Euro 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 ArticleRoy Keane could be ready to manage again, says Martin O'Neill
Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill is confident assistant Roy Keane would be a good fit for Celtic if they turned to him in the a search for a new manager. Some bookmakers have suspended betting...
View ArticleEuro 2016 draw: Guide to the 24 finalists in France
The Euro 2016 groups and fixtures will be decided on Saturday. Each qualified nation has been assigned to one of four pots for the draw according to their Uefa coefficient ranking, which is based on...
View ArticleRepublic of Ireland v Wales Team news & predictions
Check out our match pack for Friday night's World Cup qualifier between Republic of Ireland and Wales. The game kicks off at 1945 GMT at the Aviva Stadium, live on Sky Sports 1 HD. Republic of Ireland...
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 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 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 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 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...
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