Ed Leahy

RTÉ Sport journalist

McAteer and Taylor make first starts for Ireland

Kasey McAteer and Jack Taylor have been handed a starting place for the Republic of Ireland for tonight's friendly international against Senegal at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Jun

5 June 2025; Robbie Brady, with team-mates, from left, Kasey McAteer, Matt Doherty, Liam Scales, Ryan Manning, Adam Idah and Troy Parrott during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Ste

Hallgrimsson emphasises the importance of Brady

When Heimir Hallgrimsson took charge of the Republic of Ireland for the first time back in September, he inherited a team, in his opinion, that was lacking in confidence, and struggling by the weight of expectation from wearing the green jersey.

Soccer • 05 Jun

5 June 2025; Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and players arrive a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland seek to get balance right against Senegal

The calm before the storm; Ireland are about to ease out of their season, while beyond, a major battle is brewing on the not-too-distant horizon.

Soccer • 06 Jun

Parrott a doubt; Hallgrimsson happy with positive camp

Troy Parrott has emerged as a doubt for the Republic of Ireland ahead of tomorrow's friendly international against Senegal at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Jun

3 June 2025; Jason Knight, left, and Assistant head coach John O'Shea during a Republic of Ireland press conference at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

'Old school, new school' - Knight leading by example

It was almost the perfect season for Ireland midfielder Jason Knight, as the Dubliner captained Bristol City all the way to the Championship play-offs, only to fall at the Premier League's penultimate hurdle.

Soccer • 03 Jun

3 June 2025; John Joe Patrick Finn during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

O'Shea hopes new faces will seize chance to stand out

John O'Shea is hoping for selection headaches and that the fringe players make their case for World Cup qualifying inclusion in the upcoming doubleheader against Senegal and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 04 Jun

2 June 2025; Goalkeeper Max O'Leary during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

'Happy to help, ready if needed' - O'Leary eyeing debut

Patience is deemed a most virtuous trait; tolerance, however, has not yet reaped its reward - Max O'Leary has been waiting six years.

Soccer • 04 Jun

3 June 2025; Assistant head coach John O'Shea, right, and goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland will benefit from Kelleher move says O'Shea

Caoimhin Kelleher was back training with the Ireland squad following a quick trip back to England on Monday regarding his club future.

Soccer • 03 Jun

Josh Honohan is watched by Heimir Hallgrimsson during his first Ireland training session

Homegrown Honohan eager to impress Hallgrimsson

Josh Honohan has certainly taken the path less travelled on his journey to receive a call-up to the Republic of Ireland senior squad.

Soccer • 03 Jun

Adam Idah scored 20 goals for Celtic last season

'Winning mentality' in Ireland camp pleases Idah

Adam Idah has five years' experience in the Ireland squad, and during that turbulent time, the striker has been embedded in chaotic Covid camps, weary international windows, playing in a team that could not buy a win, while watching, then waiting, as managers came and went.

Soccer • 04 Jun