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Stephen Kenny says Championship winger is close to declaring for Ireland

Stephen Kenny says Championship winger is close to declaring for Ireland

Ireland manager says the relentless nature of the Championship has deprived him of injured players during his tenure

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 23:26
No wobble from Ireland as Gibraltar are brushed aside in Faro

No wobble from Ireland as Gibraltar are brushed aside in Faro

Goals from Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston, Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson secure a second win of the qualifying campaign

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 22:09
Struggling Ireland desperate for a victory over minnows Gibraltar

Struggling Ireland desperate for a victory over minnows Gibraltar

It’s been a nightmare campaign for Stephen Kenny’s men and anything less than a victory over Gibraltar will deepen the gathering gloom

Mon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
Ireland’s Josh Cullen has tough battles on his hands on two fronts

Ireland’s Josh Cullen has tough battles on his hands on two fronts

Manager Stephen Kenny says that he is not considering resigning - ‘My contract is to the end of the campaign’

Sun Oct 15 2023 - 23:00
Sideshow overshadows poor Ireland showing as apathy replaces anger at the Aviva

Sideshow overshadows poor Ireland showing as apathy replaces anger at the Aviva

Avoidable distractions have disrupted Stephen Kenny’s three years in charge of the national team

Sat Oct 14 2023 - 23:00
Ireland outclassed and out of time as Greece pick off three points at their ease

Ireland outclassed and out of time as Greece pick off three points at their ease

Stephen Kenny’s future in the manager’s job looks in serious peril after another flat home performance

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 22:09
Stephen Kenny on his guard before showdown with ‘streetwise’ Greece

Stephen Kenny on his guard before showdown with ‘streetwise’ Greece

Ireland’s attacking options enhanced by returns of Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston and Callum Robinson

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v Greece: Gus Poyet gives short shrift to talk of ‘spying’ and ‘diving’

Ireland v Greece: Gus Poyet gives short shrift to talk of ‘spying’ and ‘diving’

Greece manager says suggestions Brighton coach Gary Dicker assisted his team in June are 'cheap accusations'

Thu Oct 12 2023 - 21:12
Euro 2028: In five years’ time, a young Republic of Ireland squad will be hitting their prime

Euro 2028: In five years’ time, a young Republic of Ireland squad will be hitting their prime

Evan Ferguson will be 23 and heading towards record goal scoring; Gavin Bazunu will be 26. The future looks brighter for Ireland football

Thu Oct 12 2023 - 06:00
‘He’s an outstanding man’ - Keith Andrews praises Andy Farrell after spending time in Irish rugby camp

‘He’s an outstanding man’ - Keith Andrews praises Andy Farrell after spending time in Irish rugby camp

Ireland assistant manager was invited to observe rugby side’s training during the Grand Slam run

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 06:00
How will Ireland plan to develop future international stars?

How will Ireland plan to develop future international stars?

Fifa and Uefa funding crucial to the future development of promising young Irish footballers

Wed Oct 11 2023 - 06:00
Evan Ferguson eases fitness concerns after missing recent Euro 2024 qualifiers

Evan Ferguson eases fitness concerns after missing recent Euro 2024 qualifiers

Brighton striker has yet to play a full 90 minutes since returning from a patellar tendon issue

Tue Oct 10 2023 - 18:07
Ireland to be confirmed as Euro 2028 co-hosts but still await news on automatic qualification

Ireland to be confirmed as Euro 2028 co-hosts but still await news on automatic qualification

Fifa says 2030 World Cup co-hosts Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay are guaranteed spots

Mon Oct 09 2023 - 16:42
FAI has no issue with John O’Shea double-jobbing with Birmingham City

FAI has no issue with John O’Shea double-jobbing with Birmingham City

Aaron Connolly pulled out of the squad for the games against Greece and Gibraltar through injury

Mon Oct 09 2023 - 13:19
St Patrick’s Athletic set up FAI Cup final showdown with Dublin rivals Bohemians

St Patrick’s Athletic set up FAI Cup final showdown with Dublin rivals Bohemians

Saints too strong for Cork City at Turners Cross and will meet Bohs in the final for the second time in three years

Sun Oct 08 2023 - 17:59
No room for Andrew Moran in Ireland squad as Kenny pays tribute to departing McClean

No room for Andrew Moran in Ireland squad as Kenny pays tribute to departing McClean

Stephen Kenny predicts a good future for Andrew Moran with the Republic of Ireland

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 22:30
What is the current situation with Casement Park’s redevelopment?

What is the current situation with Casement Park’s redevelopment?

