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Roy Keane:  Irish team needs to play with courage and ‘balls’

Roy Keane: Irish team needs to play with courage and ‘balls’

Assistant manager calls on players to deliver performance of their lives against Italy

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 00:21
Marco Tardelli questions footballing intellect of Ireland players

Marco Tardelli questions footballing intellect of Ireland players

‘They don’t get that football is also an intellectual matter, and not just about attacking and going forward’

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 20:02
Euro 2016: Players make little secret of their disappointment

Euro 2016: Players make little secret of their disappointment

Midfielder Robbie Brady describes Ireland’s defending for the goals as ‘naive’

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 17:33
Roy Keane calls for ‘streetwise’ fouling and Italian sacrifice

Roy Keane calls for ‘streetwise’ fouling and Italian sacrifice

‘You might even get a red, but your team might win. You have to make sacrifices’

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 13:04
Toothless Ireland suffer a nasty bite from reality

Toothless Ireland suffer a nasty bite from reality

Martin O’Neill’s men must now raise themselves for do-or-die clash against Italy

Mon Jun 20 2016 - 01:00
Belgium expose Ireland with ruthless second-half show

Belgium expose Ireland with ruthless second-half show

Romelu Lukaku grabs two goals as Martin O’Neill’s side well beaten in Bordeaux

Sun Jun 19 2016 - 15:46
Shaken  Belgium stir against Ireland

Shaken Belgium stir against Ireland

‘Now we are awake and have to become even better after the performance of today’

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 20:50
Shane Long stays positive after frustrating day in Bordeaux

Shane Long stays positive after frustrating day in Bordeaux

Striker cut an isolated figure against Belgium but is confident Ireland can beat Italy

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 18:14
Stephen Ward to start against Belgium

Stephen Ward to start against Belgium

Burnley full back comes into Ireland defence with Robbie Brady moving to left wing

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 13:26
Nainggolan born to fight tooth and nail

Nainggolan born to fight tooth and nail

Midfielder had tough upbringing and faces Ireland with a point to prove

Sat Jun 18 2016 - 10:47
Ireland v Belgium: O’Neill’s men arrive at moment of truth

Ireland v Belgium: O’Neill’s men arrive at moment of truth

Rumours of Belgian discord will bolster Irish belief ahead of crucial clash

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 22:11
Martin O’Neill: ‘Belgium will be up for the game’

Martin O’Neill: ‘Belgium will be up for the game’

Ireland manager paying little heed to rumours of discontent in the Belgian camp

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 17:30
Italy wary of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s goal-scoring prowess

Italy wary of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s goal-scoring prowess

Group E: Italy v Sweden, Toulouse, Friday 2pm

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 02:01
Roy Keane certain players will have no fear of    Belgians

Roy Keane certain players will have no fear of Belgians

Ireland assistant manager quietly confident of success if team can play to abilities

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 01:32
Roy Keane Q&A: On Fellaini, fatigue and hooligans

Roy Keane Q&A: On Fellaini, fatigue and hooligans

The Ireland assistant manager sat down with reporters at the team base in Versailles

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 01:32
Alan Mathews resigns as Athlone Town manager

Alan Mathews resigns as Athlone Town manager

Several first-team players expected to follow as situation becomes ‘untenable’

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 22:43
Roy Keane wary of Belgium response after opening defeat

Roy Keane wary of Belgium response after opening defeat

The Ireland assistant also confirmed that Wes Hoolahan should be fine for Saturday

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 14:00
James McClean likely to replace Walters against Belgium

James McClean likely to replace Walters against Belgium

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill remains in positive mood about Belgium

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 01:00
Much more on Robbie Brady’s agenda than taking in sights

Much more on Robbie Brady’s agenda than taking in sights

Dubliner making most of underdog role as Ireland reach for stars against Belgium

Thu Jun 16 2016 - 01:00
Romania and Switzerland all square at the Parc des Princes

Romania and Switzerland all square at the Parc des Princes

Vladimir Petkovic’s side have one foot in the last 16 after Admir Mehmedi’s equaliser

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 19:16
Euro 2016: Italy a more realistic target for injured Jon Walters

Euro 2016: Italy a more realistic target for injured Jon Walters

‘If he doesn’t make this game then I’d be hoping he’ll maybe be fit for final game,’ O’Neill says

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 13:32
Euro 2016: Jeff Hendrick underlines his importance

Euro 2016: Jeff Hendrick underlines his importance

Martin O’Neill says Jon Walters is ‘pretty doubtful’ for game against Belgium

Wed Jun 15 2016 - 01:34
Ireland take share of spoils after cracking opener with Sweden

Ireland take share of spoils after cracking opener with Sweden

Wes Hoolahan’s wonder strike is cancelled out by Ciaran Clark own goal

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 12:54
Jon Walters a big  doubt after Achilles injury flares up

Jon Walters a big doubt after Achilles injury flares up

Forward admits he he played through pain barrier against Sweden in Paris

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 02:17
Martin O’Neill urges Ireland  to ‘get on the ball’ after naming attacking side

Martin O’Neill urges Ireland to ‘get on the ball’ after naming attacking side

Robbie Brady, Jeff Hendrick and Wes Hoolahan all starting at Stade de France

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 16:36
Emmet Malone: Ireland return to Paris with  a point to prove

