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James McCarthy was stretchered off after the double break in his leg in Everton's game against West Brom

James McCarthy suffers broken leg

Republic of Ireland and Everton midfielder James McCarthy suffered a double fracture of his leg during Everton's home game against West Brom.

Soccer • 16 Oct 18

Danish injury concerns mounting ahead of play-off

While Sean Maguire has cried off for the Republic of Ireland ahead of Saturday's World Cup play-off, opponents Denmark have even greater injury concerns of their own.

Soccer • 06 Nov 17

James McCarthy should be named in the Ireland squad

O'Neill set to name Ireland squad for Denmark play-off

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill will name his squad for the upcoming World Cup play-off games against Denmark at 1pm today.

Soccer • 26 Oct 17

McCarthy hasn't played a Premier League game for Everton since March

James McCarthy makes Everton return with U23 side

Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy returned to action for Everton last night in a 45-minute appearance for the U23 side.

Soccer • 18 Oct 17

September awards for McCarthy and McInerney

Dublin's James McCarthy and Gearóid McInerney from Galway are the PwC GAA/GPA Player of the Month award winners for September in football and hurling respectively

GAA • 12 Oct 17

Ireland midfielder McCarthy ruled out of Wales clash

James McCarthy will play no part in Ireland's final World Cup qualifier in Wales tomorrow night as the Everton midfielder has returned to his club.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Horagn has won two international caps since making his debut in March

Horgan eyes midfield opportunity for crunch qualifiers

Daryl Horgan admits he may be down the pecking order for Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill, but is preparing as if he will be afforded the opportunity to shine the next four days.

Soccer • 05 Oct 17

James McCarthy could make a return for Ireland in the next week

Keane questions Everton over McCarthy injuries

Everton must take responsibility for the recurring injury problems of midfielder James McCarthy, who is a doubt ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Wales, according to Ireland assistant coach Roy Keane.

Soccer • 04 Oct 17

Arter has won six caps for Ireland since making his debut in 2015

Concern for Ireland as Arter ruled out for Bournemouth

Harry Arter is facing a race against time for Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifiers after being ruled out of Bournemouth's Premier League clash with Leicester City this weekend.

Soccer • 29 Sep 17

James McCarthy hasn't played for Everton this season

Koeman warns McCarthy after Ireland call-up

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has told James McCarthy not to take any "unnecessary" risks after Martin O'Neill suggested the midfielder has a chance of featuring for Ireland against Moldova and Wales.

Soccer • 28 Sep 17

James McCarthy has not played for Everton this season

O'Neill giving McCarthy chance to make crunch showdowns

Martin O'Neill is giving James McCarthy an outside chance of featuring in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier double-header, but said he has not been in dialogue with Everton boss Ronald Koeman over the fitness of the midfielder.

Soccer • 27 Sep 17

James McCarthy has been sidelined since last March

James McCarthy to return to Everton training next week

Everton manager Ronald Koeman says Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy is still struggling to regain fitness, but expects the 41-cap international to return to training next week.

Soccer • 21 Sep 17

McCarthy claims Man of the Match award

Dublin and Ballymun Kickhams midfielder James McCarthy was named the Man of the Match for the 2017 All-Ireland football final on The Sunday Game.

GAA • 18 Sep 17

Jonathan Walters missed training again for Ireland

Walters misses training but Keane hopes he'll be fit

Jonathan Walters did not train with his Republic of Ireland team-mates once again on Tuesday as he attempts to prove his fitness ahead of Saturday's World Cup qualifier in Georgia.

Soccer • 29 Aug 17

James McCarthy signed for Everton in 2013

Knee injury rules James McCarthy out of Everton opener

Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy has been left out of Everton's squad for their Premier League opener against Stoke City as he continues his recovery from a knee injury.

Soccer • 11 Aug 17

The Austrian squad being put through their paces at the Aviva Stadium

The Opposition: Win or bust for Austria in Dublin

Marcel Koller's side arrive in Dublin, knowing that they must beat Ireland to have a realistic chance of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia.

Soccer • 11 Jun 17

Martin O'Neill believes Ronald Koeman is a "master tactician of the blame game"

Spat between O'Neill and Koeman escalates

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has delivered a scathing response to Ronald Koeman over an injury to James McCarthy as the war of words between the two managers escalates, with the Everton boss issuing a late-night response of his own on Twitter.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Ronald Koeman has been vocal in his criticism of how the Ireland management handled James McCarthy's injury

Koeman attacks O'Neill again over McCarthy injury

Everton boss Ronald Koeman has accused his Republic of Ireland counterpart Martin O'Neill of "not protecting" James McCarthy.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Angry O'Neill rejects Koeman claims over McCarthy

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is reportedly furious at Everton manager Ronald Koeman's suggestion that he ignored medical advice in originally selecting James McCarthy in the team to face Wales.

Soccer • 31 Mar 17

Daryl Horgan will win his first cap if he features against Iceland tonight

Ireland v Iceland - Time for fringe players to shine

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill will get a better look at the depth of his squad against Iceland, though the opposition are in impressive form themselves since their eye-catching Euro 2016 performances.

Soccer • 28 Mar 17

Ireland v Wales Talking Points: Coleman concern

As the dust settles on last night's bruising encounter at the Aviva Stadium we reflect on the main talking points and look forward to Ireland's chances of reaching the 2018 World Cup.

Soccer • 25 Mar 17

James McClean (left) at Ireland squad training in Abbotstown

O'Neill: McClean will be ready despite McBride grief

Martin O'Neill is convinced James McClean will be ready psychologically for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Wales despite a difficult week off the field.

Soccer • 23 Mar 17

Gareth Bale is Wales' star player and Ireland will pay him special attention on Friday

Ireland tight-lipped on how they'll deal with Bale

If Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has devised a plan on how to stop Wales superstar Gareth Bale on Friday's, his players made sure that they were not about to divulge the World Cup qualifier masterplan.

Soccer • 23 Mar 17

James McCarthy still has a chance of featuring

Hopes rise for McCarthy after training with squad

James McCarthy offered some hope of featuring in Friday's World Cup qualifier with Wales as the Everton man trained at Abbotstown this morning.

Soccer • 22 Mar 17

Martin O'Neill insists Ireland can't be blamed for James McCarthy's latest injury setback

O'Neill risks reigniting row with Everton manager

Martin O'Neill risks reigniting a selection row with Everton manager Ronald Koeman after he named injured midfielder James McCarthy in his provisional squad to face Wales on 24 March.

Soccer • 13 Mar 17