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Trapattoni Rejected Celtic Move

Trapattoni Rejected Celtic Move

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed he dismissed a recent proposal to take up a position at Celtic. 31 May 2010
Keane Upbeat After Friendly Success

Keane Upbeat After Friendly Success

REPUBLIC of Ireland captain Robbie Keane believes his side's 3-0 friendly victory over Algeria at the RDS in Dublin can provide a big boost ahead of their Euro 2012 qualification campaign. 29 May 2010
Keane Impressed By Doyle Progress

Keane Impressed By Doyle Progress

REPUBLIC of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane believes strike partner Kevin Doyle has developed into a force to be reckoned with. 28 May 2010
Santa Cruz Urges Ireland to Stay With City

Santa Cruz Urges Ireland to Stay With City

Roque Santa Cruz has urged Manchester City team-mate Stephen Ireland not to turn his back on the Eastlands club amid mounting speculation over the midfielder's future. 27 May 2010
Irish Footballer Survives 'Freak' Injury

Irish Footballer Survives 'Freak' Injury

EVERTON and Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy was said to be recovering well tonight following life-saving surgery after a freak accident during a training match. 23 May 2010
Ireland Youngster Switches Back to Scotland

Ireland Youngster Switches Back to Scotland

Motherwell winger Jim O'Brien has confirmed he is switching his international allegiance back to Scotland from the Republic of Ireland. 22 Apr 2010
I Turned Down Juve - Trapattoni

I Turned Down Juve - Trapattoni

Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed he turned down a move to Juventus earlier this year. 31 Mar 2010
Mancini Assures Ireland of Future

Mancini Assures Ireland of Future

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has told Stephen Ireland he is "an important player" for the club. 20 Mar 2010
Keane Taking Positives From Brazil Defeat

Keane Taking Positives From Brazil Defeat

Robbie Keane believes the Republic of Ireland can take great heart from the way they "stood up" to Brazil in last night's friendly defeat at Emirates Stadium. 3 Mar 2010
Trapattoni: Ref Had 'Special Eyes'

Trapattoni: Ref Had 'Special Eyes'

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni was left to rue another poor decision from officials in his side's first match since Thierry Henry's infamous handball in Paris. 3 Mar 2010
Worthington Wants Nationality  'Loophole' Closed

Worthington Wants Nationality 'Loophole' Closed

The Irish Football Association look certain to demand answers from FIFA after another youngster decided he would rather play for the Republic of Ireland. 24 Feb 2010
Ireland Blames City Slump on Hughes

Ireland Blames City Slump on Hughes

Stephen Ireland is glad to be free of the shackles imposed by Mark Hughes. 12 Feb 2010
Ronaldinho Out of Brazil Squad

Ronaldinho Out of Brazil Squad

AC Milan playmaker Ronaldinho has not been included in the Brazil squad for next month's friendly international against Republic of Ireland at Emirates Stadium. 10 Feb 2010
Platini: Bring on the Irish

Platini: Bring on the Irish

THE Republic of Ireland were paired with France in the rehearsals for tomorrow's Euro 2012 draw - and UEFA president Michel Platini admitted he would love it if the same thing happened again for real. 7 Feb 2010
Henry Handball May Change The Game

Henry Handball May Change The Game

FIFA will come under pressure to change their rules after Thierry Henry escaped punishment for his handball against the Republic of Ireland. 19 Jan 2010
No Penalty For Henry Handball

No Penalty For Henry Handball

THIERRY Henry has escaped punishment for his handball against the Republic of Ireland after FIFA's disciplinary committee ruled they had no power to sanction the France striker. 19 Jan 2010
Henry Set for FIFA Hearing Tonight

Henry Set for FIFA Hearing Tonight

Thierry Henry will face FIFA's disciplinary committee today over his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. 18 Jan 2010
Henry Set For Fifa Hearing

Henry Set For Fifa Hearing

THIERRY Henry will face FIFA's disciplinary committee tomorrow over his infamous handball against the Republic of Ireland. 18 Jan 2010
Ireland Out for a Fortnight

Ireland Out for a Fortnight

Manchester City midfielder Stephen Ireland will be out of action for two weeks after picking up a hamstring injury in the 3-0 win over Wolves. 31 Dec 2009
Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Ireland Unhappy With FIFA Response

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has accused FIFA of "taking the mickey" after reports the side were being considered for a special award. 5 Dec 2009
Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

Irish Deserve 'Moral Compensation' - But No Cash

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has ruled out any financial compensation for the Republic of Ireland in the aftermath of their World Cup play-off exit to France, but has again sympathised with Giovanni Trapattoni's team. 4 Dec 2009