The Irish Times

Andorra match gives Ireland chance to arrest alarming decline in goal-scoring

Since 2018, national side have a return of just 21 goals from their 30 games contested

Thu Jun 03 2021 - 01:00

Stephen Kenny left clinging to the hope of better forward options next autumn

Integration of young players will continue but lack of natural goalscorer remains concern

Thu Apr 01 2021 - 06:00

Judge says qualifying would be even sweeter than ’16

Having contributed this time, reaching Euros would eclipse last finals in France

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 06:00

Robbie Brady and Ciaran Clark earn Ireland recalls

Mick McCarthy suggests that Troy Parrott will get to make his senior debut next week

Thu Nov 07 2019 - 15:14

Darragh Lenihan and Greg Cunningham called into Ireland squad

Squad named for upcoming qualifiers against Georgia and Switzerland

Tue Oct 01 2019 - 11:23

Alan Judge hoping for opportunity to impress against Switzerland

Ipswich midfielder plagued by injuries keen to play in Euro qualifier and earn seventh cap

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 06:00

McCarthy disinclined to meddle too much with a winning team

Substance over style and three more points remain the clear priority for Ireland boss

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 06:00

Continuity the key for Mick McCarthy ahead of Gibraltar

Republic of Ireland manager wants his side to improve their ball retention on Monday

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 14:46

Ireland’s Alan Judge to undergo surgery on fractured wrist

Mick McCarthy confirms midfielder avoided nerve damage after Denmark injury

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 18:21

Duffy gives Judge top marks for the ‘perfect ball’ for late equaliser

‘It was the perfect ball in the end, right on the sweet spot’

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 23:17

Keith Duggan: Carefree in Copenhagen sounds just right for Ireland

Glenn Whelan shows again why he still has a part to play in Ireland’s midfield

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 22:44

Shane Duffy’s towering header makes Ireland’s point just fine

Centre back scores late equaliser as Mick McCarthy’s side earn draw in Copenhagen

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 22:19

Upbeat Judge determined to grasp his second chance

Ipswich midfielder relishing call-up for the Republic following his injury nightmare

Fri Mar 22 2019 - 06:00

Double Klich helps Leeds open up a three-point lead

Championship Review: Sharp earns Blades a draw at Norwich; Martin O’Neill off the mark with Forest

Sat Jan 26 2019 - 17:28

Alan Judge joins Championship strugglers Ipswich Town

He’s been largely restricted to substitute appearances in recent months for Brentford

Tue Jan 15 2019 - 09:46

Misfiring Ireland not giving Goal of the Year judges many options

With just one match to go – against Denmark – there are just four contenders for the award

Fri Nov 16 2018 - 14:44

Harry Arter is back in provisional Ireland squad

Declan Rice is not included and Sky Sports report that he has declared for England

Thu Oct 04 2018 - 11:30

Martin O’Neill forced to reshuffle for Poland friendly

Curtis gets call-up as Ward, Walters and Kelleher pick clubs over trip to Wroclaw

Mon Sept 10 2018 - 07:00

FAI declines to comment on implications of Keane-Arter row

O’Neill can ill afford to be without the services of the Cardiff City midfielder for upcoming matches

Mon Sept 03 2018 - 05:00

Coleman: Domestic stars need to prove themselves abroad

Ireland captain pleased Burke’s form was recognised but believes he needs Preston move

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 06:00

Alan Judge: I wanted to show I wasn’t a quitter

Brentford midfielder scores winner against USA after overcoming double leg fracture

Mon Jun 04 2018 - 01:00

Judge decrees that O’Shea bows out on a winning note

Terrific performance from Rice in midfield earns high praise from manager O’Neill

Sun Jun 03 2018 - 18:00

John O’Shea departs stage as new kids step up against USA

Graham Burke and Alan Judge score their first international goals in friendly win

Sat Jun 02 2018 - 22:27

Browne and Arter hoping to press their case against France

Both midfielders with plenty to prove to Republic manager O’Neill

Sat May 26 2018 - 06:00

Harry Arter keen to ‘cement’ his place in Ireland’s midfield

28-year-old looks to put indifferent season at Bournemouth behind him in friendlies

Fri May 25 2018 - 16:38

Seán Maguire absence leaves Ireland light on forwards for France game

Martin O’Neill may have to improvise up front for Monday’s game at the Stade de France

Thu May 24 2018 - 17:32

Martin O’Neill wants new call-ups to take ‘big opportunity’

Shamrock Rovers’ Graham Burke among four players named in Ireland squad for first time

Thu May 10 2018 - 13:38

Captain Coleman back but bearing no grudges

Everton player returns to lead Ireland squad in Turkey almost a year after Wales injury

Fri Mar 23 2018 - 06:00

Martin O’Neill calls on new faces to grasp their opportunity

Manager confirms Jon Walters keen to remain involved with squad going forward

Wed Mar 21 2018 - 05:30

Shane Duffy named FAI Player of the Year

Sense of spring training camp about Turkey squad list as McClean recognised for Wales goal

Sun Mar 18 2018 - 21:36

Coleman: ‘Seeing McCarthy’s leg break was heartbreaking’

Ireland captain knows all too well what his friend and teammate has to go through

Thu Jan 25 2018 - 21:26

Alan Judge sets sights on Premier League after long lay-off

The Dubliner, who stopped watching football for a year, is finally back in action for Brentford

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 07:00

Martin O’Neill still seen as safest bet by FAI

Neither the manager nor the association is likely to envisage a more attractive option

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 06:00

Trespasser tackled by Sutton rugby club players, court hears

Man pleads guilty to burglary and criminal damage

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 17:24