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Keane: We Must Focus on Bulgaria Clash

Keane: We Must Focus on Bulgaria Clash

Robbie Keane has warned his team-mates not to get ahead of themselves as they look forward to their World Cup showdown with reigning champions Italy. 28 Mar 2009
Bayern Are Eyeing McGeady - Trap

Bayern Are Eyeing McGeady - Trap

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed Bayern Munich are tracking Celtic winger Aiden McGeady. 24 Mar 2009
Australia To Play Ireland Friendly

Australia To Play Ireland Friendly

AUSTRALIA will play the Republic of Ireland in August as the Irish warm up for their vital World Cup qualifier against Cyprus in September.
3 Mar 2009
Trapattoni Excited By Ireland Progress

Trapattoni Excited By Ireland Progress

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni admits even he is getting excited about his adopted country's World Cup adventure. 13 Feb 2009
Daylight Robbie-Ry?

Daylight Robbie-Ry?

Two-goal hero Robbie Keane admitted the Republic of Ireland rode their luck in a vital 2-1 World Cup qualifying victory over Georgia. 12 Feb 2009
Door Still Open For Gillespie

Door Still Open For Gillespie

NORTHERN Ireland manager Nigel Worthington has told Keith Gillespie he could still have a future on the international stage. 3 Feb 2009
Ireland: Hughes Right Man For City

Ireland: Hughes Right Man For City

STEPHEN Ireland has warned the Manchester City hierarchy that any move to replace Mark Hughes as manager would be counter-productive for the club. 27 Jan 2009
Trapattoni Coy on Reid and Ireland

Trapattoni Coy on Reid and Ireland

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has attempted to bring an end to the ongoing debate over Stephen Ireland and Andy Reid. 20 Jan 2009
Worthington Committed to Northern Ireland

Worthington Committed to Northern Ireland

NIGEL Worthington has committed himself to his role as Northern Ireland manager after the Irish Football Association turned down an approach by Norwich for their former boss over the managerial vacancy at Carrow Road. 16 Jan 2009
National Pride Is a Given

National Pride Is a Given

Shay Given cannot understand players who do not grab the chance to play for their country with both hands. 19 Nov 2008
Delap Rejects Talk of International Recall

Delap Rejects Talk of International Recall

Stoke hero Rory Delap believes his trademark long throw is "undefendable" but does not expect it to earn him a recall to the Republic of Ireland squad. 4 Nov 2008
Burley Backing for New Home Nations Tournament

Burley Backing for New Home Nations Tournament

Scotland manager George Burley gave his approval to the 4 Associations Tournament which will involve his team, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland in spring 2011. 19 Sep 2008
Keane Calm Over Theft and Fergie Comment

Keane Calm Over Theft and Fergie Comment

Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane found himself the centre of attention for two unexpected reasons as he prepared for tomorrow night's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro. 10 Sep 2008
New Post At FAI

New Post At FAI

The Football Association of Ireland have appointed Dutchman Wim Koevermans as their International Performance Director. 11 Jul 2008
Timing Right for Irish Trapattoni

Timing Right for Irish Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni has hailed his appointment as the new Republic of Ireland manager as "the right job at the right time". 2 May 2008
Billionaire Helps Ireland Land Trapattoni

Billionaire Helps Ireland Land Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni will take up the reins of Republic of Ireland manager in 11 weeks' time courtesy of the backing of a billionaire benefactor who has helped to turn "a pipe-dream" into reality. 14 Feb 2008
Trapattoni D-Day for Republic

Trapattoni D-Day for Republic

The Football Association of Ireland have called a board meeting for Wednesday afternoon when they are expected to confirm Giovanni Trapattoni as the new manager of the national team. 12 Feb 2008
Brazil Just Edge Past Ireland

Brazil Just Edge Past Ireland

Robinho's 65th-minute strike was enough to settle a lacklustre encounter at chilly Croke Park in Brazil's favour on Wednesday night and send the Republic of Ireland back to the harsh reality of their increasingly frustrating managerial hunt. 7 Feb 2008
Gilberto Warns of Irish Threat To Brazil

Gilberto Warns of Irish Threat To Brazil

Arsenal midfielder Gilberto has warned his Brazil team-mates to beware the apparent crisis engulfing the Republic of Ireland squad ahead of their friendly. 6 Feb 2008
Doyle Backs Venables for Irish

Doyle Backs Venables for Irish

Kevin Doyle believes Terry Venables would be the ideal man to lead the Republic of Ireland into their next World Cup campaign. 23 Nov 2007
Ireland Escapes Punishment Over Pants Down

Ireland Escapes Punishment Over Pants Down

Stephen Ireland will escape punishment over his bizarre goalscoring celebration at Eastlands. 7 Nov 2007