James McClean: ‘As long as the manager picks me that’s all that matters’

Republic of Ireland stalwart continues to stand up for himself and what he believes in

McCarthy not losing the run of himself after New Zealand win

‘Will it have any impact on the way we play against Denmark? I’m not sure’

Ireland make it a night of firsts against New Zealand

Derrick Williams, Sean Maguire and Callum Robinson goals secure friendly win

Ireland 3 New Zealand 1 - how the Irish players rated

Ireland’s second-string impress, but can they force their way into Denmark reckoning?

Darragh Lenihan and Greg Cunningham called into Ireland squad

Squad named for upcoming qualifiers against Georgia and Switzerland

Mick McCarthy: James McCarthy needs regular top flight football

Crystal Palace midfielder returns to Ireland squad but first-team spot not guaranteed

Dunne urges McCarthy to fast-track teen star Parrott

Dublin-born striker (17) made his debut in Tottenham’s first team for Juventus friendly

Preston North End and Seán Maguire for Liam MacCarthy

Championship side turn their hand to a spot of hurling during team bonding in Cork

Mick McCarthy: New handball rules will punish defenders

Manager reckons Ireland can handle loss of Shane Long for Denmark and Gibraltar games

Alan Browne keen to press his case under new Republic regime

Preston player scored 12 goals from midfield for the Championship outfit this season

McCarthy relieved as Republic emerge unscathed from tricky encounter

Ireland’s performance left a lot to be desired but at least resulted in three points

Matt Doherty named on right side of Ireland midfield for Gibraltar clash

Mick McCarthy opts for Richard Keogh to partner Shane Duffy in central defence

Mick McCarthy must squeeze every last drop from Ireland squad

Despite lack of star quality, Ireland should have enough to see off Gibraltar and Georgia

Euro 2020 qualifiers: Gibraltar v Ireland - all you need to know

The second coming of Mick McCarthy begins at the 2,300 capacity Victoria Stadium

Ireland ready to play real football on Gibraltar’s ‘plastic’ pitch

No whingeing, says Mick McCarthy, as Seán Maguire hopes to score first goal for Ireland

Mick McCarthy takes first Ireland training session for 17 years

Séamus Coleman and Seán Maguire sit out session after weekend games

McCarthy admits recruiting players to Republic’s cause not easy

Old hands say they’ll answer the call if required but new ones don’t make them

Canaries win thriller against Bristol City to stay on top perch

Championship round-up: Leeds go second with victory over Bolton; Middlesbrough keep up winning momentum

Leeds take advantage of Norwich slip to take back top spot

Championship review: Seán Maguire among Preston scorers against Canaries

Callum Robinson set for three months out with hamstring tear

Preston striker was injured after scoring his 10th goal of the season against Blackburn

Stephen Kenny: I am ‘absolutely qualified’ to take Ireland job

Dundalk manager believes idea he would not command respect as ‘quite insulting’

Northern lights brighter on night of minor distractions

Martin O'Neill says side were disappointing going forward and guilty of sloppiness

Darren Randolph proves vital backstop to deny northern raiders

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper pulls off a number of quality saves to deny Northern Ireland

Shane Long set to miss Ireland fixtures due to ankle surgery

Martin O’Neill’s striking options limited for Northern Ireland and Denmark clashes

Expectations lowered but hopes still high as Ireland face Denmark

Even without Séamus Coleman and Robbie Brady, a win is not beyond possibility

Scott Hogan strikingly confident despite his Aston Villa woes

Striker felt ‘hung out to dry’ by now-departed boss Bruce’s changing plans for his role

O'Neill finalises Ireland squad for Nations League matches

Stephen Ward went to see a specialist on Monday over a persistent knee injury

Sean Maguire fit enough to play some part for Republic of Ireland

Christian Eriksen all but out with Gareth Bale a doubt for Dublin Nations League games

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

James McClean targets return in time for October internationals

Robbie Brady, James McCarthy and Sean Maguire all remain touch and go to return

Séamus Coleman a major doubt for key October doubler-header

Martin O’Neill confirms scan reveals his skipper has suffered stress fracture to his foot

Martin O’Neill: inexperienced Ireland can step up in Cardiff

Familiar faces will be missing for Thursday’s Uefa Nations League opener against Wales

FAI declines to comment on implications of Keane-Arter row

O’Neill can ill afford to be without the services of the Cardiff City midfielder for upcoming matches

No throne for Tyrone: ‘I thought we had it, I really did’

More than 2,000 supporters cheer the team on from the rainy streets of Omagh

Declan Rice declines call up for Nations League opener

‘England have spoken to him, we are aware of that and he is taking a little more time’

Sean Maguire to miss next two Ireland games with injury

Ireland international suffered damage to the same hamstring he has previously injured

Preston complete signing of Graham Burke from Shamrock Rovers

Striker heads to Deepdale on three-year deal while Greg Cunningham joins Cardiff City

Judge decrees that O’Shea bows out on a winning note

Terrific performance from Rice in midfield earns high praise from manager O’Neill

Seán Maguire absence leaves Ireland light on forwards for France game

Martin O’Neill may have to improvise up front for Monday’s game at the Stade de France

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