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"I had seen him play over the years but never knew how good he actually is until I trained and played with him at Rovers."

Graham Burke's move shows patience is the key

Graham Burke's desire and hard work is an example for other League of Ireland players to follow.

Graham Burke recently caught the attention of Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill

Burke determined to learn from past experiences

Graham Burke appreciates the good times but knows the value of staying focused on his goals and is determined to learn from past experiences.

Soccer • 12 Jun 18

Sean Maguire hit the ground running in the English second tier

Sean Maguire pens new three-year Preston deal

Sean Maguire has signed a new three-year deal with Preston, which will see the Ireland striker remain at Deepdale until the end of the 2020-21 season.

Soccer • 06 Jun 18

Alan Browne met the media ahead of next week's friendly

Browne believes he can bring goals from midfield

Preston North End midfielder Alan Browne wants to finish out his best season yet at club level with some strong performances in the green jersey.

Soccer • 25 May 18

Junior Hoilett was on target for Cardiff

Championship wrap: Cardiff keep up promotion push

Cardiff left it late but kept themselves on course for a Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion place with a 2-0 win at Norwich.

Soccer • 14 Apr 18

Anthony Pilkington volleyed a leveller right at the death

Championship wrap: Pilkington the Cardiff saviour

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne missed a penalty as Preston's play-off hopes took a huge hit on Easter Monday.

Soccer • 03 Apr 18

Daryl Horgan: 'It's nobody's fault, it's just one of those things'

Horgan keeping head held high despite club frustrations

Daryl Horgan has endured a frustrating campaign at Preston North End, but the Galway winger is refusing to feel sorry for himself and vowed to help drive the Lilywhites into the Championship play-offs.

Soccer • 29 Mar 18

Alan Browne (L) scored a fine goal for Preston

Preston boss Neil hails 'natural goalscorer' Maguire

Seanie Maguire was again on the mark for Preston, with Alan Browne also scoring as the Deepdale club kept up their promotion push with a 2-1 victory over Bristol City.

Soccer • 07 Mar 18

Sean Maguire: 'It's been tough, but everybody close to me has been great to me.'

'You can't write this stuff'

Sean Maguire made a spectacular return to action for Preston North End on Saturday - and now, the Kilkenny frontman is on a mission to fire the Lilywhites into the Premier League.

Soccer • 04 Mar 18

Sean Maguire made a dream return for Preston. Photo: Preston North End FC

Maguire back in style, McEleney scores on Oldham debut

Sean Maguire fired in a brace on a superb return to action for Preston North End, while Patrick McEleney marked his long-awaited Oldham Athletic debut with a goal.

Soccer • 03 Mar 18

Sean Maguire earned his first Ireland cap last year

Sean Maguire back to help Preston's promotion push

Republic of Ireland striker Sean Maguire is close to making his comeback for Preston North End after four months on the sidelines.

Soccer • 01 Mar 18

Conor Hourihane started for Aston villa against Preston

Championship wrap: Preston frustrate Villans

Aston Villa missed the chance to move second in the Championship as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Preston North End, Lewis Grabban's penalty cancelling out Tom Barkhuizen's opener.

Soccer • 20 Feb 18

Aiden O'Brien celebrating one of his goals for Millwall

FA Cup round-up: Irish players on the mark

A round-up of all the key games from today's FA Cup action.

Soccer • 06 Jan 18

O'Connor shows his emotion after his last game for Cork City

Irish footballer pockets €1 million in lottery win

Preston North End's Kevin O'Connor has scooped a €1 million National Lottery win to help to make it a very happy New Year for the former Cork City star.

Soccer • 02 Jan 18

Daryl Horgan was in need of a boost at club level

Daryl Horgan fires in winner for Preston

Daryl Horgan fired in the winner for Preston North End as the Republic of Ireland winger showed manager Alex Neil his worth against Burton Albion.

Soccer • 09 Dec 17

Kevin O'Connor: 'Now it's just a matter of kicking on.'

O'Connor right at home in cut-throat Championship

Kevin O'Connor knows Championship life is quicker and more ruthless than the League of Ireland, but the former Cork City defender felt right at home during the midweek clash with Aston Villa.

Soccer • 04 Nov 17

Boyle moved to Preston in January of this year and made his Republic of Ireland debut two months later against Iceland

PNE boss offers praise to Irish pair Boyle and O'Connor

Preston North End boss Alex Neill took solace from the performances of Andy Boyle and Kevin O'Connor in the disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa in the Championship.

Soccer • 02 Nov 17

Sean Maguire started for Preston in the home defeat to Aston Villa

Championship wrap: Boyle starts for PNE in Villa defeat

Andy Boyle started his first league game for Preston North End but couldn't prevent the Lilywhites from falling to their third successive Championship defeat at home to Aston Villa.

Soccer • 01 Nov 17

Martin O'Neill praised Alan Browne's attitude and form

O'Neill talks up Preston pair's 'encouraging' form

Preston North End pair Alan Browne and Sean Maguire continue to catch the eye of Martin O'Neill, who talked up their "encouraging" club form ahead of the World Cup play-off against Denmark.

Soccer • 26 Oct 17

Sean Maguire made his Ireland debut against Moldova

Sean Maguire sweats on extent of hamstring injury

Sean Maguire is facing a nervy wait to discover the extent of a hamstring injury that forced him out of Preston North End's 2-2 draw with Fulham just five minutes after he'd found the net.

Soccer • 15 Oct 17

Seán Maguire and Jordan Hugill celebrate a goal for Preston North End.

Maguire and McGeady on target in the Championship

Republic of Ireland's Sean Maguire strengthened his chances of getting more international football with another goal for Preston North End on Saturday, while Aiden McGeady was on target for Sunderland.

Soccer • 14 Oct 17

Sean Maguire comes on to replace Shane Long

Ireland debut was the best moment of my life - Maguire

Republic of Ireland debutant Sean Maguire described earning his first cap for his country as the 'best feeling of his life'.

Soccer • 07 Oct 17

Aiden McGeady made his point to Preston fans

Grayson defends McGeady over passionate celebration

Sunderland manager Simon Grayson felt Aiden McGeady was justified in celebrating his equaliser in the 2-2 draw at Preston in front of the home fans.

Soccer • 30 Sep 17

Dean Kiely has linked up with Alex Neil again at Preston North End (Picture: www.pnefc.net)

Dean Kiely joins growing Irish contingent at Preston

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Dean Kiely is excited by the "buzz" at Preston North End after joining the Championship club as goalkeeping coach.

Soccer • 18 Sep 17

Sean Maguire celebrates his goal for Preston

Maguire, Browne and Murphy all score in Championship

Irish duo Sean Maguire and Alan Browne were on the mark in the Championship as their Preston North End side knocked Cardiff off the top of the table with a 3-0 win.

Soccer • 13 Sep 17