Cyprus boss has his say on StauntonIt's difficult to be sure about which was his finest line in that unforgettable post-match press conference at Nicosia's GSP …Wed Oct 17 2007 - 01:00
TEN NEXT STEPSRun one of the World Marathon Majors - these races, pretty much a where's where of the international circuit, are part of a series…Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
These vagabond shoes....As Romania's Adriana Pirtea would probably tell you after carelessly squandering a handsome lead in Chicago last week, travelling…Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
Pity mentor didn't get to fulfil his roleOn Soccer He has had his own critics down the years, but, when Steve Staunton was unveiled to a mixture of surprise and disappointment…Tue Oct 16 2007 - 01:00
Loew keen to qualify nowThere's a widespread fear in football of tempting fate but when Germany went to the United States for the World Cup back in 1994…Fri Oct 12 2007 - 01:00
Bierhoff confident in squad strengthEuro 2008 qualifying : Steve Staunton probably still views his rival's options as enviable but Joachim Loew's problems continued…Thu Oct 11 2007 - 01:00
Give Stan a break, says TuohyAs members of the six-in-a-row FAI Cup-winning Shamrock Rovers sides of the 1960s, they were part of one of Irish football's …Tue Oct 09 2007 - 01:00
Cup win now Derry priorityLeague Cup Final Preview/Derry City v Bohemians: With Friday's defeat at Waterford having left Derry 14 points adrift of second…Tue Oct 09 2007 - 01:00
Things are even grimmer up NorthOn Soccer: Steve Staunton, as we all know, is under a wee bit of pressure heading into Saturday's game against Germany and next…Tue Oct 09 2007 - 01:00
Bohemians looking to close the gap on leadersLeague of Ireland Premier Division: Bohemians manager Sean Connor has described as "ludicrous" last year's decision to introduce…Fri Oct 05 2007 - 01:00
Cork owners move in mysterious waysOn Soccer: With a place in the semi-finals of the FAI Cup already secured and a third successive league win on Friday having…Tue Oct 02 2007 - 01:00
Formbook favours lowly Longford against the leadersIt's not often in a league that top meets bottom with so little to choose between them in terms of recent results but as Drogheda…Fri Sept 28 2007 - 01:00
Students aim for a place at the top tableOn Soccer: They may never entirely silence the critics, who tirelessly harp on about the club's lack of support, but by beating…Tue Sept 25 2007 - 01:00
Cup a priority for home sideFAI Cup Quarter-final/St Patrick's Athletic v Bohemians : St Patrick's Athletic will resume their pursuit of a first FAI Cup…Mon Sept 24 2007 - 01:00
Mooney back for LongfordLongford Town v Limerick 37: Longford will move a step closer to being the domestic game's story of the year this evening if…Sat Sept 22 2007 - 01:00
Cork can keep run goingWaterford Utd v Cork City: European qualification may yet be achieved through the league, but Cork City's lingering hopes of…Sat Sept 22 2007 - 01:00
Bookies can't see beyond DerryFAI Cup Quarter-final: The bookies, at least, are fairly clear on who will emerge from this evening's game at the Brandywell…Fri Sept 21 2007 - 01:00
Striking difference over group prospectsPlayers' reaction: As John O'Shea used crutches to make his way towards the team bus and Stephen Hunt was ushered towards it…Thu Sept 13 2007 - 01:00
Could be the best time to play the CzechsOn Soccer: Though clearly not even in the same league as its rugby counterpart, soccer's World Cup can also take a while to…Tue Sept 11 2007 - 01:00
Europe getting farther awayOn Soccer: After their 4-0 win in Denmark it seems that the Steve Staunton and his players will travel to Slovakia this week…Tue Sept 04 2007 - 01:00
Tributes paid after passing of Ollie ByrneIrish football lost one of its best known characters yesterday morning when Ollie Byrne, owner and long-time driving force behind…Mon Aug 27 2007 - 01:00
McGeady stakes claimWhile Stephen Hunt laments what he sees as a missed opportunity to further his claim to a regular spot in the Irish team on Wednesday…Fri Aug 24 2007 - 01:00
More light at end of Staunton's tunnelOn Soccer: The prospects of Steve Staunton's side actually qualifying for next European Championship may still look remarkably…Tue Aug 21 2007 - 01:00
Zayed strikes to keep tie aliveUefa Cup second qualifying round, first leg/Drogheda United 1 Helsingborgs IF 1: Paul Doolin's suggestion in advance of this…Fri Aug 17 2007 - 01:00
St Patrick's will aim to regroupFAI Cup third round: St Patrick's Athletic will make the short journey to Bray today aware their recent form may raise the spirits…Fri Aug 17 2007 - 01:00
