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Pressure growing on Stephen Kenny as Ireland face tricky assignment

Pressure growing on Stephen Kenny as Ireland face tricky assignment

Ireland manager seeks to move beyond defeat in Yerevan but talented Ukraine will not lack for motivation

Tue Jun 07 2022 - 23:00
‘Soldiers watch our games in trenches’: Serhiy Sydorchuk paints vivid picture of war in Ukraine

‘Soldiers watch our games in trenches’: Serhiy Sydorchuk paints vivid picture of war in Ukraine

Serhiy Sydorchuk’s mother and father remain in Zaporizhzhia as the Russians bombard the city

Tue Jun 07 2022 - 21:04
Séamus Coleman ruled out of Ukraine Nations League tie

Séamus Coleman ruled out of Ukraine Nations League tie

Ireland and Everton skipper to miss Wednesday’s clash with groin injury

Tue Jun 07 2022 - 13:29
Ukraine to heap pressure on Stephen Kenny’s Ireland

Ukraine to heap pressure on Stephen Kenny’s Ireland

‘We have children and women dying, our infrastructure is being ruined by the Russian barbarians’

Tue Jun 07 2022 - 05:00
Efficient Ireland see off Montenegro and turn focus to Italy

Efficient Ireland see off Montenegro and turn focus to Italy

Jim Crawford’s u21s move into play-off spot for Euros with Italy still to play

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 20:08
Caoimhín Kelleher gets opportunity to usurp injured Gavin Bazunu

Caoimhín Kelleher gets opportunity to usurp injured Gavin Bazunu

Andrew Omobamidele signs four year deal with relegated Norwich City

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 13:04
Former Ireland captain Cunningham makes case for Conor Coventry call-up to senior side

Former Ireland captain Cunningham makes case for Conor Coventry call-up to senior side

Chiedozie Ogbene says side must ‘change mentality to win at all costs’ following defeat to lowly Armenia

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 07:00
Stephen Kenny stresses need for ‘important performances’ as Ireland bid to bounce back against Ukraine

Stephen Kenny stresses need for ‘important performances’ as Ireland bid to bounce back against Ukraine

Dismal defeat in Armenia heaps pressure on manager as winless run in Nations League hits 11

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s Nations League misery continues as Armenia edge to victory

Ireland’s Nations League misery continues as Armenia edge to victory

Eleventh defeat in competition silences Stephen Kenny’s constant claim of a squad on the rise

Mon Jun 06 2022 - 01:00
Stephen Kenny: Ireland did not deserve to lose to Armenia

Stephen Kenny: Ireland did not deserve to lose to Armenia

‘They didn’t really have any chances bar the offside goal so it’s disappointing overall’

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 18:42
Grim evening in the Caucasus as Armenia continue Ireland’s Nations League drought

Grim evening in the Caucasus as Armenia continue Ireland’s Nations League drought

Stephen Kenny’s side remains without a win in the competition after Eduard Spertsyan’s superb strike

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 16:27
Reluctant centre of attention Kenny Cunningham sees Collins as a Dunne deal

Reluctant centre of attention Kenny Cunningham sees Collins as a Dunne deal

Former captain on the future of Ireland’s defence and just how he felt coming off the bench against Spain in the 2002 World Cup

Sat Jun 04 2022 - 06:00
Heat is on as Ireland look  to end 10-match winless streak in Nations League

Heat is on as Ireland look to end 10-match winless streak in Nations League

Stifling Yerevan heat expected to cool by time of kick-off against Armenia

Fri Jun 03 2022 - 23:00
Stephen Kenny still a firm admirer of dedicated Jeff Hendrick

Stephen Kenny still a firm admirer of dedicated Jeff Hendrick

Manager has remained loyal to the Newcastle midfielder who may have to leave St James’ Park again in pursuit of first-team club football

Thu Jun 02 2022 - 23:00
Ireland given boost ahead of Armenia clash as Josh Cullen ban is overturned

Ireland given boost ahead of Armenia clash as Josh Cullen ban is overturned

Anderlecht midfielder expected to start in Nations League opener in Armenia

Thu Jun 02 2022 - 23:00
Jason Knight keeps Premier League dream alive

Jason Knight keeps Premier League dream alive

`Whenever I step out there I can mix it with anyone’

Wed Jun 01 2022 - 23:00
Enda Stevens questions police role at City Ground

Enda Stevens questions police role at City Ground

Man jailed for head butt into the face of Sheffield United captain Billy Sharp at the City Ground on May 17th

Tue May 31 2022 - 23:00
Nations League explainer: What’s at stake for the Irish team?

