England situation highlights Irish plightOn Soccer: For the nation's many begrudgers it's been an exciting few daysTue May 02 2006 - 01:00
Bradley rewarded with under-21 call-upSoccer News and National League preview: Drogheda United midfielder Stephen Bradley was yesterday called into the Irish under…Sat Apr 29 2006 - 01:00
Depleted Cork facing another stern testNational League: The absence of key Cork City players George O'Callaghan and John O'Flynn from the title holders' game at Richmond…Fri Apr 28 2006 - 01:00
Shelbourne pull the plugSoccer News: Italian lawyer Giovanni Di Stefano says he will weigh up whether to invest in one of a couple of other Eircom League…Tue Apr 25 2006 - 01:00
Setanta Cup looks way forward for Irish gameOn Soccer: It remains to be seen how the Setanta Sports Cup might evolve into a larger all Ireland competition occupying a much…Tue Apr 25 2006 - 01:00
Drogheda refused leave to sign VianderDrogheda United have been refused permission to register 30-year-old former Finnish international goalkeeper Jani Viander ahead…Fri Apr 07 2006 - 01:00
Keegan reaps reward for hard workNational League Premier Division previews Paul Keegan's contribution to Drogheda United's strong start to the season was recognised…Fri Apr 07 2006 - 01:00
Setanta Cup previewsWith wins to show for their last three visits to Shelbourne, Derry City have more cause for confidence than most in their position…Mon Apr 03 2006 - 01:00
Matthews expects testLongford Town are looking to pick up their first win of the season tonight at Flancare Park where Alan Matthews's side will be…Sat Apr 01 2006 - 01:00
Dixon in line to startUnder-17 European Championship Qualifiers : Having underlined his worth to the team with Wednesday evening's injury-time equaliser…Fri Mar 31 2006 - 01:00
Mahon well aware of Cork threatEircom Premier Division : Cork City head into this evening's game against UCD at what was, perhaps, the happiest of last season…Fri Mar 31 2006 - 01:00
Ireland closing in on a place in the finalsUnder-17s European Qualifying: Ireland will be without two of their brightest stars this evening (7Wed Mar 29 2006 - 01:00
McAreavey ban both foolish and unjustOn Soccer: The decision by Alan Kelly to send Paul McAreavey off during last week's Setanta Cup game between Shelbourne and …Tue Mar 28 2006 - 01:00
Time for Derry to 'step it up'Setanta Cup preview and news: With Cork City and Drogheda United already assured of their semi-final places, the attention turns…Mon Mar 27 2006 - 01:00
Difficult assignment for struggling BohemiansNational League Previews: Three-time losers when the sides met last year, Bohemians head for Turner's Cross today with the unenviable…Fri Mar 24 2006 - 00:00
Setanta Cup previewsWith their place in the semi-finals already secure, Cork City take on Portadown at Turner's Cross this evening with their sights…Tue Mar 21 2006 - 00:00
Fenlon forced to changeShelbourne manager Pat Fenlon is obliged to make changes at the back for this evening's visit of Longford Town, with his regular…Fri Mar 17 2006 - 00:00
Dublin's big four have grounds for sharingOn Soccer: This could be an eventful week for the FAI-backed scheme to get Dublin's four biggest clubs to ground-shareTue Mar 14 2006 - 00:00
Setanta four are in better shapeNational League Previews: It might well take its toll come November but for the moment the four Eircom National League teams…Fri Mar 10 2006 - 00:00
Ward takes lead role after striking impact in MadeiraUnder-21 International Republic of Ireland v Sweden: Bohemians striker Stephen Ward looks to be the biggest winner to have emerged…Tue Feb 28 2006 - 00:00
Doolin waits on injuredSetanta Cup Previews: Paul Doolin adds a handful of players to his Drogheda United squad for this evening's Setanta Cup trip…Mon Feb 27 2006 - 00:00
Longford get licenceNational League: Longford Town have been granted the licence they require to compete in this year's Eircom League Premier Division…Fri Feb 24 2006 - 00:00
Rovers move to Tallaght back on trackNational League: Shamrock Rovers are back on course to have a home of their own, before the 20th anniversary of the club's last…Tue Feb 14 2006 - 00:00
Cork still searchingCork City boss Damien Richardson will continue his search for players capable of strengthening his championship-winning squad…Wed Feb 08 2006 - 00:00
Longford must appeal as clubs awarded licencesNational League: All but one of the Eircom League's 22 clubs have been awarded the licences they require for the coming season…Tue Feb 07 2006 - 00:00
