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Assured O’Shea pleased with Ireland performance against Belgium

Assured O’Shea pleased with Ireland performance against Belgium

‘You’re playing Belgium in Dublin, you’d take a clean sheet but a little bit disappointed in the end too’

Sun Mar 24 2024 - 23:00
Ireland draw out Belgium but fail to find killer touch in entertaining encounter

Ireland draw out Belgium but fail to find killer touch in entertaining encounter

Caoimhín Kelleher puts in strong showing as Evan Ferguson’s goal drought continues with missed penalty

Sun Mar 24 2024 - 15:10
John O’Shea looks right at home on first day at the Ireland interim office

John O’Shea looks right at home on first day at the Ireland interim office

O’Shea was delighted with Evan Ferguson’s reaction to his missed penalty in 0-0 draw against Belgium

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 20:42
John O’Shea aiming to make the most of brief window of opportunity

John O’Shea aiming to make the most of brief window of opportunity

Interim head coach John O'Shea thrown in at the managerial deep end as Ireland prepare to face Belgium and Switzerland

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
John O’Shea to opt for fundamental Irish traits as Belgian talent comes calling

John O’Shea to opt for fundamental Irish traits as Belgian talent comes calling

Coleman set to captain his country for 27th time after recovering from knee damage

Sat Mar 23 2024 - 06:00
Andrew Omobamidele looks to cement centre-back partnership with fellow Leixlip native Nathan Collins

Andrew Omobamidele looks to cement centre-back partnership with fellow Leixlip native Nathan Collins

Nottingham Forest central defender is happy to get more games since Nuno Espírito Santo took over

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 23:00
John O’Shea keeps focus on Belgium tie as Lee Carsley rules himself out of Ireland job

John O’Shea keeps focus on Belgium tie as Lee Carsley rules himself out of Ireland job

Caretaker manager John O'Shea concentrating all his efforts on helping the Republic win big matches in Dublin again

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 23:00
Sky’s sponsorship deal with Republic of Ireland teams worth up to €8m

Sky’s sponsorship deal with Republic of Ireland teams worth up to €8m

FAI’s four-year search for a sponsor of the men’s national team finally comes to an end

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 16:23
Ireland captain Séamus Coleman feared his career was over after Boubakary Soumaré tackle

Ireland captain Séamus Coleman feared his career was over after Boubakary Soumaré tackle

Veteran defender thought he had ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament after tackle by Leicester City’s Boubakary Soumaré last May

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 12:20
Lee Carsley rules out taking Republic of Ireland job

Lee Carsley rules out taking Republic of Ireland job

Former Ireland international committed to his role with England U-21s

Wed Mar 20 2024 - 11:26
Patient Jake O’Brien eager to make his presence felt and earn his first cap

Patient Jake O’Brien eager to make his presence felt and earn his first cap

Cork native Jake O'Brien of French Ligue 1 club Lyon is looking forward to winning his first senior Republic of Ireland cap

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 23:00
Sammie Szmodics: ‘I am fully focused on playing for Ireland’

Sammie Szmodics: ‘I am fully focused on playing for Ireland’

Blackburn Rovers player describes comments by Hungary manager Marco Rossi as ‘all nonsense really’

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 15:18
Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Ireland’s game against Belgium

Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Ireland’s game against Belgium

Roma striker joins Manchester City midfield Kevin De Bruyne in staying with his club

Tue Mar 19 2024 - 11:18
Bohemians earn much-needed win over Derry in first game since Declan Devine’s departure

Bohemians earn much-needed win over Derry in first game since Declan Devine’s departure

Shelbourne go five points clear at the top of the Premier Division while Shamrock Rovers pick up their first win of the season in Galway

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 22:05
‘I have nothing to worry about there’ - John O’Shea backs Evan Ferguson to return to goalscoring form

‘I have nothing to worry about there’ - John O’Shea backs Evan Ferguson to return to goalscoring form

Ireland’s 19-year-old striker has not found the net for Brighton in a 111-day dry spell ahead of the upcoming international window

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 23:00
Sammie Szmodics named in Ireland squad for March friendlies

Sammie Szmodics named in Ireland squad for March friendlies

Blackburn Rovers player is the leading scorer in the Championship this season with 21

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 12:29
Croke Park officials confirm Uefa arrangement to host Europa League final watch party

Croke Park officials confirm Uefa arrangement to host Europa League final watch party

Deal predicated on Liverpool qualifying for the final, with thousands of ticketless fans expected to travel to Dublin

