Platform in place for Paris standSwitzerland v Republic of Ireland reaction: After a good night's work and a hard-earned point Shay Given made his way out of…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
Morrison goal draws comfortSwitzerland 1 Republic of Ireland 1: A sending off for almost comical ill discipline in Torshavn that will keep Patrick Vieira…Thu Sept 09 2004 - 01:00
'Simple' approach suits IrelandSoccer/World Cup Qualifying 2006: As if the locals here in Basel didn't have enough concerns about the Irish ahead of this evening…Wed Sept 08 2004 - 01:00
St Jakob's could be ladder or snake pitOn Soccer: Though not quite make or break in terms of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup, tomorrow evening…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Just one change for IrishUnder-21s: Don Givens makes just one change to the side that won Ireland's opening game of the new European Under-21 Championship…Tue Sept 07 2004 - 01:00
Lee way made up after long strivingHe may finally be able to count himself a regular at an ambitious Championship (what was Division One) outfit in Britain, but…Fri Sept 03 2004 - 01:00
FAI check on foreign optionsFAI chief executive Fran Rooney confirmed yesterday that the association has made firm inquiries in relation to the availability…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Givens says kids are alrightSOCCER: His frank post-match assessments of performances, individual and collective, has sometimes left Don Givens looking like…Thu Sept 02 2004 - 01:00
Connolly is latest absentee for KerrSOCCER/International news: As the Republic of Ireland players gathered at their north Dublin base yesterday ahead of Saturday…Wed Sept 01 2004 - 01:00
Manner of Keane's withdrawal mysteriousOn Soccer: Just a few weeks after Brian Kerr said he spends little time considering what might be his best line-up for a game…Tue Aug 31 2004 - 01:00
Lille give Shelbourne reasons to be cheerfulUEFA Cup/First round draw: Shelbourne officials reacted with cautious satisfaction yesterday after the club was drawn against…Sat Aug 28 2004 - 01:00
Fenlon unfazed by task aheadShelbourne's hotel here is La Coruna; like the city's main square and much else around the place, it is named in honour of Maria…Mon Aug 23 2004 - 01:00
Silva sees Shelbourne match as crucial oneUEFA Champions League News Deportivo La Coruna's Brazilian midfielder Mauro Silva has described Tuesday's UEFA Champions League…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
Givens picks strong squadRepublic of Ireland under-21 manager Don Givens yesterday named his 18-man squad for the European Championship qualifiers against…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
Farrelly to play dual role at BohemiansBohemians confirmed yesterday the appointment of 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international Gareth Farrelly as their new player…Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Byrne manages to balance the booksShelbourne - 1 Derry - 1: Obliged to put a value on winning the FAI Cup in order to seek damages from the association for the…Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Tough start for new bossFAI Cup Third round: Newly-appointed Derry City manager Stephen Kenny, who takes the northerners to Tolka Park this evening …Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Discipline among the many goals for StoichkovIn many ways Hristo Stoichkov, a highly individualistic star player in his day with a questionable line in self-discipline, seems…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Reid denies Valley rumourReports that Andy Reid was on the verge of a move to Charlton Athletic looked to be unfounded last night with both the player…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Macken to get his chanceWith Ireland's first World Cup qualifier just over two weeks away, Jonathan Macken might well view tomorrow night's game against…Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
Duff not ready says MourinhoChelsea's new manager, Jose Mourinho, said yesterday he is hoping a strong showing by Damien Duff in Ireland's friendly international…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
Fahy ousted as secretaryFAI row: Kevin Fahy yesterday lost his battle to retain his position within the FAI after a specially convened meeting of the…Sat Aug 07 2004 - 01:00
Coruna tie could bring in half a millionAlthough it is hard to put a precise figure on it at this stage, Shelbourne could make up to 500,000 from their encounter with…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
