Ken Early: Optimism is football's sweetest illusion, so Ireland should enjoy while it lasts
Draw against world’s top-ranked side a cause for cheer, but tighter defensive play required
Former players remain unconvinced by Stephen Kenny’s footballing philosophy
Republic of Ireland boss needs to start producing results to convince the sceptics
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
McClean calls for support for Kenny as he launches broadside at media critics
Wigan winger says new players need time to bed in under young manager
James McClean: Irish media get a kick out of us not doing well
Wigan winger and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny hit out at ‘over the top’ reaction
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
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
Sligo Rovers announce ‘strategic partnership’ with Everton
Two clubs have shared strong links since Séamus Coleman’s transfer to Merseyside
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
From Euro 1976 to Marek Hamsik: Slovakia’s football heritage is to be respected
Slovakia provided eight of Czechoslovakia’s Euro ‘76 heroes but are yet to beat Ireland
One night in Paris: Henry’s stray hand, the 33rd team and the great Fifa shakedown
Sporting Controversies: Reverberations from 2009 World Cup playoff still rattle Irish football
Brian Kerr happy to share his experience with new FAI hierarchy
‘It was the first time anyone in authority had rang me for 15 years’
Ken Early: Thierry Henry, a missed flight, and the invisible hand of history
How I ended up missing out on the collective outrage about France’s infamous handball
Ireland’s do or die games: The nights we did - and the nights we died
From McAteer against the Netherlands to, yep, Henry against us (and the rules)
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