Explainer: Should work on the Casement project fail to begin by 2025, then Euro 2028 will not be in Northern Ireland

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 20:16
James McClean left out of Ireland squad hours after announcing international retirement

James McClean left out of Ireland squad hours after announcing international retirement

Evan Ferguson returns but Troy Parrott misses out despite impressive run of form with Excelsior Rotterdam

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 15:04
Euro 2028: Costs and benefits of Ireland bid scrutinised ‘in great detail’ after Minister questioned financial basis

Euro 2028: Costs and benefits of Ireland bid scrutinised ‘in great detail’ after Minister questioned financial basis

Paschal Donohoe had questioned whether estimated value of events would be reached

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 21:48
Euro 2028: What now as Ireland-UK bid to host finals set to get go-ahead?

Euro 2028: What now as Ireland-UK bid to host finals set to get go-ahead?

Q&A: FAI boss Jonathan Hill says Aviva Stadium would host six matches – four group stage games, a last-16 tie and a quarter-final

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 16:00
John Egan ruled out but Evan Ferguson set to return to Ireland team to face Greece

John Egan ruled out but Evan Ferguson set to return to Ireland team to face Greece

Troy Parrott also set to return after impressing for Excelsior Rotterdam

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 13:17
Euro 2028: Ireland and UK set to be confirmed as hosts after Turkey withdrew bid

Euro 2028: Ireland and UK set to be confirmed as hosts after Turkey withdrew bid

Turkey have withdrawn and now turn their attention to Euro 2032 joint bid with Italy

Wed Oct 04 2023 - 10:35
Ali Coote rescues a point for Bohemians as Shelbourne left with regrets

Ali Coote rescues a point for Bohemians as Shelbourne left with regrets

Scottish winger missed a chance to win the game late on for the home side at Dalymount Park

Mon Sept 25 2023 - 22:12
Republic of Ireland overwhelm Northern Ireland in first women’s international at the Aviva

Republic of Ireland overwhelm Northern Ireland in first women’s international at the Aviva

Tyler Toland leaves trials and tribulations of Vera Pauw days behind with assured and efficient performance from midfield

Mon Sept 25 2023 - 06:00
Republic of Ireland victory over Northern Ireland marks a day of firsts

Republic of Ireland victory over Northern Ireland marks a day of firsts

Denise O’Sullivan and Louise Quinn expected to recover from injuries as squad now look to Budapest

Sun Sept 24 2023 - 17:05
Tyler Toland lets her football do the talking as she returns to the Ireland fold

Tyler Toland lets her football do the talking as she returns to the Ireland fold

The 22-year-old player of the match showed technical skills with calm, efficient display from midfield

Sat Sept 23 2023 - 16:29
Record crowd watches Republic of Ireland easily beat Northern Ireland in Nations League

Record crowd watches Republic of Ireland easily beat Northern Ireland in Nations League

Lucy Quinn entered the history books as she became the first female international to score at the Aviva Stadium

Sat Sept 23 2023 - 15:36
After 151 years, Fanny Blankers-Koen will have some Irish women for company in Aviva stadium press room

After 151 years, Fanny Blankers-Koen will have some Irish women for company in Aviva stadium press room

Dutch sprinter is only female in gallery charting historic sporting moments at Lansdowne Road since 1872

Sat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
New era for Ireland’s women’s team at a ground-breaking occasion

New era for Ireland’s women’s team at a ground-breaking occasion

The first priority is qualification for 2025 European Championships but Ireland are also desperate to halt a string of poor results

Fri Sept 22 2023 - 20:49
Dispute among officials sidelines hundreds of girl soccer players in Dublin

Dispute among officials sidelines hundreds of girl soccer players in Dublin

A dispute between league officials has led to a mass exodus of teams from the Metropolitan Girls’ League

Thu Sept 21 2023 - 16:30
Ireland slip down to 55th in latest Fifa world rankings

Ireland slip down to 55th in latest Fifa world rankings

Steady decline for Stephen Kenny’s men as they nudge closer to their worst Fifa ranking

Thu Sept 21 2023 - 14:11
Tyler Toland’s return to Ireland squad a ‘football decision’ says interim boss Eileen Gleeson

Tyler Toland’s return to Ireland squad a ‘football decision’ says interim boss Eileen Gleeson

22-year-old has established herself as part of the Blackburn Rovers midfield in the English Championship

Tue Sept 19 2023 - 16:22
Katie McCabe says idea that player power ousted Pauw is an ‘unfair narrative’

Katie McCabe says idea that player power ousted Pauw is an ‘unfair narrative’

Ireland captain will lead team out against Northern Ireland for the first women’s football international at the Aviva Stadium

Tue Sept 19 2023 - 06:00
Diane Caldwell: ‘The results and performances we got were in spite of Vera Pauw being our coach’

Diane Caldwell: ‘The results and performances we got were in spite of Vera Pauw being our coach’

‘From my position as a pretty experienced player I don’t think it was up to the standard I expected at international level’

Mon Sept 18 2023 - 17:12
Stephen Kenny to remain as Ireland manager for rest of Euro 2024 campaign

