Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The Ireland manager was in Trim for the launch

McCarthy hails Travers ahead of Portugal training camp

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is waiting on a number of players to finish their season, while he has been reflecting on James McClean's reaction to another difficult period in England.

Soccer • 07 May 19

Bamford's desire to play for Ireland seems to have stalled of late

Bamford handed suspension for diving

Patrick Bamford is set to miss the first game of Leeds' promotion play-off after getting Aston Villa's Anwar El Ghazi sent off on Sunday.

Soccer • 02 May 19

Shane Long is in the goals as the season comes to a close

McCarthy delighted for Long & eyeing Hoban's form

Mick McCarthy has reasons to be cheerful ahead of Ireland's end of season training camp in Portugal, and looking ahead to the Euro 2020 qualifiers in June.

Soccer • 28 Apr 19

Celtic fans pay tribute to the late Billy McNeill

'A club in mourning' - Lennon & McCarthy hail McNeill

Neil Lennon described Celtic as "a club in mourning" following the death of Billy McNeill, with Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy saying the former Bhoys captain had a "huge influence" on his life.

Soccer • 25 Apr 19

McCarthy has dismissed suggestion he could join FAI board after 2020

I don't get RTÉ in Bromley - Mick 'immune' to FAI story

Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy said he didn't watch any of the FAI board's appearance at the Oireachtas Committee earlier this month but vowed to give the next CEO his full support.

Soccer • 24 Apr 19

Norwich boss Daniel Farke salutes the fans

Championship wrap: Norwich a step closer to going up

Norwich need five more points to secure promotion to the Premier League after snatching a dramatic 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 19 Apr 19

Meyler in action for Ireland against Poland in September

David Meyler suffers shoulder injury

Ireland international David Meyler is set for a spell on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder today playing for his club, Coventry.

Soccer • 07 Apr 19

Mick McCarthy celebrates Conor Hourihane's goal with Robbie Keane and Terry Connor

McCarthy flicks the switch to embolden Boys in Green

The Republic of Ireland played with a positivity and energy that bodes well for the rest of their Euro 2020 qualification campaign.

Soccer • 27 Mar 19

McCarthy is all smiles with James McClean

McCarthy: 'I'll effing kill you if you do that again'

The Republic of Ireland manager's second coming has gone well and his team are top of Group D after two games.

Soccer • 27 Mar 19

The Irish boss was impressed with the Cork man's performance

'He's a wand of a left foot' - McCarthy hails Hourihane

Mick McCarthy has hailed the performance of Conor Hourihane after he scored Ireland's match-winner in their Euro 2020 qualifier against Georgia.

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

James McClean: "It's not just Declan, it's anyone else. If you're not proud to be here and we're a stepping stone then sod off and play for someone else."

McClean: 'If you're not proud to be here then sod off'

James McClean has reiterated his strong belief that any player not proudly committed to the Republic of Ireland cause can "sod off and play for someone else".

Soccer • 26 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy has a chat with Matt Doherty at training on Monday

Tough challenge but Mick sees quality in Ireland squad

Mick McCarthy is expecting a very tough challenge from Tuesday's opponents, as Ireland face Georgia in the Euro 2020 qualifying clash at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 25 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy may be working on his back-hand at the Aviva on Tuesday night

McCarthy urges fans not to protest at Georgia match

Mick McCarthy said he might bring a tennis racquet with him to Lansdowne Road as Ireland take on Georgia at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night, as reports suggests fans unhappy with the FAI's governance may protest by throwing tennis balls onto the pitch.

Soccer • 25 Mar 19

Ireland fans in Gibraltar unfurl an anti-John Delaney banner

Postcard from Gibraltar - a postscript

The Rock's footballers have come a long way since competing in the 2003 Island Games - as Mick McCarthy found out on Saturday.

Soccer • 25 Mar 19

Seamus Coleman was impressed by what he saw from Gibraltar

Coleman hoping to see Gibraltar shock group rivals

Seamus Coleman is hoping minnows Gibraltar can cause some damage after giving Ireland a scare in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 24 Mar 19

McCarthy: 'I hated every minute of that'

It wasn't the dream start that he wanted, but the Republic of Ireland boss is content to have three points on the board.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Gibraltar 0-1 Ireland: As it happened

Ireland get their Euro 2020 qualification campaign underway against Gibraltar, while manager Mick McCarthy begins his second spell in charge of Ireland in the Victoria Stadium. Follow all the action here.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Manager McCarthy is good humour at training

Preview: McCarthy's second coming must start with a win

Anything but a victory is unthinkable for the Republic of Ireland and Mick McCarthy in Gibraltar this evening, but with players looking to impress the new man against poor opposition this should be routine.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy at his unveiling as Sunderland manager in 2003

Life between Ireland - Mick McCarthy's club legacy

Mick McCarthy managed three clubs in 16 years after leaving the Republic of Ireland back in 2002. So how did he do? RTÉ Sport revisits his travails in the club scene.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy has a chat with skipper Seamus Coleman on the eve of the opening match with Gibraltar

McCarthy happy to let football do the talking

Mick McCarthy has got tired talking about the start of the Euro 2020 campaign and is now happy to let football do the talking on the eve of the opening encounter in Gibraltar.

Soccer • 22 Mar 19

Seamus Coleman and Matt Doherty in training

Coleman will start as captain against Gibraltar

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has confirmed Seamus Coleman will start as captain for Saturday's Euro 2020 qualifier with Gibraltar.

Soccer • 22 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

Mick McCarthy first walked into the Irish job as a 36-year old in 1996

Parallels to 2019? - McCarthy's France 98 campaign

The squad Mick McCarthy takes to Gibraltar has been compared unfavourably to the bunch he first inherited in 1996, but there are parallels as well.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy is looking forward to the first game of his second stint in charge of the Republic of Ireland

McCarthy feels excitement growing ahead of opener

Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy says there is an excitement in their camp as they travel to Gibraltar this afternoon for the Euro 2020 qualifier.

Soccer • 21 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy enjoyed his first day back working with the Ireland squad

McCarthy accentuating the positives ahead of qualifiers

Mick McCarthy is concentrating on the positives as he begins his second stint as Ireland manager.

Soccer • 18 Mar 19