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Hourihane joins Swansea on loan until summer

Aston Villa midfielder Conor Hourihane has joined Swansea on loan for the rest of the season.

Soccer • 20 Jan 21

Ollie Watkins reacts after VAR rules his stoppage time goal offside

Watkins woe as West Ham hold off Aston Villa

West Ham climbed up to fifth as goals from Angelo Ogbonna and Jarrod Bowen sank Aston Villa 2-1.

Soccer • 30 Nov 20

Conor Hourihane lost a family member to coronavirus

Hourihane: Covid fear 'bigger than goals or results'

Conor Hourihane says the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is bigger than football, having himself been touched by tragedy.

Soccer • 18 Nov 20

Conor Hourihane celebrates his goal at Craven Cottage

Hourihane on the mark as Villa cruise past Fulham

Aston Villa moved into the Premier League top four after they strolled to a 3-0 win at Fulham thanks to goals from Jack Grealish, Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane and Tyrone Mings in a lopsided contest.

Soccer • 28 Sep 20

Conor Hourihane gets his pass off in Sofia before Todor Nedelev can intervene

Hourihane: Winning remains the priority under Kenny

Conor Hourihane may be one of the more technically adroit players in the Republic of Ireland squad, but the Cork man had no qualms about citing the merits of winning ugly when interviewed earlier, while still expressing the hope that fans can expect better than that with Stephen Kenny in charge.

Soccer • 09 Sep 20

Conor Hourihane is eager to see Aston Villa move forward next season

Hourihane wants Villa to build on final day survival

Republic of Ireland international Conor Hourihane has called on Aston Villa to learn from this season's struggles and push on when the new campaign begins.

Soccer • 27 Jul 20

Conor Hourihane missed Aston Villa's loss at Sheffield United

Hourihane to be assessed by Villa

Conor Hourihane will undergo a late fitness test ahead of Aston Villa's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Liverpool.

Soccer • 16 Dec 19

Conor Hourihane was key to Aston Villa's victory

Smith spellbound by Hourihane's 'wand of a left foot'

Newcastle manager Steve Bruce was left to rue "two pieces of magic" from Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane, while Aston Villa boss Dean Smith hailed the Corkman's "wand of a left foot".

Soccer • 25 Nov 19

Hourihane shines as Villa ease past Newcastle

Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane scored one goal and set up another after a couple of clever free kicks that saw the hosts beat Newcastle United 2-0 in a dominant performance.

Soccer • 25 Nov 19

Hourihane scored the winner in the return leg

In-form Conor Hourihane taking nothing for granted

Despite starting in all five of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifiers so far, Conor Hourihane says he's taking nothing for granted regarding his international future under Mick McCarthy.

Soccer • 08 Oct 19

Conor Hourihane celebrates his goal with Jack Grealish

Hourihane on the mark as Villa silence Canaries

Conor Hourihane was among the goals as Aston Villa stormed to an emphatic 5-1 Premier League win win over Norwich at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 05 Oct 19

Conor Hourihane and his "wand of a left foot" will start in defence against Bulgaria

McCarthy confirms Hourihane will start at left-back

Mick McCarthy has confirmed that Conor Hourihane will start at left-back for Ireland in Tuesday night's friendly international against Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Conor Hourihane found the net from a free kick against Georgia

McCarthy keen to accentuate Ireland's set-piece threat

Mick McCarthy is hoping the Republic of Ireland's set-piece prowess can damage Switzerland as they look to strengthen their claims on Euro 2020 qualification.

Soccer • 04 Sep 19

Conor Hourihane: "I probably still have a fear of packing my bags and going back to Bandon."

Conor Hourihane and a tale of tweet redemption

Having worked and battled his way from League Two to the Premier League, Conor Hourihane is eager to make the most of his time at the top, and that includes helping Ireland to Euro 2020.

Soccer • 04 Sep 19

Mick McCarthy addresses the troops at Abbotstown

Experience is key for McCarthy ahead of Switzerland tie

Mick McCarthy is looking to his experienced players as Ireland take on Switzerland in Thursday's Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 02 Sep 19

Conor Hourihane is sticking with Aston Villa

Hourihane commits his future to Aston Villa

Conor Hourihane has signed a new deal at Aston Villa, the Premier League new boys have announced.

Soccer • 13 Jul 19

The two players went head-to-head in this year's Championship play-off final

Contrasting club emotions for latest Irish arrivals

Richard Keogh and Conor Hourihane enjoyed contrasting end-of-seasons with their respective clubs, but now the focus is firmly on Denmark and Gibraltar.

Soccer • 05 Jun 19

Patrick Bamford could be banned for two games

Bamford charged with deception, Hourihane in the clear

Leeds forward Patrick Bamford has been charged with "successful deception of a match official" following the Championship match with Aston Villa, while Ireland's Conor Hourihane is in the clear.

Soccer • 30 Apr 19

Millwall players celebrate their late equaliser at home to Sheffield United - a goal with big implications for the promotion race

C'ship wrap: Hourihane on target, Leeds given boost

Millwall scored a goal deep into injury time to add more drama to the race for the Premier League.

Soccer • 13 Apr 19

Mick McCarthy celebrates Conor Hourihane's goal with Robbie Keane and Terry Connor

McCarthy flicks the switch to embolden Boys in Green

The Republic of Ireland played with a positivity and energy that bodes well for the rest of their Euro 2020 qualification campaign.

Soccer • 27 Mar 19

The Irish boss was impressed with the Cork man's performance

'He's a wand of a left foot' - McCarthy hails Hourihane

Mick McCarthy has hailed the performance of Conor Hourihane after he scored Ireland's match-winner in their Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

Shane Duffy hits the heights celebrating Hourihane's goal

Ireland sit pretty on top of group after handsome win

Ireland's winning start to the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign continued as Mick McCarthy's side beat Georgia 1-0 at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

A fan is escorted off the pitch after attacking Jack Grealish.

Hourihane slams 'disgusting' attack on Grealish

Republic of Ireland midfielder Conor Hourihane slammed the "disgusting" behaviour of a Birmingham fan who charged on to the pitch and punched Jack Grealish at St Andrew's.

Soccer • 10 Mar 19

Conor Hourihane celebrating his opening goal for Villa against Derby

C'ship round-up: Hourihane hits brace for Villa

Conor Hourihane found the net twice in Aston Villa's commanding 4-0 demolition of Frank Lampard's Derby County in Villa Park this afternoon.

Soccer • 02 Mar 19

Carabao Cup: Burke and Hourihane on the mark

Republic of Ireland internationals Graham Burke and Conor Hourihane were on target in Carabao Cup victories for Aston Villa and Preston respectively.

Soccer • 15 Aug 18