can take the game to new heights.”

Ireland's record goalscorer Robbie Keane may be set to sign with Indian Super League, Atletico de Kolkata.

Fifteen years ago today Robbie Keane reinforced his position on the world stage by scoring a crucial goal in injury time against Germany at the 2002 World Cup.

It’s bad news for Robbie as Guinness World Records has revealed they’re not keen on recognising his international goalscoring exploits.

Berbatov clearly still has fond feelings from their time together.

If Martin O’Neill’s men are looking for any extra motivation ahead of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier on Friday, watching this clip of their former colleague should do the trick.

Robbie Keane has been pictured training with Al-Ahli as he prepares for his next career move.

He’s used to bagging goals from whipped-in crosses and threaded through balls, but Robbie Keane may be the beneficiary of a different kind of assist if he scores a new world record.

Keano is well able to get the crowd going!

Everyday heroes were honoured alongside sporting heroes last night.

Robbie Keane will leave the LA Galaxy when his contract expires at the end of the year, the Major League Soccer club have announced.

"I think the future is certainly bright."

Harry Arter seems eager to make up for lost time and opportunities.

Not many footballers get to sign off with a script of their own choosing but Robbie Keane called time on an 18-year international career last night by claiming a 68th goal for the Republic of Ireland in the 4-0 rout of Oman at the Aviva Stadium.

Keane bowed out of international football having taking his record goal tally to 68.

Keane has been handed the chance to lead out Ireland for his 146th and last appearance.

It’s been a week of hotshots and superlatives to add to the store of good things in Irish football in 2016.

Robbie Keane will bid an emotional farewell to the Republic of Ireland next week after announcing his retirement from international football.

Robbie Keane announced yesterday that Wednesday's game against Oman was to be his last.

Prepared statements “on the occasion of” can often come across as bland, off-the-peg affairs, a poor substitute for facial expression and the spoken word.

"He was a joy to manage."

Robbie Keane and James McCarthy are facing a race against time to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 opener against Sweden.

“The moment you meet the greatest player of all time, and (he) tells you how to do a bicycle kick you listen.”

Robbie Keane is the latest Republic of Ireland player to have knee surgery, with just over two months to go until the start of Euro 2016.

Martin O'Neill has admitted he could take Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane to the Euro 2016 finals even if he does not make it into the squad.

RTÉ, who have confirmed the sub-licensing of 22 Euro 2016 games to TV3, must continue to be “creative and intelligent” in a bid to remain competitive in the race to secure future live TV sporting rights, according to Ryle Nugent.

Looks like living the life of a millionaire footballer in California is just as much craic as you’d expect.

He follows the likes of Steven Gerrard and Ashley Cole in signing up to play MLS football in LA.

Cole will link up with former England team-mate Steven Gerrard and Ireland's Robbie Keane.

There is never a good reason not to watch a football match, writes Liam Mackey

Ireland captain Robbie Keane summed up the feelings of most Republic of Ireland fans about the retirement of Damien Duff.

Now this is how you celebrate qualifying for the European Championships.

Robbie Keane's MLS season is over after LA Galaxy were beaten 3-2 by Seattle Sounders in the Western Conference play-offs.

Robbie Keane scored twice for LA Galaxy but his efforts were in vain as his side were dealt a 5-2 shock defeat by the Portland Timbers.

Skipper Robbie Keane has told his Republic of Ireland team-mates to forget the disappointment of defeat in Poland to ensure they make the most of their second chance.