The 26 top Irish performers from across the sporting world this year have been longlisted for the RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award 2019. Following his first major title win at The Open in Portrush earlier this year, it’s no surprise that Shane Lowry is included in the list. He is joined by fellow golfer Rory McIlroy. Another favourite on …
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McCarthy Pinpoints Role He Wants Jack Byrne To Play Ahead Of First Irish Start
Irish manager Mick McCarthy confirmed on Wednesday that Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne will make his first start for the Boys in Green in their friendly against New Zealand. Byrne has been in brilliant form for his club over the season, which has seen him win the 2019 PFAI Player of the Year award, the FAI Cup as well as …
Read More »Mick McCarthy Confirms Troy Parrott, Lee O’Connor & Jack Byrne Will Start For Ireland
Mick McCarthy has confirmed that Troy Parrott, Lee O’Connor and Jack Byrne will start for the Republic of Ireland on Thursday night. Ireland play New Zealand in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium and three of the country’s most promising young players will start the game. Parrott, at 17, will become the youngest player to feature for Ireland since Robbie …
Read More »Jack Byrne Admits He Was “Dead & Buried” Before Signing For Shamrock Rovers
On Saturday night, Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne was named the PFAI Player of the Year 2019 after he beat out Dundalk duo Sean Gannon and Michael Duffy to the award. The accolade capped off a brilliant first year in the League of Ireland for the former Manchester City man, who helped his Rovers side to second in the Premier …
Read More »Five Players Who Should Be Given A Chance In New Zealand Friendly
Ireland face the prospect of an Aviva Stadium double header next month when the Boys in Green take on New Zealand in a friendly before their crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Denmark. The Danish clash may be the game everyone understandably has their eye on, but the New Zealand friendly may represent a strong opportunity for certain players to stake …
Read More »Burnley Reportedly Interested In Talented League Of Ireland Duo
Sean Dyche is to attend the FAI Cup final in November to check out Shamrock Rovers’ Jack Byrne and Dundalk’s Sean Gannon, Mark McCadden from the Irish Daily Star reports. The Burnley manager clearly has faith in Irish players as he has bought plenty of them before. Throughout recent years, there’s been a strong contingent from the Emerald Isle with …
Read More »Jack Byrne: “You Think ‘Jesus Christ, I’m Actually In This Situation'”
Tuesday night at the Aviva Stadium still hasn’t quite sunk in for Shamrock Rovers midfielder and now Irish international midfielder Jack Byrne. Included in the squad for Ireland’s friendly against Bulgaria, Byrne won his first cap for the Boys in Green coming off the bench in the 65th minute and making a big impression. The 23-year-old whipped the corner in …
Read More »“I’m Going To Get It Signed And It Will Go Up Somewhere In My Ma’s Gaff”
Jack Byrne was almost lost for words following the Republic of Ireland’s friendly with Bulgaria, such was his pride at making his debut for the senior team. Byrne came on for the final 30-minutes of Ireland’s 3-1 win at the Aviva Stadium and helped swing the game. The Shamrock Rovers midfielder set up Ireland’s second goal with a pinpoint delivery …
Read More »Mick McCarthy Full Of Praise For Jack Byrne Following Irish Debut
Irish manager Mick McCarthy singled Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne out for praise following his first international cap in their 3-1 win over Bulgaria. Byrne came off the bench in the second half of the game and looked comfortable, finding his range of passing and playing a big part in both Kevin Long and James Collins’ goals as Ireland dominated …
Read More »“It’d Be An Unbelievable Honour, Probably The Proudest Day Of My Life”
Jack Byrne could be about to fulfil a lifetime ambition and make his debut for the Republic of Ireland. It is fair to say that he probably wasn’t expecting to be in this position when he returned home to sign for Shamrock Rovers last December after a short stint with Kilmarnock failed to work out. However, after excelling in the …
Read More »Jack Byrne Scored Two Stunning Long-Range Goals For Shamrock Rovers In Win Over Waterford
Jack Byrne scored an impressive brace on Monday night against Waterford. The Shamrock Rovers midfielder has been one of the standout players in the League of Ireland this season and was named in Mick McCarthy’s provisional Republic of Ireland squad last week. On Monday night at the RSC in Waterford, Byrne showed why with two stunning strikes from distance. His …
Read More »Mick McCarthy Explains How Jack Byrne Can Get Into Irish Team
For the second week in a row, Jack Byrne has played an instrumental role in Shamrock Rovers’ European journey. The 23-year-old Dubliner was excellent from set-pieces as his deliveries caused Apollon Limassol all sorts of problems in Thursday night’s 2-1 victory in the Europa League second round first leg at Tallaght Stadium. This followed on from last week’s European performance …
Read More »Brilliant Jack Byrne Goal Helps Shamrock Rovers Win Europa League Tie
Shamrock Rovers have advanced to the next stage of qualification for the Europa League. Stephen Bradley’s side earned a 2-1 win over SK Brann at Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night, going through with an aggregate victory of 4-3. They held the advantage in the tie after recording a 2-2 draw away to the Norwegian team last week. Rovers fell behind …
Read More »Four Footballers Who Represent The Best Of Irish Soccer
Four Irish footballers – Jack Byrne, Stephanie Roche, Karl Sheppard and Peter Flemming – each represent the best of the sport in the country and share a common goal. For Byrne, it is about enjoying football again after a difficult spell in British football. The Shamrock Rovers midfielder has excelled since signing for the Tallaght club, scoring three goals in …
Read More »Jack Byrne: “Football is my life, it has been since I was 12, 13 years of age”
“I’m different. I know I’m different,” Jack Byrne says, and he’s not wrong. The Dubliner isn’t a typical Irish midfielder and his journey has been anything but straightforward. He only turned 23 earlier this year, but he has had a unique career and packed a lot into it. The Shamrock Rovers midfielder sat down with Pundit Arena to reflect on …
Read More »WudYa: Ireland & Shamrock Rovers Star Jack Byrne
Republic of Ireland and Shamrock Rovers F.C. hotshot Jack Byrne stars in the first episode of ‘WudYa’.
Read More »Byrne Baby Byrne: Jack The Lad Stars For Rovers As Bohs & Dundalk Win
Jack Byrne was the star man for Shamrock Rovers on Friday night after his two goals helped the Hoops to a 3-1 win over UCD in Tallaght. The 22-year-old had been on international duty with Ireland over the last week or so and looked incredibly confident on his return to domestic action. At Tallaght Stadium last night Byrne was the …
Read More »Jack Byrne On Leaving Man City: I Had Two Years Left, Gamble Didn’t Pay-Off
Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne is doing his best to make a strong impression in his first ever call-up to the Irish senior set-up. The 22-year old was drafted into Mick McCarthy’s 23-man squad over the weekend following an injury to Bristol City’s Callum O’Dowda, becoming the first ever domestic-based player to be selected by the new Irish boss. Byrne …
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