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August 9th  2019 represents 22 years to the day since former Irish captain Shay Given made the first of his 462 appearances for Newcastle United. One of Ireland’s most beloved players over the last two decades won himself 134 international for the Boys in Green and still stands at second overall in the list of Ireland’s most capped players. But …

In the second of an eight-part World Cup series, Jordan Norris takes us back to Italia 90, where Ireland shocked the world by reaching the quarter-finals.

Former Ireland captain and manager Mick McCarthy will be leaving Ipswich Town at the end of the season. McCarthy has spent over five years at the club, taking over in November 2012. McCarthy spoke with the club, who are currently 12th in the table, and the two parties came to the decision that the time is right to move on. …

Ireland came away from Antalya tonight after a 1-0 loss, but there were positives for Martin O’Neill’s men. Declan Rice made his debut in green, and the promising West Ham teenager certainly lived up to the hype, with a commanding display. In defence during the first half, Rice seemed to have a reliable understanding with Shane Duffy and Kevin Long, looking …

Ireland are in Turkey this week ahead of their first game since the World Cup qualifier defeat at the hands of Denmark. The Boys in Green are set for a new look ahead of the campaign, with the likes of Declan Rice, Conor Hourihane and Sean Maguire primed for prominent roles in the coming years. Following the retirements of Daryl …

The Republic of Ireland face into their first game since the World Cup play-off defeat to Denmark in November, as they travel to Turkey for a friendly on Friday. The Boys in Green are set for a new look, as O’Neill has confirmed his finalised 25-man squad for the trip. In all, there are eight uncapped players in the travelling …

Preston already have a number of Ireland internationals in their squad - but another striker is interested in linking up with Martin O'Neill

Is there anything Robbie Keane can’t do? The former Ireland striker has been declared as player-manager of Atletico de Kolkata, and had his first game at the helm today. After Teddy Sheringham was sacked earlier in the season, Keano was in charge against Northeast United, in what is the final game of the season. The game didn’t start too badly …

Seán Maguire emphatically put months of injury frustrations behind him this afternoon, as he bagged a brace against Bolton to claim all three points for Preston. The former Cork City man showed that a lack of game-time was no issue as he found the net twice from close range to keep up the promotion chase with Alex Neil’s side. He …

Affectionately referred to simply as ‘Wes’ by the majority fans and pundits alike, Hoolahan has arguably been as divisive a figure for fans as Roy Keane.

James McCarthy is facing a long road to recovery, after suffering a double leg break while playing against West Brom last weekend. The Ireland midfielder is following the path of club and international teammate Séamus Coleman, who made his comeback for the Everton U23 team last night. McCarthy will not feature again this season, as he aims to make the …

UEFA Nations League fever has not quite hit the country yet, but Ireland do now know their group for the new competition. Throughout the end of 2018, the Boys in Green will play games, home and away, against Denmark and Wales. Martin O’Neill, having officially signed his contract last night, can now look forward to his next competitive game in charge. …

Everton and Ireland fullback Seamus Coleman hasn’t featured on a football pitch since he was on the receiving end of a horror challenge while on international duty against Wales last March. The Killybegs native has been slowly working his way back to fitness, and this evening will reach a significant landmark in his recovery as he makes his long-awaited return after …

Manchester United clearly have faith in him! As the entire country of Ireland wait in the wings, braced watch the World Cup from the comfort of our living rooms, the biggest sporting party on the globe will play out in Russia without us. The sense of ‘what-might-have-been’ following the play-off loss to Denmark is a bitter pill to swallow, as …

Ireland captain Seamus Coleman is widely regarded in the football community, and it is little wonder why. The Killybegs native plays with passion in the blue of Everton and green of Ireland, but there are countless stories of his generosity and all-round sound persona off the field. Today, Everton have released a heartwarming video profiling two Irish Everton fans, one …

Declan Rice is certainly a player who will feature for Ireland in the future. The 18-year-old Ireland U21 star has been making quite the name for himself this year at West Ham. Frequently featuring for the Hammers of late, Rice made his third Premier League start today against leaders Manchester City. The London club certainly made life difficult for their …

What a month it has been for Bundee Aki! Ireland completed a clean sweep during the November tests with victories over South Africa, Fiji and Argentina in recent weeks. Joe Schmidt’s side now split back to the provinces before plotting an assault on the Six Nations Championship. As the country continues to build towards the 2019 World Cup in Japan, this …

Eamon Dunphy: "Stephen Kenny should take charge of Republic Of Ireland"