Nations League explainer: What’s at stake for the Irish team?

Michael Obafemi and Festy Ebosele to bring raw yet potentially lethal skills to the senior ranks

Tue May 31 2022 - 13:16
FAI monitor civil unrest in Yerevan in advance of Republic’s clash with Armenia

FAI monitor civil unrest in Yerevan in advance of Republic’s clash with Armenia

Kenny bullish about Ireland’s prospects ahead of busy four-game schedule

Mon May 30 2022 - 23:00
Saipan 20 years on - Part V: Aftermath, a World Cup

Saipan 20 years on - Part V: Aftermath, a World Cup

Part VI: Sliding Doors and the legacy two decades later

Mon May 09 2022 - 06:00
Saipan 20 years on - Part IV: Ireland loses the run of itself as Roy goes walking the dog

Saipan 20 years on - Part IV: Ireland loses the run of itself as Roy goes walking the dog

The many attempts to get the Ireland captain back to Japan were doomed for all sorts of reasons

Sun May 08 2022 - 06:00
Saipan 20 years on - Part III: The interview, the meeting, the row, the departure

Saipan 20 years on - Part III: The interview, the meeting, the row, the departure

‘How the meeting didn’t end in physical violence is the mystery of the thing for us now’

Sat May 07 2022 - 06:00
Saipan 20 years on: The inside story of the World Cup row that divided a nation

Saipan 20 years on: The inside story of the World Cup row that divided a nation

Parts 1 and 2: 'How they ended up in Saipan is such an Irish story. Ray Treacy met an ex-pat Dub at an airport who was living out there'

Fri May 06 2022 - 06:00
Derry City outclass St Patrick’s Athletic in away win

Derry City outclass St Patrick’s Athletic in away win

Win at Richmond Park leaves Ruaidhrí Higgins’ side three points clear at the top

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 22:26
St Pat’s coach Tim Clancy closing in on that badge of honour

St Pat’s coach Tim Clancy closing in on that badge of honour

League of Ireland: player turned manager has grown into the job at Richmond Park

Fri Apr 29 2022 - 06:00
Byrne-Mandroiu axis can help fire Hoops to new heights

Byrne-Mandroiu axis can help fire Hoops to new heights

Champions can expect a stiff test from arch-rivals Bohemians at Dalymount

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00
Four-goal Bohs too good for Shels on Easter Monday Dublin derby

Four-goal Bohs too good for Shels on Easter Monday Dublin derby

Two northside clubs at different stages of development and it shows at Tolka Park

Mon Apr 18 2022 - 18:20
Plenty at stake as Shamrock Rovers resume pursuit of early pacesetters Derry

Plenty at stake as Shamrock Rovers resume pursuit of early pacesetters Derry

Champions face intriguing derby with Pat’s while Duff’s Shels face tough trip north

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00
Republic of Ireland to open Nations League campaign away to Armenia

Republic of Ireland to open Nations League campaign away to Armenia

New fixture list confirmed as Uefa fix dates for Scotland v Ukraine playoff tie

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 15:23
Kenny Shiels takes an all-too-familiar stance in apology for controversial comments

Kenny Shiels takes an all-too-familiar stance in apology for controversial comments

Northern Ireland women’s manager claimed female footballers more emotional than men

Thu Apr 14 2022 - 01:00
Women’s World Cup: Call goes up for qualifier venue switch

Women’s World Cup: Call goes up for qualifier venue switch

September’s crucial game against Finland set for Tallaght, but pressure mounts for Aviva

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 21:49
‘We are Irish. We are going to fight to the very end’

‘We are Irish. We are going to fight to the very end’

Pauw and Republic squad thrilled with resilient display against world-class Swedes

