‘I had a lot of heated moments where people thought I wasn’t going to make it’

Despite recovering from second bout, Ireland striker opts to continue taking chances

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance

Wigan winger and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny hit out at ‘over the top’ reaction

Serbia can mathematically end hopes of reaching World Cup on Tuesday

Duffy’s late header spares serious blushes as Kenny’s side toil against team ranked 112th

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Ireland manager refuses to accept job is too big for him after 112th in world take a point

Stephen Kenny spared another chastening defeat as Republic finally earn first points

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Have faith in young players, says teenage goalkeeper who saved Portugal star’s penalty

Under-21 side in action against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday

After nearly 90 minutes of frustration, he was still ceaselessly moving in search of an opening

Centre-half denied place in the history books as Ronaldo writes more history of his own

Player isolating as Stephen Kenny hands St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath a spot in side

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve