Dara O’Shea

Dara O’Shea turns focus to Ireland victory in Armenia, insisting ‘we want to create history’

Defender said messages of support from Ireland legends fuelled motivation to reach World Cup

Kevin Kilbane: Ireland’s chance of success falls on Evan Ferguson’s shoulders

Defeat in Dublin would instantly spoil chances of reaching World Cup on my adopted home soil

Heimir Hallgrímsson not yet settled on starting 11 for opening World Cup qualifier against Hungary

Wingers Chiedozie Ogbene and Kasey McAteer battling for inclusion for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier at the Aviva

Which Irish players should we look out for in the Premier League this season?

Evan Ferguson joins growing number of Irish players heading farther afield

Irish eyes on Ipswich as they target quick return to Premier League

Several players are aiming to gain promotion from the Championship while helping the Republic of Ireland reach the World Cup

As Caoimhín Kelleher is primed for a £40m transfer, which other Irish players could move?

Cork goalkeeper primed for £40m summer move to Premier League club

Irish player tracker: Silver lining beckons for Jason Knight

Promotion playoff defeat could prove midfielder’s final appearance in a Bristol City shirt with Premier League clubs linked to his signature

Kevin Kilbane: Evan Ferguson’s case shows how ruthless the Premier League is

Any underperformance is not tolerated in the most unsentimental league in world sport

Irish player tracker: Ipswich’s Dara O’Shea stars against Wolves despite defeat

Nathan Collins gets clean sheet against Chelsea in good week for Irish defenders

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

Republic of Ireland 1 Lithuania 0: How the Irish players rated

Malachy Clerkin hands out the marks after Parrott’s late strike puts gloss on a dull night

Stephen Kenny makes six changes for Lithuania friendly

Will Keane gets first start for Republic of Ireland while John Egan captains the team

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

Expectations are enormous for incoming Ireland coach John Eustace

The Queens Park Rangers coach will double job on the club and country scenes

Lessons from Portugal feat help Kenny plan for Ireland’s clash with Belgium

Manager focusing on getting balance right in attack so players complement each other

Gunning for glory: Chesterfield head to the Bridge for daunting Chelsea clash

Dublin defender’s nomadic footballing life set for career highlight in FA Cup tie

More Ferdinand than McGrath: Andrew Omobamidele very much the modern defender

Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee

Wisdom of the crowd indicates a belief in Ireland’s new Stephen Kenny era

A crowd of 25,000 is expected for Tuesday night’s friendly match at the Aviva

Stephen Kenny believes 3-4-2-1 makes the most of Ireland’s resources

‘It’s possibly fair to say, that 60 to 70 per cent of our best players are defenders’

Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Nathan Collins, the latest Leixlip lad set to play key role in Ireland’s last line

A near neighbour of Andrew Omobamidele, Collins’s family are steeped in the game

Gavin Bazunu comfortable racking up game time in League One for now

Ireland goalkeeper knows a decision will have to be made whether to return to City

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Ireland players set for more chances to develop on international stage

Midfield continues to be problematic with no one playing at top end of the English game

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

Ireland’s Dara O’Shea facing six months out with a fractured ankle

West Brom confirm 22-year-old needs surgery and will be sidelined until next year

Ireland v Serbia: Devil is in the detail for Stephen Kenny’s side

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Gavin Bazunu believes Ireland’s youngsters key to future success

Have faith in young players, says teenage goalkeeper who saved Portugal star’s penalty

Jim Crawford and Ireland U21 squad share in Faro excitement from afar

Under-21 side in action against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday

Stephen Kenny: ‘You can’t ask any more and to lose is so difficult for them at the moment’

Ireland manager upset at some of the officiating as he prepares to lift side for home games

TV View: It’s. Just. Not. Fair – Ronnie Whelan and Ali Daei rail against cruelty of it all

RTÉ’s coverage started with positive news, sadly for Shane Long it was him

Ireland talk the talk but scale of the challenge in Portugal is daunting

Kenny remains stoically positive but limited Republic XI facing a hot night in the Algarve

Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know ahead of World Cup qualifier

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Stephen Kenny: ‘A number of players have had vaccines some haven’t’

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Dara O’Shea and Callum Robinson on target in West Brom’s big win

Baggies keep up impressive start as Blades remain without a win

Championship highways and byways await for Ireland boss Stephen Kenny

Manager will be hoping players don’t get bogged down in transfer window ahead of qualifiers

O’Shea and Robinson on target as West Brom secure draw in Bournemouth

Ireland internationals start the season with goals at the Vitality Stadium

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