Holland leaves international sceneNews : Charlton Athletic midfielder Matt Holland has confirmed his retirement from international football, citing his desire…Mon Feb 06 2006 - 00:00
Clubs set to ratify FAI control of leagueNational League : Representatives of the 22 Eircom League clubs are expected to meet again in three weeks to formerly ratify…Mon Jan 30 2006 - 00:00
Staunton is eagerSOCCER / Group D / The Irish manager's reaction : Say what you want about Uefa but when they put on a media circus it's invariably…Sat Jan 28 2006 - 00:00
Officials move to reassure clubs over league planNational League : Eircom League officials yesterday moved to reassure clubs that proposals to "wind up" the league in its current…Wed Jan 25 2006 - 00:00
Sized up and seized up: Staunton's optionsOn the way out? Matt Holland: Suggested early on in the last campaign that it would be his last but has remained quiet on the…Sat Jan 21 2006 - 00:00
FAI in 'win-win-win' dealLike their prospective landlords over on Jones's Road, the FAI could potentially generate a profit of around €10 million from…Wed Jan 18 2006 - 00:00
New quartet sing from same hymn sheetIt is a sign of how quickly things have moved for Steve Staunton and his new management team over the past week or so that yesterday…Tue Jan 17 2006 - 00:00
Staunton installed as Irish managerSOCCER: Almost a week after news of his impending appointment was leaked to a slightly startled outside world, Steve Staunton…Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
Sunderland present Healy with offer he might refuseColin Healy will return to Sunderland today for talks with manager Mick McCarthy that may spell the end of the Republic of Ireland…Fri Jan 13 2006 - 00:00
Robson book makes for telling readingHaving been recruited as an "adviser" to Republic of Ireland manager-in-waiting Steve Staunton, veteran coach Bobby Robson's …Thu Jan 12 2006 - 00:00
Gambling on novice and masterIf intelligence and strength of character were the only ingredients required to cook up a successful football manager then the…Tue Jan 10 2006 - 00:00
Kenny secures two-year deal at the BrandywellNational League News round-up Derry City manager Stephen Kenny has signed a two year contract extension with the Brandywell …Fri Dec 23 2005 - 00:00
Keane on brink of signing for CelticCeltic officials were last night confident that they will be in a position to confirm Roy Keane's arrival at the club within …Thu Dec 15 2005 - 00:00
Derry face Linfield in 'Group of Death'Setanta Cup: Just short of three and a half decades after the two clubs last came face to face in a competitive fixture, a meeting…Tue Dec 13 2005 - 00:00
Salute to working class heroesSports Books 2005 : Gary Lineker recently recounted how one of his four sons had left him rather deflated by observing how great…Sat Dec 10 2005 - 00:00
World Cup draw favours favouritesSOCCER / World Cup 2006 : International football punditry was in crisis last night after the draw for next summer's World Cup…Sat Dec 10 2005 - 00:00
FAI count €3.9m costThe cost to the FAI of the Republic of Ireland not qualifying for next summer's World Cup finals was underlined yesterday in …Wed Dec 07 2005 - 00:00
Great year on the pitch, not bad one off itOn Soccer: Supporters of Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers and one or two other clubs might well disagree, but Sunday's cup final …Tue Dec 06 2005 - 00:00
Cork tempt fate but still have the classFAI Cup final / Cork City v Drogheda United : What with Dan Murray talking up the possibility of Cork City entering a period…Sat Dec 03 2005 - 00:00
Cult figure O'Brien hopes to deliver the silverwareFAI Cup final: Such has been the pace of change at Drogheda United over the past few years that a little short of five seasons…Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
Collins takes legal advice after his dismissalSOCCER/National League News round-up: In a move that had been expected since the club initiated an "investigation" into his …Wed Nov 30 2005 - 00:00
Never let the facts ruin a good betOn Soccer: And so the betting industry-inspired "who will succeed Brian Kerr as the manager of the Ireland football team" debacle…Tue Nov 29 2005 - 00:00
Farren is player of the yearNational League: Derry City striker Mark Farren was last night named as the PFAI's Premier Division player of the year after…Mon Nov 28 2005 - 00:00
Dolan won't replace ReaWaterford United chairman Martin Colbert yesterday dismissed the idea that Pat Dolan might take over as manager at the club after…Sat Nov 26 2005 - 00:00
