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Former Republic of Ireland international Ronald Healey dies while out cycling 

Former Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Ronald 'Ron' Healey has died aged 66.

Comment: Sepp Blatter’s curious desire for an England-Ireland World Cup bid should not be taken seriously 

The only good thing about the call for Ireland to play a part in hosting the 2030 World Cup is that it didn't come from Shane Ross.

Graham Burke has completed his move from Shamrock Rovers to Preston 

Graham Burke has completed his move from Shamrock Rovers to Preston.

Narrow defeat in Norway ends Ireland's Women's World Cup qualification hopes 

Ireland’s women World Cup dream died with a game remaining this evening in Stavanger as Caroline Graham-Hansen's first-half penalty proved the...

England striker Marcus Rashford suffers injury scare ahead of World Cup 

England manager Gareth Southgate revealed forward Marcus Rashford picked up a "slight knock" before the squad travelled to Russia for the...

John Aldridge: The Dubliners' performance in the team hotel summed up the magic of beating England 

There are a handful of moments in a career that you never forget and Ireland’s win against...

Norway vs Ireland, Women's World Cup qualifier: Girls in Green need big performance to keep 2019 hopes alive 

Ireland face Norway in Stavenger this evening as they look for a win that would give their 2019...

Who put the ball in the England net? Ray Houghton did – and it happened thirty years ago today 

Ireland’s fate in their first-ever game in a major finals sealed before a ball was kicked?

Reeling in the years - memories of 1988 

Jack Charlton's men topped the singles charts during Euro 88 with the specially-commissioned ‘Boys in Green’, after the team famously performed the song under the baton of presenter Gay Byrne on...

Euro 88: Ireland's moments of reckoning 

June 12, Neckarstadion, Stuttgart (Att: 51,573)

Jack's legacy - Shockwaves from the Charlton era are still being felt by Ireland managers 30 years on 

Sometimes there are landmarks of time and history which command passing attention - and then you hop back to the realities of today. There are...

Billy Keane: I became a Dad instead of a lad and missed the bus 

It was in the summer of 1988 and Herself was slightly pregnant. The baby was due in July and the Euros were scheduled to start in June.

David Kelly: The captivating tournament that changed the nation for the better 

Euro 88 brought outsiders in from the cold and brought football to the outsiders.

The 1988 Boys in Green... where are they now? 

Today marks the 30th anniversary of Ireland's opening game at Euro '88, a 1-0 victory over England in Stuttgart.

Norway outclass Ireland in Tallaght to take charge in race for World Cup play-off spot 

The gulf in class between both teams was evident from start to finish, yet Ireland will live to regret the manner in which they gifted Norway two...

Republic of Ireland 0 Norway 2 as it happened: Lisa-Marie Utland's brace helps the visitors to three points 

Colin Bell's Ireland were outclassed as Norway came out on top at Tallaght Stadium. A goal in either half from Lisa-Marie Utland saw the Scandinavians...

'I'll watch Danes and be thinking that could be us' 

The physical pain suffered when he broke his leg while on World Cup duty with Ireland 15 months ago has long since cleared for Seamus Coleman.

Revealed: John O'Shea in line for €539,000 windfall after voluntarily liquidating UK-based firm 

Irish footballing centurion John O'Shea can console himself after his recent retirement from international football for the Republic of Ireland...

'Everything is in place now where we can achieve something' - Irish woman looking to create history 

Nobody in the Irish squad knows their Norwegian opposition better than Diane Caldwell but none have seen more of the lean times in their own set-up...

Duff: Kids want to play rugby nowadays, not football 

Damien Duff has offered a withering assessment of the current state of Irish football as he insists that on the back of both Leinster and Ireland's successes this season, most youngsters nowadays want to...

Damien Duff: 'Not me or Robbie, but people were afraid of Roy Keane in 2002' 

Damien Duff is extremely passionate - that we can say for certain.

Damien Duff view of Roy Keane's bad-cop influence carries warning for Irish side struggling to find their feet 

Any tendency to believe that Damien Duff's attack on the style and domineering personality of Roy Keane carries a touch of envy - or at least the...

Gareth Southgate rules out walk off if England players are racially abused at World Cup 

England manager Gareth Southgate has ruled out his players walking off the pitch if they are racially abused at the forthcoming World Cup.

'People were in fear of Roy' - Damien Duff says Keane's World Cup departure let Ireland players 'breathe' 

Damien Duff says some members of Ireland’s 2002 World Cup squad were ‘in fear’ of Roy Keane, and suggested the Cork man’s absence from the...

Belvedere connection delights Lenihan 

Ireland newcomer Darragh Lenihan has just about forgiven Graham Burke for stealing his goal at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Sane snub a declaration of German strength 

The closest England could get to an outrage was leaving Joe Hart at home and deciding Jonjo Shelvey was probably not the new Andrea Pirlo. Leroy Sane, on the other hand, would have been...

Sterling slow to pick up Southgate warning 

Raheem Sterling was booked for diving during England's 2-1 win over Nigeria at Wembley on Saturday only hours after Gareth Southgate had warned his players about the use of the video...

