Ruthless finishing the keyWith so many new players roaming around out there last night it was difficult to know exactly what to expect at Tolka ParkSat Aug 21 1999 - 01:00
McHugh set for ColeraineOut of favour Derry City striker Michael McHugh looks set to leave the Brandywell for Irish League side Coleraine after last …Fri Aug 20 1999 - 01:00
No ignoring French ClassThe hosts were as plucky as ever, but from the time "World champs for Windsor" made the back pages of the Belfast papers the …Thu Aug 19 1999 - 01:00
Windsor welcomes championsHaving the world champions around to kick a bit of ball is always an attractive prospect, but quite why Northern Ireland manager…Wed Aug 18 1999 - 01:00
Dolan's attack on the media unjustifiedThey may have proven themselves to be the best team in the league for two successive seasons, but it was always going to be difficult…Tue Aug 17 1999 - 01:00
Impressive Derry turn some headsKevin Mahon said before his team hit the road for Dublin that they might be taken more seriously as title contenders if they …Sat Aug 14 1999 - 01:00
Curran opts to stay at DerryAS the opening Premier Division games of the season get under way this evening there was still a bit of activity around the clubs…Fri Aug 13 1999 - 01:00
National League PreviewsKevin Mahon's side probably could have done without a trip to Richmond Park on the opening night of the league, but he does, …Fri Aug 13 1999 - 01:00
Aberdeen make an offer for MooreAberdeen have made a £350,000 bid to sign Republic of Ireland international Alan Moore from Middlesbrough where the 24-year-old…Thu Aug 05 1999 - 01:00
Delaney strikes for bronzeIf there was still some lingering disappointment in the Irish camp with their failure to make this afternoon's final of these…Mon Jul 26 1999 - 01:00
Ten-man Ireland give way to ItalyIreland's hopes of defending their European Youth Championships in Monday's tournament final were ended last night in Norrkoping…Sat Jul 24 1999 - 01:00
Kerr struggles to keep smilingIt's not something that he looks like he'll ever get used to, this congratulating the winners and wishing them the best on their…Sat Jul 24 1999 - 01:00
Doherty relishes role in recovery"Words can't describe what it was like out there," sighed a still shell-shocked Dean Delaney as he drifted, still dazed, towards…Thu Jul 22 1999 - 01:00
Ireland and Italy left to do battleIt was blink and you'll miss something stuff at Finspang last night, with the Irish youths turning in one of their more bizarre…Thu Jul 22 1999 - 01:00
Upbeat Irish to build on Spanish winAn outstanding victory over European Youth Championship title favourites Spain safely in the bag, the Irish management team turned…Wed Jul 21 1999 - 01:00
Irish soak up pressure and hit on the break"Soak up the pressure and hit'em on the break" had been the Irish game plan in Atvidaberg last night against the team widely …Tue Jul 20 1999 - 01:00
Keeping feet on the groundHe was happy, of course, but Brian Kerr knows that everything is still up for grabs in their group of European Youth Championships…Tue Jul 20 1999 - 01:00
Spain a real test for IrishIf the Republic of Ireland's achievements of last summer, when Brian Kerr's sides won both the European Under-16 and Under-18…Mon Jul 19 1999 - 01:00
Sweet start to Swedish tripIn stark contrast to the chaos which surrounded the Irish party's touchdown in Nigeria for the World Youth Championships in April…Sat Jul 17 1999 - 01:00
Keane refuses United OfferRoy Keane has refused Manchester United's first offer of an extended contract and has repeated his threat to leave unless the…Thu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
Dolan's plans take dramatic nosediveThe impact he has made is everywhere to be seen around Richmond Park these days, but pretty much since the day he arrived there…Thu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
Yugoslavs sack coachIreland's European Championship rivals Yugoslavia will arrive in Dublin for their September 1st qualifying tie with a new manager…Thu Jul 15 1999 - 01:00
