The Irish Times

Championship highways and byways await for Ireland boss Stephen Kenny

Manager will be hoping players don’t get bogged down in transfer window ahead of qualifiers

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Aiden McGeady threads the needle for Sunderland in EFL final

Black Cats win at Wembley for first time since 1973

Sun Mar 14 2021 - 20:31

England v Republic of Ireland – The last six meetings

Tight games between old foes fail to produce a winner across the last 25 years

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 21:28

Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 06:00

Aiden McGeady told he can leave Sunderland in January

Under-21 international Gavin Kilkenny has signed a new five year Bournemouth deal

Thu Dec 12 2019 - 13:43

Michael Walker: A new or false dawn at the Stadium of Light?

Takeover hopes have Sunderland fans believing there may be light at the end of the tunnel – again

Sat Sept 21 2019 - 07:10

Stephen Kenny says friendly cap should resolve player’s international future

Republic’s U-21 manager points to dearth of young Irish attacking players in Britain now

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 06:00

From Lille to Aarhus: the highs and lows of the Martin O’Neill era

O’Neill’s five-year tenure reached dizzying heights before reaching an ignominious end

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 12:36

Misfiring Ireland not giving Goal of the Year judges many options

With just one match to go – against Denmark – there are just four contenders for the award

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 14:44

Martin O’Neill: ‘If I couldn’t face criticism, I wouldn’t be in this job’

Republic of Ireland manager reflects on a 50-year career that started with GAA in Derry

Sun Aug 26 2018 - 11:29

Martin O’Neill wants new call-ups to take ‘big opportunity’

Shamrock Rovers’ Graham Burke among four players named in Ireland squad for first time

Thu May 10 2018 - 13:38

Martin O’Neill says Gerrard at Rangers could benefit Celtic

Former boss believes Celtic need better domestic competition to prosper in Europe

Wed May 02 2018 - 06:00

Wolves extend Championship lead to 13 points after QPR win

Derby County remain in second; McGeady scores in Sunderland comeback

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 17:51

What sets Kieran Tierney apart from other talented young Scots?

Celtic defender will again look to impress again against Anderlecht

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 18:37

Ireland 1 Denmark 5: Ireland player ratings

A shocking night for Irish football is reflected in the ratings as Denmark came and plundered

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 22:07

Irish World Cup hopes crumble at feet of Christian Eriksen

Danish playmaker scores hat-trick in comprehensive playoff victory

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 21:37

Ireland v Denmark: All you need to know ahead of second leg

Martin O’Neill’s men just one game away from qualifying for a first World Cup in 15 years

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 13:45

Ireland v Denmark: All you need to know about World Cup playoff

Irsk? Mig? Aldrig! - Three words you might need in Copenhagen on Saturday night

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 07:00

Peter Reid may be the light at end of tunnel for Sunderland

Regardless of dismal record, Simon Grayson’s did not deserve his abrupt dismissal

Sat Nov 04 2017 - 08:30

Sean Maguire nets for Preston but goes off injured

Championship round-up: Wolves go top of the table after win over Aston Villa

Sat Oct 14 2017 - 17:33

Defiant last stand needed from Ireland in Cardiff cauldron

Welsh fans see game as a kind of coronation for a golden generation of footballers

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 06:30

Ireland ready to put World Cup hopes on the line once more

Martin O’Neill’s contract extended for two years, but focus is on crucial Moldova match

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 06:30

Daryl Horgan ready to answer the call if opportunity knocks

But Martin O’Neill may look to rejuvenated McGeady to unlock Moldovan defence

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 01:00

Kenneth Zohore lifts Cardiff over Leeds in Championship

Round-up: Preston and Ipswich both continue fine form with victories

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 22:36

Irish in action: David Meyler rescues a late point for Hull

Shane Long handed a rare start, as Brady and Ward play in Burnley’s Anfield draw

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 18:31

Defiant O’Neill insists his side can prove sceptics wrong

Manager looks set to stick with much the same team and tactics for crunch tie

Tue Sept 05 2017 - 06:00

Disappointing Ireland lucky to take point from Georgia game

Quick transformation needed within side if Martin O’Neill’s men are to outshine Serbia

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 06:00

Shane Duffy says Georgia can help Ireland’s qualifying hopes

They dominated and we knew they could take points off teams because they’re good

Sun Sept 03 2017 - 12:59

Harry Arter: ‘Personally I was really disappointed’

Midfielder says that Georgia - 112th-ranked team - are ‘technical, very good players’

Sun Sept 03 2017 - 07:00

Georgia 1 Ireland 1 - Ireland player ratings

A goal up inside four minutes Martin O’Neill’s side spent much of the match on the back foot

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 20:46

Martin O’Neill admits Ireland performance was poorest of campaign

McClean: ‘It’s been a disappointing night, just not good enough on the night to be honest’

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 20:35

Ireland salvage point from horror show in Tbilisi

Early Shane Duffy goal again seems to shock Martin O’Neill’s side into inaction

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 19:34

Ken Early: Arter can be Ireland’s middle man for years to come

Arter, Hendrick and McCarthy can form Ireland’s midfield unit for next few seasons

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 15:37

Ireland and O’Neill hoping to keep cool in Tbilisi heat

World Cup qualification can’t be secured but Georgia defeat would be a bump in the road

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 06:00