Martin O’Neill urges Harry Arter to prove sceptics wrong

Cardiff City midfielder returns to Ireland squad for games against Denmark and Wales

Harry Arter is back in provisional Ireland squad

Declan Rice is not included and Sky Sports report that he has declared for England

Richie Towell returns to Rotherham on loan

Meanwhile, Eunan O’Kane has also made a loan switch, leaving Leeds for Luton

Sean Maguire out to create happier Lansdowne memories

Striker could well make Ireland debut in Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Moldova

Boys in green and blue: the Irish at Brighton

The Seagulls, led by former Republic stalwart Chris Hughton, are back in the top flight

Preston’s Irish cohort will be hoping Simon Grayson stays put

Sean Maguire the latest to arrive at Deepdale but boss has been linked with Sunderland

Michael Walker: Alan Power enjoying time in FA Cup limelight

Dubliner who has laboured in lower leagues revelling in Lincoln City’s FA Cup run

Vincent Kompany returns to guide Manchester City into fifth round

Lincoln pull off another FA Cup shock against Championship leaders Brighton

Daryl Horgan makes his first start for Preston

The former Dundalk winger has been named in the lineup to take on Brighton at Deepdale

Soccer writers honour Stephen Kenny for a second time

Dundalk manager named personality of the year after brilliant campaign

FA Cup third round: How did the Irish fare?

Daryl Horgan and Richie Towell both get their first taste of the magic of the Cup

Dundalk eye up Bray’s Dylan Connolly to replace Daryl Horgan

Winger follows team-mate Andy Boyle to English Championship side Preston North End

Stephen Kenny’s impressive champions setting the bar high for their rivals

Dundalk’s third title in a row and their displays in Europe prove they are one of the best ever

Richie Towell says he just wants to ‘go out and play’

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder says he sees a good preseason as key to long-term prospects

Jonathan Walters named Ireland player of the year

Meanwhile, Robbie Brady scooped the award for young player of the year in Donnybrook

SSE Airtricity League Premier Division: Club-by-club guide

How will your team fare in upcoming season? Title odds, key men, last year’s showing

Martin O’Neill says places for Euro 2016 still up for grabs

Ireland manager says players in regular action for clubs will have advantage

Stephen Ward ensures Burnley advance into fourth round

Ireland player’s second-half goal against Middlesbrough first club goal in over two years

FA Cup round-up: Non-League Eastleigh denied by late Bolton equaliser

Richie Towell makes Brighton debut in Hull loss; West Brom’s last-gasp equaliser

Richie Towell named SWAI personality of the year 2015

Midfielder helped Dundalk to the double before signing for Championship Brighton

Brighton draw another blank as Wolves take first spoils of 2016

Richie Towell’s Seagulls debut may be on the way after fourth game without a goal

Sporting Advent Calendar #10: Dundalk’s double and Richie Towell’s heroics

Stephen Kenny’s team confirm their dominance with FAI Cup final win over Cork

Dundalk sign Robbie Benson and Patrick McEleney

Manager Stephen Kenny delighted with the arrival of two promising young talents

‘Best winger in Ireland’ - Daryl Horgan signs new Dundalk deal

Galway man was on trial at Peterborough but will continue at Oriel Park in 2016

Richie Towell signs for Brighton and Hove Albion

24-year-old midfielder leaves league champions Dundalk to join Championship side

Dundalk’s Richie Towell wins PFAI’s Player of the Year award

Wexford’s Danny Furlong claims First Division award

Dundalk’s success further proof of Stephen Kenny’s talents

‘He’s the best manager in the League of Ireland, that’s for sure,’ says Brian Kerr

The Morning Sports Briefing

Martin O’Neill hopeful of O’Shea fitness, Towell the hero again for Dundalk, Legion and South Kerry to go again, greyhound racing and dog cruelty, Moyes to leave Sociedad and what to watch out for

Richie Towell emerges as Dundalk’s hero again with extra-time goal

Dramatic win for Wexford Youths with women’s final decided by penalties

Wexford Youths and Shelbourne show why they’re not just a sideshow

Despite the weather, nothing was going to rain on Wexford side’s parade, even Cork City players warming up during their penalty shoot-out

Dundalk set for ‘an epic battle’ in bid to complete double

Champions’ boss sticking to his normal game plan as his side prepare to face Cork City

Karl Sheppard out to hook some glory for Cork City

Cup final victory can be Karl Sheppard’s consolation for lapse in league

Limerick get a last chance to complete their great escape

Martin Russell’s side must beat Sligo away to have a chance of staying in Premier Division

Karl Sheppard ensures Cork City avoid defeat at home

Cork City come back from two goals down to secure a point against Dundalk

Schlingermann named as goalkeeper in PFAI team of year

Drogheda United player now focusing on keeping his side in the Premier Division

Dundalk clinch back-to-back titles with Rovers draw

Richie Towell’s 83rd minute penalty enough to crown Stephen Kenny’s side champions

Dundalk aiming to seal the title deal at Tallaght Stadium

Richie Towell secures another Player of the Month award

Dundalk strike late on to move within one win of title

Richie Towell starts revival as defending champions close in on title

Dundalk’s Richie Towell scores four to turn derby into demolition

Drogheda United hit for six as neighbours move closer to retaining title

Towell earns Dundalk a late share of the spoils against Bohs

League leaders strike late on to deny Dalymount side

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