Euro 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 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: 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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 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 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...
View ArticleRepublic of Ireland v 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...
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...
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