Mick McCarthy

Ken Early: Optimism is football's sweetest illusion, so Ireland should enjoy while it lasts

Draw against world’s top-ranked side a cause for cheer, but tighter defensive play required

Robbie Keane FAI contract expires this summer despite leaving staff in 2020

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill says association apologised to Keane over situation

Tom Parlon’s new CIF contract alongside his successor’s reveals lobby’s political priorities

Business Comment: He’ll be CIF’s Mick McCarthy, while Hubert Fitzpatrick is Stephen Kenny

World Cup 2002 recalled: Ireland do themselves proud, as Keane walks his dog

Fallout between captain and Mick McCarthy sparked biggest row in Irish sports history

Ireland international Jack Byrne returns to Shamrock Rovers

Four times capped midfielder returns after injury-plagued stint at APOEL in Cyprus

Luxembourg boss doubles down on ‘British’ tag amid bad sportsmanship accusation

Stephen Kenny bemused by counterpart’s gripe as he defends Ireland skilled history

Mick McCarthy sees another managerial life slip away as Cardiff cut him loose

Former Ireland boss had joined Welsh club after short stay at Apoel Nicosia

Former Ireland manager Mick McCarthy leaves Cardiff role

McCarthy leaves after presiding over a run of eight consecutive Championship defeats

‘You’ve been involved in a crash’: Richard Keogh recalls that fateful night at Derby

Ireland and Blackpool defender opens up on the night in 2019 where everything changed

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Late own goal helps Shamrock Rovers stretch lead at the top to nine points

St Patrick’s Athletic see title hopes dim after Nahum Melvin-Lambert’s late own goal

Former players remain unconvinced by Stephen Kenny’s footballing philosophy

Republic of Ireland boss needs to start producing results to convince the sceptics

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

James McClean: Irish media get a kick out of us not doing well

Wigan winger and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny hit out at ‘over the top’ reaction

Doherty: Irish confidence will be ‘sky-high’ for Azerbaijan clash

Player’s classy display on left shows both him and Coleman can be accommodated in squad

Kenny backs Ireland’s youngsters to end miserable run in Azerbaijan clash

Manager can ‘see players emerging’ following impressive display in defeat to Portugal

Championship round-up: Mitrovic signs new deal then fires Fulham three points clear

QPR go second with home victory over Coventry; Huddersfield hit four against Reading

Championship highways and byways await for Ireland boss Stephen Kenny

Manager will be hoping players don’t get bogged down in transfer window ahead of qualifiers

FAI chief criticises its previous handling of Robbie Keane contract situation

Record goalscorer earns an annual salary of €250,000 despite holding no position

‘It’s still smouldering’: Howth man tackles wildfire using leaf blower

Mick McCarthy says he is ‘not willing to see the whole hill destroyed’

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