Kenny down to bare bones for visit of DroghedaPreview: Stephen Kenny has been forced to call four under-21 players into his Bohemians squad for this evening's visit of Drogheda…Tue Apr 13 2004 - 01:00
O'Halloran to stay with hometown clubNews: Greg O'Halloran looks set to retain his place in Cork City's starting line-up for this evening's clash with Shelbourne…Mon Apr 12 2004 - 01:00
Longford face a difficult trip to WaterfordSoccer National League previews: A win for Cork over Waterford at Turner's Cross in midweek and the top of this morning's eircom…Fri Apr 09 2004 - 01:00
Lynch saves his blushesBohemians 1 Shelbourne 1: In different circumstances a point would seem a decent return for Shelbourne on a visit to Dalymount…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
Reynolds may be sidelinedWaterford United player manager Alan Reynolds may have to watch from the sidelines for the first time when they play Cork this…Tue Apr 06 2004 - 01:00
Heary on standbyTonight's Match: Colin Hawkins, Ken Oman and Fergal Harkin are all doubtful for this evening's first encounter of the season…Mon Apr 05 2004 - 01:00
FAI agree to open the books for DillonNEWS: FAI officials are willing to provide former Eircom League chairman Brendan Dillon with the financial information he has…Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
First blood goes to BohemiansNATIONAL LEAGUE/St Patrick's Athletic 0 Bohemians 2: When they voted to restore the premier division to a 12-team operation …Sat Apr 03 2004 - 01:00
FAI likely to make available information Dillon seeksFAI finances: Information sought by former Eircom League chairman Brendan Dillon in relation to the finances and corporate governance…Fri Apr 02 2004 - 01:00
Ireland set to play friendlies in LondonIreland reaction: Confirmation is expected soon that Ireland will continue their preparation for the start of the World Cup …Fri Apr 02 2004 - 01:00
Time moves on for PR company and the FAIThe FAI has announced that it is parting company with the public relations firm, Conroy and O'Rourke, that has represented it…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
Nedved sits at the heart of it allIreland's recent results against Canada and Brazil may have provided a lift for an Irish side still licking its wounds in the…Wed Mar 31 2004 - 01:00
League's ability to deal with problems is laughableRoddy Doyle recalled with some amusement a few years back on British television the night when he and some friends hatched a …Tue Mar 30 2004 - 01:00
Versatile Kelly gets the callRep of Ireland v Czech Rep: As Gary Doherty reflected yesterday on what has been a better than expected season at White Hart…Tue Mar 30 2004 - 01:00
Bohemians happy to welcome back stalwartsNational League Bohemians should be closer to full strength this evening as they look to build on Monday's solid start to the…Fri Mar 26 2004 - 00:00
Finnan on injury listNews: Steve Finnan looks set to miss another international date after Liverpool confirmed he is still suffering with a shoulder…Thu Mar 25 2004 - 00:00
Shelbourne's luck off the pitch may have run outNATIONAL LEAGUE: League champions they may be but it is in off-the-pitch disputes that Shelbourne have established a really …Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
Kinsella recalled to squadINTERNATIONAL SOCCER: Though they came, for the most part, from the player himself, reports of the demise of Mark Kinsella's…Tue Mar 23 2004 - 00:00
Fresh start for Grant and KeddyNational League News: A day after Cork City and Shelbourne, the sides widely perceived to be their two main rivals for the championship…Sat Mar 20 2004 - 00:00
Ireland to play Dutch in June friendlySOCCER: Ireland's proposed post-season tour of the US finally looked to be off last night after the Dutch FA confirmed the Republic…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Boost for Fenlon as league kicks offWith his players due to kick off their title defence at home to Shamrock Rovers this evening, Pat Fenlon was rewarded yesterday…Fri Mar 19 2004 - 00:00
Gavin's players' role does not make for the quiet lifeSoccer National League countdown: For his members the season may end with the final whistle of the campaign's last game, but…Thu Mar 18 2004 - 00:00
A second shot at the big timeSoccer National League countdown: Five years after an ill-fated move to St Patrick's Athletic taught him just how wearisome…Wed Mar 17 2004 - 00:00
Kerr calls for wage restraintSOCCER: Brian Kerr yesterday urged those running Eircom League clubs to restore financial stability to the game here by putting…Tue Mar 16 2004 - 00:00
