Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

Leeds the field – An Irishman’s Diary on the Irish in Leeds

International indecision nothing new for McCarthy

As he prepares to name his first Ireland squad, McCarthy could be forgiven a sense of déjà vu

Ireland and Liverpool legends unite for Sean Cox fundraiser

Mick McCarthy and Kenny Dalglish will manage the teams in April 12th encounter

Legends roll back the years in tribute to Liam Miller

Dion Dublin strokes home winning penalty to see off Celtic and Ireland challenge

Former Irish international Liam Miller is battling cancer

John Hartson among former teammates to give their support to 36 year-old Cork native

Soccer holds sway in GAA wastelands of Dundalk and Drogheda

The Louth county final brings together teams from two of the biggest towns in Ireland

The top 25 Irish players to play in the Premier League era

To celebrate 25 years of the English league, Emmet Malone picks his Irish standouts

Ireland have long history of play-off misery

Martin O’Neill’s side will fancy their chances of reaching finals after kind draw

Former Irish international Ian Harte announces retirement

‘I’ve had over 20 years playing football and loved every minute of it - to the next chapter’

The Morning Sports Briefing

Baby Blacks too good for Ireland Under 20s, O’Neill wants a strong start against Scots, O’Brien unbeaten against Kerry and Manchip at the heart of Ireland’s golfing success

Robbie Brady confident he can deliver on big stage

Republic of Ireland left back looking to emulate the exploits of Ian Harte

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Burnley’s Stephen Ward is striving to beat the drop

Relegation battles are a fact of life for most professional footballers and Irish players have been involved in their fair share

Reading aim to be more than FA Cup footnote after history of heartbreak

The Royals hope for maiden win over Arsenal in their first semi-final since 1927