Scales, Azaz and Taylor selected to face Portugal Liam Scales, Finn Azaz and Jack Taylor have all been included in the Ireland side to face Portugal in tonight's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 13 Nov
Scales, Azaz and Taylor selected to face Portugal Liam Scales, Finn Azaz and Jack Taylor have all been included in the Ireland side to face Portugal in tonight's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 13 Nov
Kelly: Draw won't do for Ireland against Portugal While a draw for the Republic of Ireland against Portugal tonight would be a positive result, Stephen Kelly believes only a win will realistically keep World Cup hopes alive. Soccer • 13 Nov
Kelly: Draw won't do for Ireland against Portugal While a draw for the Republic of Ireland against Portugal tonight would be a positive result, Stephen Kelly believes only a win will realistically keep World Cup hopes alive. Soccer • 13 Nov
Preview: World Cup hopes depend on perfect performance As the final bars of the national anthem reverberate throughout a thronged Aviva Stadium ahead of kick-off tonight, Ireland will know exactly what is needed to remain in the World Cup conversation. Soccer • 13 Nov
Preview: World Cup hopes depend on perfect performance As the final bars of the national anthem reverberate throughout a thronged Aviva Stadium ahead of kick-off tonight, Ireland will know exactly what is needed to remain in the World Cup conversation. Soccer • 13 Nov
'The sky is the limit' for vibrant Parrott Troy Parrott is in pole position to lead the line in the Republic of Ireland's clash against Portugal at Aviva Stadium tonight, with the Dubliner relishing the prospect of featuring from the start. Soccer • 13 Nov
'The sky is the limit' for vibrant Parrott Troy Parrott is in pole position to lead the line in the Republic of Ireland's clash against Portugal at Aviva Stadium tonight, with the Dubliner relishing the prospect of featuring from the start. Soccer • 13 Nov
Hallgrimsson wary of Ronaldo influence on referee Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo does not hold too much sway with officials as Ireland host Portugal in a vital World Cup qualifier later this evening. Soccer • 13 Nov
Hallgrimsson wary of Ronaldo influence on referee Heimir Hallgrimsson is hoping that Cristiano Ronaldo does not hold too much sway with officials as Ireland host Portugal in a vital World Cup qualifier later this evening. Soccer • 13 Nov
Maturity propelling U17s to new World Cup heights Republic of Ireland Under-17 manager Colin O'Brien has been impressed by the maturity and development of his team as they look to get the better of Canada in today's World Cup Round of 32 tie. Soccer • 14 Nov
Maturity propelling U17s to new World Cup heights Republic of Ireland Under-17 manager Colin O'Brien has been impressed by the maturity and development of his team as they look to get the better of Canada in today's World Cup Round of 32 tie. Soccer • 14 Nov
Hallgrimsson confident Ireland will rise to occasion Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to see the best of his Ireland team when they take on Portugal at Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening, and is convinced that the players are ready to rise to the occasion. Soccer • 12 Nov
Hallgrimsson confident Ireland will rise to occasion Heimir Hallgrimsson expects to see the best of his Ireland team when they take on Portugal at Aviva Stadium tomorrow evening, and is convinced that the players are ready to rise to the occasion. Soccer • 12 Nov
Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter. Soccer • 12 Nov
Cullen dismisses underdog tag ahead of Portugal clash Ireland might be considered major underdogs ahead of their World Cup qualifying clash with Portugal, however, Josh Cullen is reluctant to accept the tag ahead of the vital Aviva Stadium encounter. Soccer • 12 Nov
Draw with Paraguay seals top spot for Ireland Under-17s The Republic of Ireland will head to the round of 32 in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup as group winners after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Doha was enough to seal top spot. Soccer • 11 Nov
Draw with Paraguay seals top spot for Ireland Under-17s The Republic of Ireland will head to the round of 32 in the FIFA Under-17 World Cup as group winners after a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in Doha was enough to seal top spot. Soccer • 11 Nov
Fairytale of New York as O'Toole eyes Ireland debut Back in 1958, a young Dubliner, Eric O'Toole, left his home in the port town of Dún Laoghaire and set sail for a new life in the United States of America. Soccer • 11 Nov
Fairytale of New York as O'Toole eyes Ireland debut Back in 1958, a young Dubliner, Eric O'Toole, left his home in the port town of Dún Laoghaire and set sail for a new life in the United States of America. Soccer • 11 Nov
U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Paraguay recap Already assured of a place in the knockout stages, the Republic of Ireland U17s draw 0-0 with Paraguay qualify as Group J winners. Soccer • 11 Nov
U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Paraguay recap Already assured of a place in the knockout stages, the Republic of Ireland U17s draw 0-0 with Paraguay qualify as Group J winners. Soccer • 11 Nov
O'Shea wants fair crack at Portugal as quest continues John O'Shea is hoping that Ireland get a fair crack at Portugal as the two sides go head-to-head in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov
O'Shea wants fair crack at Portugal as quest continues John O'Shea is hoping that Ireland get a fair crack at Portugal as the two sides go head-to-head in Thursday's World Cup qualifier at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov
Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov
Collins insists Ireland will pose threat to Portugal Nathan Collins believes that Ireland are willing and able to accept the difficult challenge of securing a result against Portugal on Thursday night at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 11 Nov
