Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Ireland suffered a disastrous opening to their qualifying campaign despite an impressive showing from George Dockrell

Ireland stunned by Oman in World Cup qualifier

Kashyap Prajapati led a superb run chase as Oman earned a shock five-wicket victory over Ireland in their opening World Cup qualifier in Zimbabwe.

Cricket • 19 Jun 23

McCarthy under no illusions about cut-throat Qualifier

Ireland all-rounder Barry McCarthy is acutely aware that the upcoming Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament will be a "cut-throat" affair.

Cricket • 14 Jun 23

Strong bowling display edges Ireland past Nepal

George Dockrell and Mark Adair claimed three wickets apiece to lead Ireland to a 13-run victory over Nepal in their final Oman Pentangular Twenty20 International series match at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat.

Cricket • 09 Oct 19

Ireland fall to defeat against Oman in T20I clash

Ireland fell to a 43 run defeat to Oman in today's T20 international in Muscat.

Cricket • 06 Oct 19

Stirling leads Ireland to victory against Oman

Captain Paul Stirling led from the front as Ireland secured a 15-run victory over hosts Oman in their opening match of the T20 Quadrangular Series.

Cricket • 13 Feb 19

Kevin Doyle was on target when Ireland defeated Oman 2-0 in a friendly in 2014

Oman to play Cork and Limerick

Oman will play friendly fixtures against Cork City and Limerick ahead of their game against the Republic of Ireland on 31 August.

Soccer • 11 Aug 16

Robbie Brady in action against Oman in 2014

FAI confirm friendly international with Oman

The FAI has confirmed that Ireland will host Oman in an international friendly five days before they kick off their World Cup qualifying campaign away to Serbia on 5 September.

Soccer • 23 Jun 16

Ireland's Niall O'Brien looks disconsolate against Oman

Porterfield admits damage was done by Oman defeat

William Porterfield admitted Ireland ultimately paid the price for their shock ICC World Twenty20 opening defeat to Oman, after their tournament shuddered to a halt with a washout against Bangladesh.

Cricket • 11 Mar 16

Roy Keane: 'I'm sure if we qualify, you [the media] will be first to celebrate and have a jolly-up over there'

Roy Keane: Ireland have nothing to fear

Roy Keane has insisted that Ireland have nothing to be frightened of as they prepare to finally launch the Martin O'Neill era in earnest.

Soccer • 04 Sep 14

Kevin Doyle's header put Ireland ahead in the 20th minute

Ireland cruise to win over Oman

Ireland prepared for the start of their upcoming EURO 2016 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Oman at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Sep 14

Ireland won 2-0 thanks to Kevin Doyle and Alex Pearce

As it happened: Ireland 2-0 Oman

Ireland claimed a convincing 2-0 victory over Oman at the Aviva Stadium in their final international friendly before the beginning of the Euro 2016 campaign. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 03 Sep 14

Goalkeepers Union? Has Shay Given's return affected the Ireland squad?

Aviva fringe festival as Ireland face Oman

The road to EURO 2016 in France is imminent as Martin O’Neill’s Ireland complete their last warm-up game against Oman at the Aviva Stadium tonight, kick-off 7.45pm.

Soccer • 03 Sep 14

Robbie Brady hopes to feature against Oman and push his case for role in Georgia clash

Brady aims to impress ahead of Tbilisi test

Robbie Brady is hoping to play his way into contention for a role in Martin O'Neill's plans for the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign in tonight’s friendly against Oman.

Soccer • 03 Sep 14

Darron Gibson is eager to take his chance for Ireland

Gibson desperate to make up for lost time

Darron Gibson admits it is a case of "now or never" as he attempts to establish himself as a regular in the Republic of Ireland team.

Soccer • 02 Sep 14

Shay Given training with the Ireland squad in Malahide today

Given to feature against Oman

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill has indicated that the returning Shay Given will feature at some stage in tomorrow night’s friendly international with Oman at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 02 Sep 14

Shane Long got on the scoresheet against Oman in the Republic of Ireland's 4-1 win over the Arab state at Craven Cottage in September 2012

No new names in O'Neill's Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill has named a provisional 36-man squad for the upcoming international encounters against Oman and Georgia.

Soccer • 24 Aug 14

Robbie Brady enjoyed a dream debut for the Republic of Ireland at Craven Cottage

Brady impresses as Republic of Ireland rout Oman

James McClean received the biggest cheer of the night at Craven Cottage, but it was debutant Robbie Brady who stole the show as he scored one and set up two more as the Republic of Ireland comfortably beat Oman 4-1.

Soccer • 12 Sep 12