Neymar announces his return spectacularly 

Just 98 days after he feared his hopes of playing in the Russia World Cup were over, Neymar made a stunning statement with a goal-scoring return to action for Brazil's friendly victory at Anfield...

Ruby flying high after dad O'Shea calls time on Ireland career 

One of Ireland's most experienced soccer players has called time on his lengthy international career.

New Loew for Germany as Cup warm-up woes continue 

Germany coach Joachim Loew knows there is still plenty for his reigning champions to work on ahead of the World Cup Finals after their winless run was extended by a 2-1 defeat to Austria at the...

Belgium facing World Cup without Kompany 

Belgium are braced for the loss of Vincent Kompany from their World Cup squad after the Manchester City captain limped out of a pre-tournament friendly against Portugal with yet another injury.

O'Neill gushing in praise of Rice as subs sparkle 

Saturday was John O'Shea's farewell, yet it's fair to say that the Aviva Stadium encounter might be remembered for its relevance to the future.

Comment: Martin O'Neill can't afford to persevere with players who are not getting game-time with their clubs 

When Ireland finally made the breakthrough into a finals of major football tournament for the first...

Talk of Ireland captaincy doesn't faze me - Declan Rice 

Declan Rice is not remotely fazed by the suggestion that he is a Republic of Ireland captain in waiting.

England boss admits to Raheem Sterling concerns as Rio Ferdinand insists criticism is not racially motivated 

Gareth Southgate has called on his England squad to "protect each other" from outside pressures...

O'Neill delighted as Burke bags first Republic goal 

John O'Shea signed off in his final game for the Republic of Ireland but it was a night of firsts at the Aviva Stadium as Martin O'Neill's men came from behind against the USA to win 2-1.

Wales defender Ashley Williams undergoes surgery after horror injury playing for Wales in Mexico 

Wales captain Ashley Williams has revealed he suffered a collapsed lung during his country's goalless draw with Mexico on Tuesday.

WATCH: Declan Rice wins praise from Ireland boss Martin O'Neill once again after latest sparkling display 

Martin O'Neill lavished praise on the 'outstanding' Declan Rice after another man of the match display from the teenager in the win over USA.

Graham Burke nets first international goal as Ireland rally late to beat USA on John O'Shea's last appearance 

A forgettable international season ended on a winning note, at last, for Martin O'Neill's Ireland side as they came from a goal down to beat the...

Ireland 2-1 USA, as it happened: John O'Shea gets hero's ovation as Burke and Judge fire Ireland to victory 

Ireland take on the USA at the Aviva Stadium tonight in the second of their summer friendlies. Follow the action in our liveblog:

Egypt manager gives positive injury update on Mo Salah ahead of the World Cup 

Egypt manager Hector Cuper has confirmed that he expects Mohamed Salah to be fit for the World Cup finals, as he continues to recover from the...

France boss Didier Deschamps and Antoine Greizmann defend Paul Pogba after he is jeered by his own fans 

France coach Didier Deschamps has leapt to the defence of midfielder Paul Pogba after he was jeered by his own supporters during Friday...

Sky pundit slammed for linking James McClean tattoo to terrorism in wake of Raheem Sterling controversy 

A Sky News contributor has been heavily criticised online for linking James McClean's Free Derry Corner and a quote about fathers and their daughters...

10 reasons why we will always remember the legend that is John O'Shea 

John O'Shea will play his last game in a green jersey against the USA in the Aviva stadium this Saturday, 17 years and well over 100 caps since he made...

Reflective O'Shea prepares for emotional Irish goodbye with one eye on future 

This is the end. John O'Shea will start on the occasion of his 118th appearance for Ireland this evening, but the plan is that he will be...

FAI shows its true colours with LGBT jersey for USA friendly 

Ireland will wear a kit containing the rainbow flag colours of the LGBT movement in their international friendly with the United States this weekend.

England manager backs Raheem Sterling over tattoo controversy but admits winger has apologised to team-mates 

Raheem Sterling's gun tattoo may have been met with understanding in the England ranks but...

Ireland's Youth XI: How Martin O'Neill should blood Ireland's next generation of talent in USA friendly 

Earlier this season Martin O'Neill made a commitment to explore his options and give Ireland's young players a chance ahead of the UEFA...

'I think we should have replayed that game' - Emmanuel Petit says France were 'ashamed' after Thierry Henry handball in World Cup play-off 

Former France international Emmanuel Petit said Ireland's World Cup play-off game with France in...

Shamrock Rovers' Graham Burke in line for second Ireland cap while Hendrick and Arter get all clear 

MARTIN O'NEILL has indicated that Graham Burke will win a second Ireland cap in tomorrow's friendly with the United States - but stressed he had no...

'As players on the pitch we have to take responsibility' - Seamus Coleman backs Roy Keane claim 

Séamus Coleman thinks long and hard before using a four-letter word to describe Ireland's performance against France in Paris on Monday.