North Dublin rivalry rife in lower tierLEAGUE OF IRELAND: WITH A little over a week still to go before the new League of Ireland campaign kicks off, the burgeoning…Fri Feb 27 2009 - 00:00
Limerick FC make Markets Field return a prioritySOCCER LEAGUE OF IRELAND: REPRESENTATIVES of Limerick Football Club, the FAI, Bord na gCon and a number of other organisations…Fri Feb 27 2009 - 00:00
Gannon on verge of leaving Stockport for BrightonFORMER DUNDALK manager Jim Gannon looked to be on course last night to move from Stockport County to Brighton after describing…Thu Feb 26 2009 - 00:00
Ndo sets targets with BohemiansNATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS: AFTER AN eventful close season, Bohemians manager Pat Fenlon presented a handful of new signings to the…Tue Feb 24 2009 - 00:00
Cobh the only losers in licensing processLEAGUE OF IRELAND: AFTER A chaotic close season during which clubs up and down the country have sought to dramatically cut their…Tue Feb 17 2009 - 00:00
Ireland to take on Nigeria in LondonINTERNATIONAL SOCCER NEWS: THE REPUBLIC of Ireland senior team will return to the scene of their first win under Giovanni Trapattoni…Tue Feb 17 2009 - 00:00
Trapattoni insists it's his way or no waySOCCER WORLD CUP 2010 QUALIFYING : IN THE wake of a narrow win that maintains his team’s unbeaten start to the World Cup campaign…Fri Feb 13 2009 - 00:00
Time running out for Ireland's returnGIOVANNI TRAPATTONI insisted yesterday the door is still open to Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland if the 22-year-old…Fri Feb 13 2009 - 00:00
Sheridan thrown in at the deep endUNDER-21 INTERNATIONAL: CELTIC STRIKER Cillian Sheridan is one of three young players in line to make Ireland under-21 debuts…Tue Feb 10 2009 - 00:00
Doyle 'perfect' but McShane still a doubtSOCCER ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE: KEVIN DOYLE remains on course to earn his 24th senior cap for Ireland in tomorrow night’s World…Tue Feb 10 2009 - 00:00
McShane a doubt ahead of Georgia qualifierHAVING LOST Steve Finnan to injury ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier against Georgia, Giovanni Trapattoni may yet be without…Mon Feb 09 2009 - 00:00
Mathews takes up reins at United ParkIRELAND: WITH PAUL Doolin having moved from Drogheda United to Cork City a few weeks back, former City boss Alan Mathews moved…Thu Feb 05 2009 - 00:00
Given just happy to be a new boy in the CityIRISH PLAYERS ON THE MOVE: KAKA MAY not have fancied going there and Robinho has even given the impression on occasion that …Tue Feb 03 2009 - 00:00
Keane signing is 'icing on the cake'SOCCER ROBBIE KEANE RETURNS TO TOTTENHAM: ROBBIE KEANE may take some time to reveal his true feelings about the manner in which…Tue Feb 03 2009 - 00:00
Given off to City but Keane future still in doubtSOCCER: SHAY GIVEN’S 11-year career at Newcastle United came to an end last night when the 32-year-old Donegalman finally completed…Mon Feb 02 2009 - 00:00
Benitez has a go at Spurs over KeaneHE TOOK a beating for his team’s form after he launched his verbal attack on the Premier League’s heaviest hitter last month, …Sat Jan 31 2009 - 00:00
Drogheda able to look aheadLEAGUE OF IRELAND NEWS: AFTER A good day in court yesterday, Drogheda United officials promptly embarked on the process of trying…Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Given submits formal transfer requestFA PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS : OFFICIALLY, SHAY GIVEN was omitted from the Newcastle United squad for Wednesday night’s defeat at …Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
FAI 'delighted' to stage top European finalSOCCER EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL 2011 : FAI CHIEF executive John Delaney will head for Uefa’s headquarters in Nyon over the next week…Fri Jan 30 2009 - 00:00
Maguire a useful additionVERSATILE UTRECHT midfielder Barry Maguire looks set to make an overdue first appearance in a Republic of Ireland shirt after…Wed Jan 28 2009 - 00:00
Redknapp signals interest in KeaneA DAY after Robbie Keane’s latest humiliation at the hands of Rafael Benitez, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp confirmed that…Tue Jan 27 2009 - 00:00
FAI reject Cobh's rescue planSOCCER: THE prospects of Cobh Ramblers retaining their league status for the coming season looked bleak last night after the…Tue Jan 27 2009 - 00:00
Bohemians suffer another setback as Roddy resignsLEAGUE OF IRELAND NEWS ROUND-UP: BOHEMIANS’ PREPARATIONS for the defence of their league title received another blow yesterday…Wed Jan 21 2009 - 00:00
Reid and Carsley fall through the trapdoorIF THERE had been any lingering doubts about the international career prospects of players like Andy Reid and Lee Carsley during…Tue Jan 20 2009 - 00:00
PLANET SOCCERKaka speculation exercises minds : “It was a great proposal but it’s not about only moneyMon Jan 19 2009 - 00:00