Wed Mar 13 2024 - 19:14
Hungary manager criticises Sammie Szmodics with Blackburn forward in  Ireland contention

Hungary manager criticises Sammie Szmodics with Blackburn forward in Ireland contention

John O’Shea names first and only squad as Ireland interim manager on Thursday ahead of friendlies with Belgium and Switzerland

Wed Mar 13 2024 - 18:24
Bohemians speak to Stephen Kenny about managerial vacancy

Bohemians speak to Stephen Kenny about managerial vacancy

Former Ireland manager is keen to return to club management since leaving his job in November

Tue Mar 12 2024 - 17:16
New Zealand striker Max Mata making waves in Sligo

New Zealand striker Max Mata making waves in Sligo

Aucklander of Cook Island parentage on playing in Ireland and against Ireland in a friendly

Sat Mar 09 2024 - 06:00
Ruairi Keating goal enough for St Patrick’s Athletic as Dundalk stay bottom

Ruairi Keating goal enough for St Patrick’s Athletic as Dundalk stay bottom

Shels beat Bohemians 2-0 in the northside derby at Dalymount Park thanks to late strikes from Will Jarvis and Shane Farrell

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 22:14
Norwich’s Carrow Road to host Ireland’s Euro 2025 qualifier against England

Norwich’s Carrow Road to host Ireland’s Euro 2025 qualifier against England

Tickets will be at a premium at 27,244 stadium, as Irish team miss out on Wembley date

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 17:38
League of Ireland preview: ‘Brian’s a footballing god in this country’

League of Ireland preview: ‘Brian’s a footballing god in this country’

Latest US investors and Palestinian fixture cannot compete with Shels v Bohs

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 06:00
Euro 2025 fixture dates: Ireland to face England at the Aviva in April

Euro 2025 fixture dates: Ireland to face England at the Aviva in April

Game against Sweden in May also for the Aviva, with France set for Tallaght in July

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 11:19
Brian Kerr would ‘be surprised’ if Lee Carsley is named as new Ireland manager

Brian Kerr would ‘be surprised’ if Lee Carsley is named as new Ireland manager

Kerr ‘as intrigued as everyone else’ about who new manager will be when announced in April

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 17:20
Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco among US sports stars to invest in St Patrick’s Athletic

Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco among US sports stars to invest in St Patrick’s Athletic

Kenosis Sports Group backing is club’s ‘first step’ in an expansion into the US, says chairman Garrett Kelleher

Wed Mar 06 2024 - 10:28
Eileen Gleeson: ‘We have drawn three of the top five teams in Europe. What more could you ask for’

Eileen Gleeson: ‘We have drawn three of the top five teams in Europe. What more could you ask for’

Eileen Gleeson’s side will also face France and Sweden in tough qualification group for Switzerland

Tue Mar 05 2024 - 18:12
Bohemians will host Palestinian women’s national team at Dalymount Park

Bohemians will host Palestinian women’s national team at Dalymount Park

Further fixtures between the Phibsboro club and Palestine will take place in both countries

Tue Mar 05 2024 - 12:32
John O’Shea’s long-term Ireland role could be as assistant with Lee Carsley back in frame

John O’Shea’s long-term Ireland role could be as assistant with Lee Carsley back in frame

Interim Republic of Ireland coach focused on upcoming friendlies and non-committal on goalkeeper question

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 23:00
Frantic finish sees Markus Poom rescue point for Shamrock Rovers in Derry draw

Frantic finish sees Markus Poom rescue point for Shamrock Rovers in Derry draw

Estonian comes to the rescue after the champions had given up a 1-0 lead in Tallaght

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 22:07
FAI to announce new Ireland manager in early April

FAI to announce new Ireland manager in early April

FAI director of football Marc Canham says FAI are bound by ‘existing contractual obligations’

Mon Mar 04 2024 - 14:58
Brian Kerr returns to FAI staff as technical adviser to John O’Shea after 19-year exile

Brian Kerr returns to FAI staff as technical adviser to John O’Shea after 19-year exile

Kerr and Glenn Whelan added to interim manager’s backroom team for March friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland

Fri Mar 01 2024 - 15:13
Gardaí investigating spot fixing attempt in League of Ireland

Gardaí investigating spot fixing attempt in League of Ireland

‘We would like to thank and praise the player who immediately reported the incident’

Fri Mar 01 2024 - 11:00
League of Ireland comes into close contact with interim Ireland manager

