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Omobamidele relishing Mbappe challenge after tough year

Andrew Omobamidele made an instant impression after breaking into the Republic of Ireland senior side. A bad back injury derailed his progress, but the Norwich City defender is fully fit again and embracing the challenge of trying to shackle Kylian Mbappe.

Soccer • 21 Mar 23

Mark Sykes made his Republic of Ireland debut against Malta in November

Sykes: I'm just an Irish player playing for Ireland

Mark Sykes became the first Belfast man in 76 years to play for the Republic of Ireland when he came off the bench against Malta last November. Now the Bristol City winger is targeting more minutes in a green shirt to make his family on the Ormeau Road proud.

Soccer • 20 Mar 23

Stephen Kenny named his squad on Thursday

Kenny hoping to unleash Ferguson after 'rapid rise'

Stephen Kenny is hoping Evan Ferguson will play "a significant part" in the Republic of Ireland's clashes against Latvia and France, but admitted Adam Idah may yet have to pull out of the squad due to a foot injury.

Soccer • 16 Mar 23

Mikey Johnston was given international clearance by FIFA earlier this month

Johnston named in Ireland squad for the first time

Mikey Johnston has been named in the Republic of Ireland's squad for the upcoming games against Latvia and France, just over a week after receiving FIFA international clearance to represent the Boys in Green.

Soccer • 16 Mar 23

Eoin Kenny signs his first professional contract - Picture via Dundalk FC

Kenny, son of Ireland boss, signs pro deal with Dundalk

Republic of Ireland underage prospect Eoin Kenny, son of Ireland senior manager Stephen, has signed a professional contract with Dundalk.

Soccer • 06 Mar 23

Evan Ferguson is making a big name for himself at Brighton

Kenny excited by Ireland's new attacking options

Republic of Ireland manger Stephen Kenny admits that he's excited by the attacking options at his disposal as he prepares for the crucial Euro 2024 qualifier against France.

Soccer • 02 Mar 23

Stephen Kenny looks on during the narrow victory over Malta

'Not a classic' - Kenny picks positives from Malta win

Stephen Kenny was left searching for the positives from another below-par performance as Ireland edged past Malta in their final outing of the year.

Soccer • 20 Nov 22

Stephen Kenny: 'We are trying to build a squad for the European Championship campaign, particularly for March. The element of competition now is important'

Kenny rules out wholesale changes with Euro focus

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says he won't make wholesale changes to his team with next year's European Championship qualification campaign in mind.

Soccer • 19 Nov 22

Ta'Qali National Stadium hosts Malta v the Republic of Ireland

Kenny seeks Maltese comfort to end year on positive

The Republic of Ireland had one of their most important ever days in Malta back in 1989. The stakes may be lower on Sunday, but Stephen Kenny could still do with a win to ensure a tough 2022 ends on a positive note.

Soccer • 19 Nov 22

Stephen Kenny felt that his side improved dramatically in the second half against Norway

Kenny points to positives of Norway game on road to '24

Stephen Kenny stressed the importance of hitting the ground running when the Euro 2024 campaign kicks off, however, if his side start with a performance akin to the 2-1 defeat to Norway, qualification for Germany may prove an uphill task.

Soccer • 18 Nov 22

Didi Hamann criticised Stephen Kenny's post-match interview

Hamann: Kenny must have been 'watching different game'

RTÉ soccer analyst Didi Hamann branded Ireland's first half performance in their 2-1 loss to Norway "pathetic" and sharply criticised Stephen Kenny's post-match comments defending the display.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

"That was a terrible goal for us to concede and we're not happy about that."

Kenny bemoans Irish set-piece defending

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny was left to rue his side's set-piece defending as they fell to a 2-1 defeat to Norway at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

International friendly: Ireland 1-2 Norway recap

The Republic of Ireland's final home game of 2022 ended in disappointment as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat against Norway. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

Will the bumper home crowd get a look at Evan Ferguson making his Ireland debut?

Preview: World Cup fever can focus Irish future

Stephen Kenny is going to the World Cup as a spectator, his players, at home, watching along with the rest of us on television, as the top footballing nations of the world gather in Qatar for the unique winter tournament.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

Stephen Kenny was non-committal when asked whether he felt Michael Obafemi and Chiedozie Ogbene could work as a pair up front

Future is bright but Kenny not looking beyond 2024

Stephen Kenny rarely looks beyond the next game, however, a natural exception can be made for this week's international double header against Norway and Malta.

Soccer • 16 Nov 22

Stephen Kenny looks on at Ireland's training session on Wednesday

Norway provide perfect test ahead of qualifiers - Kenny

Stephen Kenny wants his side to hit the ground running when they begin their Euro 2024 qualification campaign in March, and the Ireland manager feels that the visit of Norway to Dublin provides the perfect test for his side ahead of the extended international break.

Soccer • 17 Nov 22

The Republic of Ireland are gearing up for their final home game of 2022

Republic of Ireland v Norway: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland welcome Norway to the Aviva Stadium for their final home game of 2022. Here's everything you need you know.

Soccer • 16 Nov 22

Erling Haaland's last game in Ireland was at Windsor Park, where Norway won 5-1 and the striker scored a brace

Kenny hoping for Haaland test as Norway come to Dublin

Stephen Kenny is hoping that the "phenomenon" Erling Haaland is leading the line at the Aviva Stadium next Thursday as Ireland take on Norway in an international friendly fixture.

Soccer • 11 Nov 22

Stephen Kenny believes he has to go to Qatar to do his job to the best of his ability

Kenny defends decision to travel to Qatar for World Cup

Stephen Kenny has defended his decision to travel to Qatar for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

Soccer • 11 Nov 22

Evan Ferguson - a scorer of headed goals; a rare commodity in the modern game

'A good prospect' - Kenny expects call-up will aid Evan

Stephen Kenny explained his decision to bring untested striker Evan Ferguson into the Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming friendly fixtures against Norway and Malta.

Soccer • 10 Nov 22

Ferguson and Smallbone included in Ireland squad

Evan Ferguson and Will Smallbone have been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the upcoming matches with Norway and Malta.

Soccer • 10 Nov 22

Ireland are set to face two of the world best attacking players in the coming months

Andrews planning for Haaland and Mbappe conundrums

Republic of Ireland assistant coach Keith Andrews woke up on Sunday morning thinking of ways to stop a world class striker in Erling Haaland, but a few hours later he was splitting those concerns with another footballing superstar, France's Kylian Mbappe.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

No changes to Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying schedule

UEFA have confirmed that the Republic of Ireland's original Euro 2024 Group B qualifying fixture schedule will remain as is, with Stephen Kenny's side to face France at home in their opening game.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

The WWE wrestling came to Frankfurt's Festhalle back in 2014

Irish third seeds hoping for a break in new UEFA order

At the outbreak of World War One, the Festhalle in Frankfurt was utilised as a camp for German soldiers, however, it will be the generals of the continent's football teams who will gather at the historic venue for Sunday's Euro 2024 draw.

Soccer • 08 Oct 22

Stephen Kenny has big issues to grapple with in the middle of the park

Middle ground key in Kenny battle for hearts and minds

"I'm not sure exactly how to feel," was Stephen Kenny's immediate reaction to a fortunate 3-2 victory over Armenia and two years into his reign, many Ireland supporters are left feeling the same way as issues in the midfield move into view.

Soccer • 28 Sep 22