John O’Shea confirmed as Ireland interim boss for June friendliesBrian Kerr will not join up with the team for games against Hungary and Portugal due to prior commitmentsFri Apr 26 2024 - 11:10
League of Ireland preview: Pack closing in on ShelbourneAirtricity League Premier Division leaders Shelbourne have endured a wobble and defending champions Shamrock Rovers are now within striking distance of top spot as they host Galway UnitedFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
FAI academy plan: ‘We’ve let politics get in the way of football for 25 years’Sum of €10m needed annually from Government, private investors, Uefa and Fifa to run club academiesThu Apr 25 2024 - 06:00
‘We need help with facilities’: League of Ireland’s main problem on show in Dublin derby stalemateManagers of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers lament pitch’s effect on spectacle as FAI officials watch onTue Apr 23 2024 - 14:53
Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers offer no goals but plenty of bite in Tolka Park stalemateShels’ lead at the top of the table had been cut to three points with Rovers and Derry City sharpening their blades beneath themMon Apr 22 2024 - 22:09
What to do with the FAI? ‘Raze it to the ground and start again’The newly-branded, full-reformed FAI moves at a glacial pace and is set to be without both a men’s manager and a CEOSat Apr 20 2024 - 06:00
Search for new Ireland manager could now stretch into SeptemberFAI director of football Marc Canham sets new deadline of England Nations League gameFri Apr 19 2024 - 12:16
Ireland’s Gavin Bazunu out for at least nine months with Achilles injurySouthampton goalkeeper had surgery on ruptured tendon and hopes to be back before the end of next seasonFri Apr 19 2024 - 10:45
James McClean hopes to finish his career at Derry CityWrexham winger had plenty to say about the state of Irish domestic footballFri Apr 19 2024 - 06:00
James McClean brands FAI managerial search a ‘shambles’Welcome to Wrexham star heavily critical of his former Republic of Ireland and Derry City boss Stephen KennyThu Apr 18 2024 - 06:00
FAI will not meet this week’s deadline to announce a new Ireland managerMarc Canham briefs board meeting on Wednesday as John O’Shea remains open to interim or assistant coach roleTue Apr 16 2024 - 19:38
Jonathan Hill profile: FAI CEO’s term will not be deemed a successUltimately the Hill legacy looks to be one of big plans being talked about and promised, but never fully executedMon Apr 15 2024 - 18:58
Bohs take Shels scalp in northside Dublin derbyDamien Duff’s team’s lead down to five points as they are defeated at Tolka ParkFri Apr 12 2024 - 22:07
No white smoke expected on new Republic manager until middle of next week FAI intend to announce Stephen Kenny’s successor next Wednesday or Thursday after a lengthy hiring processFri Apr 12 2024 - 15:22
Damien Duff says if fans do not feel safe they will not go to gamesBohs’ Cian Byrne was struck by a flare in February, and a linesman was caught by a missile launched from the Shels end last Friday in DroghedaFri Apr 12 2024 - 06:00
FAI set new deadline of next week to announce Ireland managerThe FAI have set a new deadline of next week to announce the Republic of Ireland men's managerWed Apr 10 2024 - 17:48
Damien Duff tired of Ireland manager saga as Shelbourne await punishment for smoke bomb incidentLeaders Shelbourne host Bohs in a sold-out Dublin derby at Tolka on Friday but Reds boss Damien Duff braced for potential ban on travelling Shels fans for Galway fixtureTue Apr 09 2024 - 23:00
Clinical England pick off Ireland in front of 30,000 at the Aviva Lauren James and Alex Greenwood strike in the first half as Sara Wiegman’s England hold off a late rally to keep a clean sheetTue Apr 09 2024 - 21:48
Pressure mounting on FAI as mystery surrounds identity of new managerThe FAI hope to unveil their new men's manager on Friday, April 12th, having missed three previous deadlinesSun Mar 31 2024 - 17:36
Shamrock Rovers outclass Bohemians in front of record League of Ireland crowd New stand at Tallaght Stadium sees a record crowd of 10,094 pass through the turnstiles to see the champions win this Dublin derbyFri Mar 29 2024 - 22:09
James Talbot set to return for Bohemians in big derby clash with Shamrock RoversTallaght Stadium in line for record crowd for Friday night’s clash of the great rivalsFri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
John O’Shea: ‘If I could be manager of Ireland in the morning, I would make it happen’Greece manager Gus Poyet is free from ‘existing contractual obligations’ on SundayWed Mar 27 2024 - 23:00
FAI CEO Jonathan Hill survives a mini-board revoltCanham to unveil Ireland men’s manager on April 11th or 12thWed Mar 27 2024 - 18:17
Shaqiri’s free-kick consigns John O’Shea’s Ireland to narrow defeat against SwitzerlandFormer Liverpool forward strikes with a first half free-kick as Ireland cannot force an equaliser despite late pressureTue Mar 26 2024 - 22:04
Chiedozie Ogbene to miss Ireland friendly through injuryWinger has returned to Luton Town for treatmentTue Mar 26 2024 - 11:47
