Martin O’Neill calls on Republic of Ireland to have a go against Germany
Martin O'Neill said Ireland are relishing the trip to Germany for Tuesday's Euro 2016 qualifier. Photograph: Barry Cregg/Sportsfile/Corbis The Republic of Ireland manager, Martin O’Neill, said he would...
View ArticleIreland can enter Euros mode against Slovakia
Despite the ever-increasing injury count, Ireland manager Martin O’Neill remains in an enviable position to be able to name a near full-strength starting XI for the visit of Slovakia to the Aviva...
View ArticleMartin O'Neill: The making of an international manager
It always appeared the perfect fit: Martin O’Neill and the Republic of Ireland manager’s job should have been a match made in heaven. The Giovanni Trapattoni era had brought a modicum of success with...
View ArticleIrish Abroad: Shane Long on target as Jack Byrne makes mark in Holland
This weekend saw Shane Long put the ball past Thibaut Courtois, something that we hope to see in less than 16 weeks from now when Ireland face Belgium on 18 June. In the meantime, here is your...
View ArticlePREVIEW: Martin O'Neill must mix loyalty with pragmatism with Ireland selection
Decision day has arrived for Martin O’Neill, who will have approximately one hour and minutes from the final whistle at Turner’s Cross to submit a squad of 23 players to represent Ireland at Euro 2016....
View ArticleIrish abroad: Coleman and McCarthy finding form
Everton turned in the performance of the weekend as they shone with a 6-2 victory over Sunderland and the Irish duo of Seamus Coleman and James McCarthy played no small part in that victory. Coleman...
View ArticleEuro 2016: Martin O'Neill to announce Republic squad after Belarus friendly
BBC coverage How to follow:Listen on BBC Radio 5 live; match report on the BBC Sport website Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland Euro 2016 squad will have a number of tight calls when it is revealed...
View ArticleIrish Abroad: Arter impresses & merits inclusion
By Ed Leahy Harry Arter was the only new face in Martin O’Neill’s provisional 35-man squad for Sunday’s vital EURO 2016 qualifying clash with Poland at the Aviva Stadium. So it was no surprise that the...
View ArticleEuro 2016: Ireland set to scrap it out in tough group
At one stage it looked like the chance had gone. Having followed up a 1-0 defeat to Scotland with a draw against Poland and another draw in the return fixture against Gordon Strachan’s squad, it looked...
View ArticleEuro 2016: Group E guide
GROUP E Belgium and Italy are the top ranked sides in an ultra-competitive Group E, along with Sweden and Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland.BELGIUM Fixtures: v Italy (2000, June 13, Lyon, BBC) v...
View ArticleIrish Abroad: Conrad Logan heroics on his Hibernian debut
Here is your comprehensive guide to how the Irish players abroad got on this weekend with just eight weeks to go until Ireland kick-off their Euro 2016 campaign against Sweden. Good Weekend: Conrad...
View ArticleIrish Abroad: McGeady strikes, Best comeback and more Dutch gold for Byrne
On Friday, Martin O’Neill announced an enlarged 40-man provisional Ireland squad for the friendly games against Switzerland and Slovakia. With time and matches running out to impress the management...
View ArticleIrish Abroad: Injury fears ease for Martin O'Neill
Here is your comprehensive guide to how the Irish players abroad got on this weekend, with goals galore in England’s top four divisions. Good weekend: Shane Duffy (Blackburn Rovers) Shane Duffy...
View ArticleJonathan Walters named Ireland player of the year
Jon Walters has been named as Ireland’s Senior International Player of the Year at the FAI’s annual Three sponsored awards with the 32-year-old striker, who scored for Stoke City over the weekend,...
View ArticleIrish Abroad: Jonathan Walters back in the groove
After Martin O’Neill cut his squad down from 40 players to 33, preparations for the European Championships are set to go up a gear this week, as Ireland take on Switzerland on Good Friday and Slovakia...
View ArticleIrish 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 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 ArticleRepublic of Ireland 2-2 Slovakia: Live updates from the Aviva Stadium
Republic of Ireland face Slovakia in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. Kick-off 7.45pm Martin O'Neill embarks upon the second phase of his March experiment as he sends the Republic of...
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