Martin O’Neill’s men likely to be fourth seeds in World Cup qualifiersLatest Fifa rankings leave Republic of Ireland with a lot to do to make third seedsFri Apr 10 2015 - 01:00
Aidan ‘Jacko’ Smith enjoying life as West Bromwich Albion kitmanInsights into daily life in the Premier League a treat for the football-mad Dublin nativeThu Apr 09 2015 - 10:00
Bray move on without Alan MathewsMaciej Tarnogrodzki to take charge of first-team affairs at Wanderers on temporary basisFri Apr 03 2015 - 10:32
Ireland under-17s facing tough opponents in European ChampionshipsTom Mahon’s side drawn with Italy, the Netherlands and EnglandFri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00
Republic of Ireland international Niamh Fahey joins ChelseaMove comes after four English League titles and four cups in eight seasons at ArsenalThu Apr 02 2015 - 12:27
Irish clubs set for European bonanza following big increase in Uefa prize moneyDundalk are guaranteed at least €550k or over €1m if they get through to third qualifying roundTue Mar 31 2015 - 18:38
Martin O’Neill stresses importance of England game as preparation for ScotsManager not keen to have another friendly ahead of crucial European qualification encounterTue Mar 31 2015 - 01:00
Ireland in danger of being left behind next summer by nearest neighboursMartin O’Neill’s men are the worst performing second seeds in the qualifiersTue Mar 31 2015 - 01:00
Shay Given focusing on the positive after Republic’s late escape actVeteran goalkeeper stresses the belief in the squad that point gained could prove crucialSun Mar 29 2015 - 23:20
Ireland’s endeavour pays off as Long earns point late onPoland left holding on as Martin O’Neill’s side fights back from a goal down at the AvivaSun Mar 29 2015 - 22:40
Martin O’Neill toying with idea of Ireland going 3-5-2 against PolandMind games get going as opposite number Adam Nawalka expects to face 4-4-2Sun Mar 29 2015 - 14:59
Ireland expects: Victory vital to get campaign back on trackBullish Martin O’Neill concedes ‘it’s a tough old group we’re in, but we’re going for it’Sat Mar 28 2015 - 11:57
Ireland and Poland renew friendship that has brought fond memories for blazersThere are many reasons why countries have met so often and not all are football onesSat Mar 28 2015 - 01:00
Ward waits in the wings as O’Neill ponders selection options for PolandBurnley left back and James McClean both trained with Ireland squad on FridayFri Mar 27 2015 - 16:49
Roy Keane downplays ‘must win’ chatter ahead Poland tieAssistant manager confident that Glen Whelan and Robbie Brady ready for gameThu Mar 26 2015 - 01:00
Clinical champions Dundalk too strong for battling BohsGoals from David McMillan, Jake Kelly and Darren Meenan seal a 3-0 victoryWed Mar 25 2015 - 09:03
McClean injury means Robbie Brady could face PolandWigan winger’s ankle problem can open the door to a place for fit-again Hull City playerWed Mar 25 2015 - 08:58
David Forde welcomes competition from Shay GivenMillwall goalkeeper pleased to have Ireland break away from struggling clubTue Mar 24 2015 - 14:54
Stephen Ward the major concern for O’Neill as Ireland squad assemblesBurnley defender faces ankle procedure as he sits out first Republic training sessionTue Mar 24 2015 - 01:00
Stephen Ward a major doubt for Poland qualifierBurnley left back has suffered recurrence of ankle injury which has seen him miss three monthsMon Mar 23 2015 - 21:53
Shay Given looking to reclaim Ireland number one jerseyAston Villa ’keeper happy to play his part but looking to displace David Forde ahead of PolandMon Mar 23 2015 - 14:55
Jack Grealish indicates availability for Republic of Ireland next seasonJohn O’Shea says he feels ‘very privileged’ to be named senior player of the Year at FAI International awards.Mon Mar 23 2015 - 09:18
Fifa announce €2.2bn profit from 2014 World CupSurplus enables governing body to boost ‘solid level of reserves’ to €1.4bnSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Carragher believes Anfield victory over rivals can spur Liverpool on to top four finishChampions League qualification a must in terms of future progress according to former defenderSat Mar 21 2015 - 01:00
