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Mason Melia heads home his first goal of the night against Hungary

'Best feeling ever' – Ireland U17s cresting Euro wave

Mason Melia says his goal in the all-important win over Hungary in the UEFA European Under-17 Championships is the best feeling he's ever had.

Soccer • 24 May 23

Luke Kehir, left, celebrates with team-mates, from left to right, Daniel Babb, Mason Melia, Daniel McGrath and Naj Razi after scoring Ireland's fourth goal

Ruthless Ireland U17s book Euro quarter-final spot

The Republic of Ireland have qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA European U17 Championships after a 4-2 win over hosts Hungary.

Soccer • 23 May 23

UEFA U-17 Championships recap: Ireland 4-2 Hungary

The Republic of Ireland have qualified for the quarter-finals of the UEFA European U17 Football Championships after beating hosts Hungary 4-2.

Soccer • 23 May 23

The Ireland Under-17s side which started in the 3-0 win over Wales on Saturday with Naj Razi (bottom row, far left) and Ike Orazi (2nd from right, bottom row)

Ireland U17s: 'All of them have had different journeys'

Graham Gartland profiles the Shamrock Rovers contingent in the Republic of Ireland Under-17s squad that will face Hungary in their final European Championship group game live on RTÉ on Tuesday night, before touching on the risks for youngsters accepting agent-organised trials to overseas clubs.

Soccer • 22 May 23

Romeo Akachukwu celebrates after scoring Ireland's third goal

Ireland's U17s bounce back in style to overwhelm Wales

The Republic of Ireland men's Under-17s bounced back from a heavy opening group game defeat with a 3-0 win over Wales at the European Championships.

Soccer • 20 May 23

UEFA U-17 Championship: Rep of Ireland 3-0 Wales recap

Goals from Naj Razi, Ike Orazi and Romeo Akachukwu saw the Republic of Ireland Under-17s beat Wales in their second group match of the European Championships in Hungary.

Soccer • 20 May 23

Mason Melia after scoring for Ireland in the Victory Shield last November

Melia example shows upsides of U17s post-Brexit pathway

Former Ireland international Keith Treacy recalls his own adventures with the Under-17s at internatonal level as well as the domestic pathway for current squad members like Mason Melia who made his St Patrick's Athletic League of Ireland debut aged 15 last Friday.

Soccer • 17 May 23

Michaela Lawrence celebrates her late equaliser against Slovakia at Tallaght Stadium

Lawrence snatches draw for resilient Ireland Under-17s

Michaela Lawrence prodded home an 88th minute equaliser as Ireland fought back to draw 1-1 with Slovakia in the Women's Under-17 European Championship qualifier at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 23 Mar 22

Mark O'Mahony celebrates scoring Ireland's second goal of the night at Turner's Cross

Ireland U-17s win to progress to elite phase

The Republic of Ireland secured progression to the European Championship Under-17 qualifying Elite Round with a game to spare as they deservedly defeated a tough North Macedonia side 2-0 at Turner's Cross on Sunday.

Soccer • 10 Oct 21

Festy Ebosele (C) was shown a second yellow card for making minimal contact with Czech captain Jan Hellebrand

'The ref has been cheated, the game has been cheated'

Republic of Ireland manager Colin O'Brien has slammed the decision to send off Festy Ebosele in his side's 1-1 draw with the Czech Republic in the Under-17 European Championships.

Soccer • 07 May 19

The Under-17s are continuing their preparation for the Euros

Finland defeat Under-17s in Waterford

Republic of Ireland Under-17s lost 1-0 to Finland on Friday night in an International Friendly at Waterford's RSC.

Soccer • 22 Mar 19

Ireland U17s qualify for Euros with unbeaten record

The Republic of Ireland U17s will qualify for the UEFA European Championship with six wins from six in the Qualifying and Elite Rounds following a 1-0 victory over Poland.

Soccer • 27 Mar 18

Republic of Ireland U17s cruise into Euro Elite Round

The Republic of Ireland U17 side qualified for the UEFA European U17 Championship Elite Round with a comprehensive 3-0 win in Bulgaria on Friday evening.

Soccer • 14 Oct 17

Republic of Ireland U17