Quinn: Hallgrimsson needs to put his stamp on Ireland Niall Quinn on Heimir Hallgrimsson's future and the government's recent commitment to funding League of Ireland academies. Soccer • 11 Nov
Quinn: Hallgrimsson needs to put his stamp on Ireland Niall Quinn on Heimir Hallgrimsson's future and the government's recent commitment to funding League of Ireland academies. Soccer • 11 Nov
Quinn: Ferguson yet to find the right club fit Niall Quinn believes that Evan Ferguson needs a club manager whose philosophy is best suited to his strengths as a centre-forward. Soccer • 11 Nov
Quinn: Ferguson yet to find the right club fit Niall Quinn believes that Evan Ferguson needs a club manager whose philosophy is best suited to his strengths as a centre-forward. Soccer • 11 Nov
'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week. Soccer • 10 Nov
'Wait and see' - O'Shea offers hope of Ferguson fitness The Republic of Ireland management are going to have to play a waiting game to see whether Evan Ferguson will be available for the final World Cup qualifier against Hungary in Budapest next week. Soccer • 10 Nov
'Big moments, big players' – O'Brien hails U17 progress Republic of Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien paid tribute to the resilience of his team after they fought back to defeat Uzbekistan and secure their place in the knockout stages of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Soccer • 08 Nov
'Big moments, big players' – O'Brien hails U17 progress Republic of Ireland head coach Colin O'Brien paid tribute to the resilience of his team after they fought back to defeat Uzbekistan and secure their place in the knockout stages of the Fifa Under-17 World Cup in Qatar. Soccer • 08 Nov
Ireland progress to U17 World Cup knockout stages The Republic of Ireland rallied from a goal down to defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament with a game to spare. Soccer • 08 Nov
Ireland progress to U17 World Cup knockout stages The Republic of Ireland rallied from a goal down to defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup and secure their place in the knockout stages of the tournament with a game to spare. Soccer • 08 Nov
U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan recap Goals in either half from Grady McDonnell and Michael Noonan seal a comeback 2-1 win over Uzbekistan at U17 World Cup in Qatar as the Boys in Green look set for the knockout stages. Soccer • 08 Nov
U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Uzbekistan recap Goals in either half from Grady McDonnell and Michael Noonan seal a comeback 2-1 win over Uzbekistan at U17 World Cup in Qatar as the Boys in Green look set for the knockout stages. Soccer • 08 Nov
Ireland a threat to any team at U17 World Cup - Martos The Republic of Ireland are a threat to any team at the FIFA Under 17 World Cup and their opening-game win is likely to have raised a few eyebrows, according to midfielder Ramon Martos. Soccer • 07 Nov
Ireland a threat to any team at U17 World Cup - Martos The Republic of Ireland are a threat to any team at the FIFA Under 17 World Cup and their opening-game win is likely to have raised a few eyebrows, according to midfielder Ramon Martos. Soccer • 07 Nov
Hallgrimsson hoping for perfect Portugal performance More of the same, will be what Heimir Hallgrimsson asks of his players when they take to the Lansdowne Road pitch next Thursday in a quest to keep their World Cup dream alive. Soccer • 06 Nov
Hallgrimsson hoping for perfect Portugal performance More of the same, will be what Heimir Hallgrimsson asks of his players when they take to the Lansdowne Road pitch next Thursday in a quest to keep their World Cup dream alive. Soccer • 06 Nov
Ferguson included in Ireland squad for final qualifiers Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been included in Heimir Hallgrimsson's extended 25-man squad to face Portugal and Hungary. Soccer • 06 Nov
Ferguson included in Ireland squad for final qualifiers Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson has been included in Heimir Hallgrimsson's extended 25-man squad to face Portugal and Hungary. Soccer • 06 Nov
Ireland U17s mark World Cup bow with emphatic win The Republic of Ireland made a dream start to their maiden appearance at a FIFA Under-17 World Cup as goals from Jaden Umeh, Kian McMahon-Brown, Michael Noonan and Max Kovalevskis sealed a 4-1 win over Panama on Pitch 3 at the Aspire Zone in Qatar. Soccer • 05 Nov
Ireland U17s mark World Cup bow with emphatic win The Republic of Ireland made a dream start to their maiden appearance at a FIFA Under-17 World Cup as goals from Jaden Umeh, Kian McMahon-Brown, Michael Noonan and Max Kovalevskis sealed a 4-1 win over Panama on Pitch 3 at the Aspire Zone in Qatar. Soccer • 05 Nov
'I actually was about to start crying' - Larkin Abbie Larkin's 90th-minute strike delivered a dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory for the Republic of Ireland over Belgium, with the Ringsend flyer admitting that her unforgettable goal was all the more special as her family were on hand to witness it. Soccer • 28 Oct
'I actually was about to start crying' - Larkin Abbie Larkin's 90th-minute strike delivered a dramatic 5-4 aggregate victory for the Republic of Ireland over Belgium, with the Ringsend flyer admitting that her unforgettable goal was all the more special as her family were on hand to witness it. Soccer • 28 Oct
Supersub Larkin earns Ireland dramatic play-off success Abbie Larkin lifted home a dramatic 90th-minute goal to squeeze the Republic of Ireland past Belgium 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 loss in a pulsating Nations League promotion/relegation play-off in Leuven. Soccer • 28 Oct
Supersub Larkin earns Ireland dramatic play-off success Abbie Larkin lifted home a dramatic 90th-minute goal to squeeze the Republic of Ireland past Belgium 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 loss in a pulsating Nations League promotion/relegation play-off in Leuven. Soccer • 28 Oct
