McNulty glad to be involvedCork City (2) v FK Ekranas (0) Turner's Cross Kick-off: 7Thu Jul 28 2005 - 01:00
It's all Greek to the enemy of the IrishUEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Like the star of an overdue promotional video for Esperanto, Steaua Bucharest manager Oleg Protasov rolled…Wed Jul 27 2005 - 01:00
Moore set to start against Steaua BucharestAlan Moore looks set to get his first European start of the summer tomorrow night at Tolka as manager Pat Fenlon seeks to establish…Tue Jul 26 2005 - 01:00
End nigh for North's ban on the SabbathOn Soccer: If the behaviour of Glentoran fans in the wake of Wednesday's hefty defeat at Tolka Park cemented impressions provided…Tue Jul 26 2005 - 01:00
Fleming ready to battle for Shelbourne placeSOCCER: Former Ireland international Curtis Fleming knows he faces a tough battle to establish himself in the Shelbourne side…Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
FAI to contest Fifa's payment rulingThe FAI is set to contest a decision by Fifa's Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) that will put an end to the requirement that…Fri Jul 22 2005 - 01:00
Byrne is confident of getting the job doneChampions League qualifiers: Having given Shelbourne two of European football's most precious commodities - away goals and a…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Cork set to persevere with veteran goalkeeper HarringtonNational League: Cork City may yet be forced to start next week's Uefa Cup second leg tie against Lithuanian side Ekranas with…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Glentoran facing an uphill task at TolkaSoccer Champions League qualifiers: As uncomfortable a thought as it is for the travelling fans, Glentoran arrive at Tolka Park…Wed Jul 20 2005 - 01:00
Cork City are looking the part at home and abroadOn Soccer: Perhaps it was the suggestion at last week's meeting of club representatives in Dublin that the league season should…Tue Jul 19 2005 - 01:00
Fleming set to join Shelbourne ranksPat Fenlon is set to complete the signing of former Republic of Ireland international Curtis Fleming today, with the 36-year-…Tue Jul 19 2005 - 01:00
Cork rule out Devine interventionNational League previews: Michael Devine's run of consecutive league games for Cork City will come to an end tomorrow when the…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
Holders must travelLeague Cup/Semi-final draw: Holders Longford Town were last night drawn away to Derry City in the semi-finals of the League …Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
Agreement secures Rovers' futureThe way in which Eircom League clubs pay their players could come under increased scrutiny from the tax authorities after the…Sat Jul 16 2005 - 01:00
National League PreviewsDerry aiming for further capital gains Derry City look to continue their strong run of results on trips to Dublin this evening…Fri Jul 15 2005 - 01:00
Shelbourne set out to steal a marchGlentoran v Shelbourne: It may be no great surprise that this evening's Champions League qualifier between Glentoran and Shelbourne…Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Heary's thoughts turn to homeShelbourne skipper Owen Heary is hopeful a win over Glentoran at the Oval tonight could transform the club's somewhat faltering…Wed Jul 13 2005 - 01:00
Shelbourne need to build on last yearOn Soccer: A spell of poor mid-season form may be understandable and defeat in the final of the Setanta Cup might be viewed …Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Fenlon's options improve as players returnChampions League qualifier: A few of his rivals may wish they had his problems and even he seems a little embarrassed as he …Tue Jul 12 2005 - 01:00
Waterford agree to release BrutonWillie Bruton will play his last game for Waterford United this evening when UCD travel to the southeast looking to bounce back…Sat Jul 09 2005 - 01:00
Cork aiming to halt Bohemians' chargeNational League Previews Cork City face another stiff test of their ability to put opponents away at Turner's Cross when Bohemians…Fri Jul 08 2005 - 01:00
Clubs have chance to get houses in orderOn Soccer: It's come to something when the main stories out of an FAI agm concern a call to arms from a former president of…Tue Jul 05 2005 - 01:00
FAI may be facing World Cup headacheFAI chief executive John Delaney has conceded that the association will be in difficulty over the use of Lansdowne Road much …Mon Jul 04 2005 - 01:00
