Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Matt Doherty made his debut against Turkey

Doherty looking to make an impact on the Ireland team

Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty is hoping that playing in the Premier League next season will help him challenge for a starting place in the Irish team.

Soccer • 31 May 18

Seamus Coleman: 'To get out there and see all the green and the yellow... this is the stage we want to be at all the time'

Coleman returns to Paris dreaming of 'special summers'

Seamus Coleman returns to Stade de France tonight for the first time since a sun-soaked June afternoon in 2016.

Soccer • 28 May 18

Courtney Duffus is a former Everton player

Duffus right at home in the sunny south east

Courtney Duffus has scored ten goals for Waterford since arriving at the club but more importantly for the 22-year-old he's enjoying his football again.

Soccer • 21 May 18

Everton's Seamus Coleman was a key figure in Everton's 1-0 win over Newcastle United

Match-winner Walcott hails 'unbelievable' Coleman

Theo Walcott was the match-winner in Everton's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, but the 29-year-old hailed the contribution of Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman in the narrow win.

Soccer • 24 Apr 18

Seamus Coleman's Everton side have gone 17 games without beating Liverpool

Coleman frustrated by Everton's derby day blues

Seamus Coleman was left frustrated by Everton's failure to end their winless run in the Merseyside derby.

Soccer • 08 Apr 18

Seamus Coleman commiserates with Ireland players after the 5-1 loss to Denmark

Coleman reveals pain at watching Ireland hammering

Seamus Coleman has admitted his frustration at watching the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dream slip away as he sat helplessly by.

Soccer • 24 Mar 18

Martin O'Neill handed out new caps but the Irish performance disappointed

Same old problems hurting Irish - Sadlier

RTÉ soccer analyst Richie Sadlier was left struggling to see any on-pitch changes in Ireland's performance in their 1-0 international friendly defeat to Turkey.

Soccer • 23 Mar 18

'He was a bit high' - Coleman bears no grudge

Seamus Coleman will not waste any anger over the Neil Taylor tackle which cost him almost a year of his career as he prepares to return to international football.

Soccer • 23 Mar 18

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says he never feared he would make a full recovery from his leg injury

'World class' Coleman a loss on & off the pitch

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill says the return of "world class" Séamus Coleman is a huge boost for the team, and reflected on how his presence in the World Cup play-off could have impacted the result.

Soccer • 22 Mar 18

Seamus Coleman: 'It was nowhere near good enough.'

Coleman rallies Everton after collapse at Burnley

Seamus Coleman warned Everton they need to pick themselves up off the canvas and start putting games to bed after their 2-1 loss at Burnley left them just seven points clear of the relegation zone.

Soccer • 04 Mar 18

Recap: Saturday's Premier League

Read back on all the day's Premier League action.

Soccer • 04 Mar 18

Coleman may feature against Burnley on Saturday

Seamus Coleman in line to return against Burnley

Republic of Ireland captain is back in the Everton squad and may make his return to action against Burnley on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Mar 18

Seamus Coleman in action against Crystal Palace

Premier League wrap: Coleman suffers muscle injury

Everton boss Sam Allardyce revealed Seamus Coleman picked up a muscle injury during the Toffees' 3-1 defeat of Crystal Palace which led to his half-time withdrawal.

Soccer • 10 Feb 18

Everton go to the Emirates off the back of a 2-1 win against Leicester

Theo and Seamus can punish Gunners - Allardyce

Everton boss Sam Allardyce believes Arsenal are defensively weak and their tendency to commit players going forward will leave counter-attacking opportunities that Seamus Coleman and Theo Walcott can exploit at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Feb 18

Seamus Coleman salutes the fans at Goodison Park

Coleman on comeback: 'It's a night I won't forget'

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman says the reception he received from the Everton fans will live long in his memory after a man-of-the-match performance against Leicester in his first game for ten months

Soccer • 01 Feb 18

Seamus Coleman could return as soon as Wednesday

Coleman in Everton squad for game against Leicester

Everton manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed Seamus Coleman is in the squad for their Premier League game with Leicester on Wednesday.

Soccer • 29 Jan 18

Coleman and McCarthy share a joke at Ireland training

Coleman hoping to lead the way for McCarthy

Republic of Ireland skipper Seamus Coleman is hoping he can inspire Everton team mate James McCarthy to a speedy recovery from a double leg break.

Soccer • 25 Jan 18

Coleman played for an hour for Everton U23's

Coleman delight with 'special' Everton return

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman insisted that there are no psychological effects from his leg-break after playing an hour on his comeback for the Everton Under-23s side.

Soccer • 24 Jan 18

Seamus Coleman is working his way back to full fitness with Everton

Seamus Coleman makes Irish Toffees' dreams come true

Seamus Coleman made two Irish Evertonians' Christmas by digging deep to fly them over to Goodison Park for a dream trip.

Soccer • 13 Dec 17

The Republic of Ireland squad took part in a training session at the FAI National Centre.

Hendrick completes session ahead of Denmark clash

Jeff Hendrick's chances of lining out for the Republic of Ireland this weekend have received a timely boost after he completed a training session with the squad.

Soccer • 09 Nov 17

Ireland can meet Italy, Denmark, Croatia, Switzerland or Portugal in the play-offs

Ireland's six steps on road to the World Cup play-offs

Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland completed a journey they started last September with a 1-0 victory over Wales in Cardiff to book their place in the World Cup play-offs. Here were take a look at some of the most important steps of the journey.

Soccer • 10 Oct 17

James McClean kept his cool at the vital moment

Martin O'Neill: My players' courage is never in doubt

Martin O'Neill hailed his side's unquestionable courage as Ireland secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory in Cardiff to progress to the World Cup play-offs.

Soccer • 10 Oct 17

Seamus Coleman is back in training with Everton

Seamus Coleman returns to training with Everton

Republic of Ireland captain Seamus Coleman returned to training with Everton today as he stepped up his recuperation from a broken leg.

Soccer • 07 Sep 17

Everton got a bit of a bargain when they signed Seamus Coleman

Top 25 Irish Premier League moments - 10-1

With the 25th season of the Premier League about to get underway, what better time to take a look back on some of the most memorable Irish moments in the league? Today we take you through the top 10 moments.

Soccer • 11 Aug 17

The Austrian squad being put through their paces at the Aviva Stadium

The Opposition: Win or bust for Austria in Dublin

Marcel Koller's side arrive in Dublin, knowing that they must beat Ireland to have a realistic chance of qualifying for the World Cup in Russia.

Soccer • 11 Jun 17