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Mick McCarthy could find out on Tuesday whether Ireland's game with Slovakia goes ahead

UEFA prepares to decide on European football fixtures

European football's fixture calendar is poised for some significant changes on Tuesday, with UEFA holding calls to discuss a way ahead amid the current coronavirus pandemic.

Soccer • 16 Mar 20

'It was something I was thinking about in the summer. I didn't know what the situation would be at club level with the manager and I'd thought about that a lot'

Ciaran Clark pondered club switch to aid Ireland career

Ciaran Clark has admitted he might have left Newcastle this summer as he sought the game-time to keep his international career alive.

Soccer • 14 Nov 19

'Football can change quick and hopefully it does in my case and I can get back in and get a run of games'

Brady desperate to right wrongs of 2017 Danish debacle

Robbie Brady is desperate for a chance to help right the wrongs of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off drubbing by Denmark after admitting it "kills" him to be left out of the squad.

Soccer • 12 Nov 19

Boost for Ireland as Duffy fit to travel to Georgia

Shane Duffy will travel to Tbilisi with the rest of the Republic of Ireland squad after being given the all-clear by his club, Mick McCarthy confirmed to FAI TV today.

Soccer • 09 Oct 19

'If one player can take one little thing away from the training session that will help him improve as a player, then we've been successful'

Keane preparing for coaching future since playing days

Robbie Keane has admitted he was already mentally preparing for a life in coaching when he turned 30.

Soccer • 09 Oct 19

'At Sheffield United we have a unique way of playing a back three. It's a bit gung-ho but it's organised chaos, it's brilliant'

Egan set for seamless move from club to country

Nothing has changed in John Egan's mind as he settles into a week-long preparation for Ireland's upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Georgia and Switzerland.

Soccer • 08 Oct 19

The Swiss FA have indicated Granit Xhaka will join up with the squad

Swiss signal Xhaka will be available to play Ireland

The Swiss FA have indicated that Granit Xhaka will make himself available for the upcoming qualifiers against Denmark and Ireland, having become a father for the first time on Monday.

Soccer • 07 Oct 19

Keith Treacy feels Ireland could struggle in Georgia as they did two years ago

Treacy: The wheels could come off in Tbilisi and Geneva

Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy is filled with foreboding ahead of Ireland's critical pair of away qualifiers against Georgia and Switzerland, believing that this could be the moment when "the wheels come off".

Soccer • 08 Oct 19

Former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy joins us on the line to give his thoughts on the critical upcoming qualifiers

RTÉ Soccer Podcast - Connolly buzz + crunch qualifiers

On this week's podcast, we discuss Ireland's crucial qualifiers and the rise of Aaron Connolly and the U21s. We also hear from women's national team manager Vera Pauw

Soccer • 07 Oct 19

Maguire a major doubt for Ireland after freak injury

Mick McCarthy may be without Sean Maguire for the games against Switzerland and Bulgaria after the striker suffered a freak injury in training.

Soccer • 31 Aug 19

"I think he deserved the award for his performances. There's no debate over who deserved the award more than him"

Sadlier: It would be 'petty' to deny Rice FAI award

RTÉ soccer pundit Richie Sadlier says it would have appeared "petty" to take the Young Player of the Year award from Declan Rice on the basis that he subsequently changed his international allegiance.

Soccer • 13 Mar 19

"Mick's a manager first and foremost. He talks about football all the time"

'Mick's not been on some island, he knows the issues'

Ray Houghton says Mick McCarthy believes he has 'unfinished business' with the Republic of Ireland and understands well the issues dogging the squad in the past year.

Soccer • 24 Nov 18

Return of the Mac? Richie Sadlier believes Mick McCarthy is well placed should O'Neill depart for Stoke

Sadlier: McCarthy in pole position should O'Neill leave

Richie Sadlier believes Mick McCarthy is the the most likely candidate to replace Martin O'Neill as Republic of Ireland manager should the latter leave for Stoke City.

Soccer • 14 Jan 18

Brian Kerr only lost two games as Republic of Ireland senior manager

Talking Sport: Kerr should be central to Irish football

The 20 years since Ireland's third place finish in Malaysia have taught us that Brian Kerr's is a football mind Irish football cannot bear to be without.

Soccer • 08 Dec 17

Wes Hoolahan and Daryl Murphy may choose to make Tuesday night's game their last for Ireland

End of an era? 5 Irish players likely to retire

Tuesday night's crushing 5-1 loss to Denmark ended Ireland's hopes of reaching the World Cup in Russia and has probably brought down the curtains of the careers of a number of Irish players.

Soccer • 15 Nov 17

Ireland need to win both games - but that may not be enough

All permutations: What Ireland need to secure play-off

How likely is it that Ireland could win their remaining two Group D games and still miss out on a playoff spot? It is a real danger. Here is the definitive breakdown on what needs to happen for Ireland to gain playoff spot.

Soccer • 02 Oct 17

Declan Rice put in a solid shift in the middle of the park as he made his first Premier League start for West Ham

Ice-cool Rice could force his way into O'Neill's plans

The 'what might have been' and the 'what should be' future of Ireland's midfield lined up side by side on Saturday as West Ham United faced Southampton at St Mary's Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Aug 17

Dunphy: 'All that war talk out of Keane on Friday. That's wrong'

Dunphy: Keane gave Austria a gift with 'war' comments

Eamon Dunphy believes that Roy Keane's 'war' comments in advance of the Austria qualifier backfired on Ireland.

Soccer • 13 Jun 17

Republic of Ireland football team