Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny preparing squad ahead of key Euro fixtures ‘We got them back to reality by coming to Bristol and getting them refocused,’ says KennyFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
Stephen Kenny expects Caoimhín Kelleher to leave Liverpool this summerInjured Chiedozie Ogbene out of Ireland squad ahead of crucial Greece qualifierThu Jun 01 2023 - 15:01
Stephen Kenny to unveil Ireland squad ahead of qualifiers against Greece and Gibraltar Captain Séamus Coleman recovering from knee surgery while injury doubts persist about Chiedozie Ogbene and Alan BrowneWed May 31 2023 - 05:00
Republic of Ireland’s Under-17 Championships hopes end as Spain book semi-final place against FranceDespite skills of Naj Razi, Spanish teens clock up convincing victory in Budapest, with Irish also missing out on World Cup play-offSat May 27 2023 - 21:39
Fans facing lifetime bans after chanting about Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley’s son’s illness ‘Speaking about a sick nine-year-old is disgusting and Cork City should be ashamed of them’Sat May 27 2023 - 13:26
Defenders shine brightest as Bohemians and Shelbourne draw at Dalymount ParkShelbourne’s Luke Byrne and Bohemians’ Kacper Radkowski and Krystian Nowak impressedFri May 26 2023 - 22:12
As young Irish talent seeks to develop at home, the FAI struggles to keep upSt Patrick’s Athletic’s Mason Melia is a prime example of talent finding a way to excel inside the FAI’s fractured youth development systemFri May 26 2023 - 14:00
Chiedozie Ogbene and Tom Cannon emerge as doubts for Euro qualifier in Greece Ogbene is missing this week’s training camp at Bristol City’s state-of-the-art training facility on account of a torn hamstringThu May 25 2023 - 20:00
Ireland to face nine-time champions Spain in U17 European Championship quarter-finalsColin O’Brien’s side stunned hosts Hungary with a 4-2 win on Tuesday night to qualify for last eightWed May 24 2023 - 17:53
Ireland women’s team to play first ever game at the Aviva in SeptemberVera Pauw’s side will take on Northern Ireland in a Nations League tie at the stadiumMon May 22 2023 - 17:32
Eye-catching Irish players in the English Football League ChampionshipMixed season for players with several enduring relegation while others enjoy successful campaignSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Sam Curtis rises highest to help St Patrick’s Athletic secure derby win over Shelbourne Talented 17-year-old decides a tight affair at Tolka ParkFri May 19 2023 - 22:02
Andrew Omobamidele ruled out of Ireland squad ahead of summer qualifiersSéamus Coleman and Callum Robinson will also miss the crucial match against GreeceThu May 18 2023 - 12:17
New Irish coach John O’Shea backs Séamus Coleman to bounce back from injury againIreland’s Championship players gather in Bristol on Monday in build up to ‘crucial’ qualifierWed May 17 2023 - 16:11
Shelbourne boss Damien Duff hits out at lack of funding for training facilities in Ireland‘I’m not just fighting for Shels, it’s the two divisions and below because someone needs to speak up’Wed May 17 2023 - 05:00
Who is Christy Holly? The Irish soccer coach banned for life after sex assault allegationsDerry man was hired to three elite coaching roles in US Soccer before being banned after investigations into sexual misconductSun May 14 2023 - 06:00
Tip for the Government: backing soccer with a bigger betting levy need not mean waging war on racing Tip for the Government: backing soccer with a bigger betting levy need not mean waging war on racingSat Apr 29 2023 - 05:00
Jake Doyle’s late equaliser earns UCD a point as Bohemians pay for sloppiness Substitute Jonathan Afolabi appeared to have sneaked the three points for the league leaders until the 89th minuteFri Apr 28 2023 - 22:11
Brighton aim to make Evan Ferguson ‘one of the strongest strikers in Europe’Manchester United were reportedly one of the clubs interested in signing the teenage Irish strikerTue Apr 25 2023 - 19:58
Trevor Clarke’s thunderbolt sinks St Pat’s and sends Rovers into third place Johnny Kenny also on target at Richmond Park as Hoops move above Saints in the tableFri Apr 21 2023 - 22:01
Astronomical pitch costs not offset by potential Euro 2028 windfallManagers frustrated by injuries picked up by players on artificial surfaces at the Brandywell and Oriel ParkFri Apr 21 2023 - 17:00
Is Ireland really likely to be a host country for the Euro 2028 football tournament?The Republic is part of a joint bid with England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to host the contest, but it won’t give the Ireland team a free passSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
Harry McCue: ‘The FAI have given up the ghost to GAA schools’League of Ireland clubs do not have resources to adequately develop underage players, claims former player and managerSat Apr 15 2023 - 05:00
Casement Park revamp crucial to UK and Ireland’s Euro 2028 bidAviva Stadium chosen while Croke Park misses out as only two of the five host nations will qualify for the tournament automaticallyWed Apr 12 2023 - 18:35
Gareth Farrelly critical of how outgoing FAI chairman was appointed Ex-Republic of Ireland international and commercial litigator says manner of Roy Barrett’s appointment fell well short of transparent recruitment normsSat Apr 08 2023 - 11:20