FAI chiefs to present healthy accountsAfter some turbulent and financially difficult times in Merrion Square the FAI's leadership will today present a strong set of…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Exodus leaves Rovers strugglingThe exodus got under way at Shamrock Rovers yesterday with Roddy Collins announcing that Brian McGovern, the former Norwich City…Sat Jul 02 2005 - 01:00
Rovers opt to sell playersSoccer National League news As the Eircom League's transfer window opens this morning, Shamrock Rovers have revealed their intention…Fri Jul 01 2005 - 01:00
Money matters take toll on clubsSOCCER: The collapse last week of the proposed takeover of Shamrock Rovers by a couple of English businessmen may be bad news…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Financial boost for FAIThe FAI is set to announce a €2-million extension to its sponsorship deal with GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturers of energy drink…Tue Jun 28 2005 - 01:00
Shelbourne get their marching ordersEuropean draws: Shelbourne faced the prospect of spending the, er, holiday season in Belfast after Uefa hinted at indifference…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Farrelly is confident of passageInterToto Cup: Bohemians manager Gareth Farrelly has an unchanged squad for this evening's second-leg tie in Gent, where the…Sat Jun 25 2005 - 01:00
Waterford dismiss reportsNational League : Waterford United director Martin Colbert has dismissed as groundless speculation various media reports about…Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
New setback for RoversSoccer/ National League : The attempt to rescue Shamrock Rovers has received a significant setback with the withdrawal of the…Fri Jun 24 2005 - 01:00
Cork face prospect of tough Uefa drawSOCCER: Cork City have narrowly missed out on a seeding for this season's Uefa Cup first round draw which will be made in Nyon…Wed Jun 22 2005 - 01:00
Fighting for one's club is not cue for a punch-upOn Soccer: First, a confessionTue Jun 21 2005 - 01:00
Upbeat Bohemians may rattle GentIntertoto Cup preview: Eight years after leading Belgium to the World Cup finals at the Republic of Ireland's expense, Georges…Sat Jun 18 2005 - 01:00
Blues seek upturnHaving become the latest Eircom League side to reveal financial problems, Waterford United travel to Ballybofey this evening …Sat Jun 18 2005 - 01:00
O'Brien freed to face the FrenchNews: The FAI has been informed by Fifa that Republic of Ireland defender Andy O'Brien will not be required to serve any additional…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Cork are ready for life after DoyleNational League previews: With Cork City's top scorer Kevin Doyle having departed for Reading, the league leaders will be increasingly…Fri Jun 17 2005 - 01:00
Financial officer fits Genesis billSOCCER: The FAI yesterday announced it had appointed Mark O'Leary to the position of financial officer, a post created in response…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Derry's resurgence welcomedOn Soccer : Few people know better than Stephen Kenny how swiftly the euphoria that accompanies a run of good results can be…Tue Jun 14 2005 - 01:00
Record in friendlies distorts the true pictureOn Soccer: If Brian Kerr's side fail to qualify for next summer's World Cup finals in Germany, the Irish manager might actually…Tue Jun 07 2005 - 01:00
Grant plays a cute gameRep of Ireland v Israel, Lansdowne Road, Saturday, kick-off 7Fri Jun 03 2005 - 01:00
Plenty of defensive options for KerrIt might be a measure of the defensive options still out there for Brian Kerr that, when it was confirmed Leicester City's Alan…Wed Jun 01 2005 - 01:00
Israel believe they can win in DublinWorld Cup: After a three-day stop-off in England for acclimatisation, Avraham Grant will arrive in Dublin this Thursday for …Tue May 31 2005 - 01:00
Not every top player shares his loadsOn Soccer: It seemed more than a little odd to be sitting in Celtic Park on Sunday while more than 50,000 of the Glasgow club…Tue May 31 2005 - 01:00
Kerr's focus on Israel gameThe periodic visits by Irish representative teams to Celtic Park for occasions such as tomorrow's testimonial game for Jackie…Sat May 28 2005 - 01:00
Harps look to maintain progressFinn Harps will seek to maintain the recent improvement in their home form when they take on Bray Wanderers this evening at Ballybofey…Sat May 28 2005 - 01:00
Shelbourne set to moveSoccer/National League News: Shelbourne hope to submit an application for planning permission for their proposed stadium in…Fri May 27 2005 - 01:00
Quigley's Rovers bidNews: Newcastle businessman Brian Quigley is now understood to be the leading contender to take over troubled Eircom League …Tue May 24 2005 - 01:00