Wed Apr 13 2022 - 01:00
Ireland hold on for draw against Sweden after Katie McCabe strike

Ireland hold on for draw against Sweden after Katie McCabe strike

Honours even in Gothenburg as Vera Pauw’s women clinch an away draw against the odds

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 19:22
Pauw and McCabe focused on their own plan to stop Sweden

Pauw and McCabe focused on their own plan to stop Sweden

Republic of Ireland not buying opponents’ marketing gimmick but face uphill task

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 05:00
Sweden anticipate skullduggery as Ireland seek to defy the odds

Sweden anticipate skullduggery as Ireland seek to defy the odds

Pauw says her team play passionately but always by the rules ahead of Women’s World Cup qualifier

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 01:00
Inspirational O’Sullivan looking forward to massive Swedish test

Inspirational O’Sullivan looking forward to massive Swedish test

Dynamic midfielder has put a difficult period at North Carolina Courage fully behind her

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 01:00
Aaron Greene seals Shamrock Rovers victory at Shelbourne

Aaron Greene seals Shamrock Rovers victory at Shelbourne

Cruel but fair result closes gap to three points behind league leaders Derry City

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 22:58
No lack of incentive for St Pat’s as O’Donnell returns to Inchicore

No lack of incentive for St Pat’s as O’Donnell returns to Inchicore

Manager made controversial switch to Dundalk after claiming cup glory with Saints last season

Fri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
FAI’s development of women’s game still some way short of the rhetoric

FAI’s development of women’s game still some way short of the rhetoric

Decision-making bodies lack anyone with a direct link to the women’s game in Ireland

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 23:00
Derry City stretch six points clear at the top of Premier Division

Derry City stretch six points clear at the top of Premier Division

Two late goals secure the points for the Candystripes against bottom side UCD

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 22:05
League of Ireland previews: Rovers look to find their stride in Ballybofey

League of Ireland previews: Rovers look to find their stride in Ballybofey

Three-in-a-row title chasers figuring out how to juggle players who might demand minutes

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 19:40
Vera Pauw on ‘heart breaking’ injuries and squad for Sweden qualifier

Vera Pauw on ‘heart breaking’ injuries and squad for Sweden qualifier

Both Dianne Caldwell (arm) and Savannah McCarthy (knee) have been ruled out

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 13:08
Irish players enhancing their club prospects on the international stage

Irish players enhancing their club prospects on the international stage

Troy Parrott the latest to show their worth as Stephen Kenny’s squad continues to develop

Wed Mar 30 2022 - 13:58
Troy Parrott ‘channelled the disappointment the way you would want him to’

Troy Parrott ‘channelled the disappointment the way you would want him to’

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny praises striker for his poise in scoring late winner

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 22:47
Troy Parrott repeats happy knack of getting Ireland out of jail

Troy Parrott repeats happy knack of getting Ireland out of jail

Striker scores deep into injury-time to save Ireland’s blushes against lowly Lithuania

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 22:25
John Egan taking the bull by the horns as he builds towards career peak

John Egan taking the bull by the horns as he builds towards career peak

Central defender has become a key player for Stephen Kenny’s Ireland side

Tue Mar 29 2022 - 06:00
‘It didn’t affect me in the slightest’: Keith Andrews brushes off Roy Keane comment

‘It didn’t affect me in the slightest’: Keith Andrews brushes off Roy Keane comment

Ireland assistant more interested in getting side ready for Lithuania friendly

Mon Mar 28 2022 - 23:00
Jason Knight just glad to be centre stage for club and country

Jason Knight just glad to be centre stage for club and country

‘I want to play my best for the club. And when I come away with Ireland it is the same’

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 23:00
Roberto Martínez delighted with Belgium’s ‘very meaningful game’

Roberto Martínez delighted with Belgium’s ‘very meaningful game’

Manager admits Thierry Henry won’t ‘be too upset’ over boos from the crowd

Sun Mar 27 2022 - 15:00
Ireland earn draw with world number one team Belgium

Ireland earn draw with world number one team Belgium

Chiedozie Ogbene scores superb overhead goal while Alan Browne heads in late on

Sat Mar 26 2022 - 19:33
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