Shelbourne move to make killingSOCCER/Champions League: Shelbourne skipper Owen Heary expressed disappointment last night over the decision to move next week…Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
Vote on Fahy's position could go either wayFAI Council meeting: The ongoing attempt to force FAI honorary secretary Kevin Fahy out of his position is set to come to a …Fri Aug 06 2004 - 01:00
Fenlon lavishes praise on his playersUEFA Champions League - reaction: Swamped by journalists barely 15 minutes after his side had impressively played their way …Thu Aug 05 2004 - 01:00
New cross-Border competitionThe FAI yesterday revealed details of its new cross-Border cup competition, a six-team event which new television channel Setanta…Thu Aug 05 2004 - 01:00
Setanta keen to do deal with GAASport on Television: Setanta Sport's chief executive Niall Cogley said yesterday that the fledgling station would be keen to…Thu Aug 05 2004 - 01:00
Bohemians post to be advertisedBohemians have confirmed that they will advertise the vacant manager's post here and in Britain over the coming days with a view…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Longford errors punishedSOCCER/UEFA Cup, first qualifying round: Their record in Liechtenstein's cup may be outstanding but on the international stage…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Doolan to alter littleNational League: Drogheda United will attempt to narrow Shelbourne's lead at the top of the Premier Division table to six points…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Bohemians may pay for axing KennySOCCER/News round-up: Stephen Kenny has paid a high price for his side's UEFA Cup defeat by Levadia Tallinn at Dalymount Park…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Foley joins BohemiansIreland international Dominic Foley watched Bohemians' game against Levadia Tallinn from the stand at Dalymount Park last night…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Split views on ideal resultUEFA Champions League Second qualifying round, first leg: Glen Fitzpatrick is set to return to Shelbourne's line-up for tonight…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Kenny enjoys the unfamiliar luxury of playing with a full deckUEFA Cup First qualifying round, second leg: Fresh from their runaway second-round FAI Cup rampage against Ringmahon Rangers…Tue Jul 27 2004 - 01:00
Galway hoping for a repeat upset against DerryIn the absence of a single second-round game between two Premier Division sides, Galway United have the opportunity to make the…Fri Jul 23 2004 - 01:00
Shelbourne hold their groundSoccer Champions League, first qualifying round : Shelbourne 0 - KR Reykjavik 0 In European terms Tolka Park has been much…Thu Jul 22 2004 - 01:00
St Patrick's to let big earners goSt Patrick's Athletic manager John McDonnell has confirmed he will listen to offers for any of his players when the transfer …Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Connolly joins LeicesterRepublic of Ireland striker David Connolly has finally ended the uncertainty over his future by completing a £500,000 move from…Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
Driving advantage home is priorityChampions League First Qualifying Round: Shelbourne v KR Reykjavik Tolka Park, 7Wed Jul 21 2004 - 01:00
McAteer drops a division to TranmereSix weeks after being released by Sunderland as part of the first division (now Championship)club's latest attempt to rein in…Tue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
Longford begin defenceLongford Town will begin their defence of the Carlsberg FAI Cup at 2.30 p.m. on Sunday it was confirmed yesterdayTue Jul 20 2004 - 01:00
No fireworks likely but sparks will flyF.A.I. a.g.m.: Club, league and affiliate representatives from around the country will gather at the Millennium Forum in Derry…Sat Jul 10 2004 - 01:00
Portugal carry hopes of people and punditsEuro 2004 Final/Portugal v Greece: All the world may love an underdog but as they prepare for this evening's final of Euro 2004…Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Maniche boy to main manPortugal v Greece: Like a heavily tattooed man bearing irremovable evidence of a love affair long ended, Portugal's Maniche …Sat Jul 03 2004 - 01:00
Czechs can break Greek resistanceEURO 2004/Semi-Final Preview: In what has long been heralded as an era of player power, this evening's second semi-final of…Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Golden generation see the Light againEURO 2004 Semi Final/Portugal 2 Holland 1: Thirteen years to the day after he led Portugal to the second of their successive…Thu Jul 01 2004 - 01:00
Greeks carry on bearing a precious giftGreece 1 France 0: In England this might be seen by many as therapeuticSat Jun 26 2004 - 01:00