Emmet Malone: Ireland return to Paris with a point to prove

Sweden game represents the best opportunity to claim what would be a key victory

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 01:00
Hopes high for Hamren and  ‘world-class’ hero Zlatan

Hopes high for Hamren and ‘world-class’ hero Zlatan

With both set to leave the stage, this may be their last chance to shine

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 22:00
Roy Keane expects Jon Walters to be fit for Sweden clash

Roy Keane expects Jon Walters to be fit for Sweden clash

‘Working with the Irish senior team is a pretty good job; in fact it’s a brilliant job’

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 13:02
Round-up: Offbeat and fascinating tales of the beautiful game

Round-up: Offbeat and fascinating tales of the beautiful game

In the build-up to Euro 2016, a decent crop of soccer books has appeared in the shops

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 02:16
Ability to adapt grants Martin O’Neill a stronger hand

Ability to adapt grants Martin O’Neill a stronger hand

Trusting players available to do best job possible gives Ireland manager options

Sat Jun 11 2016 - 01:00
France 2 Romania 1: Payet gets the party started

France 2 Romania 1: Payet gets the party started

Stunning late winner from West Ham star gets hosts off to perfect start

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 22:04
Refinancing deal will cut debt by €10m, says FAI

Refinancing deal will cut debt by €10m, says FAI

Denis O’Brien will also continue to help fund Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane’s salaries

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 20:52
Jon Walters  struggling to be fit in time for Sweden clash

Jon Walters struggling to be fit in time for Sweden clash

Martin O’Neill says he will give Stoke striker every chance to prove he is ready for opener

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 08:43
France carry weight of a nation as Euros kick-off

France carry weight of a nation as Euros kick-off

Mood of tournament would greatly benefit from a strong showing by home side

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 08:36
Martin O’Neill satisfied with handshake over new Ireland deal

Martin O’Neill satisfied with handshake over new Ireland deal

Ireland boss confident in his squad should Jon Walters not make Sweden Euros opener

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 13:33
Emmet Malone: Travel chaos the first hurdle facing Irish fans

Emmet Malone: Travel chaos the first hurdle facing Irish fans

Ireland squad to hold an open training session at Versailles on Thursday morning

Thu Jun 09 2016 - 01:00
Ireland fans hope to raise thousands in France in memory of Carl O’Malley

Ireland fans hope to raise thousands in France in memory of Carl O’Malley

YBIG group to play charity game in La Rochelle the day before Ireland face Belgium

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 18:03
Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane extend Ireland contracts

Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane extend Ireland contracts

Two-year deals secured on eve of an upbeat Ireland squad’s departure for Euro 2016

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 07:23
Euro 2016: Robbie Brady ready for action on fields of France

Euro 2016: Robbie Brady ready for action on fields of France

Norwich City stalwart on verge of full fitness and perpared for key role in championships

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 01:00
Martin O’Neill  to stay with Republic of Ireland  for 2018 World Cup

Martin O’Neill to stay with Republic of Ireland for 2018 World Cup

Rest of management team also agree deals with FAI on eve of departure to France

Tue Jun 07 2016 - 18:51
Cyrus Christie no stranger to racist abuse in young career

Cyrus Christie no stranger to racist abuse in young career

Ireland defender aware of task in displacing Coleman in right back pecking order

Tue Jun 07 2016 - 01:00
Martin O’Neill regretted ‘crass’ comment straight away

Martin O’Neill regretted ‘crass’ comment straight away

Ireland manager hits back at journalist for suggesting he comes across as smug

Tue Jun 07 2016 - 01:00
FAI maintains silence on Martin O’Neill’s use of word ‘queers’

FAI maintains silence on Martin O’Neill’s use of word ‘queers’

James McClean agrees with Roy Keane’s harsh assessment after Belarus game

Mon Jun 06 2016 - 01:00
Irish team set for height of luxury in Versailles

Irish team set for height of luxury in Versailles

The national team will spend almost all of Euro 2016 behind a tight security cordon

Sat Jun 04 2016 - 03:00
McCarthy trains sights on ‘massive  tournament’ as injury fears recede

McCarthy trains sights on ‘massive tournament’ as injury fears recede

Ireland midfielder relieved to get ‘a sweat on’ after struggling with groin and hamstring

Sat Jun 04 2016 - 02:15
Ireland’s attacking talisman reaps benefits of a Long education

Ireland’s attacking talisman reaps benefits of a Long education

Southampton striker believes he is reaching his full potential for club and country

Sat Jun 04 2016 - 01:07
Cork City make statement of intent with win over Dundalk

Cork City make statement of intent with win over Dundalk

Champions lose first league game on the road since September 2014

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 22:21
Athlone Town’s inability to field team  ‘totally unacceptable’

Athlone Town’s inability to field team ‘totally unacceptable’

FAI set to sanction First Division club after Friday night’s game in Waterford is called off

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 19:05
Darren Randolph in three-way race to be Ireland’s number one

Darren Randolph in three-way race to be Ireland’s number one

The goalkeeper has come a long way and is now ready to make his mark for Ireland

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 01:00
Robbie Keane confident he is winning his fitness battle

Robbie Keane confident he is winning his fitness battle

Striker believes he will be ready for two if not all three of the Republic of Ireland’s games

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 00:28
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