Fixture chaos adds to winter break debateIt hasn't been the best of Christmas periods for the National League with the weather continuing to take its toll on what looked…Tue Jan 02 2001 - 00:00
McCarthy's stature grows as boys in green come of ageThe bare stats are a little misleading. Four wins, four draws and two defeatsSat Dec 30 2000 - 00:00
Head to head with FA Cup bafflingYou mightn't have twigged it but further evidence that the National League's unending war against the Premiership is being won…Tue Dec 19 2000 - 00:00
Longford sell naming rightsLongford Town became the first club in the National League to sell the naming rights to their ground yesterday when they unveiled…Tue Dec 19 2000 - 00:00
Bray's home fire burns onDown the years it hasn't been one of those places that championship contenders worried about visiting, but much more of this …Mon Dec 18 2000 - 00:00
Shelbourne racing ahead at half paceMore than halfway into the season and still we're supposed to be waiting for Shelbourne to really hit their strideSat Dec 16 2000 - 00:00
Mahon move hits hitchAlan Mahon's proposed loan move to Blackburn Rovers was thrown into doubt yesterday when it emerged that his former club Tranmere…Fri Dec 15 2000 - 00:00
Dream draw for cup minnowsLeinster Senior League clubs Rathcoole Boys and Dublin Bus were last night handed dream Harp Lager FAI Cup ties with Derry City…Tue Dec 12 2000 - 00:00
Changing times for Bray faithfulIf the league campaign continues to go to plan, they could probably do without a big cup run at Bray this seasonTue Dec 12 2000 - 00:00
Menton paints gloomy pictureThe FAI's treasurer, Brendan Menton, yesterday warned members of the association's National Council that the next generation …Tue Dec 12 2000 - 00:00
Rovers' package incompleteHad it gone to the form this game would have yielded three points for Damien Richardson's side and left them sitting nicely on…Mon Dec 11 2000 - 00:00
FAI Council to talk over stadium shortfallRepresentatives from clubs, junior leagues and affiliated associations will today get an opportunity to discuss the figures released…Mon Dec 11 2000 - 00:00
Foran strikes early to steal show for Shelbourne in feisty affairThe weather suggested that we were in for a bout of mud wrestling at Dalymount Park last night, but the fact that referee Hugh…Sat Dec 09 2000 - 00:00
Eircom Park advance sales £10m less than claimedFigures released to the directors of the FAI yesterday reveal that the value of advance sales for premium seats and corporate…Sat Dec 09 2000 - 00:00
Bohemians v Shelbourne - Dalymount Park, 7.35The two title favourites come face to face for the second time this season with Bohemians attempting to reverse the defeat they…Fri Dec 08 2000 - 00:00
Future of the game is on the lineAs the European heads of state get together in Nice this week for one of their regular summits, the world of football will anxiously…Tue Dec 05 2000 - 00:00
Convincing win sees St Patrick's climb the tableWith the trauma of last week's defeat at Tolka Park safely behind them, St Patrick's Athletic got back to the business of hauling…Sat Dec 02 2000 - 00:00
Chelsea sound out Inter on KeaneChelsea confirmed yesterday that they have been in contact with Inter Milan about taking Robbie Keane to Stamford Bridge for …Sat Dec 02 2000 - 00:00
Rude awakening for championsStrange days these for Bray Wanderers, another of the newly-promoted high-flyers who should be thinking merely in terms of survival…Thu Nov 30 2000 - 00:00
Stadium row to continue after short ceasefireThe FAI's dream of building itself a new home on the outskirts of Dublin staggered a little closer to the second anniversary …Tue Nov 28 2000 - 00:00
Kilkenny City v Bohemians, Buckley Park, 7.30The latest attempt to get this match played is in doubt due to the condition of the pitch - an ongoing problem since the recent…Tue Nov 28 2000 - 00:00
O'Byrne in fighting formFAI chief executive Bernard O'Byrne has insisted that both he and Eircom Park would survive today's meeting of the association…Mon Nov 27 2000 - 00:00
Flat and toothless students caught outJust over a week ago a doctor might have been better qualified than Martin Moran to explain the reasons behind UCD's defeat at…Mon Nov 27 2000 - 00:00
National League PreviewsShelbourne v St Patrick's Athletic (7.35) (Net 2: 7.30)Fri Nov 24 2000 - 00:00
Bohemians undergo a change for the betterA very different Bohemians to the one that went out of the League Cup at Belfield on Tuesday gained revenge on UCD at Dalymount…Sat Nov 18 2000 - 00:00
Finns find Finnan's finish fatalOn the night, even the streakers' hearts weren't really in itThu Nov 16 2000 - 00:00
Finland may be more fired upIt has the look of a game that could well be like a marriage made in purgatory, but then that's the sort of risk that is run …Wed Nov 15 2000 - 00:00
Keane still central to Inter actionRobbie Keane yesterday denied any knowledge of reports linking him with a loan move from Inter Milan to Serie A strugglers Reggina…Wed Nov 15 2000 - 00:00
Captain Kinsella's star shines brightlyThe rise and rise of Charlton Athletic midfielder Mark Kinsella continued unabated yesterday when it was announced that the 28…Tue Nov 14 2000 - 00:00
Kinsella's input is rewardedThe increasingly important contribution made by Charlton Athletic midfielder Mark Kinsella to Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland…Mon Nov 13 2000 - 00:00
Quinn, Delap out of squadSunderland's Niall Quinn and Rory Delap of Derby County both withdrew from Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday…Mon Nov 13 2000 - 00:00
FAI given ultimatum on new stadiumThe FAI's efforts to build Eircom Park were yesterday plunged into further turmoil when one of the association's most senior …Sat Nov 11 2000 - 00:00
Menton threat of legal action as row deepensThe top table at tomorrow evening's FAI International Awards could be a rather uninviting place for a night out after yesterday…Sat Nov 11 2000 - 00:00
McCarthy gives youth a flingRepublic Of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has offered young strikers Michael Reddy and Richard Sadlier the opportunity to train…Wed Nov 08 2000 - 00:00
Modest target set by St Patrick'sA couple of years ago St Patrick's Athletic won the league title by winning their showdowns with Cork City, but for all the entertainment…Tue Nov 07 2000 - 00:00
Gavin gets his chance to step upHaving been rewarded for placing his faith in one young centre half over the past couple of months, Republic of Ireland manager…Sat Nov 04 2000 - 00:00
Mulligan snatches a drawThe point they scarcely deserved made it a more-than-worthwhile trip to Richmond Park for Cork City last night, even if the shine…Sat Nov 04 2000 - 00:00
Mood swings in favour of inter-league cup formatHaving met their counterparts prior to Wednesday night's inter-league game in Galway, National League officials are confident…Fri Nov 03 2000 - 00:00
FAI say Cascarino clearThe FAI have insisted that Tony Cascarino was eligible to play for the Republic of Ireland at all times during his 88-cap career…Fri Nov 03 2000 - 00:00
Inter-League MatchIf it's any consolation to Dermot Keely as he prepares his players for tonight's match between the National and Irish Leagues…Wed Nov 01 2000 - 00:00
Another fixture schedule blunderFor the National League it had been a poor build up to this evening's match against the Irish League at Terryland Park long before…Wed Nov 01 2000 - 00:00