£11m offer linked to scraping ArenaThe Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation, Jim McDaid, yesterday attempted to drive a wedge between the FAI and National…Wed Jul 14 1999 - 01:00
Opportunity knocks for St Patrick'sPast experience may give little cause for optimism but St Patrick's Athletic are hoping to turn an important corner for the National…Wed Jul 14 1999 - 01:00
Celtic on day trip to BrayBray Wanderers have confirmed that Celtic will play at the Carlisle Grounds on August 3rd when new management team Kenny Dalglish…Tue Jul 13 1999 - 01:00
St Patrick's get friendlyNational League champions St Patrick's Athletic have confirmed details of their pre-season friendly programme with St Johnstone…Fri Jul 09 1999 - 01:00
Date for Yugoslavs confirmedSeptember 1st was last night confirmed as the rescheduled date for the crucial European Championship qualifier between the Republic…Fri Jul 09 1999 - 01:00
Kerr's charges set for SwedenAs the Irish under-16 team heads for the European Youth Olympics in Denmark at the weekend, Brian Kerr's under-18 team will gather…Wed Jul 07 1999 - 01:00
Poland friendly is droppedWith Mick McCarthy facing the prospect of having to play three internationals in just eight days at the start of September, the…Mon Jul 05 1999 - 01:00
Dubliners struggle to make impactWhen it comes down to it, there is no shortage of reasons to explain Shelbourne's failure to win at Tolka Park yesterdayMon Jun 21 1999 - 01:00
Swiss side to test ShelbourneJust over a month after last season ended with Bray Wanderers's victory in the FAI Cup final, the new campaign gets under way…Sat Jun 19 1999 - 01:00
Northerners dominate Irish student squadJust three National League players have been included in the squad of 18 footballers for next month's World Student Games in …Wed Jun 16 1999 - 01:00
More than just your average football fanHe should be every marketing executive's dream, but then the very things that have in many ways endeared Paul McGrath to the …Tue Jun 15 1999 - 01:00
Transfer market activeThe future of Martin Reilly and Robbie Devereux at St Patrick's Athletic was still uncertain last night as they were said to …Sat Jun 12 1999 - 01:00
Team rose to the battle says QuinnMark Kinsella was gone, Man of the Match award in his back pocket, and Tony Cascarino, having just equalled Paul McGrath's record…Thu Jun 10 1999 - 01:00
Full points vital if Irish are to keep interest aliveIt's a game that the Ireland under-21 manager concedes his side really have to win if they hope to qualify from their group but…Tue Jun 08 1999 - 01:00
Eviston pleased to take on DundalkA last-minute difference between candidate and club over employment terms prevented Paul Doolan from landing the manager's job…Mon Jun 07 1999 - 01:00
Clubs eye new bossesDundalk and Kilkenny City confirmed yesterday that they expect to name new managers by Saturday and early next week respectively…Thu Jun 03 1999 - 01:00
New initiatives approvedNew rules on minimum standards at grounds, a new format for the League Cup and a study of the ways in which the Norweigan footballing…Sat May 22 1999 - 01:00
Byrne the hero in resilient Bray winAnother game played at the breakneck speed of a fairground ride but this time there were winners, and deserved winners too.Fri May 21 1999 - 01:00
Rovers name new bossA year after he departed from Shelbourne Damien Richardson's widely expected return to National League football was confirmed…Fri May 21 1999 - 01:00
Harps upset by timing and venueThe two games played so far, one terrible and the other outstanding, have tended to support Pat Devlin's assertion that there…Thu May 20 1999 - 01:00
Osam awarded writers' prizePaul Osam's contribution to St Patrick's Athletic's championship-winning season was recognised last night when the 31-year-old…Tue May 18 1999 - 01:00
Harps denied by late equaliserGiven what had gone before, the greatest pity of all on Saturday evening at Tolka Park was that only half of the 8,000 supporters…Mon May 17 1999 - 01:00
Arsenal reign ends in tearsEveryone knew that a win probably wouldn't be enough, but there was no shortage of supporters who were living in hope at Highbury…Mon May 17 1999 - 01:00
