The Irish Times

Lessons from Portugal feat help Kenny plan for Ireland’s clash with Belgium

Manager focusing on getting balance right in attack so players complement each other

Fri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00

Q&A: Why do we have so many coronavirus infections?

Expert virologist casts a cold eye on cause and effect – plus ‘fighting on all fronts’

Wed Jan 05 2022 - 20:00

Luxembourg boss doubles down on ‘British’ tag amid bad sportsmanship accusation

Stephen Kenny bemused by counterpart’s gripe as he defends Ireland skilled history

Sun Nov 14 2021 - 22:44

More Ferdinand than McGrath: Andrew Omobamidele very much the modern defender

Kildare native fits the modern mould of tall, ball-playing centre half to a tee

Tue Nov 09 2021 - 23:00

Katie McCabe: ‘I thought my Arsenal career was over and I got a lifeline’

Ireland international’s impressive start to the season earns her player of the month for October

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 15:48

Advertisers’ portrayal of older people isn’t just alienating, it’s self-defeating

Treating broad age cohorts as an ‘amorphous lump’ is a costly form of ageism

Mon Oct 25 2021 - 13:04

Stephen Kenny unmoved by criticism as he eyes first qualifier win

Republic manager says the time has come to turn draws into victories

Thu Sept 30 2021 - 06:00

Ireland players put trust in Stephen Kenny as green shoots emerge

Manager’s long-term goal becoming clearer as young prospects impress

Thu Sept 09 2021 - 06:10

Ireland v Serbia: Devil is in the detail for Stephen Kenny’s side

It is hard to see past a win for the visitors but Republic will be judged on their performance

Tue Sept 07 2021 - 06:00

McClean calls for support for Kenny as he launches broadside at media critics

Wigan winger says new players need time to bed in under young manager

Mon Sept 06 2021 - 23:00

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

The Big Deal and Redemption lead new season on Virgin Media Television

Broadcaster looks to talent show and second chances drama for next audience gains

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 06:00

New additions make Republic squad representative of a diverse Ireland

Andrew Omobamidele, Chiedozie Ogbene and Gavin Bazunu have Nigerian heritage

Sun Jun 06 2021 - 07:00

Sideline Cut: It might just be easier to unite a country than to break up a dressingroom

Two international sides on a tiny island should tell onlookers everything about the Irish

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 06:00

Luxembourg ready to try and roll the boulder uphill again

Red Lions have achieved precious little success in world football but still fight the good fight

Fri Mar 26 2021 - 01:00

FAI expresses support for James McClean after latest online abuse

Racist Instagram message was followed by threat to burn down Stoke City player’s house

Mon Feb 15 2021 - 21:28

‘I realised the book had helped people and that has been part of the healing’

Iconic sports books revisited: John Leonard on his story Dub Sub Confidential

Mon Jan 18 2021 - 06:15

Ireland’s World Cup rivals: the lowdown on who we will face

Emmet Malone runs the rule over Republic's qualifying opponents in Group A

Mon Dec 07 2020 - 19:24

Modern Ireland is unimaginable without Jack Charlton

Finding Jack Charlton lays bare his remarkable connection with the Irish psyche

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 06:30

England v Republic of Ireland – The last six meetings

Tight games between old foes fail to produce a winner across the last 25 years

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 21:28

Finding Jack Charlton: A sensitive chronicle of his ‘greatest challenge’

Film shows first-hand accounts of former Ireland manager’s struggles with dementia

Tue Oct 13 2020 - 14:22

Tommy Bowe still on his game and alert to all possibilities

Former Lions, Ireland and Ulster winger has never been one to settle for the comfort zone

Sat Oct 10 2020 - 09:30

Brawls to handballs: The complete guide to Ireland’s playoff history

It took five attempts to win one and there’s been more heartbreak than joy down the years

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 06:00

Normal People’s Paul Mescal stars in Virgin Media One drama

The Deceived is part of TV station’s new season with Charlton and other documentaries

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 06:00

Field of Dreams – Frank McNally on the heady days when Jack Charlton’s Ireland turned up in his back garden (or near enough)

Wed Jul 15 2020 - 19:01

TV View: Proper Irish wake for Big Jack, the man who gave the nation notions

Laughter and tears in equal measure as former Ireland manager fondly remembered

Sun Jul 12 2020 - 19:40

My favourite sporting moment: UCD’s magical European clash with Everton

I’m still wondering who (if anyone) nearly put the ball in the Everton net?

Fri Apr 24 2020 - 06:00

Aston Villa’s Irish brigade: Tangled up in claret and blue

Reasons for connections to club may be varied but commitment cannot be questioned

Sat Feb 29 2020 - 06:00

McCarthy due more appreciation for his sterling service to Irish football

Both as a player and a manager, Barnsley native has given his best for the Republic

Mon Oct 07 2019 - 06:00

Paul McGrath’s son located after missing person report

Footballer thanked public’s help after son was missing for several days

Fri Jul 26 2019 - 13:27

Orphanage owners apologise for ‘tone deaf’ naming decision

Decision to rename luxury development taken after outcry from Bird’s Nest residents

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 14:37

Calls for The Orphanage development in Dún Laoghaire to be renamed

Institution’s former residents say ‘provocative’ name should revert to The Bird’s Nest

Thu Jul 04 2019 - 14:15

Former orphanage reinvented as co-living space – called The Orphanage

Historic Dún Laoghaire institution to offer ‘five-star’ rentals at €1,500 per month

Wed Jul 03 2019 - 08:23

‘Breaking down barriers’: Solidarity on the run in Cork City Marathon

Some 8,000 runners take part in event won by Gary O’Hanlon in a time of 2:21:43

Sun Jun 02 2019 - 17:20