Stephen Kenny to remain as Ireland manager for rest of Euro 2024 campaign

‘Stephen has a contract … and we are honouring that, and we are going through to the end of the November process,’ says FAI chief

Fri Sept 15 2023 - 06:00
FAI aim to avoid further Vera Pauw controversy, calm concerns over Stephen Kenny’s future and shift the focus

FAI aim to avoid further Vera Pauw controversy, calm concerns over Stephen Kenny’s future and shift the focus

Jonathan Hill and Marc Canham endeavoured to shift focus to the future of the game in Ireland

Thu Sept 14 2023 - 23:00
Stephen Kenny to remain in Ireland role for rest of Euro 2024 campaign

Stephen Kenny to remain in Ireland role for rest of Euro 2024 campaign

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill has spoken about the decision not to give Vera Pauw a new contract

Thu Sept 14 2023 - 14:23
The questions Jonathan Hill and the FAI need to answer on Thursday morning

The questions Jonathan Hill and the FAI need to answer on Thursday morning

FAI CEO will end three months of silence when he is joined by director of football Marc Canham for media briefing

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 17:00
Emma Byrne and Colin Healy join interim Ireland coaching team for Nations League matches

Emma Byrne and Colin Healy join interim Ireland coaching team for Nations League matches

Former Ireland goalkeeper joins Eileen Gleeson’s management team for the games against Northern Ireland and Hungary

Wed Sept 13 2023 - 16:32
FAI could part ways with Stephen Kenny before October international window

FAI could part ways with Stephen Kenny before October international window

Chief executive Jonathan Hill will address situations surrounding Kenny and Vera Pauw at media briefing on Thursday

Mon Sept 11 2023 - 19:04
Explainer: How can the Republic of Ireland still qualify for the Euro 2024 finals?

Explainer: How can the Republic of Ireland still qualify for the Euro 2024 finals?

Automatic qualification for Euro 2024 now looks a faint hope while Albania’s 2-0 defeat of Poland has damaged Irish chances of progressing to Germany via the play-offs

Mon Sept 11 2023 - 17:09
Republic of Ireland 1 Netherlands 2: Double Dutch leaves Ireland out of Euro 2024 reckoning

Republic of Ireland 1 Netherlands 2: Double Dutch leaves Ireland out of Euro 2024 reckoning

Defeat in Dublin could prove point of no return for Ireland manager Stephen Kenny

Sun Sept 10 2023 - 22:30
Republic of Ireland take on the Netherlands in must-win Euro 2024 qualifier

Republic of Ireland take on the Netherlands in must-win Euro 2024 qualifier

Failure to secure victory will leave Republic out of contention to reach the championships from Group B

Sat Sept 09 2023 - 05:00
Ireland’s Stephen Kenny hoping to resurrect spirit of 2001 for Netherlands clash

Ireland’s Stephen Kenny hoping to resurrect spirit of 2001 for Netherlands clash

Euro 2024 qualifier: Manager hoping side can be inspired by that famous victory at Lansdowne Road

Fri Sept 08 2023 - 23:00
Stephen Kenny: ‘We are not at France’s level but at home it is different’

Stephen Kenny: ‘We are not at France’s level but at home it is different’

Ireland manager says his team need ‘to pull out the performance of our lives’ against the Netherlands

Thu Sept 07 2023 - 23:34
France 2 Ireland 0: Ireland humbled in Paris as French stroll to easy victory

France 2 Ireland 0: Ireland humbled in Paris as French stroll to easy victory

Stephen Kenny’s side were utterly outclassed and the game was an exercise in damage limitation well before the end

Thu Sept 07 2023 - 22:31
Stephen Kenny confirms Evan Ferguson’s knee injury was not sustained in Newcastle game

Stephen Kenny confirms Evan Ferguson’s knee injury was not sustained in Newcastle game

Patella tendon injury was exacerbated by Bruno Guimarães’s challenge but it is one that has been troubling the striker for a period of time

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 23:00
Republic of Ireland braced for daunting assignment in Paris

Republic of Ireland braced for daunting assignment in Paris

Deschamps' France unlikely to show much sympathy for Stephen Kenny’s struggling and understrength Republic of Ireland side in Paris

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 20:08
Group B state of play: Dramatic upturn in form required for Ireland’s survival

Group B state of play: Dramatic upturn in form required for Ireland’s survival

Euro 2024: Greece, the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland in a three-way battle for play-off spot in Group B

Wed Sept 06 2023 - 05:00
Evan Ferguson ruled out of Ireland’s qualifiers against France and the Netherlands

Evan Ferguson ruled out of Ireland’s qualifiers against France and the Netherlands

The in-form Brighton striker sustained a knee injury against Newcastle

Tue Sept 05 2023 - 16:15
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