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Cory O'Sullivan of Shamrock Rovers has been called into the Ireland U21 squad

League of Ireland trio handed first Irish U21 call-ups

Ireland Under-21s head coach Jim Crawford has given League of Ireland players Cathal O'Sullivan, Cory O'Sullivan and Warren Davis their first call-ups, for friendlies against Croatia and Qatar next month.

Soccer • 21 May

Jim Crawford's side will now play two matches instead of three

Ireland Under-21 game off after Gabon fail to travel

The Republic of Ireland's Under-21 friendly with Gabon has been called off after their opponents opted not to travel to play the game.

Soccer • 12 Jun 23

Jim Crawford is saying goodbye to some familiar faces

Under-21 boss Crawford hails departing players

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has paid tribute to his players after they agonisingly missed out on qualification to the European Championships.

Soccer • 29 Sep 22

Conor Coventry wants to see Ireland shake off their 'nearly men' tag

Time for Under-21s to take the next step - Coventy

Conor Coventry does not want to be cast in the role of "nearly man" as the Republic of Ireland attempt to qualify for the European Under-21s Championship finals for the first time.

Soccer • 14 Jun 22

Jim Crawford's side take on Sweden on Tuesday

Sweden clash the 'most important to date' for Crawford

Republic of Ireland Under-21s boss Jim Crawford has told his players their European Championship qualification dream lies in their own hands.

Soccer • 28 Mar 22

Jim Crawford is preparing for a massive game against Italy

Ireland U21s ready to take on whoever shows up

Even before the news filtered through that Italy were replacing their Under-21 squad with the Under-20s for a crucial Euro 2021 qualifier, work was well underway within the Republic of Ireland set-up to ensure that the players would be fully prepared, whoever they faced.

Soccer • 13 Oct 20

Jim Crawford is ready to take on Italy with whatever team he has

Irish U21 boss not looking for excuses as Covid bites

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has admitted that the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic has played havoc with his preparations for the crucial Euro 2021 qualification game with Italy

Soccer • 12 Oct 20

Keith Andrews is one of Stephen Kenny's assistants

Andrews and Crawford will assist Kenny

Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Stephen Kenny has appointed Keith Andrews and Jim Crawford as his assistants.

Soccer • 24 Jan 19

Noel King has stepped from the Under-21 hot-seat

Noel King steps down from Under-21 managerial role

The FAI are on the search for a new Ireland Under-21 manager after Noel King announced that he was leaving the role for another job with the Association.

Soccer • 07 Nov 18

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