Finnan poised to link up with Kilbane at Hull CityTRANSFER NEWS: REPUBLIC OF Ireland stalwart Kevin Kilbane completed his move from Wigan Athletic to Hull City yesterday while…Fri Jan 16 2009 - 00:00
Doolin confirmed as Cork's new managerONE SEAT on Irish football’s managerial merry-go-round was reoccupied yesterday when Paul Doolin was confirmed as Cork City’s…Wed Jan 14 2009 - 00:00
Mahon and UCD part waysLEAGUE OF IRELAND MANAGERIAL MOVES: PETE MAHON’S five-year reign at UCD ended abruptly yesterday when a difference of opinion…Tue Jan 13 2009 - 00:00
Irish duo on the move from SunderlandWHAT MAY turn out to be a post-Roy Keane clear out of the Irish started at Sunderland yesterday with Graham Kavanagh and Roy …Sat Jan 10 2009 - 00:00
Drogheda players accept packageLEAGUE OF IRELAND NEWS: DROGHEDA UNITED took a significant step forward in their campaign to avoid bankruptcy and an exit from…Sat Jan 10 2009 - 00:00
McDonnell not willing to step back with St Pat'sLEAGUE OF IRELAND: THE FINANCIAL crisis sweeping through the League of Ireland claimed another victim yesterday with John McDonnell…Fri Jan 09 2009 - 00:00
O'Neill primed for Rovers roleSHAMROCK ROVERS unveiled their new manager yesterday in Tallaght after 39-year-old former Northern Ireland international Michael…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Roy still intent on a future in footballSOCCER NEWS: ROY KEANE confirmed yesterday that he still sees himself as having a future in football management despite having…Tue Dec 09 2008 - 00:00
Writers award for the outstanding HearyLEAGUE OF IRELAND NEWS: BOHEMIANS SKIPPER Owen Heary was last night named Eircom/Soccer Writers Association of Ireland Personality…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Irish investors wanted their man to stayDRUMAVILLE CONSORTIUM member Charlie Chawke insisted last night that Roy Keane's departure from Sunderland had not been prompted…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Delaney's claims are cold comfort for clubsON SOCCER: WHILE MOST of us who attended Sunday's FAI Cup final are gradually defrosting, the country's 22 senior clubs will…Tue Nov 25 2008 - 00:00
Fenlon hails fine showpiece for the gameFAI CUP FINAL QUOTES: FOR THE Irish game generally, yesterday's FAI Cup final at the RDS represented a good ending to a very…Mon Nov 24 2008 - 00:00
Derry defender confident of getting more silverwareSTEPHEN KENNY'S arrival at Derry City in 2004 prompted rumours around the league that the Dubliner might be eager to edge Peter…Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
Trapattoni adamant about use of youthIN WHAT may be regarded in some quarters as something of a cart-before-the-horse approach, Giovanni Trapattoni suggested yesterday…Fri Nov 21 2008 - 00:00
No room for sentiment with friends from the NorthFAI CUP FINAL COUNTDOWN/INTERVIEW WITH BOHEMIANS' KILLIAN BRENNAN: A YEAR after leaving Derry City to join Bohemians and just…Wed Nov 19 2008 - 00:00
Westwood replaces injured KielyNEWS: KEIREN WESTWOOD became the latest addition to the Irish squad for tomorrow's friendly international against Poland at …Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
Delaney sticks to his four-figure claimSOCCER NEWS: FAI CHIEF executive John Delaney has denied suggestions that fewer than 500 of the 10,000 premium seats being marketed…Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
Manager can call the shots in midfieldON SOCCER: As long as the results remain good, Trapattoni doesn't have to justify himself about leaving Andy Reid out of the…Tue Nov 18 2008 - 00:00
Shels in pole positionFIRST DIVISION: SHELBOURNE and Dundalk wrap up their pursuit of the First Division promotion place this evening with the Dubliners…Sat Nov 15 2008 - 00:00
Byrne case dropped by DroghedaLEAGUE OF IRELAND: ON A day when Drogheda United officials reached an agreement with players that ensured tonight's last game…Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
All still to play for in relegation battleAFTER A whirlwind spell at the Galway United helm, Jeff Kenna takes charge of the club for what could be the last time tonight…Fri Nov 14 2008 - 00:00
Rumour can be as damaging as realityON SOCCER: WITH THE league title long since won, we should have had some time in recent weeks to reflect on what has been an…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Players' union wants concrete evidenceST PATRICK'S BETTING ALLEGATIONS : THE HEAD of the Irish footballers' trade union, the PFAI, has reacted angrily to decisions…Sat Nov 08 2008 - 00:00
Battle to avoid relegation intensifiesLEAGUE OF IRELAND PREMIER DIVISION : WITH THEIR win over Drogheda last week having given them a slight advantage over their …Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Murphy keeps Cork in the huntLEAGUE OF IRELAND/St Patrick's Ath 0 Cork City 1: A third defeat in four games further loosened the home side's grip on second…Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
