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The European domestic season and international break have concluded, so attention has switched to the transfer window and several Irish players are likely to attract interest. Some Irish players are out of contract next season, meaning that their clubs may want to cash in. Others may want to move on given a lack of game time or because of interest …

​Ireland will be without defender Ciaran Clark for their upcoming matches against Celtic, France and the United States.

Newcastle United got 2018 off to a perfect start this afternoon when they defeated Stoke City 1-0 at the Bet365 Stadium.  That’s back-to-back away wins for The Magpies as they look to produce a bit of form to keep them from dropping back down to the Championship. A few signings in January along with the astute management of Rafa Benitez …

Ireland endured a grim night at the Aviva on Tuesday, going down 5-1 to Denmark in their World Cup play-off second leg.

​​Ireland welcome Denmark to the Aviva on Tuesday night, knowing that only a​ win will do to seal a place in next year's World Cup.

Ireland kept their World Cup hopes very much alive in Copenhagen with a 0-0 draw against Denmark.

Ireland's 3 unsung heroes during the group stages of their World Cup Qualifiers.

Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland did the necessary in Cardiff on Monday night, earning a 1-0 win against Wales and sealing both runners-up spot in their World Cup qualifying group, and a spot in the playoffs. James McClean’s second-half strike was enough to win all three points for the Boys in Green, in a performance that can be described as …

Ireland did the necessary against Moldova on Friday night to set up a winner-takes-all clash with Wales on Monday. Two first half goals from Daryl Murphy were enough to seal the win, though the performance at times wasn’t particularly strong and some players should be pretty nervous about their role in the starting lineup. Still, Ireland got the win they …

Ireland’s slim hopes of qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Russia will almost certainly crumble to dust if they don’t beat Moldova on Friday night. The good news, however, is that the runners-up spot (if not a playoff place) is still very much in Ireland’s hands. The task (but the execution) is simple: two wins from two guarantees second …

Ireland’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup next year hang by a thread after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Serbia at the Aviva Stadium. It was a much-improved performance from Saturday’s shambolic performance in Tbilisi as the Boys in Green, buoyed by the presence of Wes Hoolahan and David Meyler in midfield, looked a lot more comfortable in possession, …

Martin O’Neill has named the Republic of Ireland side he feels stands the best chance of putting the Boys in Green back on top of their World Cup qualifying group this evening. After Saturday’s poor 1-1 draw against Georgia in Tbilisi, many were calling for O’Neill to make changes to his starting eleven to avoid a repeat showing against a …

Ireland enter into Tuesday night’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia knowing that, really, only a win will do in their quest to finish top of Group D. Saturday’s 1-1 draw in Georgia has increased the pressure on Martin O’Neill and the Boys in Green to deliver at the Aviva, knowing that defeat will put that top spot almost certainly beyond …

Martin O’Neill’s Republic of Ireland enter into a decisive week that will have massive ramifications on the nation’s hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia next year. The Boys in Green have been going well so far and sit joint-top of the table with Serbia heading into these two matches (with a bit of breathing space from Wales and …

On a weekend which saw victories for Liverpool, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United, Newcastle and Swansea, we pick our team of the weekend from the latest Premier League action. _______ GK: Tom Heaton (Burnley) The Burnley keeper was sensational in their draw with Tottenham – making four top-class saves to keep out the likes of Harry Kane. Were it not for the …

A number of Irish internationals have changed clubs over the summer, though the fees involved have (for the most part) been relatively low compared to the extravagant nature of other deals. Unless James McCarthy leaves Everton, Middlesbrough’s £5m capture of Darren Randolph could well end up being the most expensive Irish player of the summer. Indeed, the now-former West Ham goalkeeper …

Brentford manager Dean Smith has been speaking very highly of Ireland international defender John Egan. The 24-year-old has had a highly promising debut with the Bees in the Championship after joining from League One side Gillingham, and was rewarded for his fine form by being handed his first international cap by Martin O’Neill in a friendly against Iceland in March …

Two of the three promotion spots to next season’s Premier League have now been filled, with Newcastle joining Brighton in sealing an automatic place on Monday night. Rafa Benitez and Chris Hughton’s respective sides have been the two standout performers in the Championship this season, and it always seemed a case of when, rather than if, they would be the …