Texas a fitting setting as inspirational O’Sullivan reaches major milestoneAmerica-based Republic of Ireland midfielder will win her 100th cap when Vera Pauw’s side take on world champions the USASat Apr 08 2023 - 05:00
Shelbourne ‘verbally’ agree deal for purchase of Tolka Park, say Dublin City CouncilThe club will acquire the ground for a seven-figure sum, a meeting of Dublin City Council heardWed Apr 05 2023 - 16:43
FAI, Castore and Ireland women’s squad agree to retain white shortsAmber Barrett keen to take chance to reassert World Cup credentials when Ireland take on the USAWed Apr 05 2023 - 06:00
Ireland facing mother of all tests against in form USAInjury to Lily Agg allows Lucy Quinn rejoin squad ahead of Saturday’s match in Austin, TexasMon Apr 03 2023 - 17:18
Paddy Barrett’s red card gifts Derry three points against ShelbourneDamien Duff’s tactical changes come undone as Ryan Graydon goal puts Candystripes topSat Apr 01 2023 - 14:46
Roy Barrett on leading the FAI: I get why people were suspicious about my intentionsFAI chairman Roy Barrett talks about his hopes for an honest organisation, his amateur football days and getting a fair share from gamblingSat Apr 01 2023 - 05:00
Denise O’Sullivan to captain Ireland against USA as she earns 100th international cap Katie McCabe expected to travel to the US, despite suffering ankle injury against Bayern MunichFri Mar 31 2023 - 23:00
Katie McCabe gets all-clear after injury scare and is named in Ireland squadThe Ireland skipper is set to travel to America next week ahead of two matches against the world championsFri Mar 31 2023 - 11:56
Virgin Media to broadcast their first ever League of Ireland gameDublin derby between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers from Dalymount Park will be shown on Friday, April 7thWed Mar 29 2023 - 17:43
Ireland have a ‘fabulous volcano’, but Stephen Kenny needs to turn performances into points Praise and ‘spin’ followed Ireland’s defeat to France but the bottom line is results could and should improveTue Mar 28 2023 - 23:00
Brave and bristling Ireland have their hearts broken by Pavard’s stunnerStephen Kenny’s side put together a terrific performance but still came up short in the Euro 2024 qualifierMon Mar 27 2023 - 22:06
Ireland vs France: Kylian Mbappé glides into Dublin with Platini’s record in his sightsEuro 2024 Qualifiers - Republic of Ireland vs France: ‘Determination is part of Irish football DNA but they also have quality, they are capable of playing on the ground’, says Didier DeschampsMon Mar 27 2023 - 05:00
‘We’ll need to show fire and ice’: Stephen Kenny urges Ireland to step up against France‘Do we just suddenly change and just accept a slow death? Definitely not,’ Ireland manager insistsSun Mar 26 2023 - 23:00
Ireland v France: Callum O’Dowda an injury doubt as Robbie Brady is called upStephen Kenny says Ireland ‘will not accept a slow death’ against FranceSun Mar 26 2023 - 13:12
FAI condemns ‘vile and horrific abuse’ directed at Ireland youth playersAssociation is working with Gardaí and families of the players to ensure matter is dealt withSat Mar 25 2023 - 01:14
Kylian Mbappé is capable of tearing Ireland apart even if France are dividedDidier Deschamps’ decision to overlook Antoine Griezmann for the captaincy may have complicated France’s preparations for their trip to DublinSat Mar 25 2023 - 00:00
Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann share the glory as France thrash the NetherlandsHapless, rejigged Dutch defence hit for three goals inside 21 minutesFri Mar 24 2023 - 22:26
Séamus Coleman injury keeps Matt Doherty in frame for Ireland’s qualifier against FranceSouthampton’s Gavin Bazunu set to return in goal against the World Cup runners-up on MondayFri Mar 24 2023 - 06:00
Coherent Stephen Kenny has multiple choices for daunting French testThe manager has been discussing selections and formations before the arrival of a France squad featuring Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane DembeleThu Mar 23 2023 - 23:00
Ireland’s Evan Ferguson takes all the giant leaps in his stride‘I am going to bring [the shirt] back and give it to my Mam and Dad ... they will probably stick it in a frame’Thu Mar 23 2023 - 10:14
Ireland v Latvia: Ogbene seals win on night Evan Ferguson scores first international goalMikey Johnston delivers off the bench on his debut as Stephen Kenny’s men overcome mini-collapseWed Mar 22 2023 - 22:10
Evan Ferguson gets first start as Ireland look to set right tone ahead of France encounter 18-year-old Brighton striker will lead the line against Latvia in a side captained by Matt DohertyTue Mar 21 2023 - 23:00
Matt Doherty: From Bohemians to Atlético Madrid, and always back to IrelandDefender honoured to be asked to captain his country for friendly international against LatviaTue Mar 21 2023 - 23:00
Evan Ferguson to make his first Ireland start against Latvia on Wednesday18-year-old Brighton striker will spearhead the Irish attack for friendly game at the Aviva StadiumTue Mar 21 2023 - 15:09
Evan Ferguson shows all the hallmarks of a natural finisherThe Irish teenager scored twice for Brighton during their FA Cup quarter-final win over Grimsby TownSun Mar 19 2023 - 19:04
