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Michael Obafemi celebrates after scoring against Scotland

Kenny: 'There are two or three sides to every story'

Despite not playing for his club Swansea City since before transfer deadline day, Michael Obafemi is firmly in the plans of manager Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 15 Sep 22

Alisson and Caoimhin Kelleher will both miss the Community Shield

Alisson and Jota out of Community Shield

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson and forward Diogo Jota will play no part in their Community Shield game against Manchester City as they continue to recover from injuries.

Soccer • 28 Jul 22

Troy Parrott in a state of wonderment after Obafemi made it 3-0

Obafemi references Spurs duo after eye-catching return

Michael Obafemi joked he turned from Son Heung-min into Harry Kane as he marked his first Republic of Ireland start with a glittering display.

Soccer • 12 Jun 22

Caoimhin Kelleher was speaking ahead of Wednesday's game with Ukraine

Kelleher: Ireland can still top group

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher believes that Ireland still have the ability to go on a winning run that would secure top spot in their Nations League group.

Soccer • 06 Jun 22

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with captain Seamus Coleman at the pre-match press conference

'Well deserved' - Kelleher to start against Belgium

Caoimhin Kelleher will start the Republic of Ireland's international friendly clash with world number one-ranked side Belgium on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 25 Mar 22

Travers, Bazunu and Kelleher are certainties for a call-up when fit

Rogers analyses Kenny's keeper dilemma for March games

Gary Rogers speaks to the RTÉ Soccer Podcast about how Stephen Kenny may look to spread out the game-time between Ireland's trio of goalkeepers for the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Lithuania.

Soccer • 15 Mar 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Byrne's Monday magic & WNL preview

Lisa Fallon and Paul Corry join RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo and James McMahon to preview the new Women's National League season and react to Monday's SSE Airtricity League matches.

Soccer • 01 Mar 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Caoimhin's Cup final, LOI reaction

In the first of two podcasts this week due to Monday night Premier Division action, Raf Diallo and James McMahon discuss Caoimhin Kelleher's key role as Liverpool won the Carabao Cup final and discuss Friday's SSE Airtricity League action including big wins for Derry City and Sligo Rovers.

Soccer • 28 Feb 22

It was a day to remember for Caoimhin Kelleher.

Klopp: Kelleher is the best back-up keeper in the world

Jurgen Klopp branded Caoimhin Kelleher the world's best back-up goalkeeper after the Republic of Ireland star's penalty shoot-out heroics sealed Liverpool's Carabao Cup triumph over Chelsea.

Soccer • 28 Feb 22

The Irishman converts from the spot at Wembley

Kelleher: 'I didn't realise I scored the winning one'

After Liverpool's dramatic victory over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup final, Caoimhín Kelleher admitted that he still wasn't sure that he had scored the penalty that gave the Anfield club a ninth success in the competition.

Soccer • 27 Feb 22

Recap: Chelsea 0-0 Liverpool (Liverpool win on pens)

Liverpool have beaten Chelsea in the League Cup final at Wembley. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 24 Jan 24

Caoimhín Kelleher starts in goal for Sunday's Carabao Cup final

Henderson: 'Outstanding' Kelleher deserves his place

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson believes goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher has fully justified his place in the Carabao Cup final team.

Soccer • 26 Feb 22

Caoimhin Kelleher reprised his starting role in the cup competitions

Diaz cameo and Elliott returns as Liverpool advance

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caominhin Kelleher, new £37.5million signing Luis Diaz and the returning Harvey Elliott all featured in Liverpool's 3-1 FA Cup fourth-round win over Cardiff.

Soccer • 06 Feb 22

Caoimhin Kelleher has impressed his manager.

Klopp hails evolution of the 'skinny boy from Ireland'

Jurgen Klopp has hailed Caoihmin Kelleher's evolution from being "a skinny boy from Ireland" into a high-quality Liverpool goalkeeper.

Soccer • 21 Jan 22

Caoimhin Kelleher: "It's a great environment to learn and improve in."

Kelleher: Alisson raises my standards & levels

Caoimhin Kelleher says he's studying the ways and techniques of Liverpool No 1 Alisson Becker to help him stay on an upward curve for club and country.

Soccer • 18 Jan 22

Mark Travers is having a strong campaign with Bournemouth

Supple: Unlucky Travers still in mix to be Ireland No 1

Shane Supple believes Mark Travers was "unfortunate" on the night he got his big chance with the Republic of Ireland, but he's confident the Bournemouth goalkeeper will force his way back into the battle to be Stephen Kenny's No 1.

Soccer • 15 Jan 22

(Left to right): Elaine Harte, Gavin Bazunu and Caoimhin Kelleher.

Harte uses Irish stars to inspire Tipp keepers

Gavin Bazunu and Caoimhin Kelleher have provided the blueprint and now Elaine Harte wants her Tipperary goalkeepers to follow suit.

GAA • 15 Jan 22

Netminder choice then for the Liverpool boss

Becker may get nod over Kelleher for Carabao Cup semi

The Carabao Cup has been designated for Liverpool's second-choice goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher but manager Jurgen Klopp admits the period of Covid-enforced inactivity for Alisson Becker means the Brazil international could be drafted in for Thursday's semi-final first leg against Arsenal.

Soccer • 13 Jan 22

Caoimhin Kelleher continues to impress for Liverpool

Kelleher could play every game for Ireland - Achterberg

Liverpool goalkeeping coach John Achterberg believes that Caoimhin Kelleher "could play every game for Ireland" as his development into a top class shot-stopper continues apace.

Soccer • 11 Jan 22

Klopps embracing Caoimhin Kelleher at full-time

Klopp praises Kelleher for coming to Liverpool's rescue

Jurgen Klopp praised Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher for 'saving our life' after the Republic of Ireland international saved two penalties during the shootout in their Carabao Cup quarter-final victory over Leicester City.

Soccer • 23 Dec 21

Claudio Taffarel during a training session at Liverpool's AXA Training Centre in Kirkby.

Taffarel arrival not the end for Achterberg, says Klopp

Caoimhin Kelleher will be working up close with Brazil great Claudio Taffarel but Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has dispelled speculation about the future of the Reds' current goalkeeping coach John Achterberg by revealing the Dutchman has signed a new contract until 2024.

Soccer • 03 Dec 21

The Cork netminder is set to make his third Premier League start

Kelleher in line to deputise for absent Alisson

After winning his first full senior cap for Ireland in the friendly win over Qatar, Caoimhín Kelleher is now set to seal a memorable week by lining out for Liverpool in their Premier League game against Watford on Saturday.

Soccer • 15 Oct 21

Caoimhin Kelleher starts against Qatar at the Aviva

'No regrets' – Kelleher looking after number one

Caoimhin Kelleher has had to look on from the sidelines as Gavin Bazunu jumped ahead of him to claim the Ireland goalkeeper's jersey but the young Liverpool stopper has no regrets over the decisions he has made at club level.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21

Caoimhin Kelleher will make his first Ireland start against Qatar on Tuesday night

'Special and proud moment' - Kelleher starts Qatar game

Caoimhin Kelleher will make his first start for Ireland in Tuesday night's friendly international against Qatar at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21

Gavin Bazunu and Chiedozie Ogbebe pose with Ireland mascot Macúl after returning from Azerbaijan

Bazunu and Ogbene paving the perfect path to pro career

As Chiedozie Ogbene headed home Ireland's third goal in Saturday's victory over Azerbaijan, the Cork native's long and winding road to the top appeared to have come full circle.

Soccer • 11 Oct 21