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McCabe looks back with pride on year of firsts

As end-of-year retrospectives go, there aren't too many that will contain a list of firsts as long as Katie McCabe's.

Ireland Under-21s were denied at the death in their Euro 2025 qualifier against Italy

Ireland U21s suffer last-gasp heartache in Italy draw

A chance at history ended in heartbreak for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s as a last second Wilfried Gnonto goal stopped Jim Crawford's team from recording a famous win over Italy in European Championships qualifying at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 22 Nov 23

Albania players celebrate qualification for Euro 2024

Albania and Denmark qualify for Euro 2024

Denmark and Albania both booked their places at Euro 2024 on a busy night of qualifying matches across the continent.

Soccer • 18 Nov 23

All smiles in training as Ireland prepare to face the Netherlands in Amsterdam

Euro 2024 - Netherlands v Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland travel to Amsterdam where Stephen Kenny aims to pick up an "extraordinary" away win.

Soccer • 17 Nov 23

Zak Gilsenan is congratulated by Blackburn Rovers team-mate Jake Garrett after scoring in the 8-0 win over Harrogate Town in the Carabao Cup

Six new faces in U-21 squad ahead of Euro qualifiers

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has given half a dozen players their first call-ups ahead of their opening European Championship 2025 qualifiers against Turkey and San Marino in Cork.

Soccer • 31 Aug 23

Evan Ferguson scores his first competitive goal at senior international level

Ireland player ratings: Knight and McClean to the fore

Here is how we rated the Boys in Green in the 3-0 victory over Gibraltar.

Soccer • 19 Jun 23

Argentina exploited Hugo Lloris's well documented shortcomings in saving penalties to claim World Cup glory in Qatar last month

Lloris bids adieu to international action

France goalkeeper and 2018 World Cup winner Hugo Lloris has retired from international football at the age of 36.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Callum O'Dowda was the the best amid a weak bunch

Player ratings: O'Dowda and Browne emerge with credit

Callum O'Dowda and Alan Browne were the best Irish players on show in a lethargic performance against Norway at the Aviva Stadium

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

Baraclough spent five and a half years in total working for the IFA

Former boss Baraclough sees bright future for N Ireland

Former Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough believes the nation is on course to qualify for a major tournament again in the near future as he broke his silence following his dismissal last month.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

Harry Kane scored four against San Marino

Southgate talks up merits of Kane haul against minnows

Gareth Southgate insists Harry Kane's latest jump in the England goalscorer rankings is not diminished by the fact he hit four against lowly San Marino.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

Denise O'Sullivan has been an integral part of the Ireland midfield for a number of years

Egan and O'Sullivan named FAI players of the year

John Egan and Denise O'Sullivan have been named men's and women's FAI player of the year.

Soccer • 01 Sep 21

McCarthy was at the Parkhead club for a brief spell as a youngster before he moved to Hamilton where he was only 15 when he made his first-team debut

Celtic move 'a long time coming' for McCarthy

James McCarthy spoke of his move to Celtic as a "long time coming" and he is ready to make his long-awaited debut against Dundee on Sunday.

Soccer • 06 Aug 21

Giroud found the back of the net twice against Bulgaria, but was not impressed by the service provided by PSG star Mbappe during the game

Deschamps plays down rift between Giroud and Mbappe

French manager Didier Deschamps has played down trouble in the France squad after a simmering row between strikers Olivier Giroud and Kylian Mbappe threatened to spill over on the eve of Euro 2020.

Soccer • 10 Jun 21

Marc Vales (3) celebrates after scoring for Andorra against Ireland

Sadlier: Victory can't hide Ireland's failings

Richie Sadlier believes that the final scoreline in the Republic of Ireland's 4-1 win over Andorra disguised serious issues around the team's performance.

Soccer • 03 Jun 21

Alan Kelly says he has decided to leave his post on health grounds

Alan Kelly leaves Ireland role due to Covid-19 concerns

Republic of Ireland goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly has decided to leave his international role, citing ongoing concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic.

Soccer • 12 Jan 21

Alternative greatest Ireland XI: The centre-halves

We're asking you to help us choose a Republic of Ireland XI made up of the best players we've had who never played at a major international tournament.

Soccer • 15 Apr 20

Offside law to come under review, says football body

The International Football Association Board has hinted a possible review of the offside law after much controversy over tight offside calls going against the attacking side with the use of video assistant referees.

Soccer • 29 Feb 20

Aaron Connolly battles for possession with Manchester United's Brandon Williams

Ireland still waiting on Connolly scan results

Republic of Ireland forward Aaron Connolly will undergo a scan on Monday afternoon after limping off at half-time with a groin problem in Brighton's 3-1 Premier League defeat to Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer • 11 Nov 19

Will the Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty combination get another chance to impress against Georgia?

All you need to know: Ireland v Georgia

Ireland will look for a second qualifier win in three days when they host Georgia in Dublin, but also a significant improvement in performance with bigger challenges awaiting in Group D. Here's what you need to know about the match.

Soccer • 25 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy won 43% of his games in charge of Ireland between 1996 and 2002, but says pragmatism is as important as style

Mick McCarthy 2.0 evolving with modern game

Mick McCarthy spoke to Tony O'Donoghue about the style of football he wants and how he weighs up performances versus results.

Soccer • 21 Mar 19

Megan Connolly returns to the Irish squad

Megan Connolly now aiming for a big year on the pitch

Republic of Ireland midfielder Megan Connolly can't wait to "achieve something special" after returning to international duty for Sunday's friendly against Belgium.

Soccer • 18 Jan 19

The Dublin venue will host Sunday's draw

UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying draw - how it all works

Dublin is hosting the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying draw on Sunday. Ireland will find out their opponents for the 2019 campaign as they look to secure a place at the major tournament.

Soccer • 30 Nov 18

Northern Ireland fans in the Havelock Square End of the Aviva Stadium during the 2011 Carling Nations Cup meeting between the teams

Republic v North - where does the balance of power lie?

Ahead of the Republic of Ireland's first official meeting with Northern Ireland in seven years - we look at how the balance of power on the island has shifted down the years

Soccer • 14 Nov 18

Denmark reached the last 16 at the World Cup

'Denmark B' or not to be - row threatens Irish hopes

The unresolved row between the Danish FA and their players over image rights looks set to have an effect on the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League prospects after a number of internationals returned to their clubs today.

Soccer • 05 Sep 18

Tite will have nother four years at the helm

Tite pens new deal to remain as Brazil coach

Brazil boss Tite has signed a new contract which will see him remain in the role until the 2022 World Cup.

Soccer • 26 Jul 18

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