Wes Hoolahan was Ireland’s criminally underused rare talent

The 35-year-old has announced his international retirement with just 43 caps earned

Wes Hoolahan retires from international football

Ireland playmaker has called it a day after 43 caps as he approaches his 36th birthday

Daryl Murphy announces his retirement from international football

Ireland manager Martin O’Neill pays tribute to Waterford-born striker

Martin O’Neill is key to Irish soccer – don’t write him off as cold and distant

The Republic of Ireland manager’s commitment has served him, and his country, well

Psychological shift was too much for Ireland to handle

Martin O’Neill’s men looked lost when they had to chase the game against Denmark

Irish World Cup hopes crumble at feet of Christian Eriksen

Danish playmaker scores hat-trick in comprehensive playoff victory

Martin O’Neill’s record suggests he can guide Ireland through

But Danes will fancy their chances of picking Irish lock if home side takes initiative

Ireland v Denmark: All you need to know ahead of second leg

Martin O’Neill’s men just one game away from qualifying for a first World Cup in 15 years

Ken Early: International teams are rubbish – but do fans really care?

Everyone knows the top-level football is elsewhere, but it’s not about that anymore

What we learned: Ireland’s midfield keeps Danes at bay

Shane Duffy was a towering presence while Daryl Murphy endured long night in Copenhagen

Nicklas Bendtner warns Ireland that Danes will go to the wire

‘They will come more out, which allows us to get more space. It will be more interesting’

Randolph’s fingers the only things warmed up in Copenhagen

Fireworks before the kick-off were not matched at the Parken stadium

Ball in Ireland’s court after draw in Denmark

All to play for in second leg as Denmark held to scoreless draw in Copenhagen

Ireland v Denmark: All you need to know about World Cup playoff

Irsk? Mig? Aldrig! - Three words you might need in Copenhagen on Saturday night

Jeff Hendrick undergoes scan ahead of Denmark playoff

‘Because it’s Tuesday I’m personally not over-worried,’ said Roy Keane when asked

Harry Arter: We always rise to the big occasions

Meanwhile, Daryl Murphy is enjoying his new lease of life in the twilight of his career

British media reaction: ‘Ireland won’t light up Russia as Wales did in France’

General reaction was of acceptance and that Wales simply didn’t do enough on the night

Ireland reach the World Cup playoffs: The key moments

From Murphy’s goal in Serbia to McClean in Vienna - the highs and lows of the campaign

David Meyler: ‘I’m confident that we will be going to Russia’

Irish skipper praises collective effort in claiming World Cup playoff slot

James McClean does it again as Ireland book playoff spot

West Brom ace comes up with goal that breaks Welsh hearts and keeps World Cup dream alive

Shane Long ruled out of Ireland’s clash with Wales

Southampton striker will miss win-or-bust final World Cup qualifier in Cardiff

Ken Early: Power play likely to be Martin O'Neill's tactic again

Republic manager to start with his most physically powerful line-up against Wales

Shane Long’s goal drought ticking past 1,170 minutes

The striker has not found the net for club or country since last scoring in February

David Meyler wants Ireland to give it ‘a hell of a go’ in Wales

Group D set for an intriguing finale on Monday with all options open

Ireland 2 Moldova 0: What we learned

All roads now lead to Cardiff, but what did win in Dublin teach us?

Ireland win IMF derby but wait for real Bale-out

Moldovan TV crew’s prediction was right: three handy points for the hosts

Ireland ready to put World Cup hopes on the line once more

Martin O’Neill’s contract extended for two years, but focus is on crucial Moldova match

Ken Early: FAI break the mould by sticking with Martin O’Neill

Striking to hear O’Neill cite the number of season tickets sold during his time in charge

Daryl Murphy finding his best in the twilight of his career

Nottingham Forest man is the national side’s form striker before crucial final group games

Ireland look to new strikers to improve abysmal goal record

Meanwhile, Roy Keane took yet another swipe at Everton and their team of ‘scientists’

Irish in action: Goal-shy Shane Long is only Premier League starter

Aiden McGeady and David Meyler are both among the goals in the Championship

Kenneth Zohore lifts Cardiff over Leeds in Championship

Round-up: Preston and Ipswich both continue fine form with victories

Martin O'Neill backs Scott Hogan to reach level needed

Jon Walters set to miss games against Moldova and Wales due to knee injury

Seán Maguire on target again as Preston hand Cardiff a first defeat

Alan Browne on target from 50 yards out in 3-0 win; Leeds go top of Championship table

O’Neill unlikely to turn to Scott Hogan to solve scoring crux

Manager would be reluctant to throw Aston Villa striker in against Moldova or Wales

Jon Walters: ‘It’s going to be a grandstand finish’

Ireland forward still believes his side can qualify for World Cup despite Serbia loss

David Meyler: ‘We poured our heart and soul into the performance ’

Irish midfielder has not given up hope of World Cup qualification

Ireland 0 Serbia 1 - Irish player ratings

Wes Hoolahan and David Meyler impress on frustrating night for Martin O’Neill’s side

Irish World Cup hopes flicker and fade as Serbia end home run

Aleksandar Kolarov’s goal puts 10-man Serbia in pole position for Russia qualification

O’Neill: Ireland must be at their best to beat ‘class act’ Serbia

Manager calls for bigger performance as pressure mounts on side after Georgia draw

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