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Caoimhin Kelleher Christos Tzolis's spot-kick

Kelleher saves penalty to help Liverpool past Canaries

Liverpool progressed to the Carabao Cup fourth round with a 3-0 victory at Norwich after Takumi Minamino hit a brace and Caoimhin Kelleher superbly denied Christos Tzolis from the penalty spot in the first half at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 21 Sep 21

Caoimhin Kelleher: "For youngsters, it's a big competition for us as we know we'll get opportunities and game time."

Caoimhin Kelleher excited to seize Carabao Cup chance

Caoimhin Kelleher will be between the posts for Liverpool's Carabao Cup trip to Norwich City tonight, desperate to make a good impression in a competition that has given him some great memories.

Soccer • 21 Sep 21

Caoimhin Kelleher will make his first Premier League appearance of the season

Kelleher set to start for Liverpool this weekend

Caoimhin Kelleher may start for Liverpool against Leeds United on Sunday as Brazilian players at Premier League clubs are set to be barred from playing this weekend over a failure to release them for international duty.

Soccer • 08 Sep 21

Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot joins the Ireland squad

Bohemians goalkeeper Talbot gets Ireland call-up

Bohemians goalkeeper James Talbot has been called into Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifying games.

Soccer • 30 Aug 21

Caoimhin Kelleher has committed his future to Liverpool

Kelleher signs new long-term Liverpool deal

Republic of Ireland international goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has signed a new long-term deal with his club, Liverpool.

Soccer • 24 Jun 21

Shane Duffy still believes Ireland can make it to the World Cup

Duffy not giving up on World Cup dream just yet

Shane Duffy believes it would be "stupid" to write off the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes just two games into the campaign.

Soccer • 09 Jun 21

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny with Matt Doherty

Ireland player ratings: Youngsters give hope for future

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland side turned in an encouraging display as they claimed a 0-0 draw away to Hungary. Here's how the players rated.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Kenny and Matt Doherty during a training session in London last November

'What hurt Matt during the year was getting Covid'

Stephen Kenny believes Matt Doherty has performed well for Ireland during his tenure but feels the Tottenham right-back was "knocked for six" after he got Covid-19 last November.

Soccer • 08 Jun 21

Opportunity knocks on the Iberian peninsula

Five Irish players to watch out for against Andorra

The friendlies against Andorra and Hungary will present a few Irishmen with a chance to put themselves in the reckoning for September's World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Vitezslav Jaros has impressed in St Pat's rise to third place in the Premier Division

Saints' Liverpool loanee inspired by Becker & Kelleher

Liverpool youngster Vitezslav Jaros will be staying with Saint Patrick's Athletic for the rest of the season after making an impact between the sticks in Inchicore.

Soccer • 27 May 21

Premier League recap: Liverpool 0-1 Brighton

Liverpool's title defence is in real trouble after losing at home to Brighton.

Soccer • 03 Feb 21

Kelleher starts for Liverpool against Brighton

Caoimhín Kelleher will make his second Premier League appearance for Liverpool tonight after Alisson Becker missed the visit of Brighton due to illness.

Soccer • 03 Feb 21

Caoimhin Kelleher in action against Wolves at Anfield

Kelleher on Reds rise: 'It's been a bit of a mad one'

Corkman Caoimhim Kelleher admitted "it's been a bit of a mad one" after a week in which he made his Champions League and Premier League debuts for Liverpool, keeping clean sheets in both.

Soccer • 08 Dec 20

Caoimhin Kelleher tips a Wolves effort onto the post

Impressive Kelleher palms away plaudits

Caoimhin Kelleher is attempting to take his ascent up the Liverpool goalkeeper pecking order in his stride.

Soccer • 07 Dec 20

Jurgen Klopp (L) embraces Caoimhin Kelleher at the final whistle against Ajax

Kelleher rise leaves Klopp with dilemma for Wolves game

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he faces a dilemma in choosing between Caoimhin Kelleher and fellow deputy goalkeeper Adrian for Sunday's Premier League clash against Wolves

Soccer • 04 Dec 20

A beaming Caoimhin Kelleher celebrates Liverpool's win with captain Jordan Henderson

Kelleher hopes to push for Premier League action

Liverpool's rookie Cork goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher hopes his inspired European debut has done enough to earn him a first Premier League start.

Soccer • 02 Dec 20

'My phone hasn't stopped hopping' - Kelleher on debut

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher reflected on an "amazing" night after he kept a clean sheet on his Champions League debut as the Premier League champions overcame Ajax 1-0 to advance to the knockout phase.

Soccer • 02 Dec 20

Caoimhin Kelleher produced a number of fine saves as Liverpool overcame Ajax in Anfield

Kelleher shines as Liverpool win seals top spot

An aberration from Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana gifted Curtis Jones his first Champions League goal and handed Liverpool qualification to the last 16 as Group D winners with a 1-0 victory at Anfield.

Soccer • 01 Dec 20

Caoimhin Kelleher is highly regarded on Merseyside

Reds land teenage keeper as Kelleher continues to shine

Liverpool are set to bring in 17-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Marcelo Pitaluga from Fluminese for £1m plus add-ons, with the promising teenager likely to compete with Caoimhin Kelleher in the club's Under-23s.

Premier League • 14 Sep 20

Darren Randolph: "We want to play, but we're not going to be taking stupid risks."

Forget Barca or City, we'll do it our way - Randolph

Darren Randolph says the Republic of Ireland are determined to play attractive, progressive football under Stephen Kenny - but that doesn't mean they're going to take "stupid risks".

Soccer • 31 Aug 20

Kelleher is 'brilliant... the new generation of keeper'

Caoimhin Kelleher has been described as "the new generation of goalkeeper" by departing Liverpool back-up Andy Lonergan, who also said the Irishman needs to leave Merseyside on loan to continue his progression.

Soccer • 04 Aug 20

Caoimhin Kelleher will join the Liverpool senior squad in Qatar

Kelleher jets out to Qatar to join Liverpool squad

Goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher is one of three Liverpool youngsters who will fly out to Qatar today to join the rest of the squad at the Club World Cup.

Soccer • 18 Dec 19

Caoimhín Kelleher will line out against Aston Villa

Kelleher stays for quarter-final as Reds head to Qatar

Liverpool have confirmed they will take a near full-strength squad to Qatar for the Club World Cup later this month, with Caoimhín Kelleher staying behind to play in the Carabao Cup quarter-final.

Soccer • 05 Dec 19

Caoimhin Kelleher could be sent out on loan in January

Liverpool open to sending Kelleher out on loan

Liverpool are willing to sanction a January loan move for Irish goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in an effort to help him get some first team experience.

Soccer • 25 Nov 19

Caoimhin Kelleher helped Liverpool into the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup

Liverpool to use two squads for two games in 24 hours

Liverpool's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Aston Villa has been fixed for 17 December - just 24 hours before the Reds play in the FIFA Club World Cup in Qatar.

Soccer • 05 Nov 19