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Oliver O'Neill celebrates his decisive strike against Sweden

Ireland U-21s strike at the death to down Sweden

Ollie O'Neill struck in injury-time to keep Ireland's U-21 European Championship qualifying hopes alive with a last-gasp 1-0 win over Sweden.

Soccer • 17 Nov 21

Tyreik Wright of Republic of Ireland in action against Carl Gustavsson of Sweden

Under-21 European qualifier recap: Ireland 1-0 Sweden

Relive the action as The Republic of Ireland secure a crucial victory against Sweden to get their under-21 European Championship qualifying campaign back on track.

Soccer • 16 Nov 21

Colm Whelan reacts after Ireland concede to Italy in the first half

Clinical Italians too strong for Ireland Under-21s

The Republic of Ireland suffered a 2-0 defeat at Tallaght Stadium with goals from Lorenzo Lucca and second-half substitute Matteo Cancellieri for Italy in their Under-21 European Championship qualifier.

Soccer • 12 Nov 21

Oko-Flex in action for the U19s against Denmark two years ago

U-21 call-up for West Ham's Armstrong Oko-Flex

Republic of Ireland U-21s manager Jim Crawford has named a 25-man squad for the European Championship qualifiers against Italy and Sweden, with a first call-up for West Ham United's Armstrong Oko-Flex.

Soccer • 03 Nov 21

Conor Coventry (R) rises with Danilo Pesukic at Gradski Stadion in Podgorica

Coventry misses late penalty as Irish fall just short

Conor Coventry missed a penalty six minutes from time as the Republic of Ireland Under-21s' gutsy second-half comeback fell short against Montenegro at Gradski Stadion.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21

John O'Shea excited by Irish football future

John O'Shea believes there is some exciting talent coming through the Irish ranks that could have a positive impact at senior level in the coming years.

Soccer • 12 Oct 21

Manager Jim Crawford faced losing up to seven of his UK and Germany-based players for the game in Podgorica as Montenegro is on the red list of both nations and they would have had to quarantine on their return

Ireland U-21s at full strength to face Montenegro

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s will go into Tuesday's Euro 2023 qualifier in Montenegro with their strongest squad available following a relaxation of coronavirus travel rules.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

Evan Ferguson in Premier League 2 action with Brighton in February

Evan Ferguson among newcomers to Ireland U21 squad

Jim Crawford has handed maiden Republic of Ireland Under-21 call-ups to six players including Brighton's Evan Ferguson for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against Bosnia & Herzegovina and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 27 Aug 21

Ross Tierney, right, celebrates his goal with his Ireland team-mates

Ross Tierney grabbing Ireland U-21 opportunity

Ross Tierney reflects on a week that saw the Bohs midfielder score against Waterford, earn an Ireland U-21 call-up, and then come off the bench for his bow to score the match-winner with his first touch against Australia

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Ross Tierney, left, celebrates his goal with team-mate Joshua Kayode

Tierney marks Irish U-21 debut with match-winning goal

Bohemians midfielder Ross Tierney marked his Republic of Ireland U-21 debut by scoring the winner against Australia's U-23s in Marbella this afternoon.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Ryan Cassidy is spending this season on loan at Accrington Stanley

Cassidy receives Under-21 call-up due to Afolabi injury

Accrington Stanley's Ryan Cassidy will join up with the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad ahead of the upcoming UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifiers against Iceland and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 11 Nov 20

Troy Parrott celebrates Ireland's third goal of the night at Tallaght

Ireland U21s turn on the style to crush Sweden

Ireland remained top of Group I in their Euro Under-21 qualification campaign following a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Sweden at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 19 Nov 19

Troy Parrott has made significant progress at Tottenham Hotspur and is still eligible for the Ireland U17s

Parrott and Masterson named in Ireland U-21 squad

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has named Spurs striker Troy Parrott and Liverpool defender Conor Masterson in his 23-man squad for the European Championships qualifier against Luxembourg.

Soccer • 13 Mar 19

Cork City's Sean Maguire is included in the 19-man squad

King names squad for final U21 qualifier

Noel King has named his squad for the final match of the Republic of Ireland's UEFA U21 Championships qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 30 Sep 16

Ireland captain Tommie Hoban opened the scoring

Ireland overcome Andorra in U-21 qualifier

Josh Cullen's dream couple of weeks continued with a goal on his competitive debut as Republic of Ireland Under-21s won 2-0 in Andorra.

Soccer • 08 Sep 15

Will Hayhurst spurned Ireland's last chance to equalise at the Showgrounds as his headed effort sailed wide

Ireland beaten by Romania in Under-21 clash

Martin Madalin's spectacular strike dealt the Republic of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the 2015 European Under-21s Championship finals a major blow.

Soccer • 15 Oct 13

Ireland's Euro U-21 quest is over

The Republic of Ireland's hopes of reaching the UEFA U21 Championships play-offs ended after a frustrating 2-1 to Hungary in Kecskemet.

Soccer • 06 Sep 12

Republic of Ireland U-21