Finding spark the mission for ReidSOCCER: Steve Staunton will be hoping the Charlton winger Andy Reid can recapture his best form over the coming weeks as the…Fri Aug 17 2007 - 01:00
Dundalk happy to huntFAI Cup Third round: A loss of momentum in their league form makes this evening's game at Oriel Park all the more important …Thu Aug 16 2007 - 01:00
Larsson doubtful despite trainingUefa Cup Second qualifying round, first leg/Drogheda Utd v Helsingborgs, Dalymount Park. Kick-off: 7Thu Aug 16 2007 - 01:00
Staunton applauds new plan of actionSteve Staunton yesterday welcomed the launch of the FAI's new high-performance strategy but predicted it would take a decade …Wed Aug 15 2007 - 01:00
St Patrick's struggling to scale heights on the pitchOn Soccer: When Brian Kerr returned to Richmond Park amid some fanfare back in March he suggested a top-five position was as…Tue Aug 14 2007 - 01:00
And at the starting line . . .Given the prominence of women in international distance running these days, it pretty much beggars belief that the longest distance…Tue Aug 14 2007 - 01:00
O'Brien signs for BoltonIrish News: After a year in the wilderness of the Portsmouth reserves, Andy O'Brien finally left the English south coast yesterday…Tue Aug 14 2007 - 01:00
Doolin not looking aheadA home win over St Patrick's Athletic this evening would leave his Drogheda United side eight points clear at the top of the …Fri Aug 10 2007 - 01:00
Sunderland agree O'Donovan feeSunderland have finally agreed a fee with Cork City for 21-year-old striker Roy O'Donovan who is set to do a medical at the Stadium…Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
Given may make qualifiersSOCCER: Newcastle United expect Shay Given to recover from the recurrence of a groin strain suffered over the weekend within…Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
Sunderland agree O'Donovan feeSunderland have finally agreed a fee with Cork City for 21-year-old striker Roy O'Donovan who is set to do a medical at the Stadium…Thu Aug 09 2007 - 01:00
Drogheda look to build momentumDrogheda United can extend their lead at the top of the Premier Division to six points for at least a few hours this afternoon…Mon Aug 06 2007 - 01:00
Drogheda happy to draw Larsson's HelsingborgsUefa Cup: Drogheda United's reward for a convincing 3-0 home win over Libertas in the Uefa Cup on Thursday night is a meeting…Sat Aug 04 2007 - 01:00
Sligo can gain more groundLeague of Ireland Previews: With their momentum restored by a couple of decent wins, Sligo Rovers travel to Turner's Cross this…Fri Aug 03 2007 - 01:00
Drogheda prepared for anything thrown at themUefa Cup first qualifying round, second leg: Drogheda Utd (1) v Libertas (1) It's not so long since many League of Ireland managers…Thu Aug 02 2007 - 01:00
Bennett makes winning debutUnable to break into the first team at Reading, the former Cork City defender Alan Bennett has completed a loan move to Championship…Wed Aug 01 2007 - 01:00
O'Donovan looks certain to join SunderlandLeague of Ireland: Sunderland and Cork City were last night in talks over the future of Roy O'Donovan after the 21-year-old …Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Setanta making its rivals sit up and noticeOn Soccer: These days he's the joint chief executive of Setanta Sports but Mickey O'Rourke's entrepreneurial skills got their…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Bending over backwards for PilatesIt's a few years now since some players at a particular League of Ireland club cited their manager's inclination towards having…Tue Jul 31 2007 - 01:00
Brandywell to get makeoverDerry City have committed themselves to assembling some €18 million for the redevelopment of the Brandywell over the next six…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
Staunton praised by old bossMick McCarthy yesterday expressed support for the man who holds his former job as Republic of Ireland manager, predicting Steve…Sat Jul 21 2007 - 01:00
St Patrick's facing a tough assignmentUefa Cup With 1,000 new seats and a handful of players having been bought in by the club's new owner ahead of this evening's…Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Elliott to team up with McCarthy againStephen Elliott was in Dublin to meet with Wolves officials yesterday as the 23-year-old striker moved towards the conclusion…Thu Jul 19 2007 - 01:00
Robertson unfazed by tough testUefa Champions League First qualifying round, first leg: Having overseen Hearts' moderately successful Uefa Cup campaign three…Wed Jul 18 2007 - 01:00
Shelbourne raised bar for Irish clubs in EuropeOn Soccer: There are those who reckon the brand of economics employed by Shelbourne to finance their assaults on Europe in recent…Tue Jul 17 2007 - 01:00