Premier division to revert to 12 teamsNational League: National League officials followed their counterparts in Scotland and Northern Ireland over the weekend when…Mon Mar 15 2004 - 00:00
Kenna joins DerbySOCCER ROUND-UP: Having endured a long wait before Birmingham City boss Steve Bruce finally indicated he was about to start…Thu Mar 11 2004 - 00:00
Farrelly moves to WiganIrish midfielder Gareth Farrelly has completed a move to English First Division promotion chasers Wigan Athletic after leaving…Wed Mar 10 2004 - 00:00
Injury forces Kelly to retireFormer Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Alan Kelly yesterday announced his retirement from the game after failing…Sat Mar 06 2004 - 00:00
Clubs must make 'A' listNational League News: Despite widely expressed hopes to the contrary, it appears that Irish clubs intending to compete in this…Fri Mar 05 2004 - 00:00
Kerley in the market for talent after Limerick get green lightNational League Limerick manager Mike Kerley faces a scramble to recruit a squad of players during the next two weeks after …Thu Mar 04 2004 - 00:00
Ferguson would veto Keane comebackSOCCER : Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson would block any attempt by Roy Keane to come out of international retirement…Sat Feb 21 2004 - 00:00
League meeting to be halted over ongoing disputeThe Eircom League has been forced to defer the business of its a.g.mFri Feb 20 2004 - 00:00
Duff to miss Brazilian tieNews: Brian Kerr confirmed last night that he will be without Damien Duff for Wednesday night's encounter with Brazil but the…Mon Feb 16 2004 - 00:00
Regional league a possibilitySoccer FAI club licensing scheme: Representatives of the National League's 22 clubs will meet in Dublin this evening to consider…Thu Feb 12 2004 - 00:00
Ticket shortage expected for ParisWorld Cup 2006 Qualifying: The FAI expects to sell 8,000 tickets for Ireland's World Cup 2006 Group Four qualifier in France…Thu Feb 05 2004 - 00:00
FAI are eager to get ball rollingSOCCER: The Government is set to formally meet representatives of the FAI and IRFU next week to start work on the establishment…Fri Jan 30 2004 - 00:00
'A home for Irish soccer' is welcomed by FAIFAI REACTION: More than three decades after it first rented the place having conceded that it had no ground capable of staging…Wed Jan 28 2004 - 00:00
Loan deal may bring big pay-offSoccer English FA Cup: interview with Colin Cryan: While Claudio Ranieri may struggle to convince some of his more recent arrivals…Sat Jan 24 2004 - 00:00
Merger proposal talks 'very positive'SOCCER: Representatives of the FAI and the Eircom League clubs declared yesterday's first meeting to discuss proposals for a…Fri Jan 23 2004 - 00:00
Rooney tightens grip as Dillon quitsSOCCER: After several months of internal wrangling, Fran Rooney's grip on the reins of power within the FAI tightened considerably…Mon Jan 19 2004 - 00:00
Coming of age and then taking flightFew of those who closely watched the development of Liam Miller over the six years he has been at Celtic ever seriously doubted…Fri Jan 09 2004 - 00:00
FIFA says no decision yet made on seatingNews: FIFA has further clarified its position in regard to the continued use of temporary seating at Lansdowne Road, with its…Thu Jan 08 2004 - 00:00
Derry live to fight on as students drop outSoccer National League: Former UCD midfielder Ciarán Martyn scored the goal that sent his old team crashing out of the eircom…Mon Dec 01 2003 - 00:00
Rovers have other issues to addressWhile everyone connected with Shelbourne looks forward to another party this evening regardless of the result in their game against…Fri Nov 28 2003 - 00:00
McAteer eyes February returnNews: Jason McAteer has set Ireland's friendly against as yet unnamed opposition in February as his target for an international…Thu Nov 27 2003 - 00:00
Derry upbeatNational League Preview: Derry City resume their campaign for top-flight survival at the Brandywell this evening when they take…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Fingal may be the future for ShelbourneOn Soccer: Having apparently impressed a meeting of Fingal's councillors with their plans to relocate from their current home…Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Caretaker McCaffrey inherits Kerr's old kingdomIreland name under-17 and under-19 coach: Former Monaghan United manager Seán McCaffrey was yesterday appointed by the FAI …Tue Nov 25 2003 - 00:00
Finishing line in sight for focused ShelbourneAfter finally seizing what seems a decisive advantage over their rivals in what has been a thrilling title race, Shelbourne can…Fri Nov 21 2003 - 00:00
