Quotes of the week"Smith is a young boy and I don't condone swearing, but he wasn't sent off for that - Alan swears he didn't touch him."Mon Sept 06 1999 - 01:00
Problems mount for EvansThe second worst defeat in Irish under-21 footballing history finally killed off any lingering question of Ian Evans's team making…Sat Sept 04 1999 - 01:00
Strong US sideThe Republic of Ireland women's football squad leaves today for Boston where they will be the first team to play the United States…Thu Sept 02 1999 - 01:00
Victory hands McCarthy some breathing spaceA good day's work and after a quick bout of score settling, this was as close as a Mick McCarthy's press conferences ever come…Thu Sept 02 1999 - 01:00
Visitors seize on simple errorIreland's chances of qualifying for next year's Olympics in Sydney all but evaporated at Tolka Park last night where the lack…Wed Sept 01 1999 - 01:00
League of weak nations threaten to pass us byLast Thursday brought another year of European adventure for the representatives of the National League to a premature endTue Aug 31 1999 - 01:00
Keane confident knee injury will clearWith a decision on his club future temporarily on hold, Roy Keane was firmly concentrating on the international game in Dublin…Tue Aug 31 1999 - 01:00
Evans makes six changesRepublic of Ireland under-21 manager Ian Evans yesterday made six changes to the side that drew with Macedonia at the start of…Tue Aug 31 1999 - 01:00
Duff ruled out of Yugoslavia tieDamien Duff is almost definitely out of Mick McCarthy's Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday's Euro 2000 qualifying game with…Mon Aug 30 1999 - 01:00
Irish player of the weekThere's quite a bit of competition for the title this week with Kevin Kilbane, Mark Kennedy, Rory Delap and Mickey Evans all …Mon Aug 30 1999 - 01:00
Bray outclassed by stylish and clinical SwissAs a contest the tie was finished two weeks ago when Bray were killed off with two goals in the closing 12 minutes, so last night…Fri Aug 27 1999 - 01:00
Deal that works both ways at SantryIt would be nice to believe that Sunday was a sort of turning point in the somewhat turbulent recent history of Shamrock Rovers…Tue Aug 24 1999 - 01:00
Irish Player of the weekDifficult one this, what with one Keano banging in two on his debut for Coventry at Highfield Road on Saturday and the other …Mon Aug 23 1999 - 01:00
Tougher tests lie ahead for RoversSo the Hoops leave Tolka Park and immediately shoot straight to the top of the tableMon Aug 23 1999 - 01:00
Ruthless finishing the keyWith so many new players roaming around out there last night it was difficult to know exactly what to expect at Tolka ParkSat Aug 21 1999 - 01:00
McHugh set for ColeraineOut of favour Derry City striker Michael McHugh looks set to leave the Brandywell for Irish League side Coleraine after last …Fri Aug 20 1999 - 01:00
No ignoring French ClassThe hosts were as plucky as ever, but from the time "World champs for Windsor" made the back pages of the Belfast papers the …Thu Aug 19 1999 - 01:00
Windsor welcomes championsHaving the world champions around to kick a bit of ball is always an attractive prospect, but quite why Northern Ireland manager…Wed Aug 18 1999 - 01:00
Dolan's attack on the media unjustifiedThey may have proven themselves to be the best team in the league for two successive seasons, but it was always going to be difficult…Tue Aug 17 1999 - 01:00
Impressive Derry turn some headsKevin Mahon said before his team hit the road for Dublin that they might be taken more seriously as title contenders if they …Sat Aug 14 1999 - 01:00
Curran opts to stay at DerryAS the opening Premier Division games of the season get under way this evening there was still a bit of activity around the clubs…Fri Aug 13 1999 - 01:00
National League PreviewsKevin Mahon's side probably could have done without a trip to Richmond Park on the opening night of the league, but he does, …Fri Aug 13 1999 - 01:00
