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Ciaran Clark attacked in Spain

Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark was attacked and hospitalised while on holiday in Spain.

Clark hopeful Magpies can bring City back to earth

Newcastle's Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark has his sights set on stopping Manchester City's record-breaking run in the Premier League tonight.

Soccer • 27 Dec 17

Ciaran Clark (L) and Shane Duffy are likely to line up in the heart of the Irish defence on Saturday night

Duffy hoping Clark partnership can keep hitting heights

Shane Duffy hopes his twin towers partnership with Ciaran Clark can be the bedrock for the Republic of Ireland to battle past Denmark and make next summer's World Cup.

Soccer • 06 Nov 17

Brady and McClean return as O'Neill makes three changes

Robbie Brady and James McClean have been restored to the Republic of Ireland starting team to face Wales as manager Martin O'Neill makes three changes to his side for tonight's do-or-die World Cup qualifier.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

The Ireland squad prepared for Euro 2016 at Fota Island in Cork

Ireland players presented with Fota opportunity

With less than a month to go to the Republic of Ireland's vital World Cup qualifier against Austria, preparations will kick in next week as Martin O'Neill brings a selection of the squad to Fota Island for a training camp.

Soccer • 16 May 17

Richard Keogh and John O'Shea will be hoping to feature in Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifier against Wales

Battle on to replace injured Duffy for Wales qualifier

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is facing a defensive dilemma for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Wales after Shane Duffy underwent surgery on Tuesday.

Soccer • 07 Mar 17

Ciaran Clark earned Newcastle a point at St James' Park

Clark and McGeady score in the Championship

Republic of Ireland internationals Ciaran Clark and Aiden McGeady were both on target in the Championship this afternoon as Newcastle were held to a 2-2 draw by Bristol and Preston defeated QPR 2-1.

Soccer • 25 Feb 17

Ireland centre halves Shane Duffy and Ciaran Clark talk during the away in over Moldova

Kerr: Ireland need to settle on defensive pairing

Brian Kerr says a settled central defensive partnership will be key to qualification for the World Cup in two years’ time with Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill having used four centre halves in three games so far.

Soccer • 10 Oct 16

Ciaran Clark in action during Ireland's opening Euro 2016 clash in Paris

Only a win will do for Ireland, says Clark

Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark insists that only a win will do in his side’s World Cup 2018 qualifier with Moldova this evening.

Soccer • 09 Oct 16

Ciaran Clark has joined Newcastle United

Newcastle sign Irish defender Ciaran Clark

Newcastle have signed Republic of Ireland international Ciaran Clark from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.

Soccer • 03 Aug 16

Clark watches on helpless as his wayward header hits the back of the Ireland net on Monday

Clark kept awake by his own goal against Sweden

Ireland defender Ciaran Clark admits he found it tough to sleep on Monday night following his Euro 2016 own goal against Sweden - but now he only has thoughts for Saturday's clash with Belgium.

Euro 2016 • 16 Jun 16

Coleman: No one is pointing the finger at Clark

Seamus Coleman issued a strong defence of his team-mate Ciaran Clark after the own goal that earned Sweden a point against the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 opener at the Stade de France.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Ciaran Clark could not prevent a cross from entering the Irish net

Coleman: Clark not to blame for Swedish leveller

Seamus Coleman issued a strong defence of his team-mate Ciaran Clark after the own goal that earned Sweden a point against the Republic of Ireland in their Euro 2016 opener at the Stade de France.

Euro 2016 • 13 Jun 16

Ireland centre-half Ciaran Clark celebrates scoring his goal against Switzerland

Clarke: Keeping clean sheet was as good as scoring

Ireland goal-scorer Ciaran Clark says it was just as important to him to keep a clean sheet against Switzerland as it was to hit the back of the net.

Soccer • 25 Mar 16

Ciaran Clark has committed to Aston Villa for another five years

Ciaran Clark signs new five-year deal with Villa

Ciaran Clark has signed a new five-year contract with Aston Villa, the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 05 Aug 15

Ciaran Clark's injury may reduce Martin O'Neill's defensive options ahead of the vital clash with Scotland

Clark in fitness race for Scotland qualifier

Defender Ciaran Clark faces a race against time to be fit for Ireland’s EURO 2016 qualifier against Scotland.

Soccer • 23 Apr 15

Jon Walters is suffering from a stomach bug and Ciaran Clark is nursing a knee injury

Ireland squad depleted ahead of US trip

The Republic of Ireland will be without a number of players when they set off for New York on Wednesday ahead of their matches against Costa Rica and Portugal.

Soccer • 03 Jun 14

Ciaran Clark (far left) and Robbie Brady (far right) are out of Ireland's ties against Poland and Latvia

Brady and Clark ruled out of Ireland friendlies

Robbie Brady and Ciaran Clark have been ruled out of the upcoming international double header against Latvia and Poland because of injury.

Soccer • 10 Nov 13

Clark says he is desperate to learn from O'Shea and Dunne before they hang up their boots

Clark enjoying learning from duo

Ciaran Clark is happy to continue his education in international football under the watchful gaze of experienced duo Richard Dunne and John O'Shea.

Soccer • 13 Oct 13

Ciaran Clark has signed a deal that will keep him at Aston Villa until 2016

Clark signs three-year Aston Villa deal

Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark has signed a three-year deal with Aston Villa, which will keep him at the club until 2016.

Soccer • 18 Jul 13

Clark has an eye on a starting place against Sweden after recent good performances for his club Aston Villa

Clark: We must stay focused against Sweden

Ciaran Clark has warned his Ireland team-mates they will not be able to relax for a second as they attempt to dent Sweden's hopes of World Cup qualification.

Soccer • 19 Mar 13

Ciaran Clark has been made captain of Aston Villa in recent matches

Clark determined to make mark with Ireland

Aston Villa central defender Ciaran Clark has reiterated his commitment and desire to play for Ireland.

Soccer • 23 Dec 12

Clark desperate to stay in Ireland side

Defender Ciaran Clark returned to Aston Villa hoping he has done enough to sow a seed in the mind of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.

Soccer • 16 Nov 12

Ciaran Clark