League of Ireland comes into close contact with interim Ireland manager

Live television returns with RTÉ cameras in Derry and Virgin Media in Tallaght on Monday

Thu Feb 29 2024 - 19:00
John O’Shea all set for a steep rise on the learning curve as he gets his chance in Ireland top job

John O’Shea all set for a steep rise on the learning curve as he gets his chance in Ireland top job

Interim appointment as Republic of Ireland boss provides an opportunity for John O'Shea to embellish his head coach credentials

Wed Feb 28 2024 - 18:47
FAI’s pursuit of a new manager enters its endgame with permanent appointment due in April

FAI’s pursuit of a new manager enters its endgame with permanent appointment due in April

After John O’Shea was announced as the interim manager until after upcoming round of friendlies, are the FAI waiting for Lee Carsley?

Wed Feb 28 2024 - 17:50
Eileen Gleeson disappointed by simple mistakes against Wales

Eileen Gleeson disappointed by simple mistakes against Wales

Ireland deservedly beaten in Tallaght, the manager’s first loss from her first eight games

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 22:03
Wales see off Ireland to burst Eileen Gleeson’s balloon

Wales see off Ireland to burst Eileen Gleeson’s balloon

Wales catch Ireland cold with early goals from Jessica Fishlock and Lily Woodham.

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 22:01
Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement linked to Ireland job

Former Real Madrid and Bayern Munich assistant Paul Clement linked to Ireland job

Paul Clement assisted Don Givens with both Ireland U21s and the senior side against Brazil at Croke Park in 2008

Tue Feb 27 2024 - 10:42
Fans of Bohemians banned from game against Drogheda United after flare hits player

Fans of Bohemians banned from game against Drogheda United after flare hits player

Incident happened in second half of Bohs’ win over St Patrick’s Athletic at Richmond Park last Friday

Mon Feb 26 2024 - 19:10
League of Ireland elite clubs look to stay on-side with ownership formations

League of Ireland elite clubs look to stay on-side with ownership formations

Nine of the 10 clubs fall into three ownership categories: majority shareholder, multiclub model and the members-owned structure

Sat Feb 24 2024 - 06:00
Valuable outing for Ireland against Italy despite no goals

Valuable outing for Ireland against Italy despite no goals

Fixture marks the return of several key players from injury: Leanne Kiernan, Jess Ziu, Niamh Fahey and Aoife Mannion

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 20:29
Politicians question FAI’s confidence in Hill’s role as chief executive

Politicians question FAI’s confidence in Hill’s role as chief executive

Public Accounts Committee members unimpressed by the explanation of payments in lieu of holidays to FAI chief executive as a ‘miscalculation’

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 18:30
FAI considering hosting solidarity match between Palestine and League of Ireland team

FAI considering hosting solidarity match between Palestine and League of Ireland team

CEO Jonathan Hill: ‘We have had an approach in relation to that...the conversation has moved to whether it can be a LOI team’

Thu Feb 22 2024 - 13:09
Marc Canham dismisses budget restraints as an issue in hiring new Ireland boss

Marc Canham dismisses budget restraints as an issue in hiring new Ireland boss

FAI director of football confident that the new manager will be in place ahead of Belgium and Switzerland friendly games

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 23:00
Ambitious new FAI player pathways plan aims to raise game at all levels

Ambitious new FAI player pathways plan aims to raise game at all levels

‘We must think bigger, think differently, and enhance our level of ambition’ says FAI director of football Marc Canham

Tue Feb 20 2024 - 23:00
Eileen Gleeson declines to discuss vacancy in former role in FAI

Eileen Gleeson declines to discuss vacancy in former role in FAI

Republic of Ireland head coach was head of women’s and girls’ football at the association

Mon Feb 19 2024 - 11:14
Chris Coleman emerges as favourite for Republic of Ireland manager job

Chris Coleman emerges as favourite for Republic of Ireland manager job

FAI silent on talks with Lee Carsley and other candidates as they prepare for PAC

Sun Feb 18 2024 - 21:45
Bohemians snatch draw from jaws of defeat against Sligo on opening night

Bohemians snatch draw from jaws of defeat against Sligo on opening night

James Clarke headed in a late equaliser against an impressive Rovers

Fri Feb 16 2024 - 22:16
League of Ireland club-by-club guide: Derry City most likely to foil Shamrock Rovers

League of Ireland club-by-club guide: Derry City most likely to foil Shamrock Rovers

Galway United’s survival hopes depend to a large extent on Wassim Aouachria

Fri Feb 16 2024 - 06:00
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