The Irish Times

FAI come under focus over timing of decision on Stephen Kenny’s future

Players and supporters have given a strong endorsement for manager to get new deal

Sat Nov 13 2021 - 06:00

Josh Cullen’s road less travelled finds him at the heart of Ireland’s midfield

Former West Ham prodigy thriving at Anderlecht and on the international stage

Sat Nov 06 2021 - 10:00

Stakes are high both for Stephen Kenny and the future of Irish football

The manager’s long-term vision for Ireland is clear but he desperately needs some results

Sat Oct 09 2021 - 07:00

Adam Idah and Jason Knight both doubts with fever after trip to Baku

Both players returned negative results from Covid tests ahead of Azerbaijan match

Fri Oct 08 2021 - 10:32

‘A very clever player’ - Stephen Kenny explains Will Keane selection

Ireland manager says ‘we need to turn our draws into wins’ against Azerbaijan

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 16:19

James McClean: Irish media get a kick out of us not doing well

Wigan winger and Ireland manager Stephen Kenny hit out at ‘over the top’ reaction

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 14:10

More soul searching for Ireland as Azerbaijan nearly sack Dublin

Duffy’s late header spares serious blushes as Kenny’s side toil against team ranked 112th

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00

Ken Early: Ireland supporters must be patient with Stephen Kenny's team

It felt like this team was ready to shine. Then it just didn’t happen against Azerbaijan

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 01:00

Shane Duffy leaps late as Ireland salvage a draw with Azerbaijan

Stephen Kenny spared another chastening defeat as Republic finally earn first points

Sat Sept 04 2021 - 19:37

Jim Crawford and Ireland U21 squad share in Faro excitement from afar

Under-21 side in action against Bosnia & Herzegovina on Friday

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 06:00

Stephen Kenny: ‘You can’t ask any more and to lose is so difficult for them at the moment’

Ireland manager upset at some of the officiating as he prepares to lift side for home games

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 23:44

Ireland talk the talk but scale of the challenge in Portugal is daunting

Kenny remains stoically positive but limited Republic XI facing a hot night in the Algarve

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 06:00

Ireland v Portugal: All you need to know ahead of World Cup qualifier

Stephen Kenny’s team take on Portugal on Wednesday night at the Estadio Algarve

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 14:25

Football world’s eyes focus on Ronaldo as Ireland set for bit-part role

Kenny’s side braced for daunting test against multitalented Portugal squad in the Algarve

Sun Aug 29 2021 - 23:00

Stephen Kenny: ‘A number of players have had vaccines some haven’t’

Ireland must plan without Alan Browne and Callum Robinson as squad announced

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 16:24

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

Ireland have plenty to build on after Belgrade, says Josh Cullen

Wednesday’s defeat to Serbia makes Saturday’s clash with Luxembourg a must-win

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 06:00

Ken Early: Ireland need to figure out how to sustain this kind of effort for 90 minutes

Stephen Kenny’s 3-5-2 looks to have more potential than the lifeless systems tried thus far

Thu Mar 25 2021 - 06:00

Fans get a tantalising glimpse of Stephen Kenny’s vision for Ireland

It ended with another defeat but Belgrade may yet be seen as the turning point for manager

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 23:10

Serbia’s Aleksandar Mitrovic punishes Ireland with ruthless display of finishing

Fulham striker comes off the bench to decide World Cup qualifier in Belgrade

Wed Mar 24 2021 - 22:32

Jim Crawford confident John Joe Finn will be a part of his squad

The Madrid born teenager has featured in midfield for Getafe despite being just 17

Fri Mar 19 2021 - 11:48

Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby heads to Preston North End on loan

Brighton had rejected Millwall’s attempt to bring the 21-year-old back on a permanent deal

Tue Jan 05 2021 - 22:03

Challenge facing Stephen Kenny laid bare by Ireland’s barren run

Extenuating circumstances can only give the new manager cover for so long

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 06:00

Four players called into Ireland squad for Bulgaria match

Graham Burke, Aaron McEneff, Troy Parrott and Jack Taylor all join the squad

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 16:20

Stephen Kenny has ‘no doubts’ he will be a success with Ireland

Republic manager keeps the faith as his side go a sixth-straight game without scoring

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 21:10

Ken Early: Grealish walks the walk as Kenny’s wait drags on

England’s former Ireland underage midfielder makes his presence felt

Fri Nov 13 2020 - 07:30

Ireland beaten all ends up by England at Wembley

England comfortable winners at Wembley as Stephen Kenny’s wait for first Ireland win continues

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 22:10

Aaron Connolly calls one on himself after defeat in Helsinki

‘At times you need to know when to shoot and when to pass and this was one of those’

Wed Oct 14 2020 - 20:55

Stephen Kenny and Ireland looking for a little sparkle to end grim window

The return of Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah a huge boost against Finland

Wed Oct 14 2020 - 06:00

TV View: Positive positives – in football terms at least – for Kenny’s depleted crew

Manager must be wondering what he has done to vex the gods after a most trying week

Sun Oct 11 2020 - 21:36

Ireland 0 Wales 0: Irish player ratings in Nations League draw

Matt Doherty fills in at centre back as Shane Long fails to take huge scoring opportunity

Sun Oct 11 2020 - 16:37

Jack Byrne named in Ireland squad for Slovakia playoff

Ireland head to Bratislava next week for Thursday week’s Euro2021 play-off game

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 13:30

Positive omens for Kenny ahead of Ireland’s Slovakia clash

A number of players have impressed for clubs since start of Premier League season

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 22:09

Kenny will be keen to see his Ireland players get game time ahead of Slovakia tie

Callum Robinson expected to complete West Brom move in the coming days

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 06:00