The Irish Times

Ken Early: Optimism is football's sweetest illusion, so Ireland should enjoy while it lasts

Draw against world’s top-ranked side a cause for cheer, but tighter defensive play required

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 06:00

Former players remain unconvinced by Stephen Kenny’s footballing philosophy

Republic of Ireland boss needs to start producing results to convince the sceptics

Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00

Ireland v Serbia: Devil is in the detail for Stephen Kenny’s side

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

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:00

McClean calls for support for Kenny as he launches broadside at media critics

Wigan winger says new players need time to bed in under young manager

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 23:00

James McClean: Irish media get a kick out of us not doing well

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

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 14:10

Ireland talk the talk but scale of the challenge in Portugal is daunting

Kenny remains stoically positive but limited Republic XI facing a hot night in the Algarve

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 23:00

Sligo Rovers announce ‘strategic partnership’ with Everton

Two clubs have shared strong links since Séamus Coleman’s transfer to Merseyside

Tue Jan 12 2021 - 16:41

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

From Euro 1976 to Marek Hamsik: Slovakia’s football heritage is to be respected

Slovakia provided eight of Czechoslovakia’s Euro ‘76 heroes but are yet to beat Ireland

Wed Oct 07 2020 - 06:00

One night in Paris: Henry’s stray hand, the 33rd team and the great Fifa shakedown

Sporting Controversies: Reverberations from 2009 World Cup playoff still rattle Irish football

Sat May 23 2020 - 14:00

Brian Kerr happy to share his experience with new FAI hierarchy

‘It was the first time anyone in authority had rang me for 15 years’

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 06:00

Ken Early: Thierry Henry, a missed flight, and the invisible hand of history

How I ended up missing out on the collective outrage about France’s infamous handball

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 06:30

Ireland’s do or die games: The nights we did - and the nights we died

From McAteer against the Netherlands to, yep, Henry against us (and the rules)

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 06:00

Footballer by trade, golf pro by vocation: the extraordinary life and times of Ronnie O’Brien

Former Republic of Ireland star played for Carlo Ancelotti’s Juventus in his early career

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 19:52

FAI chief Donal Conway steps forward despite chaos

A contentious agm will decide if the organisation's president is elected for another term

Sat Jul 27 2019 - 01:00

Shane Lowry the ‘accessible superstar’; Dublin could lose home neutral venue

Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with ‘The Irish Times’ sports team

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 07:38

Dunne urges McCarthy to fast-track teen star Parrott

Dublin-born striker (17) made his debut in Tottenham’s first team for Juventus friendly

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 06:00

Ireland huff and puff but fail to bring house down

Gibraltar succeed in frustrating Ireland on night to forget at the Aviva

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 22:26

TV View: Winds of change in Gibraltar as John Delaney bids adieu

Mick McCarthy left to ‘pick the bones out of’ Ireland performance that never got off the ground

Sat Mar 23 2019 - 21:37

Shane Duffy named Republic of Ireland Player of the Year

Leanne Kiernan wins the Senior Women’s International Player of the Year award

Sun Mar 17 2019 - 21:30

Séamus Coleman: It’s been a disappointing year for Ireland

‘We don’t have the Dunnes, Robbie Keanes and Duffs to carry us through anymore’

Tue Nov 20 2018 - 10:47

Former players among the options to replace Noel King

Appointment expected before the draw for the 2021 qualifying stages on December 11th

Wed Nov 07 2018 - 17:59

Shane Duffy: ‘I feel like I’m a threat, I can score in every game’

Republic stalwart not fussy about O’Neill’s formation – once he is centrally involved

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 01:00

Legends roll back the years in tribute to Liam Miller

Dion Dublin strokes home winning penalty to see off Celtic and Ireland challenge

Tue Sept 25 2018 - 22:43

TV View: George unimpressed with Spain’s plastic cutlery

No cutting edge, was Hamilton’s verdict. It was all a far cry from the glory of Saturday

Sun Jul 01 2018 - 22:08

TV View: Spirits high in ITV studio as England’s defeat proves popular

Combined value of the benches in or around €8.7 billion as teams eye bigger picture

Thu Jun 28 2018 - 22:28

TV View: Hush-a-bye Dunne and Keane make for compelling punditry

Killer Kilbane shows up Matthew Upson, a poor man’s Alan Hansen

Wed Jun 20 2018 - 22:28

TV View: Australian cricket in need of Granny Furlong’s divine intervention

Blatant ball-tampering leaves Aussies’ reputation as low as spirits of Oxford rowers

Mon Mar 26 2018 - 06:00

Shane Duffy named FAI Player of the Year

Sense of spring training camp about Turkey squad list as McClean recognised for Wales goal

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 21:36

Martin O’Neill dismisses idea of diminished standing

Manager keen to stress at Uefa Nations League draw his delight at still being at the helm

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 07:11

Richie Sadlier: Martin O’Neill can’t expect to walk back into Ireland job

The manager can no longer credibly claim to be committed, and the FAI must come clean

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 08:00

Could Republic maverick Stephen Ireland be Stoke City’s saviour?

After two years in the widerness, Mark Hughes may give FA Cup start against Coventry City

Fri Jan 05 2018 - 06:09

Ken Early: International teams are rubbish – but do fans really care?

Everyone knows the top-level football is elsewhere, but it’s not about that anymore

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 06:00