Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Reynolds on crutches following an attack earlier in the year

'Whether I've made a recovery or not, I don't know'

From being randomly attacked to guiding his team to European qualification, it's been a rollercoaster for Alan Reynolds.

Soccer • 22 Oct 18

Chris Shields celebrates his goal against Cork

'Until it's mathematically done, I won't rest'

Dundalk's Chris Shelds is keen that his side maintain the momentum that has seen them stand on the cusp of regaining the Airtricity Premier Division title.

Soccer • 25 Sep 18

'I had major rows last year in Drogheda with a couple of individuals but what I did was just got rid of them.'

Mahon: 'I won the Oscar for having rows'

Former Drogheda United manager Pete Mahon believes he 'won the Oscar for having rows' during his managerial career.

Soccer • 11 Sep 18

Harry Arter has opted out of the Ireland squad

Hunt 'shocked' Arter-Keane row was made public

Noel Hunt says he is extremely surprised that an argument between Republic of Ireland international assistant manager Roy Keane and Harry Arter was made public.

Soccer • 04 Sep 18

The recent funding announcement from the FAI came after Bray Wanderers and Limerick FC both struggled to pay their players in recent weeks.

Cawley: 'Childish' FAI and PFAI dispute is salvageable

The bitter row which has broken out between the FAI and PFA Ireland over the fund proposal for League of Ireland clubs is childish, but remains salvageable, according to Alan Cawley.

Soccer • 30 Jul 18

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny and assistant coach Vinny Perth

'Passion over pension' – Perth on full-time role

Dundalk assistant manager Vinny Perth admits it was a big decision to move into the role full-time, but says his passion for football was the deciding factor

Soccer • 19 Jul 18

John Caulfield was speaking on the Soccer Republic Extra podcast

Caulfield calls for end to midweek league matches

Cork City manager John Caulfield wants midweek fixtures to be scrapped in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division amid growing complaints of scheduling problems.

Soccer • 30 Apr 18

The Dundalk and Cork City rivalry will kick back into gear on Friday again in front of the RTÉ2 cameras

Devine: Cork need to strike back against Dundalk

They may be locked together in the table with just a third of the season gone, but Soccer Republic analyst Declan Devine believes Friday's clash of Cork City and Dundalk will be a big night in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division.

Soccer • 23 Apr 18

Robbie Benson: 'I feel I'm a much better player than I was at UCD'

Success all part of the equation for razor-sharp Benson

Robbie Benson speaks to Soccer Republic Extra about cracking the code at Dundalk.

Soccer • 09 Apr 18

Greg Bolger reacts following the defeat to Waterford United last week

Soccer Republic Extra: 'I worry for Shamrock Rovers'

Dave Barry explains why he feels Shamrock Rovers won't be strong enough to contend for the title this season.

Soccer • 26 Mar 18

Eoghan Stokes: 'It's a great club. The fans are well known for being great. They're showing that at the moment.'

Stokes targets Ireland U21s & another chance in England

Bohs striker Eoghan Stokes has no regrets about his time with Leeds United, but the 21-year-old admits he ultimately wants another crack at carving a career out in England and is determined to earn it.

Soccer • 13 Mar 18

Dermot Keely now observes the League of Ireland scene from Lanzarote

Dermot Keely: I feel so lucky to have got what I got

Former League of Ireland Dermot Keely tells Soccer Republic Extra why he never kept any of his winners medals and also recalls Celtic fans giving Dundalk a standing ovation at Parkhead

Soccer • 06 Mar 18

Paul Corry in action for Northampton Town shortly before sustaining his injury

Corry: Doctor said 'it's one of the worst I've seen'

Former Northampton, Shamrock Rovers and UCD midfielder Paul Corry has revealed the extent of the knee injury that ultimately ended his football career last year.

Soccer • 22 Feb 18

Soccer Republic Extra