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Connor Ronan is back in the Ireland squad

Ronan delighted to be back in Ireland Under-21 fold

Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder Connor Ronan says he delighted to return to international action after an injury kept him out of the Armenia and Sweden qualifiers.

Soccer • 10 Oct 19

Kenny 'absolutely fine' after health scare in Sweden

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Stephen Kenny issued a positive bulletin on his health when he named his squad for the double-header against Italy and Iceland in Dublin today, but the former Dundalk manager declined to divulge the nature of the problem that caused his prolonged stay in Sweden.

Soccer • 02 Oct 19

Aaron Connolly's star is rising at Brighton and Hove Albion

Kenny excited by emergence of attacking Irish quintet

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Stephen Kenny has talked up a quintet of rising attackers he believes can fire the Boys in Green in the present and the future.

Soccer • 28 Aug 19

Michael Obafemi scored for Southampton last night

Obafemi and Parrott named in Irish Under-21 squad

Republic of Ireland U-21 manager Stephen Kenny has named a host of emerging Irish stars in his squad for games with Armenia and Sweden, including Michael Obafemi and Troy Parrott.

Soccer • 28 Aug 19

Connor Ronan's deflected free-kick was the crucial moment

Ireland qualify for Toulon semi-finals after win

The positive week for Irish football continued after Stephen Kenny's Under-21s beat Bahrain to secure a place in the Toulon Tournament semi-finals.

Soccer • 09 Jun 19

Stephen Kenny will use the tournament to learn more about his new crop of players

Ireland Under-21s learn Toulon Tournament opponents

Republic of Ireland Under-21s have been drawn against Bahrain, China and Mexico in the 2019 Maurice Revello Toulon Tournnament

Soccer • 08 Apr 19

Republic of Ireland Under-21 boss Noel King

Ignorance not bliss for King and Ireland

Noel King admits he is heading into the unknown as he prepares his Republic of Ireland side for their opening 2019 European Under-21s Championship qualifier against Kosovo.

Soccer • 24 Mar 17

Noel King's side trail Italy, Slovenia and Serbia

King hopes for strong finish from Under-21 side

Noel King has challenged his Republic of Ireland Under-21 side to end a topsy-turvy European Championship qualification campaign on a high note.

Soccer • 01 Sep 16

The Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad has been shorn of Callum O'Dowda

Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad named

Manger Noel King has named the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for next month's European Under-21 Championship qualifying fixtures against Slovenia and Serbia.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Josh Cullen has been one of the star performers for Ireland

King hoping to add another win versus Lithuania

Republic of Ireland Under-21 head coach Noel King has announced his squad for the forthcoming UEFA U-21 Championships Group 2 fixture against Lithuania in Vilnius and a friendly against Norway in the RSC in Waterford

Soccer • 30 Oct 15

Dylan Connolly scored the only goal of the game in Ireland's win over Andorra in March

Ireland Under-21 side prepared for Andorra test

The Republic of Ireland have been warned they will have to be patient as they attempt to compete a European Under-21s Championships qualifier double over Andorra.

Soccer • 07 Sep 15

Eoghan Stokes was unfortunate not to get on the scoresheet in Mannheim

Ireland Under-19s suffer narrow defeat to Czechs

The Republic of Ireland lost their UEFA European Under-19 Championship elite round opener as the Czech Republic inflicted a 1-0 defeat on Paul Doolin’s charges in the German city of Mannheim.

Soccer • 28 Mar 15

Dylan Connolly (C) bagged Ireland's second

Ireland Under-21s draw with Russia

The Republic of Ireland were held to a 2-2 draw with Russia in their under-21 friendly in Marbella, Spain last night.

Soccer • 18 Nov 14

Ireland's Seán Murray in action against Germany

Ireland U21s aim to put Germany defeat behind them

The Republic of Ireland U21 team return to action in the UEFA Championships qualifiers tomorrow when they meet Romania.

Soccer • 10 Oct 13

The Republic of Ireland's Kane Ferdinand takes on Portugal's Francisco Junior

Republic of Ireland Under-21s beaten in Dundalk

The Republic of Ireland Under-21s were edged out 2-1 by their Portuguese counterparts at Oriel Park on Monday night.

Soccer • 26 Mar 13

Aston Villa starlet Graham Burke (right) could feature for the Republic of Ireland Under-21s at Oriel Park tonight

King to experiment against Portugal

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Noel King will test the depth of his squad in tonight's friendly against Portugal.

Soccer • 25 Mar 13

Jeff Hendrick is available after missing the defeat to Turkey

Republic Under-21s in need of two wins

Republic of Ireland Under-21 team manager Noel King has named his squad for the forthcoming UEFA U21 Championship qualifying Group Seven fixtures with Hungary and Italy.

Soccer • 29 Aug 12

The Under 21s have won their last three games at the Showgrounds

King believes U-21s can beat Italy

Republic of Ireland under-21 team manager Noel King believes his side have the character to cause a surprise when they host leaders Italy in Monday’s UEFA U21 Championships qualifying tie.

Soccer • 03 Jun 12

King names Under-21 Ireland squad

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Noel King has announced his squad for the forthcoming internationals against Denmark and Italy.

Soccer • 16 May 12

Republic of Ireland Under-21