Staunton leaves the door open for Kenny to returnShay Given, Darren O'Dea and Aiden McGeady have joined the list of absentees from the Republic of Ireland's post-season trip …Wed Apr 25 2007 - 01:00
Doolin happy with hand he is dealtSetanta Cup Semi-final: The League of Ireland's two form sides meet in the first of the Setanta Sports Cup semi-finals this …Mon Apr 23 2007 - 01:00
Forde stakes his claimWhile his former club wrestles with the task of filling the boots he vacated when he left Derry City at the end of last year, …Fri Apr 20 2007 - 01:00
Derry must win by two in DroghedaThe top spots in Group One of the Setanta Sports Cup will be decided tonight, the big game taking place in Drogheda (kick-off…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Rocky spell but Fenlon not out of his leagueSOCCER: It's a measure, perhaps, of the progress made by Stephen Kenny in his couple of years at the Brandywell that his successor…Tue Apr 17 2007 - 01:00
Dreams at Boyle point as sponsor chips inJohn Boyle took his first punt on Sunderland nearly a quarter of a century ago - when he stuck a fiver on a team rated at 9 to…Fri Apr 13 2007 - 01:00
If Paisley and Adams can do it, why not football unions?On Soccer: After the week in which Ian Paisley came to Dublin and shook hands with Bertie Ahern outside Farmleigh, the manner…Tue Apr 10 2007 - 01:00
Still trying to crack the Duffer conundrumOn Soccer: After the season the young striker has had at Elland Road, it was scarcely surprising that Dennis Wise made the …Tue Apr 03 2007 - 01:00
Rovers chair 'frustrated'Shamrock Rovers chairman Jonathan Roche last night expressed his "frustration" over the High Court decision to allow Thomas Davis…Sat Mar 31 2007 - 01:00
Media given short shrift by StauntonIt may just be that he took his media adviser's advice to "keep it brief" a little too literally but Steve Staunton's decision…Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
'Home nations' event is a non-runnerOn Soccer: Given his troubles just now England manager Steve McClaren might be forgiven for casting an envious eye back to the…Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
Carsley happy to make pointsEuro 2008: Though scarcely the type to court controversy, Lee Carsley has still found himself at the heart of his fair share…Tue Mar 27 2007 - 01:00
Given's injury not a cause for concernShay Given and Stephen Ireland are both expected to be fit for the Republic's European Championship qualifier against Slovakia…Mon Mar 26 2007 - 01:00
Wales Players ... Probable line-upsGoalkeeper Danny Coyne Age : 33. Club : Burnley. Caps : 12. Goals : 0.Sat Mar 24 2007 - 00:00
Ireland Players ... Probable line-upsGoalkeeper Shay Given Age : 30. Club : Newcastle United. Caps : 78. Goals : 0.Sat Mar 24 2007 - 00:00
Stakes high at the BrandywellWhile neither managed a win in the Setanta Sports Cup during the week, both Derry City and St Patrick's Athletic go into tonight…Fri Mar 23 2007 - 00:00
Fifa to aid registrationA delegation from the FAI have been told by Fifa officials in Zurich that the organisation will try to facilitate a partial resolution…Thu Mar 22 2007 - 00:00
Derry plan without McCourtPat McCourt looks set to miss Derry City's Setanta Sports Cup game at Windsor Park this evening (kick-off, 8Tue Mar 20 2007 - 00:00
St Patrick's seek early advanceSt Patrick's Athletic will look to close in on a place in the Setanta Sports Cup semi-finals when they travel north to Dungannon…Mon Mar 19 2007 - 00:00
McDonnell happy with Richmond vein of formLeague of Ireland: After what has been a good week off the pitch, St Patrick's Athletic will be looking to secure a fourth straight…Fri Mar 16 2007 - 00:00
Given set to take his place at Croke ParkSoccer/ European Championship Qualifying Republic of Ireland v Wales : Over 15 years, he recalls, after attending a Packie Bonner…Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
No joke, funny man Tiernan slips on his running shoes for charityCharacteristically, Tommy Tiernan still looks completely bemused as he dons his official running gear for the first time and …Tue Mar 13 2007 - 00:00
Setanta CupSt Patrick's Athletic have completed the signing of highly-rated central defender Stephen Paisley who left Longford Town last…Mon Mar 12 2007 - 00:00
Officials move to avoid turmoilLeague of Ireland: League of Ireland officials will meet this morning to discuss how to resolve the growing problems being …Fri Mar 09 2007 - 00:00
First things first for ShelbourneNational League: Shelbourne effectively accepted their demotion to the first division of the new League of Ireland yesterday …Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