Aberdeen make an offer for MooreAberdeen have made a £350,000 bid to sign Republic of Ireland international Alan Moore from Middlesbrough where the 24-year-old…Thu Aug 05 1999 - 01:00
Delaney strikes for bronzeIf there was still some lingering disappointment in the Irish camp with their failure to make this afternoon's final of these…Mon Jul 26 1999 - 01:00
Kerr struggles to keep smilingIt's not something that he looks like he'll ever get used to, this congratulating the winners and wishing them the best on their…Sat Jul 24 1999 - 01:00
Ten-man Ireland give way to ItalyIreland's hopes of defending their European Youth Championships in Monday's tournament final were ended last night in Norrkoping…Sat Jul 24 1999 - 01:00
Ireland and Italy left to do battleIt was blink and you'll miss something stuff at Finspang last night, with the Irish youths turning in one of their more bizarre…Thu Jul 22 1999 - 01:00
Doherty relishes role in recovery"Words can't describe what it was like out there," sighed a still shell-shocked Dean Delaney as he drifted, still dazed, towards…Thu Jul 22 1999 - 01:00
Upbeat Irish to build on Spanish winAn outstanding victory over European Youth Championship title favourites Spain safely in the bag, the Irish management team turned…Wed Jul 21 1999 - 01:00
Irish soak up pressure and hit on the break"Soak up the pressure and hit'em on the break" had been the Irish game plan in Atvidaberg last night against the team widely …Tue Jul 20 1999 - 01:00
Keeping feet on the groundHe was happy, of course, but Brian Kerr knows that everything is still up for grabs in their group of European Youth Championships…Tue Jul 20 1999 - 01:00
Spain a real test for IrishIf the Republic of Ireland's achievements of last summer, when Brian Kerr's sides won both the European Under-16 and Under-18…Mon Jul 19 1999 - 01:00
Sweet start to Swedish tripIn stark contrast to the chaos which surrounded the Irish party's touchdown in Nigeria for the World Youth Championships in April…Sat Jul 17 1999 - 01:00
Keane refuses United OfferRoy Keane has refused Manchester United's first offer of an extended contract and has repeated his threat to leave unless the…Thu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
Dolan's plans take dramatic nosediveThe impact he has made is everywhere to be seen around Richmond Park these days, but pretty much since the day he arrived there…Thu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
Yugoslavs sack coachIreland's European Championship rivals Yugoslavia will arrive in Dublin for their September 1st qualifying tie with a new manager…Thu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
£11m offer linked to scraping ArenaThe Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Jim McDaid, yesterday attempted to drive a wedge between the FAI and National…Wed Jul 14 1999 - 01:00
Opportunity knocks for St Patrick'sPast experience may give little cause for optimism but St Patrick's Athletic are hoping to turn an important corner for the National…Wed Jul 14 1999 - 01:00
Celtic on day trip to BrayBray Wanderers have confirmed that Celtic will play at the Carlisle Grounds on August 3rd when new management team Kenny Dalglish…Tue Jul 13 1999 - 01:00
Date for Yugoslavs confirmedSeptember 1st was last night confirmed as the rescheduled date for the crucial European Championship qualifier between the Republic…Fri Jul 09 1999 - 01:00
St Patrick's get friendlyNational League champions St Patrick's Athletic have confirmed details of their pre-season friendly programme with St Johnstone…Fri Jul 09 1999 - 01:00
Kerr's charges set for SwedenAs the Irish under-16 team heads for the European Youth Olympics in Denmark at the weekend, Brian Kerr's under-18 team will gather…Wed Jul 07 1999 - 01:00
Poland friendly is droppedWith Mick McCarthy facing the prospect of having to play three internationals in just eight days at the start of September, the…Mon Jul 05 1999 - 01:00
Dubliners struggle to make impactWhen it comes down to it, there is no shortage of reasons to explain Shelbourne's failure to win at Tolka Park yesterdayMon Jun 21 1999 - 01:00
