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8 September 2025; Dara O'Shea during a Republic of Ireland training session at the AFF Technical Center Academy in Yerevan, Armenia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

O'Shea relishing Ireland's World Cup sprint

Dara O'Shea says he still has plenty he wants to achieve in his career as Ireland's short, sharp World Cup qualifying campaign reaches its first must-win game.

Soccer • 09 Sep

O'Shea: No excuses in Armenia

Dara O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland they can have no excuses as they head into their World Cup qualifier in Armenia having banked a hard-fought first point of the campaign against Hungary.

Soccer • 08 Sep

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Dara O'Shea of Ipswich Town celebrates following the Premier League match between Aston Villa FC and Ipswich Town FC at Villa Park on February 15, 2025 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

O'Shea signs new Ipswich deal, Grehan joins Doncaster

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea has committed his long-term future to Ipswich Town after penning a new five-year deal.

Soccer • 24 Jun

Dara O'Shea has returned to the top flight

O'Shea returns to Premier League with Ipswich move

Dara O'Shea has completed a move to Ipswich from Burnley to become the club's 11th summer addition.

Soccer • 25 Aug 24

"We've got a lot to look forward to, this group is still building and hopefully we continue on."

Dara O'Shea sees reasons for optimism despite defeat

Dara O'Shea is convinced the Republic of Ireland have reasons to be cheerful despite Portugal bringing a difficult season to a bruising conclusion.

Soccer • 13 Jun 24

Dara O'Shea received a straight red card for a lunge on Dwight McNeil

O'Shea sent off as Everton edge past Burnley

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea was sent off as Everton ended a 13-match Premier League winless streak with a 1-0 victory over Burnley.

Soccer • 06 Apr 24

Josh Cullen celebrates his equalising goal for Burnley

Cullen and O'Shea strike as 10-man Burnley hold Chelsea

Chelsea were held to a 2-2 draw by Burnley at Stamford Bridge as Vincent Kompany's side twice came from behind with 10 men to frustrate the hosts with Irish duo Josh Cullen and Dara O'Shea on target.

Soccer • 30 Mar 24

Interim head coach John O'Shea (R) with Dara O'Shea

New manager should 'understand Irish football' - O'Shea

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea believes that the next permanent Ireland manager should be someone who "understands Irish football".

Soccer • 26 Mar 24

Dara O'Shea chatting to the media on Wednesday

O'Shea happy to fight to play for club and country

Dara O'Shea is embracing what has been a tough return to the top flight in England and the Dublin-born defender finds himself fighting on three fronts over the course of the first half of the season.

Soccer • 15 Nov 23

O'Shea joined Burnley from West Brom in the summer window

Carabao Cup wrap: O'Shea nets as Burnley rout Salford

Republic of Ireland international Dara O'Shea and the uncapped Jack Taylor scored in their Carabao Cup third round games for Burnley and Ipswich respectively on Tuesday.

Soccer • 26 Sep 23

Nathan Collins has the chance of a fresh start at Brentford after a mixed time at Wolves

Brentford eagerness to spend big on Collins 'promising'

Brentford's willingness to invest a sizeable fee to sign Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins is a promising sign, according to former Dundalk striker David McMillan.

Soccer • 04 Jul 23

Dara O'Shea joins a promoted Burnley outfit that had 10 points to spare over their nearest pursuers in the Championship

O'Shea eyes new heights after completing Burnley move

Republic of Ireland centre-half Dara O'Shea said he wants to bring his career to another level after completing a move to Premier League Burnley.

Soccer • 23 Jun 23

Dara O'Shea on the move after spending eight seasons with West Brom

O'Shea nears Premier League return with Burnley move

Republic of Ireland international Dara O'Shea is set for a return to the Premier League, with Burnley agreeing a deal with West Brom to sign the Dubliner.

Soccer • 22 Jun 23

Dara O'Shea & Jayson Molumby hit with injury setbacks

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea's season is over due to a knee injury while his compatriot and West Brom team-mate Jayson Molumby is out for a month with a groin problem.

Soccer • 31 Mar 23

Dara O'Shea: We want to write our own history

Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland are ready to embrace the challenge of taking on France as they look to "write their own history" at Lansdowne Road.

Soccer • 24 Mar 23

Dara O'Shea had a fine day at the office

O'Shea blown away by 'special' West Brom captaincy

Dara O'Shea reflected on a day of "immense pride" after he was handed the West Brom captaincy for the first time and responded with a goal and an assist in a 5-2 hammering of Hull City.

Soccer • 21 Aug 22

Updated Transfers: O'Shea stays put, Toal moves to Bolton

Republic of Ireland international Dara O'Shea has signed a new deal at West Brom which will see him stay at the Championship club until the summer of 2025.

Soccer • 20 Jul 22

Nathan Collins celebrates a goal Dara O'Shea described as 'world class'

Collins goal and depth leave O'Shea and Lenihan purring

Given that Dara O'Shea and Darragh Lenihan were partnering Nathan Collins in the Republic of Ireland defence, both had a bird's eye view of his mazy dribble and goal against Ukraine in Lodz on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 15 Jun 22

Ireland international Robinson shields the ball from Blackburn's Joe Rothwell

Stalemate with Blackburn slows West Brom play-off bid

Steve Bruce's first home game in charge of West Brom ended in a 0-0 draw against promotion-chasing rivals Blackburn at The Hawthorns.

Soccer • 14 Feb 22

Andrew Omobamidele has won five Ireland caps since his debut last September

Injury setback for Omobamidele, O'Shea on right track

Republic of Ireland defender Andrew Omobamidele has suffered a 'setback' in his recovery from a back injury at Norwich, while Dara O'Shea is hopeful of more minutes for West Brom after returning to first-team action on Wednesday.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Dara O'Shea is assisted from the pitch in Faro

Dara O'Shea out for up to 6 months with fractured ankle

Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea has been ruled out for four to six months with a fractured ankle.

Soccer • 07 Sep 21

Callum Robinson celebrates after scoring the fourth

Championship wrap: Robinson and O'Shea on target again

Republic of Ireland internationals Callum Robinson and Dara O'Shea got on the scoresheet as West Brom continued their unbeaten start to the season with a 4-0 win at The Hawthorns against Sheffield United.

Soccer • 18 Aug 21

Callum Robinson celebrates his goal against Bournemouth

O'Shea and Robinson on the mark in Baggies comeback

Valerien Ismael started his West Brom reign with a hard-fought point after the Baggies twice came from behind to draw 2-2 at Bournemouth in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 07 Aug 21

O'Shea: 'It's been tough, he [Stephen Kenny] hasn't had it easy with injuries and through Covid and different things like that

O'Shea: 'Great manager' Kenny has full squad backing

Dara O'Shea has backed manager Stephen Kenny to get it right as he attempts to breathe new life into the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 31 Mar 21

Shane Duffy (L) and Dara O'Shea during training on Friday

Dara O'Shea praises 'amazing' Duffy for his support

Dara O'Shea said Shane Duffy has offered him huge support in the background despite the young West Brom defender usurping the experienced Derryman at the heart of the Republic of Ireland defence.

Soccer • 27 Mar 21

Dara OShea