Ireland still the outsiders as qualification race breaks for the summerFate of team to be decided by key games against Sweden and Austria in SeptemberFri Jun 14 2013 - 00:04
Sense of progress maintained despite defeat by SpainIreland face major challenges in the autumn but team has recovered well from humiliation at the hands of GermanyThu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
Longford Town’s Colm James banned for 18 months for betting offencesTwo-month investigation involved Fifa, Uefa and the GardaiWed Jun 12 2013 - 01:00
Duff the charity ambassador still dodging the limelightFormer international happy to keep head down and concentrate on club careerSat Jun 08 2013 - 01:00
Keane steals the show as the Faroe Islands are reduced to bit partsLA Galaxy star celebrates his record-breaking 126th cap with a hat-trickFri Jun 07 2013 - 22:00
‘It couldn’t have worked out better for me’Robbie Keane celebrated his record cap and wedding anniversary in styleFri Jun 07 2013 - 21:00
Three points against Faroes imperative if Ireland’s hopes are to be kept aliveCaptain Robbie Keane would like nothing better than to mark a record-breaking 126th appearance for his country by adding to his 56 international goals to dateFri Jun 07 2013 - 01:00
Robbie Keane feels he has at least five or six more years to offer the national sideIreland captain says he still has the hunger to play for country and score more goalsFri Jun 07 2013 - 01:00
James McClean says he has maturedSunderland winger happy now to play whatever part manager Giovanni Trapattoni expects of himThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
David Forde says he will be fit to face the FaroesGoalkeeper set to train fully this morning after preparations limited due to calf strainThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
Jeff Hendrick getting to grips with the high life with IrelandDerby man admits to being star struck despite making big impact in early internationalsWed Jun 05 2013 - 01:10
McGeady acknowledges desire to deliverWinger believes Ireland can still qualify for World Cup but admits that he could be more consistent on international stageWed Jun 05 2013 - 00:19
Giovanni Trapattoni wants McCarthy to bite when it comes to Big AppleItalian believes midfielder should show his commitment by travelling with squad to US for Spain gameTue Jun 04 2013 - 01:00
Hoolahan still no passing fancy for TrapattoniManager refuses to be overly impressed by Norwich midfielder’s performanceMon Jun 03 2013 - 01:00
Ireland make numerical advantage countRobbie Keane equals Shay Given’s appearances record as Wes Hoolahan impresses in midfield roleSun Jun 02 2013 - 19:51
Damien Delaney back smiling and in the big time with Crystal PalaceThe forgotten man of football is sure to figure more for his country now he’s back playing in the Premier LeagueSat Jun 01 2013 - 05:00
John O’Shea to sit out Georgia friendly as Brady pulls out with groin strainPeripheral players to get their chance as team-mates rest up for the vital World Cup qualifier against the FaroesSat Jun 01 2013 - 01:05
Hoolahan believes he has plenty to offer once he gets the nodNorwich player feels he has proven his worth in one of the world’s greatest leaguesSat Jun 01 2013 - 01:00
Giovanni Trapattoni retains World Cup ‘dream’ after Wembley drawIreland manager says result against England shows hopes of qualification still aliveFri May 31 2013 - 01:00
Trapattoni hails the positive impact of his younger Ireland chargesThe manager singles out McCarthy, Coleman and Long for praiseThu May 30 2013 - 00:01
Honours even at Wembley as Lampard cancels out Long’s openerIreland fade fast after fiery first half as David Forde keeps the home side at bayWed May 29 2013 - 22:30
Ireland have the form but England have the star qualityTrapattoni and Keane believe win is possible but but insist qualifier against Faroe Islands is the main priorityWed May 29 2013 - 13:25
Stephen Quinn revels in unexpected return to Ireland squadDubliner out to seize second chance to prove he has what it takes to make international gradeWed May 29 2013 - 12:29
Sheedy hopes that current Irish side can face England side as equals in derby gameFormer Everton star recalls close games between equally matched neighboursWed May 29 2013 - 06:47
