Glenn Mason's Euro 2012 diary
Read Glenn Mason's latest installment from the Republic of Ireland training base in Montecatini.
Read Glenn Mason's latest installment from the Republic of Ireland training base in Montecatini.
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has strongly defended his decision to drop Kevin Foley from his Euro 2012 squad in favour of Paul McShane.
Kevin Foley says he feel betrayed after being dropped from the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming European Championships in Poland and Ukraine.
It was a day of earthquakes and shocks in Montecatini as northern Italy was rocked by Terromotte and Kevin Foley was left devastated by his axing from the Republic of Ireland squad, writes Glenn Mason.
Paul McShane says he is happy to be included in the squad but he feels for Kevin Foley
Kevin Foley says he felt betrayed by Giovanni Trapattoni's decision to omit him from the squad
Giovanni Trapattoni explains why he decided to take Paul McShane to the Euro 2012 finals instead of Kevin Foley
Paul O'Flynn reports on Paul McShane's promotion and Kevin Foley's relegation from the Irish squad
Tony O'Donoghue reports from the Irish training camp on Kevin Foley's reaction to his late omission from the squad
Giovanni Trapattoni has revealed his agony over the decision to leave Kevin Foley out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 squad.
Paul McShane has been named in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 squad with Kevin Foley omitted.
Kevin Foley returned to full training with the Republic of Ireland in their first session in the camp in Montecatini this evening.
Kevin Foley is hoping Wolves' blistering start to the season can help the Republic of Ireland edge closer to their Euro 2012 dreams.
Keiren Westwood, Darren O'Dea and Kevin Foley will all make competitive debuts for the Republic of Ireland in Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia.
Kevin O'Neill has pulled out of the Kildare senior football panel, but Mick Foley trained with the squad this week, allaying fears that he had also quit the county team.
'It's such a pity that Dean Kiely wasn't given a run and has left the squad, probably for the last time.'
Reigning Men's SuperLeague National Cup champions Abrakebabra Tigers booked their place in this season's final with an 83-71 win over a gallant UCD/Marian challenge at the National Basketball Arena.
Wolves have agreed an undisclosed fee with Luton for the transfer of defender Kevin Foley.
Ireland beat a disappointing Fiji 64-17 in the International Test at Lansdowne Road this afternoon.
First Division Limerick FC will take a 2-1 advantage into their eicom League Cup final second leg with Derry City following their narrow victory at Jackman Park this evening.