Ireland Soccer
# ireland-soccer - Thursday 11 April, 2013
Ireland up 1 place in FIFA rankings to 39th, North slump to 119th
Ireland drew with Sweden and Austria last month.
# ireland-soccer - Thursday 4 April, 2013
Liam Daish’s Ebbsfleet endure epic round trip for match because of ‘baked beans spill’
The former Ireland man is not impressed.
# ireland-soccer - Thursday 21 March, 2013
Sweden v Ireland: Robbie Keane out to make a point for Boys in Green
The skipper says the visitors have to get something out of tomorrow’s tie at the Friends Arena.
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
FIFA indicate roof will be closed for Ireland’s clash with Sweden, despite Trap’s wishes
The Ireland boss reckons the roof will be an advantage for the home side.
Retire? I’ve still got 4 or 5 years left, insists Robbie Keane
With their German nightmare behind them, Robbie Keane is ready to lead Ireland into Friday’s make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Sweden.
# ireland-soccer - Saturday 2 March, 2013
It’s Damien Duff’s birthday: here’s 7 ways to live your life like the Duffer
You’ll need to get 14 hours’ sleep per night.
# ireland-soccer - Tuesday 19 February, 2013
# ireland-soccer - Monday 18 February, 2013
Keith Fahey returns to Birmingham City after compassionate leave in Dublin
The Ireland international was at home to deal with family issues for the past few months.
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 6 February, 2013
Back to the future for Noel King ahead of Ireland U21s’ Netherlands test
King has a host of new caps in his squad as he sets his sights on the 2013-15 UEFA Championships qualifying campaign.
# ireland-soccer - Tuesday 13 November, 2012
Caption time: what’s going on with Trap and his phone at training this afternoon?
‘I’m not answering a private number’.
Ireland anxious to make amends, says Cox
Nottingham Forest striker Simon Cox also backed Giovanni Trapattoni, saying: “If he’s going to get the sack, it’s going to be by doing things his way.”
# ireland-soccer - Monday 12 November, 2012
VIDEO: Robbie Keane on the double as Galaxy turn on the style
The in-form Dubliner struck twice last night for the LA Galaxy as they took one step closer to MLS glory.
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 17 October, 2012
Back at work at Everton, Kevin Sheedy’s on the mend
“I started back on Monday and I am just easing my way back in to it,” the former Ireland player said after a cancer battle.
# ireland-soccer - Tuesday 2 October, 2012
Poll: Would Roy Keane’s proposed move to Turkey be a good one?
Keane has not worked as a manager since his departure from the post at Ipswich Town, where he failed to make a real impression.
# ireland-soccer - Monday 10 September, 2012
Trapattoni warns McClean over foul-mouthed Twitter rant
“With the young we need to have patience,” Trapattoni admits, ahead of the London friendly against Oman tomorrow.
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 8 August, 2012
Ireland to play Oman in London friendly, FAI confirm
Ireland open their World Cup 2014 qualification campaign four days before the Craven Cottage fixture with an away game in Kazakhstan.
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 1 August, 2012
Bad news, Trap… Richard Dunne is facing up to eight weeks out
With World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, the Aston Villa defender is out of action.
# ireland-soccer - Monday 18 June, 2012
Fancy adding this to your memorabilia collection?
The flag that launched a thousand headlines has been signed by the Irish team and will be auctioned for charity this coming Thursday.
# ireland-soccer - Friday 8 June, 2012
Keane ready to take backward step to aid Irish cause
The skipper is happy to do whatever manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes will get three points against Croatia on Sunday night.
# ireland-soccer - Saturday 26 May, 2012
We don’t like favourites’ tag, admits Spain’s Ramos
“I don’t think you can underestimate anyone,” the Real Madrid defender said at the Spanish training ground yesterday.
# ireland-soccer - Friday 25 May, 2012
Auschwitz bans flags, football gear for Euro 2012
Irish supporters planning on visiting the grounds of the death camp in southern Poland next month will have to dress appropriately, officials said.
# ireland-soccer - Thursday 17 May, 2012
‘We’d depend on GAA and IRFU’ – Delaney says Euro 2020 bid feasible
Irish soccer chiefs have made ‘an expression of interest’ with Wales and Scotland.
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 4 April, 2012
Bring back the cup, boys: Tickets for Bosnia game to go on sale tomorrow
Irish fans will say a final farewell to their Euro2012 hopefuls on 26 May.
# ireland-soccer - Thursday 15 March, 2012
You’ve got mail… and possibly a Euro 2012 match ticket if you’re lucky
Check your inbox; European football’s governing body UEFA are starting to let people know if they’ve got a ticket.
# ireland-soccer - Monday 14 November, 2011
In pictures: the happiest Irish training session ever seen in Malahide
Ireland’s footballers were in good form at Gannon Park this morning ahead of tomorrow night’s play-off second leg against Estonia. And why wouldn’t they be?
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 9 November, 2011
Free role for Trap’s army as phone company to refund roaming charges
Fans in Tallinn on the Three network can call home without incurring expensive charges.
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 19 October, 2011
Ireland climb four more places to 25th in world rankings
Giovanni Trapattoni has led the Boys in Green yet further up FIFA’s rankings ahead of next month’s play-off with Estonia.
# ireland-soccer - Wednesday 12 October, 2011
Confirmed: Ireland seeded in Euro 2012 playoffs
UEFA do the paperwork and put to bed any niggling doubts: the Boys in Green are in the top pool for tomorrow’s draw.
# ireland-soccer - Tuesday 11 October, 2011
Gallery: Ireland seal Euro 2012 play-off spot
It wasn’t pretty but Ireland claimed their place in Thursday’s draw thanks to a win in Dublin. Here’s how it happened.
# ireland-soccer - Monday 10 October, 2011
Cox and Doyle start up front for Ireland in crunch qualifier
Trap leaves Shane Long on the bench while skipper Robbie Keane loses fitness battle.
Meet the guys aiming to derail Ireland’s Euro 2012 hopes
Armenia are in town for tomorrow night’s final group qualifier. Ireland just need a point. Easy, right?
# ireland-soccer - Friday 7 October, 2011
Robbie Keane: it’s time to take care of business
Ireland skipper expects a few more twists and turns on the road to qualification yet.
# ireland-soccer - Tuesday 13 September, 2011
FAI throw out Roddy’s appeal
Monaghan United boss now faces fine or touchline ban following comments made on RTÉ Radio 1.
# ireland-soccer - Tuesday 6 September, 2011
Gallery: Irish take unlikely point from Moscow mission
Richard Dunne and Shay Given led Ireland in the Russian capital. Here’s how it when down.
Poll: will Ireland win in Russia this evening?
Giovanni Trapattoni may be playing for his job tonight. And there’s a crucial three points on offer too.
# ireland-soccer - Monday 5 September, 2011
Tardelli: we want to stay on with Ireland
Trapattoni will continue in Irish job as long as he’s wanted, insists his assistant ahead of tomorrow night’s Moscow showdown.
# ireland-soccer - Monday 29 August, 2011
Tony Cascarino under pressure after ‘holocaust’ remarks
Sky Sports forced to immediately apologise after on-air comments from former Ireland striker.
# ireland-soccer - Sunday 28 August, 2011
In video: We need 12th man against Slovakia, says St Ledger
Leicester defender is looking forward to the crunch Euro 2012 qualifier at Lansdowne Rd next month.
# ireland-soccer - Thursday 25 August, 2011
Irish ready to go for crucial qualifiers, says St Ledger
Leicester defender says he ‘hasn’t seen enough’ of James McCarthy to form an opinion on him.


























































