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Heimir Hallgrimsson has taken a less hands-on approach in his first Ireland camp

Cunningham says Hallgrimsson got approach wrong

Kenny Cunningham tells RTÉ's Drivetime programme that Heimir Hallgrimsson got it wrong this week in allowing John O'Shea and Paddy McCarthy to take leading roles with the preparation of the Ireland team.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Michael Obafemi and Troy Parrott lead the line for Ireland

Cunningham wants more attacking structure for Ireland

Former Republic of Ireland international Kenny Cunningham believes that a little less attacking freedom and more rigidity in their build-up play could benefit Stephen Kenny's side.

Soccer • 13 Jun 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Cunningham on two huge Irish games

On this Monday's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, former Ireland defender Kenny Cunningham and RTÉ Sport online's Ed Leahy join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne from Lodz, Poland to preview Ireland's UEFA Nations League clash against Ukraine and the U21s' landmark fixture against Italy.

Soccer • 13 Jun 22

It was a good day at the office for Ireland against Scotland

Ukraine v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland travel to Lodz, Poland for a rematch with Ukraine in Group B1 of the UEFA Nations League. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Cunningham talks up the Duff effect

On this week's episode Adrian Eames and James O'Toole are joined by Kenny Cunningham, who looks ahead to the challenge facing the Republic of Ireland as they take on Portugal, and Damien Duff's chances at making Shelbourne great again.

Soccer • 08 Nov 21

RTÉ Soccer analysts Kenny Cunningham and Alan Cawley with Darragh Maloney

Coleman and Doherty: Is Kenny poised to play the two?

RTÉ Soccer analysts Kenny Cunningham and Alan Cawley debated whether Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty can play in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 semi-final against Slovakia next week.

Soccer • 30 Sep 20

Cunningham 'excited' for start of Kenny's reign

Kenny Cunningham tells the RTÉ Soccer Podcast that he's excited about the start of a new Republic of Ireland era under Kenny Cunningham.

Soccer • 01 Sep 20

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Kenny's kick-off approaches

Presenters Adrian Eames and James O'Toole welcome Kenny Cunningham, Mark Tighe and Harry Kenny on to this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast.

Soccer • 01 Sep 20

Robbie Keane's role with the FAI must be clarified, according to Kenny Cunningham

FAI must deal with Keane or risk 'ridiculous situation'

Kenny Cunningham believes the FAI must act quickly to resolve Robbie Keane's contract before the cash-strapped association is left in a "ridiculous situation".

Soccer • 07 Apr 20

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ireland's mixed international break

This week's podcast reviews the June international window in which Ireland picked up four points from their games away to Denmark and at home to Gibraltar.

Soccer • 11 Jun 19

Ireland and Georgia last met at the Aviva in October 2016

Kenny Cunningham: Mick may reinforce engine room

Kenny Cunningham in looking ahead to tonight's Euro 2020 qualifier believes the Republic of Ireland must counter the threat of Georgia in the middle, while also urging the home side to bring increased energy levels to their game.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

Kenny Cunningahm's most recent coaching role was a brief stint with the Republic of Ireland U19s.

Kenny Cunningham linked with St Pat's vacancy

Kenny Cunningham has emerged as a surprise candidate to replace Liam Buckley as manager of St. Patrick's Athletic.

Soccer • 09 Oct 18

Randolph deserves to stay in Irish goal - Cunningham

Former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham believes there should be rush to make a goalkeeping switch in the national side, despite calls from some for Keiren Westwood to take the number one jersey from Darren Randolph for next weekend's vital World Cup qualifier against Austria.

Soccer • 05 Jun 17

Pogba was a peripheral figure against Liverpool

Cunningham: Mourinho must find midfield solution

RTÉ soccer analyst Kenny Cunningham believes Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho may need two more transfer windows to reinforce his squad and make them serious title contenders.

Soccer • 20 Oct 16

Dejected Man City players traipse from the Bernabeu pitch

Cunningham: City froze with Real there for taking

RTÉ soccer analyst Kenny Cunningham believes Manchester City suffered "stage fright" at the Bernabeu, but has no doubt Atletico Madrid will have no such inferiority complex when they face city rivals Real in the Champions League final.

Soccer • 05 May 16

Jack Grealish has put Ireland's call on hold

Kenny Cunningham: We shouldn't wait for Grealish

Kenny Cunningham believes the Republic of Ireland need to move on from the Jack Grealish debate.

Soccer • 13 May 15

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has warned Ireland to expect a hostile welcome at Celtic Park

Cunningham: Pressure is all on Scotland

RTÉ analyst Kenny Cunningham believes Gordon Strachan's sabre-rattling has heaped the pressure on his Scotland side ahead of tonight's Euro 2016 qualifier against Ireland at Celtic Park.

Soccer • 14 Nov 14

Kenny Cunningham