Irish Abroad: Plaudits for Kieren Westwood, Shay Given may get his chance at...
With just 10 weeks to the day until Ireland kick-off their Euro 2016 campaign against Sweden, the competition for the last couple of places in Martin O’Neill’s 23-man squad is about to intensify with...
View ArticleIrish Abroad: Injuries mount for Martin O'Neill
On Friday, Martin O’Neill is scheduled to announce the Ireland squad for the friendlies against Switzerland and Slovakia at the end of March. It’s one of the last remaining chances for players on the...
View ArticleFootball: Keane tops bill in provisional 35-man Ireland squad
Dublin, May 12, 2016 (AFP) - The Republic of Ireland's record goal-scorer Robbie Keane headlined a 35-man squad announced on Thursday for the forthcoming friendly against the Netherlands and the 2016...
View ArticleRepublic of Ireland v Slovakia: Live updates
Republic of Ireland face Slovakia in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. Martin O'Neill embarks upon the second phase of his March experiment as he sends the Republic of Ireland into...
View ArticleShane Long on song as Republic prepare for finals
Shane Long signalled his readiness for the Euro 2016 finals as the Republic of Ireland claimed a friendly draw against Holland. The 29-year-old Southampton striker snatched a first-half poacher's goal,...
View ArticleIreland squad for crunch qualifiers named by manager Martin O'Neill
Martin O’Neill has slimmed down his squad and named the 27 players for the forthcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers with Germany and Poland. The Ireland boss had named a provisional 40-man squad and in the...
View ArticleRobbie Keane out of Ireland’s friendly with Slovakia as knee injury persists
• Martin O’Neill suggests long-haul flight from LA had not helped recovery...
View ArticleO'Dowda gets Ireland call-up
The U21 winger, who helped Oxford win promotion to League One this season, is the only uncapped player in Martin O'Neill's initial 35-man party for the Dublin game. O'Neill is due to name his 23-man...
View ArticleEuro 2016: Robbie Keane named in Republic of Ireland squad for opening qualifier
Robbie Keane won his 145th cap in the Republic's game against Belgium at Euro 2016 Robbie Keane has been named in a 28-man Republic of Ireland squad for their opening World Cup qualifier against Serbia...
View ArticleGrealish rejects Ireland's call
Aston Villa rising star Jack Grealish has rejected a first senior Republic of Ireland call-up for next month's games against England and Scotland. The 19-year-old was widely tipped to be included in...
View ArticleO'Kane earns first Ireland call
Martin O'Neill's 37-man Republic of Ireland squad includes a new face in the shape of Bournemouth's Eunan O'Kane. Bournemouth midfielder Eunan O'Kane could make his Republic of Ireland debut after...
View ArticleCiaran Clark goal earns Republic victory (PFA - Professional Footballers'...
(Source: PFA - Professional Footballers' Association) Ciaran Clark's early header ensured the Republic of Ireland's preparations for the Euro 2016 finals began with a victory as Switzerland fell by the...
View ArticleO'Neill reduces Republic squad
The initial 40-man party has been cut to 27 with Ciaran Clark, Stephen Quinn and Harry Arter missing out through injury, while Marc Wilson will remain at Stoke for treatment on a calf problem before...
View ArticleMartin O'Neill trims Republic of Ireland squad for final Euro 2016 qualifiers
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has reduced his squad for the crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers against Germany and Poland. The initial 40-man party has been cut to 27 with Ciaran Clark, Stephen...
View ArticleCallum O'Dowda: Oxford United midfielder handed Republic of Ireland call-up
Uncapped Oxford United midfielder Callum O'Dowda has been named in the Republic of Ireland squad for the games against the Netherlands and Belarus. O'Dowda, 21, can play in midfield or attack and has...
View ArticleKevin Doyle among six cut from Republic of Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has reduced his squad to 27 players for the upcoming games against England and Scotland with Kevin Doyle among four strikers cur from te original panel of 33....
View ArticleRepublic of Ireland v Switzerland: Keane keen for focus ahead of Euro 2016
The Republic of Ireland reached Euro 2016 in dramatic fashion, but Roy Keane has urged the players to refocus for the Switzerland friendly. Roy Keane has called on the Republic of Ireland to forget...
View ArticleAlan Judge in Republic of Ireland squad against Gibraltar and Georgia...
(Source: Brentford Football Club Ltd) Midfielder in provisional Irish squad for forthcoming Euro 2016 qualifiers. Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has named Brentford's Alan Judge in his...
View ArticleMartin O'Neill signs new contract
The Football Association of Ireland announced in June that O'Neill, assistant Roy Keane and their staff had agreed extensions, but even as Ireland opened their World Cup qualifying campaign in Serbia...
View ArticleRobbie Keane and Anthony Pilkington ruled out of Swiss clash
Robbie Keane and Anthony Pilkington have been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly with Switzerland on Friday night at the Aviva Stadium. Martin O'Neill has vowed to use the first of two...
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