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The inexperienced side that faced Mexico will be replaced by more familiar faces

Ireland seek return to familiar form against Uruguay

Ireland get a chance to immediately banish the ghosts of the humiliating defeat by Mexico at the MetLife Stadium when they take on Uruguay at the Aviva Stadium tonight.

Soccer • 04 Jun 17

Duffy and Ireland had a tough night against Mexico

Duffy has no fears about Irish preparation for Austria

Defender Shane Duffy has assured fans that the Republic of Ireland side will be ready to deliver when it comes to next week's World Cup qualifier against Austria, despite a tepid display in Thursday night's defeat by Mexico.

Soccer • 02 Jun 17

The Republic of Ireland players are put through their paces

O'Neill urges fringe men to make US land of opportunity

Martin O'Neill eased any fears over Shane Duffy and Eunan O'Kane after their minor road accident on Sunday and urged the Republic of Ireland's fringe men to make the United States their land of opportunity.

Soccer • 30 May 17

Duffy and O'Kane safely joined the rest of the Ireland squad

Crash delays O'Kane and Duffy arrival at Ireland camp

Republic of Ireland players Shane Duffy and Eunan O'Kane were involved in minor road collision on their way to join up with the Ireland squad.

Soccer • 28 May 17

The Welsh are coming...and their on-pitch leader Gareth Bale is fit and ready for the Dublin clash

Ireland assemble minus a few ahead of Wales showdown

The Ireland camp met up on Sunday as they prepare for Friday's World Cup qualifier with Wales at the Aviva Stadium and as always, there was a few fallers at the last hurdle of clubs games over the weekend.

Soccer • 20 Mar 17

Ireland midfielder McCarthy a doubt for Wales clash

Ireland midfielder James McCarthy is once again in a race against time to be fit for the World Cup qualifier against Wales later this month.

Soccer • 12 Mar 17

Richard Keogh and John O'Shea will be hoping to feature in Ireland's upcoming World Cup qualifier against Wales

Battle on to replace injured Duffy for Wales qualifier

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill is facing a defensive dilemma for the upcoming World Cup qualifier against Wales after Shane Duffy underwent surgery on Tuesday.

Soccer • 07 Mar 17

Shane Duffy will miss the game in Dublin

Shane Duffy ruled out of Wales game with broken foot

Shane Duffy will miss the Republic of Ireland's vital World Cup qualifier with Wales later this month after breaking his metatarsal last weekend.

Soccer • 06 Mar 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'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

Ireland centre halves Shane Duffy and Ciaran Clark talk during the away in over Moldova

Kerr: Ireland need to settle on defensive pairing

Brian Kerr says a settled central defensive partnership will be key to qualification for the World Cup in two years’ time with Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill having used four centre halves in three games so far.

Soccer • 10 Oct 16

Conor Hourihane (L) has been called up to Martin O'Neill's extended panel

Hourihane's steady rise no surprise to Shane Duffy

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy showered praised on compatriot Conor Hourihane after the Corkman's call-up to Martin O'Neill's extended panel for the looming World Cup qualifiers.

Soccer • 24 Sep 16

Shane Duffy has won five caps for the Republic of Ireland

Seagulls swoop for Ireland defender Duffy

Republic of Ireland and Blackburn defender Shane Duffy has become Championship side Brighton’s record signing.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Shane Duffy scored his third own goal in two games

Shane Duffy scores two own goals and sees red

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy was having another match to forget in a painful run for club and country on Wednesday.

Soccer • 17 Aug 16

Shane Duffy received his marching orders for a foul on Antoine Griezmann

Shane Duffy promises to learn from mistakes

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy has promised to learn from his mistakes after a chastening afternoon as Ireland went down 2-1 to France in the last-16 of Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 26 Jun 16

Shane Duffy: 'I've thrived off it, I thrive off big games and I think I did alright (against Italy).'

Duffy relishing big stage after brush with death

A little over six years after almost losing his life in a training-ground accident with the Republic of Ireland, Shane Duffy looks set to start one of the biggest games of his career against France in the last 16 of Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 25 Jun 16

Richard Keogh and Shane Duffy will now be looking to start against the French

Duffy's high praise for defensive partner Keogh

Shane Duffy was full of praise for his defensive partner Richard Keogh's following the Republic of Ireland's dramatic victory over Italy at Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 23 Jun 16

Shane Duffy in action against The Netherlands last month

Keane: Duffy has 'great chance' of facing Sweden

Although noting that he's "far from the finished article", Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane believes 24-year-old centre-back Shane Duffy is in the frame to start against Sweden after an impressive rise to international prominence.

Euro 2016 • 11 Jun 16

Duffy, second left, celebrates Ireland's Ciaran Clarke's goal against Switzerland

Duffy says he has work to do to make Euro squad

Ireland man of the match Shane Duffy reckons that he’s still miles away from manager Martin O’Neill’s squad for Euro 2016 in France despite a stand-out display against Switzerland.

Soccer • 26 Mar 16

Ireland centre-half Ciaran Clark celebrates scoring his goal against Switzerland

Clarke: Keeping clean sheet was as good as scoring

Ireland goal-scorer Ciaran Clark says it was just as important to him to keep a clean sheet against Switzerland as it was to hit the back of the net.

Soccer • 25 Mar 16

Shane Duffy was part of the Blackburn team that beat Stoke in the FA Cup

Shane Duffy out for season with knee injury

Ireland international Shane Duffy has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury.

Soccer • 27 Feb 15

Daryl Murphy is now joint top scorer in the Championship

Murphy on target again in the Championship

Mick McCarthy celebrated his 100th game in charge of Ipswich Town with a 2-1 win over Wolves - which saw Daryl Murphy become the joint top scorer in the Championship.

Soccer • 05 Nov 14

Shane Duffy (r): 'Playing for Ireland, my country, there's no prouder feeling than to be here'

Duffy delighted with Ireland debut

Shane Duffy admits he has to pinch himself when he reflects upon making his senior international debut for the Republic of Ireland under Martin O'Neill.

Soccer • 09 Jun 14

Shane Duffy remains very much in Robert Martinez's thoughts

Duffy remains in Everton's thoughts

Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender Shane Duffy has been assured that he is not being forgotten about during his loan spell at Championship side Yeovil from Everton.

Soccer • 13 Feb 14

Shane Duffy: 'Happy to have signed for @ytfcofficial on loan. Looking forward to it'

Duffy joins Yeovil on loan

Republic of Ireland Under-21 defender Shane Duffy has joined Championship club Yeovil Town on loan from Everton.

Soccer • 27 Sep 13