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Brady subject of offers from Burnley and Leicester

Burnley and Leicester are believed to have made offers in the region of £10m for Norwich City's Republic of Ireland international Robbie Brady.

Soccer • 13 Jan 17

Shane Long celebrates Ireland's famous Euro 2016 win over Italy

A year to remember and to build on for Ireland

It was a year to remember for the Irish footballers as they took on Europe's finest during the summer in France. Ed Leahy takes a look back at the year and looks forward to what lies in store for the Boys in Green.

Soccer • 21 Dec 16

Robbie Brady may or may not be on the move in the New Year

Villa consider £10million swoop for Robbie Brady

Newspaper reports reveal that Aston Villa are keen to make a £10million move for Norwich City's Robbie Brady.

Soccer • 13 Dec 16

Martin O'Neill's men cleared a significant hurdle on the road to Russia

O’Neill staying grounded despite historic victory

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O’Neill insists that it’s too early to get carried away with thoughts of the 2018 World Cup, despite earning a major victory in the quest for qualifying for Russia.

Soccer • 12 Nov 16

Robbie Brady missed a penalty in Norwich's shoot-out defeat to Leeds

EFL round-up: Norwich out on penalties

Robbie Brady missed a penalty for Norwich as they lost out to Leeds United in a shoot-out at Elland Road, Newcastle put six past 10-man Preston and Hull shrugged off poor Premier League form to see off Bristol City.

Soccer • 25 Oct 16

Robbie Brady's return couldn't inspire Norwich to a win over Fulham

Brady returns to Norwich duty after head injury

Robbie Brady returned to action for Norwich City in the Championship last night as the Canaries were knocked off the top of the table following a 2-2 draw with Fulham.

Soccer • 20 Oct 16

Robbie Brady down after the clash of heads

Robbie Brady conscious after nasty head injury

Robbie Brady was conscious in the aftermath of a gruesome clash of heads with Soloman Kvirkvelia in the second half of the Republic of Ireland’s win 1-0 win over Georgia at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Oct 16

McCarthy starts his first game since August against Georgia

James McCarthy starts in attacking Irish line-up

Martin O’Neill has named an attacking side for tonight’s clash with Georgia, while injury concern James McCarthy will start in midfield.

Republic of Ireland • 06 Oct 16

Robbie Brady celebrates after scoring against Oman last week

Robbie Brady: Forget the Euros, we go again

Robbie Brady has warned that the Republic of Ireland can no longer afford to bask in the glow of their performances at the Euros ahead of the start of their World Cup qualifying campaign in Serbia tonight.

Soccer • 05 Sep 16

Robbie Brady takes No 10 shirt for Serbia showdown

Robbie Brady has inherited the No 10 shirt from Robbie Keane for the Republic of Ireland's clash in Serbia tonight.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Robbie Brady was on the scoresheet against Oman

O'Neill thinks Brady can fill Keane void in set-up

Martin O'Neill is confident emerging Republic of Ireland star Robbie Brady can help to fill the yawning chasm left by Robbie Keane's retirement from international football.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Robbie Keane receives a standing ovation as he leaves the field

Keane scores on last hurrah as Ireland win easily

Robbie Keane scored his 68th and final international goal as the Republic of Ireland ran out comfortable winners against a limited Oman side at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 31 Aug 16

Martin O'Neill consoles his captain Seamus Coleman after the final whistle in Lyon

Coleman and Brady urge Irish management to sign up

Seamus Coleman and Robbie Brady have urged Martin O’Neill and Roy Keane to sign new contracts before the World Cup qualifiers get under way against Serbia in September.

Euro 2016 • 27 Jun 16

Brady celebrates putting Ireland into an early lead against France from the penalty spot

Brady already looking forward to Russia 2018

Robbie Brady says he almost feels sorry for anyone who isn’t from Ireland as he already looks forward to World Cup qualification.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

A downhearted Martin O'Neill on the Lyon pitch following Ireland's Euro 2016 elimination

Ireland boss believes his players have come of age

Martin O’Neill believes a number of his young players came of age at Euro 2016, but he can’t help but feeling that Sunday’s defeat to France was a game they could have won.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

France players celebrate with Antoine Griezmann after he scored his second goal against the Boys in Green

Ten-man Ireland exit Euros after France comeback

Ten-man Ireland bid farewell to Euro 2016 with a 2-1 last-16 defeat to host nation France at the Stade de Lyon this afternoon.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring against Ireland

VIDEO: Griezmann double sends Ireland home

Two goals from Antoine Griezmann helped France to a 2-1 victory over the Republic of Ireland in the last 16 of Euro 2016, but they had to survive an early scare first.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

Players ratings: Brady shines as Ireland advance

Player ratings on an historic evening for the Republic of Ireland as they beat Italy 1-0 to advance to the last 16 in France

Euro 2016 • 22 Jun 16

Brady celebrates with his partner and friends following the final whistle

Brady's brain stops working after final whistle

Robbie Brady admitted that his head wasn’t really working following a historic night for the Republic of Ireland at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 23 Jun 16

Brady headed past the onrushing Sirigu to give Ireland a late lead

VIDEO: Brady heads Ireland into knockout stages

A Robbie Brady header in the 84th minute has handed the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 victory over Italy in their final Group E clash in Lille.

Euro 2016 • 22 Jun 16

Brady says Ireland will fight on against Italy next week

Robbie Brady laments ‘naïve’ Ireland

On a chastening afternoon for Ireland, Robbie Brady admitted Belgium picked the Boys in Green off far too easily as Irish hopes at Euro 2016 hang perilously in the balance.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

Robbie Brady: 'You have to relish it, you can't let it pass you by.'

Brady focused on extinguishing Belgian big guns

A defiant Robbie Brady has said that whoever Belgium play on Saturday in Bordeaux, he'll be ready for the challenge.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16

Brady shows his disappointment at the end of the draw with Sweden in Paris

Brady confident Ireland will make knockout stages

Robbie Brady says Ireland are full of confidence following their Euro 2016 draw with Sweden in Paris, and that it is "a shame" that goal hero Wes Hoolahan hasn't played more times for his country.

Euro 2016 • 14 Jun 16

Robbie Brady and Richard Keogh going through their paces in training

Brady ready to fill any role against Sweden

Robbie Brady will be happy to play wherever he is asked to as the Republic of Ireland launch their Euro 2016 campaign against Sweden on Monday evening.

Euro 2016 • 10 Jun 16

Robbie Keane was back in training with the Ireland squad in Dublin this afternoon

Gallery: Robbie Keane returns to Ireland training

Robbie Keane provided a timely boost to Martin O'Neill by returning to training on Sunday in Dublin.

Euro 2016 • 06 Jun 16