The Irish Times

Gunning for glory: Chesterfield head to the Bridge for daunting Chelsea clash

Dublin defender’s nomadic footballing life set for career highlight in FA Cup tie

Sat Jan 08 2022 - 06:00

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

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: This could become Ireland's worst ever Six Nations

A bulked-up pack and heads-up rugby can lead to a statement win in Italy

Wed Feb 17 2021 - 07:10

Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 06:00

Ghosts and goalposts: The soul of street football in Dublin’s Gloucester Diamond

Eamon Dunphy among those to hone their trade beneath creaking inner-city tenements

Sat May 30 2020 - 07:00

Greener Pastures: O’Donovan’s football wanderlust shows no sign of fading

Cork globetrotter looking forward to linking up with Wes Hoolahan when A-League resumes

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 06:00

McGoldrick opens account as Ireland bank late point against Swiss

Sheffield United striker heads equaliser to keep Group D unbeaten record going

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 22:43

Glenn Murray settles it in Brighton’s favour with extra-time double

FA Cup fifth-round draw completed as Seagulls see off West Brom

Wed Feb 06 2019 - 22:50

Wes Hoolahan hoping to extend West Brom stay until the summer

Former Ireland international also making plans for when playing career ends

Sun Jan 27 2019 - 14:25

From Lille to Aarhus: the highs and lows of the Martin O’Neill era

O’Neill’s five-year tenure reached dizzying heights before reaching an ignominious end

Wed Nov 21 2018 - 12:36

Irish soccer was built on skill and not teams of giants

Jimmy McIlroy's innovation captured the tradition of brains over brawn in Irish soccer

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 11:30

TV View: No net flicks on a night made for Netflix

Mary Hannigan: Post Robbie Keane era is as goalless as the pre Robbie Keane era

Sat Oct 13 2018 - 22:46

Tyler Roberts scores two on home league debut as Leeds march on

Championship review: West Brom put four past Bristol City to climb up to third

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 22:20

Hoolahan ‘excited’ ahead of West Brom debut

Former Ireland international expected to feature against Bristol City tonight

Tue Sept 18 2018 - 15:35

Sideline Cut: Fundamental reform the only way forward for Irish football

The age of the big persona leading limited Ireland to improbable glory has passed

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 07:30

Wes Hoolahan joins West Brom on short-term deal

Baggies boss Darren Moore has been impressed with the Irish midfielder

Fri Sept 14 2018 - 18:08

Belvedere deserve credit for helping shape Troy Parrott’s future

Inner city club key in development of player who looks to have a big career ahead

Wed May 16 2018 - 13:19

Wes Hoolahan ready for ‘emotional day’

Irishman announced he will leave Norwich City after 10 years at Carrow Road

Mon Apr 23 2018 - 17:26

Richie Sadlier: Hoolahan flourished after knuckling down

The midfielder’s lifestyle required some tweaking before he made the grade away from Shels

Sat Feb 10 2018 - 06:00

What will we talk about now Wes Hoolahan has retired?

Ireland playmaker was a centrepoint of discussion during his international career

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 20:00

Wes Hoolahan was Ireland’s criminally underused rare talent

The 35-year-old has announced his international retirement with just 43 caps earned

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 10:49

The Eamon Dunphy file on the wonder of Wes Hoolahan

The street footballer who nearly saved the football nation was lauded in the RTE studio

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 08:56

Wes Hoolahan retires from international football

Ireland playmaker has called it a day after 43 caps as he approaches his 36th birthday

Thu Feb 08 2018 - 07:33

Martin O’Neill is key to Irish soccer – don’t write him off as cold and distant

The Republic of Ireland manager’s commitment has served him, and his country, well

Sat Jan 20 2018 - 08:00

Irish football fantastists top of the world league for arrogance

World-class ambition is fine. But the expectations towards Irish football are delusional

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 06:30

Martin O’Neill still seen as safest bet by FAI

Neither the manager nor the association is likely to envisage a more attractive option

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 06:00

Eamon Dunphy says Martin O’Neill no longer a good manager

Pundit claims manager does not know how to get best from players

Wed Nov 15 2017 - 22:22

Ireland 1 Denmark 5: Ireland player ratings

A shocking night for Irish football is reflected in the ratings as Denmark came and plundered

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 22:07

Irish World Cup hopes crumble at feet of Christian Eriksen

Danish playmaker scores hat-trick in comprehensive playoff victory

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 21:37

Ken Early: Seeing Hoolahan take the field may be a bad sign

Ireland’s most creative player likely to feature against Denmark only if Plan A is failing

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 06:00

No yellow cards means the green team’s all there on Tuesday

James McClean and Harry Arter luckily avoid bookings, but talk will turn to Wes Hoolahan

Mon Nov 13 2017 - 06:00

Michael Walker: Dedicated Wes Hoolahan a model of perseverance

Both at club and international level the skilful midfielder has overcome adversity

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 07:00

Ireland reach the World Cup playoffs: The key moments

From Murphy’s goal in Serbia to McClean in Vienna - the highs and lows of the campaign

Tue Oct 10 2017 - 08:00

Ireland still standing after concocting another feat of magic

Martin O’Neill’s side deliver another performance of limitless bravery and passion

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 23:30