Darren O’Dea makes his own case for the defenceToronto FC man shows commitment by juggling club and country responsibilities as Wilson and Dunne look unlikely to make WembleyTue May 28 2013 - 01:00
Alan Kelly hopes to bury a few old demons and create some special new memoriesFormer international goalkeeper remembers fearing for family and fans on the night the England fans rioted in 1995Tue May 28 2013 - 01:00
Wilson losing battle to face England at Wembley as Whelan passed fitMarco Tardelli also confirms that Richard Dunne could play against GeorgiaMon May 27 2013 - 13:05
Heynckes leaves on high as Robben revels in being the Bavarian hero againBayern coach suggests club may be entering period of Champions League dominance, while winning goalscorer is releieved to have finally ended his losing streakMon May 27 2013 - 02:00
Dunne on verge of surprise return for Georgia matchStephen Quinn called in to squad following withdrawal of the injured Paul GreenMon May 27 2013 - 01:01
Bayern look in top gear but it won’t be one-way trafficMunich are much stronger on paper and Dortmund have it all to do tonight in Wembley StadiumSat May 25 2013 - 15:15
Dortmund look to Lewandowski in Champions LeagueDespite denials striker looks set for move away but will to be key if Munich are to be beatenSat May 25 2013 - 02:00
Jupp Heynckes reported to be on his way back to BernabeuA Champions League win followed by German cup success would clinch a treble in coach’s last season at MunichFri May 24 2013 - 02:00
The one that didn’t hit English net still haunts Ray HoughtonFailure to qualify for Euro 92 a major regret for former Ireland midfielderFri May 24 2013 - 02:00
Robbie Keane to miss Republic’s games with England and GeorgiaLA Galaxy decline to let their captain miss league games as they struggle with formWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Anthony Pilkington pulls out of Ireland squad for third timeNorwich midfielder says he needs to rest in order to sort out ongoing knee problemTue May 21 2013 - 01:10
Footballing world sees many reasons to go DutchPlayers and profit the driving forces behind rapidly developing world of youth academiesMon May 20 2013 - 09:00
Chelsea set for another spending spreeBenitez says €100m will be spent this summer providing new players for his successorFri May 17 2013 - 00:32
Ivanovic pops up late to clinch Europa League win for ChelseaBenfica beaten by 90th minute winner from Serbian defender after Torres opener cancelled out by CardozoWed May 15 2013 - 22:16
Matic a reminder of failings at Chelsea’s football factoryMidfielder can have a big impact on final against club that may pay a price for letting him goWed May 15 2013 - 02:00
Pilkington to herald a new 4-5-1 style for TrapattoniEvolution likely to be a stop-start affair, with Norwich star heading off on his honeymoonTue May 14 2013 - 02:00
Trapattoni to name Republic of Ireland squad for end-of-season internationalsPilkington likely to be amongst those named but Andrews ruled out by ongoing Achilles problemMon May 13 2013 - 02:00
Shamrock Rovers in seventh heaven after cup landslideDublin side claim second Setanta title in Tallaght as Drogheda United swampedSat May 11 2013 - 17:09
Shamrock Rovers out for cup final revengeDubliners take on Drogheda for Setanta Cup having been well beaten in League Cup deciderSat May 11 2013 - 02:00
Doyle and Ward on Ipswich wanted listMcCarthy reported to be keen on moves for Irish players he signed for WolvesSat May 11 2013 - 01:39
Sligo Rovers look to rebuild momentum after returning to winning waysLeague leaders have strikers back for trip to Bray WanderersFri May 10 2013 - 02:00
Richard Dunne can stay at Aston Villa if he proves his fitnessVilla boss Paul Lambert says Dunne will not take part in Republic of Ireland’s end-of-season gamesFri May 10 2013 - 01:02
David Moyes looks the safest option but he has some act to followEverton boss is firm favourite to succeed Alex Ferguson but he still remains a risky gambleThu May 09 2013 - 02:00
Alex Ferguson was the most honest manager I ever met, says Denis IrwinMany top Irish players blossomed under him – until they were no longer requiredThu May 09 2013 - 00:08
Croly says Fahey is well out of reachShamrock Rovers manager happy to focus on Setanta Cup final as organisers seek new sponsorsWed May 08 2013 - 02:00
