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From paradise to pandemonium: 20 years on from Saipan

Sent to Saipan to capture some pretty, tropical pre-World Cup package for the television news, RTÉ Soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue recalls a frantic week spent covering the most divisive story in Irish sport's history
Soccer • 22 May 22

From the Archives: Roy Keane leaves Ireland WC squad

Roy Keane was the Republic of Ireland's star player heading into the 2002 World Cup, but he didn't play a minute in Japan or South Korea after a bust-up with then manager Mick McCarthy.
Soccer • 22 May 23

Sporting Moment: Roy Keane and Saipan

Each week on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland, we will be delving into the archives to relive the nation's favourite sporting memories. Today it's the turn of Saipan!
Soccer • 01 May 20

'It's like Keane's Ireland, it's bonkers' - McCarthy

Former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy says Roy Keane is getting too much attention as the assistant manager of the national team.
Soccer • 22 Sep 18

WATCH: RTÉ report from day Roy Keane left Saipan 16 years ago

It is 16 years since Roy Keane left the Republic of Ireland squad, just nine days before the World Cup began in Japan. Relive the most seismic moment in modern Irish sport.
Soccer • 23 May 18

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