Unbeaten records intact as Shamrock Rovers and Cork ends in stalemateSoutherners got plenty of men behind the ball with some rudimentary defendingFri Mar 20 2015 - 22:47
Fifa makes major concessions to clubs over Qatar 2022Payments to clubs will be trebled to €200 million as governing body look to atone for disruptionFri Mar 20 2015 - 13:06
Ince feels old boys still have the edge in football’s generation gameFormer West Ham midfielder recalls being taught a lesson by Liam BradyFri Mar 20 2015 - 09:20
St Patrick’s Athletic head to Oriel Park with early point to prove against unbeaten DundalkLiam Buckley admits his side have ‘still a few things to work on’Fri Mar 20 2015 - 09:18
Keith Fahey in a happier place with Shamrock RoversRepublic of Ireland midfielder admits ge did not enjoy his third stint with St Patrick's AthleticThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Fifa expected to confirm dates for Qatar World CupTournament in 2022 set to be shorter and conclude one week before Christmas in DohaThu Mar 19 2015 - 01:00
Robbie Keane in Uefa’s top three leading national goalscorersLA Galaxy star is still closing in on Miroslav Klose ahead of Poland Euro 2016 qualifierTue Mar 17 2015 - 20:53
O’Neill banks on regulars against PolandAny slim hope Tottenham’s Harry Kane may have plumped for Republic is dashedFri Mar 13 2015 - 03:00
Derry still depending on youth as Dundalk pay first visit of season to the BrandywellPeter Hutton clearly pleased to be sitting on three pointsFri Mar 13 2015 - 01:00
Harry Arter thanks Eddie Howe for platform to prove worth and earn call-upBournemouth paid just €5,000 for him and now he’s an internationalThu Mar 12 2015 - 15:48
Robbie Brady ‘desperate’ to feature against Poland despite injuryMartin O’Neill will give Hull City player every opportunity to prove fitnessThu Mar 12 2015 - 12:57
John O’Shea and Aiden McGeady nominated for FAI player of the yearRobbie Brady the only likely injury absentee from O’Neill’s squad for Poland matchThu Mar 12 2015 - 01:00
Son of Martin Keown called up to Republic of Ireland U-21 squadNiall Keown, son of England and Arsenal defender, among two newcomers in Noel King’s squadTue Mar 10 2015 - 14:07
John Caulfield feels Cork City must improve form to better last seasonLeesiders travel to Sligo while Limerick face Bohemians in Airtricity LeagueSat Mar 07 2015 - 02:30
Shamrock Rovers start with a win against St Pat’sDanny North goal the difference in a scrappy encounter in TallaghtFri Mar 06 2015 - 22:08
Dundalk ready for visit of Longford and the start of their title defenceTough opening test for newly-promoted Town as they face formidable championsFri Mar 06 2015 - 01:00
Wages are low and contracts short, but professional game is on firmer footingIn an insecure time for players, the good news is that clubs are more financially stableThu Mar 05 2015 - 09:56
Fifa set to endure winter of discontent after task force opts for December World CupLeagues unhappy but scramble has already started to secure compensation for switchTue Feb 24 2015 - 18:39
LA Galaxy stars prove too good for Shamrock Rovers in TallaghtKeane can’t quite cap homecoming with goalSat Feb 21 2015 - 18:43
FAI set to extend higher age limit ruleCouncil members will be able stay on until 75Fri Feb 20 2015 - 01:00
Robbie Keane in talks with LA Galaxy over extending MLS careerEuro 2016 may provide platform to end international career on a high, says Ireland captainThu Feb 19 2015 - 01:00
Roy Keane interviewed for alleged road rage incidentRepublic of Ireland assistant manager questioned after alleged taxi driver altercationWed Feb 18 2015 - 14:48
Injury threatens Damien Duff’s A-League careerAndy Keogh forced to apologise after his arrest for incident outside Adelaide nightclubMon Feb 16 2015 - 16:42
Jon Walters returns for Stoke for FA Cup trip to BlackburnTroublesome knee injury caused Mark Hughes to rest the striker in midweekSat Feb 14 2015 - 01:00
Ireland’s World Cup prospects will be hit by lastest Fifa rankingsMartin O’Neill’s side now 67th, which is only three above their lowest ever positionFri Feb 13 2015 - 09:04
Kevin Doyle set to delay decision on move to MLSSeán St Ledger awaits news from Orlando City after 45 minutes against TorontoThu Feb 12 2015 - 10:16
