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Aaron Connolly got back in the goalscoring habit

Connolly bangs in a brace to fire Brighton through

Aaron Connolly fired in a brace of goals in a five-minute period to send Brighton and Hove Albion past Swansea City and into the fourth round of the Carabao Cup.

Soccer • 22 Sep 21

Aaron Connolly is not in the squad to face Serbia

Aaron Connolly out of Serbia qualifier

Aaron Connolly is out of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Serbia at the Aviva Stadium this evening.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Aaron Connolly had a couple of good chances to score against Portugal

Connolly urged to consider move for Irish future

Former Irish international David Connolly believes that his namesake Aaron Connolly may need to consider a move away from Brighton if he is to become the Republic of Ireland's leading forward.

Soccer • 02 Sep 21

Connolly was not in the matchday squad for the league opener against Burnley

Connolly returns to Brighton fold for Watford clash

Republic of Ireland forward Aaron Connolly will be back in contention for selection against Watford having missed Brighton's win over Burnley last weekend due to personal issues.

Soccer • 19 Aug 21

Will Shane Long (L) and Jayson Molumby get another chance in Hungary?

Qatar v Republic of Ireland: All You Need to Know

The Republic of Ireland have a chance to respond to last Saturday's defeat to Luxembourg with an international friendly against Qatar on Tuesday.

Soccer • 30 Mar 21

Stephen Kenny is looking for a first win as Ireland boss

Ireland v Luxembourg - All You Need to Know

It's time to deliver. Only a win will do for Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland against Luxembourg if they are to keep their World Cup 2020 hopes alive. Here's everything you need to know about the game.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Aaron Connolly misses Saturday's game with Luxembourg

Injured Connolly to miss Luxembourg clash

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has been handed yet another injury blow with the news that frontman Aaron Connolly will miss the World Cup 2022 qualifier with Luxembourg.

Soccer • 26 Mar 21

Ireland player ratings: Browne and Cullen impress

Ireland went down 3-2 to Serbia in their opening World Cup qualifier but there were plenty of reasons to be hopeful for the future. Here's how the Irish players rated.

Soccer • 25 Mar 21

Aaron Connolly is nursing a cracked rib and is unlikely to feature in Brighton's next two games

Connolly and Idah doubtful for Ireland games

Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah are both in a race against time to be fit for Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifying games against Serbia and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 12 Mar 21

Connolly has scored twice for goal-shy Brighton this term

Aaron Connolly an injury doubt for goal-shy Brighton

Republic of Ireland international Aaron Connolly is an injury doubt for Brighton ahead of this weekend's game at home to Leicester City.

Soccer • 05 Mar 21

Aaron Connolly has made 11 appearances for Brighton this season

Potter: Exciting Connolly on learning curve

Brighton boss Graham Potter has backed striker Aaron Connolly to rediscover the spark which saw him burst into the Premier League with a brace against Tottenham.

Soccer • 30 Jan 21

Brighton defender Adam Webster (C) wins a header

Returning Connolly on bench as Brighton and Fulham draw

Republic of Ireland forward Aaron Connolly made his return to the Brighton match day squad but did not feature as Fulham earned their first point in three games in a goalless draw at the Amex Stadium.

Soccer • 27 Jan 21

Connolly suffered a hamstring injury on 2 January in a draw against Wolves

Connolly set for Brighton squad return

Republic of Ireland international Aaron Connolly is set for a return to the Brighton matchday squad after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Soccer • 25 Jan 21

Connolly was on target in their last league fixture

Connolly among Brighton absentees for Man City clash

Republic of Ireland forward Aaron Connolly remains sidelined as Brighton & Hove Albion prepare for the trip to face Manchester City.

Soccer • 11 Jan 21

'We will support him and we believe in him and we will help him. He will get better for the experience'

Potter backs Aaron Connolly to overcome finishing yips

Brighton boss Graham Potter has backed Aaron Connolly to learn from his failings in front of goal.

Soccer • 26 Dec 20

Aaron Connolly impressed against Liverpool

'We're fully behind him' - Potter backs Aaron Connolly

Brighton boss Graham Potter has urged Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly to be "nicer" to himself as he attempts to make his way in the Premier League and on the international stage.

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

Connolly and Robinson out of Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly has been ruled out of the upcoming England, Wales and Bulgaria games through injury, while Callum Robinson has been confirmed as the Covid-19 positive case revealed last night.

Soccer • 11 Nov 20

Aaron Connolly is ready to stake his claim as Ireland's next big goal scorer

Connolly eager to deliver on expectation of goals

Aaron Connolly is relishing the pressure of being asked to provide the goals for a new-look Republic of Ireland team.

Soccer • 10 Nov 20

Aaron Connolly is looking forward to Ireland's three upcoming matches rather than back at last month's Covid crisis in Slovakia

No regrets, Connolly has moved on from Covid crisis

Aaron Connolly said that he has no regrets about moving seats on the plane to Slovakia, which inadvertently cost him a chance of playing in last month's Euro 2020 play-off.

Soccer • 09 Nov 20

Aaron Connolly reacts as Finland players celebrate their victory

Connolly frustration evident over Slovakia episode

Aaron Connolly did not hide his frustration at both Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League loss to Finland on Thursday night and the circumstances that saw him miss the penalty shootout defeat to Slovakia last Thursday in the Euro 2020 play-offs.

Soccer • 14 Oct 20

Aaron Connolly is likely to start against Finland

Connolly rejoins Republic of Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland striker Aaron Connolly has rejoined the squad ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Finland on Wednesday.

Soccer • 12 Oct 20

Shane Duffy admits that the Ireland players are struggling with all the squad withdrawals

Duffy reveals Covid confusion in Ireland squad

Shane Duffy admits that the Republic of Ireland are struggling to come to terms with forced withdrawals from the squad due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 12 Oct 20

Stephen Kenny said he was unaware of any potential seat swap on the flight to Bratislava at the time as he was at the frotn of the plane

Kenny: Connolly and Idah may have switched plane seats

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has said that it is possible that Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah may have moved seats during the team's flight to Slovakia for their crunch Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 10 Oct 20

Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah both trained at the stadium on Wednesday evening but were ruled out ahead of the game

Connolly & Idah missed game due to close Covid contact

Adam Idah and Aaron Connolly were ruled out of Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off against Slovakia as a result of being a close contact of a member of the travelling party who tested positive for the coronavirus.

Soccer • 08 Oct 20

Stephen Kenny chats to Connolly at training

Connolly and Arter miss Ireland training

Brighton striker Aaron Connolly sat out the Republic of Ireland's training session this afternoon but is expected to be fit for Thursday's clash with Slovakia.

Soccer • 05 Oct 20