First things first for ShelbourneShelbourne effectively accepted their demotion to the first division of the new League of Ireland yesterday when they confirmed…Wed Feb 28 2007 - 00:00
Officers to promote clubsLeague of Ireland : The countdown to the start of the new FAI-run League of Ireland continued yesterday as club promotions officers…Tue Feb 27 2007 - 00:00
Shelbourne left to ponder what future holdsLeague of Ireland: While the members of Shelbourne's management committee last night pondered how best to move forward in the…Wed Feb 21 2007 - 00:00
Shels are demoted to first divisionShelbourne officials will wait until they have the opportunity to consider the detail of the decision by the FAI's First Instance…Tue Feb 20 2007 - 00:00
Murphy to join Cork from CobhLeague of Ireland : Cork City will complete the signing of 21-year-old centre back Darren Murphy from Cobh Ramblers over the…Sat Feb 17 2007 - 00:00
Elliott out for 'up to six weeks'Republic of Ireland team news Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott is set to miss Ireland's two European championship qualifiers…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
Monday is D-Day for ShelbourneLeague of Ireland Premier Division A decision on Shelbourne's participation in this season's League of Ireland Premier Division…Fri Feb 16 2007 - 00:00
FAI invite Limerick into leagueLeague of Ireland: Limerick 37's place in the second tier of the "new" League of Ireland was effectively confirmed yesterday…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
FAI invite Limerick into leagueLeague of Ireland: Limerick 37's place in the second tier of the "new" League of Ireland was effectively confirmed yesterday…Sat Feb 10 2007 - 00:00
Conceding fewer goals seen as a victoryHome advantage may not be enough to save the Sammarinese come kick-off at the Serravalle Stadium in the tiny mountain republic…Wed Feb 07 2007 - 00:00
Doyle biggest doubt for StauntonSOCCER: Steve Staunton will name his first squad of the new year today in Dublin, when most attention is likely to focus on …Tue Jan 30 2007 - 00:00
Kenny opts out of Irish dutyPaddy Kenny has told Steve Staunton he does not wish to be considered for selection in the Ireland squad for the foreseeable …Mon Jan 29 2007 - 00:00
Doyle may make San Marino gameReading striker Kevin Doyle could still be available to Steve Staunton for Ireland's Euro 2008 qualifier against San Marino next…Fri Jan 26 2007 - 00:00
Flood expected to take reinsIt was expected last night that a meeting of Shelbourne's management committee would conclude with a formal request to Finbarr…Thu Jan 25 2007 - 00:00
Staunton's role stunned O'LearyFormer Leeds United and Aston Villa manager Dave O'Leary has admitted to having been surprised when the FAI handed the Republic…Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Carsley feared chance was upLee Carsley has said he felt his chances of playing for Ireland again had evaporated after Steve Staunton omitted him from a …Wed Jan 24 2007 - 00:00
Shelbourne likely to land GeogheganShelbourne were still on course last night to confirm the appointment of Stephen Geoghegan as their new manager with chief executive…Tue Jan 23 2007 - 00:00
Ahern calls for merger of FAI and IFALeague of Ireland: The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dermot Ahern, last night called for a merger between the FAI and IFA, arguing…Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Geoghegan set for postThe former Shelbourne striker Stephen Geoghegan was last night set to succeed Pat Fenlon as manager of the troubled League of…Sat Jan 20 2007 - 00:00
Reading to table fresh bid for BennettReading are expected to return with an improved offer for Cork City defender Alan Bennett after having had a bid of around €150…Thu Jan 18 2007 - 00:00
Limerick win more timeNational League News: Limerick's hopes of League of Ireland survival were maintained yesterday when the club obtained an interim…Wed Jan 17 2007 - 00:00
Limerick to submit applicationThe consortium of local football interests behind the proposed establishment of a new senior club in Limerick has confirmed that…Fri Jan 12 2007 - 00:00
Mahon to get chance to manage ShelbourneUCD manager Pete Mahon looks set to be offered the chance to succeed Pat Fenlon at Shelbourne today after chairman Ollie Byrne…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Mahon set for Shelbourne postUCD manager Pete Mahon looks set to be offered the chance to succeed Pat Fenlon at Shelbourne today after chairman Ollie Byrne…Thu Jan 11 2007 - 00:00
Kenny plays down cup winIf there were any lingering doubts regarding Stephen Kenny's popularity on Foyleside in the wake of his departure for Scotland…Tue Jan 09 2007 - 00:00
