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David Forde runs a company called Pathfinder that specialises in personal coaching and development

Kenny enlists Forde to help players 'having difficulty'

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper David Forde has joined Stephen Kenny's backroom team as "resource for everyone".

Soccer • 22 Mar 21

David Forde has called time on his career

Ireland keeper David Forde announces retirement

Ireland goalkeeper David Forde has announced his retirement from the game at the age of 39.

Soccer • 06 Aug 19

Forde is the surprise omission from the Ireland squad

VIDEO: RTÉ panel reflects on O'Neill's selection

Richie Sadlier has labelled the omission of Millwall goalkeeper David Forde from Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016 as "particularly harsh".

Euro 2016 • 01 Jun 16

Shay Given: 'Hopefully, I might get the nod Sunday. But if not I'll support whoever he picks'

Shay Given hungry to start against Poland

After returning to the Aston Villa frame, Shay Given is desperate to break back into the Republic of Ireland first team, starting with the EURO 2016 qualifier against Poland on Sunday night.

Soccer • 24 Mar 15

David Forde is hoping to keep out the world champions on Tuesday night

Forde targets German weaknesses

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper David Forde wants his team-mates to exploit German weaknesses in tomorrow’s night Euro 2016 Group D qualifier in Gelsenkirchen.

Soccer • 13 Oct 14

James McClean scored Ireland's fourth goal against Gibraltar

McClean hails Ireland's goal-rush

Midfielder James McClean hailed a professional performance from his Ireland team-mates after contributing a brace in their 7-0 rout of Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Oct 14

Shay Given returns looking to add to his 125 caps, while David Forde (l) is the current number 1

O'Neill: No promises made to Given

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill says he has not made any promises to returning goalkeeper Shay Given about his starting prospects.

Soccer • 02 Sep 14

David Forde with goalkeeping coach Seamus McDonagh in training in Malahide

Forde sets sight on Italy double

David Forde has set his sights on a remarkable double as he prepares to lock horns with Italy once again.

Soccer • 28 May 14

Robbie Fowler: 'It will be tough but they have as good a chance as anyone else'

Fowler backs Reds for title success

Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler reckons there’s no reason why the Reds can’t go all the way in the Premier League.

Soccer • 18 Mar 14

David Forde said he believed Ireland could qualify from a "tough" group

Forde stresses importance of Euro ‘mini-group’

Goalkeeper David Forde has said Ireland will be at their best if they are to qualify from what he described as a “mini-group” of Poland, Scotland and themselves within Euro 2016 qualification Group D.

Soccer • 23 Feb 14

Keiren Westwood could return to action earlier than expected, while Millwall's David Forde has been linked to Sunderland

Ireland keeper Westwood could return this season

Ireland goalkeeper Keiren Westwood could yet play again this season after his shoulder injury proved not to be as serious as first thought.

Soccer • 16 Jan 14

David Forde insists he will not give up the Ireland number 1 jersey without a fight

Forde eager to hold onto Ireland jersey

David Forde has warned Keiren Westwood he has no intention of giving up his place as the Republic of Ireland's first-choice keeper.

Soccer • 18 Nov 13

Forde ruled out of Ireland match

David Forde will miss the Republic of Ireland’s upcoming international clash with Wales on 14 August due to a knee injury.

Soccer • 06 Aug 13

David Forde is hoping to be fit for Friday

Forde in a race to prove his fitness

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper David Forde trained alone today as he attempted to prove his fitness ahead of Friday night's World Cup qualifier against the Faroe Islands.

Soccer • 05 Jun 13

EURO 2012: Trap’s 23 – The Goalkeepers

With under a week until the announcement of the Republic of Ireland squad for EURO 2012, RTÉ Sport’s Ed Leahy takes a look at the players in contention for a place on the plane to Poland.

Soccer • 04 May 12

David Forde