Aston Villa midfielder Glenn Whelan will captain Ireland in his final cap for the Boys in Green against Northern Ireland in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium on Thursday, as he ends a 10-year international career. Glenn Whelan, who has won 84 caps for Ireland, made his first international appearance in 2008 and manager Martin O’Neill confirmed last week that the 34-year …
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While Dundalk welcome AEK Larnaca to Oriel Park for their Europa League second round qualifier on Thursday night, another European match with a distinctly Irish feel is taking place up at Pittodrie. As a result of their fine performance in the Premier League last season, Burnley are competing in European competition for the first time in fifty years – though …
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Could this have been Ireland's 23 man squad for the 2018 World Cup?
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Ireland kicked off their 2018 campaign last week with a 1-0 defeat to Turkey in Antalya.
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An examination of how the 3-5-2 or 5-3-2 should be Ireland's formation going forward.
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Wes Hoolahan's star shone brightest at Euro 2016.
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Burnley's strong Irish contingent have made their presence felt in the club's Best Goal of 2017 poll, with three internationals nominated.
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Five things Martin O'Neill must consider as he leads Ireland into the next campaign.
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A look at what a Leinster and Ulster football team might look like.
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A team of players who have come through the acadamy system in the UK and a League of Ireland export side from the current Irish side. Who would win?
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Burnley FC have released an official statement after Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady suffered a nasty knee injury in Burnley’s weekend defeat to Leicester City. In the moments that followed the injury, it was evident that there was immediate concern for the Irish international and, after Brady was stretchered off the pitch, Burnley manager Sean Dyche stated that he instantly had …
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Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady suffered a nasty knee injury in Burnley’s weekend defeat to Leicester City – and is now set for a lengthy period on the sidelines. Brady has been a crucial player for The Clarets and is a big part of the reason they are as high as seventh in the league as we approach the busy …
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Ireland and Burnley winger Robbie Brady was stretchered off due to an injury he sustained just 30 minutes into his club’s Premier League clash with Leicester City on Saturday evening. Brady was forced out of his side’s clash at the King Power Stadium after colliding with Leicester’s Harry Maguire. Immediately afterwards a stretcher was called and the Irishman – who scored …
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The Irish influence in Burnley’s good form of late has ensured fans of the Republic that it is not all doom and gloom since the Denmark hammering just over two weeks ago. That 5-1 second leg defeat left a sour taste in the mouth of every Irish football fan. More than that, it left us feeling a sense of pessimism …
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Harry Arter, Jeff Hendrick and Robbie Brady helped their clubs to victory in the Premier League on Saturday.
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When the dust settles on Ireland's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, attention must turn to the future.
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Ireland endured a grim night at the Aviva on Tuesday, going down 5-1 to Denmark in their World Cup play-off second leg.
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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.
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