Bohs appoint Alan Reynolds as new manager ahead of Dublin derby“It is very early days, but I am looking forward to getting in and they will work, that is for sure.”Tue Mar 26 2024 - 11:08
Rediscovering how to win remains the goal for John O’Shea and Ireland as Switzerland come to DublinInterim manager John O'Shea confident ‘it’s only a matter of time’ before Republic finally register that elusive victoryTue Mar 26 2024 - 06:00
Lack of answers leaves door open for John O’Shea to become permanent Ireland managerO’Shea offers little clarity on ‘if, buts and maybes’ that could see Marc Canham offer the former international a full-time jobTue Mar 26 2024 - 05:55
‘Let’s wait and see’ - John O’Shea unsure of his future after Ireland interim duties ‘If my remit beforehand was “John, you are the full-time new manager” it might be a different situation’Mon Mar 25 2024 - 12:59
Assured O’Shea pleased with Ireland performance against Belgium ‘You’re playing Belgium in Dublin, you’d take a clean sheet but a little bit disappointed in the end too’Sun Mar 24 2024 - 23:00
Ireland draw out Belgium but fail to find killer touch in entertaining encounterCaoimhín Kelleher puts in strong showing as Evan Ferguson’s goal drought continues with missed penaltySun Mar 24 2024 - 15:10
John O’Shea looks right at home on first day at the Ireland interim officeO’Shea was delighted with Evan Ferguson’s reaction to his missed penalty in 0-0 draw against BelgiumSat Mar 23 2024 - 20:42
John O’Shea aiming to make the most of brief window of opportunity Interim head coach John O'Shea thrown in at the managerial deep end as Ireland prepare to face Belgium and SwitzerlandSat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
John O’Shea to opt for fundamental Irish traits as Belgian talent comes calling Coleman set to captain his country for 27th time after recovering from knee damageSat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
Andrew Omobamidele looks to cement centre-back partnership with fellow Leixlip native Nathan Collins Nottingham Forest central defender is happy to get more games since Nuno Espírito Santo took overThu Mar 21 2024 - 23:00
John O’Shea keeps focus on Belgium tie as Lee Carsley rules himself out of Ireland job Caretaker manager John O'Shea concentrating all his efforts on helping the Republic win big matches in Dublin againWed Mar 20 2024 - 23:00
Sky’s sponsorship deal with Republic of Ireland teams worth up to €8mFAI’s four-year search for a sponsor of the men’s national team finally comes to an endWed Mar 20 2024 - 16:23
Ireland captain Séamus Coleman feared his career was over after Boubakary Soumaré tackleVeteran defender thought he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament after tackle by Leicester City’s Boubakary Soumaré last MayWed Mar 20 2024 - 12:20
Lee Carsley rules out taking Republic of Ireland job Former Ireland international committed to his role with England U-21sWed Mar 20 2024 - 11:26
Patient Jake O’Brien eager to make his presence felt and earn his first capCork native Jake O'Brien of French Ligue 1 club Lyon is looking forward to winning his first senior Republic of Ireland capTue Mar 19 2024 - 23:00
Sammie Szmodics: ‘I am fully focused on playing for Ireland’Blackburn Rovers player describes comments by Hungary manager Marco Rossi as ‘all nonsense really’Tue Mar 19 2024 - 15:18
Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Ireland’s game against BelgiumRoma striker joins Manchester City midfield Kevin De Bruyne in staying with his clubTue Mar 19 2024 - 11:18
Bohemians earn much-needed win over Derry in first game since Declan Devine’s departureShelbourne go five points clear at the top of the Premier Division while Shamrock Rovers pick up their first win of the season in GalwayFri Mar 15 2024 - 22:05
‘I have nothing to worry about there’ - John O’Shea backs Evan Ferguson to return to goalscoring formIreland’s 19-year-old striker has not found the net for Brighton in a 111-day dry spell ahead of the upcoming international windowThu Mar 14 2024 - 23:00
Sammie Szmodics named in Ireland squad for March friendlies Blackburn Rovers player is the leading scorer in the Championship this season with 21Thu Mar 14 2024 - 12:29
Croke Park officials confirm Uefa arrangement to host Europa League final watch party Deal predicated on Liverpool qualifying for the final, with thousands of ticketless fans expected to travel to DublinWed Mar 13 2024 - 19:14
Hungary manager criticises Sammie Szmodics with Blackburn forward in Ireland contentionJohn O’Shea names first and only squad as Ireland interim manager on Thursday ahead of friendlies with Belgium and SwitzerlandWed Mar 13 2024 - 18:24
Bohemians speak to Stephen Kenny about managerial vacancyFormer Ireland manager is keen to return to club management since leaving his job in NovemberTue Mar 12 2024 - 17:16
New Zealand striker Max Mata making waves in SligoAucklander of Cook Island parentage on playing in Ireland and against Ireland in a friendlySat Mar 09 2024 - 06:00
Ruairi Keating goal enough for St Patrick’s Athletic as Dundalk stay bottomShels beat Bohemians 2-0 in the northside derby at Dalymount Park thanks to late strikes from Will Jarvis and Shane FarrellFri Mar 08 2024 - 22:14