McCarthy returns for second spell as manager
In fact, McCarthy is one of Ireland’s greatest ever managers having led the team to the Round of 16 in the 2002 FIFA World Cup and held a 42% win ratio overall.Before stepping up into management, he...
View ArticleLenihan tackles mental health at Exhibition talk
The event took place at the Exhibition with an opportunity to hear Brian’s story which saw him retire from the game in 2017 due to mental health illness.Darran Coyle Garde from Pieta House in Cork...
View ArticleIreland U19: Mohan's side set for Azerbaijani exam
Tom Mohan's side recorded a fantastic 5-0 win over Romania on Wednesday, and the Head Coach saw Azerbaijan earn a scoreless draw with Russia later that day.There is a clean bill of health in the camp,...
View ArticleIreland WU17: Bell's squad focused on Germany
Confidence was good amongst the squad as they reflected on their 1-1 draw with Norway on Wednesday evening.But attentions have now well and truly shifted to Germany, as the Irish squad prepare to take...
View ArticleIreland U17: Finland win in Waterford
A goal on the hour-mark from striker Eetu Rissanen was enough to give the visitors the win, ahead of Monday afternoon’s match in Tallaght Stadium.Speaking after the match, Head Coach Colin O’Brien,...
View ArticleIreland U19: Second-half goals help defeat Azerbaijan
Goals from Tyreik Wright, Jason Knight (pictured above) and captain Jonathan Afolabi proved enough for Tom Mohan’s side, as the team moved one step closer to this July’s Finals Tournament in...
View ArticleIreland U19: Reid's side earn draw in Istanbul
After a defeat to the same opposition earlier this week, Ireland were unlucky not to earn the win today, with numerous chances for both sides.Head Coach Andy Reid used all 18 players over the course of...
View ArticleIreland WU17: Brave display in narrow loss to Germany
However, the Irish side can take a lot of positives from the Elite Round qualifying game, as they held their own for long periods of the tie at the National Performance Centre.Jessica Ziu and Emily...
View ArticleIreland start EURO campaign with three points
The Republic of Ireland began their UEFA EURO 2020 Qualifying with a 1-0 win over Gibraltar, in Victoria Stadium.A goal from Jeff Hendrick was enough to give manager Mick McCarthy the win in his first...
View ArticleIreland U21: Elbouzedi relishing Luxembourg opener
Stephen Kenny's side start their campaign at Tallaght Stadium against Luxembourg, with kick-off at 5pm. Over 5,000 supporters are expected to attend the match to witness Ireland's next generation under...
View ArticleMeet Skillzy - EURO 2020 Mascot
Accompanied by two of the world's leading freestylers, Liv Cooke and Tobias Becs, Skillzy showed off a few moves to the 55,000 crowd ahead of the European Qualifier between the Netherlands and...
View ArticleIreland U21: Classy display seals Luxembourg win
Cork-born Adam Idah notched an impressive brace and UCD forward Neil Farrugia also scored as Ireland won their first game of their UEFA U-21 2021 European Championships qualifying campaign.Ireland were...
View ArticleIreland CU: Squad picked for Defence Forces tie
With the Summer Universiade on the horizon, Yelverton has been busy over the last number of weeks observing players during the latter stages of the CUFL and Third Level Cup competitions. He has...
View ArticleIreland MNT: McCarthy focused on Georgia victory
Manager Mick McCarthy is set for his first game at the Aviva Stadium as he will look to make it two wins from the opening two games in the group, following the 1-0 win over Gibraltar. Ahead of...
View ArticleIreland U17: Finland secure win in Tallaght Stadium
Colin O’Brien’s side had the perfect start to the game with Charlie McCann breaking the deadlock in the third minute.Striker Mipo Odubeko’s shot was blocked in the box and McCann was quickest to pounce...
View ArticleIreland U19: Mohan praises staff after qualification
Ireland go into the game having already qualified for this year’s Tournament Finals in Armenia with a game to spare following wins over Romania and Azerbaijan in the Russian city of Krasnodar.Mohan’s...
View ArticleMcCarthy donates tickets to father's hometown club
McCarthy, whose father Charlie came from Tallow, invited a contingent from the junior football club to watch his first home game in his second spell as Ireland boss.Excitement is building ahead of the...
View ArticleIreland WU17: Aiming to finish Elite Round on a high
The Irish squad have no doubt that they will have a battle on their hands from the host nation in the third UEFA Elite Round fixture at Ainslie Park, which kicks-off at 14:30 on Tuesday afternoon.But...
View ArticleMatch Day Guide: Ireland v Georgia
Tickets FAI Ticket Collections will be open from 14:00 until kick-off at Lansdowne Rugby Club.Ticketmaster will have two vans outside Aviva Stadium from 16:00 to purchase tickets.Tickets can be...
View ArticleIreland CU: Students get the better of Defence Forces
Goals from Aaron Dobbs, Cillian Duffy, Kieran McDaid (pictured above) and second-half substitutes Simon Falvey and Alan Murphy repeated the 5-0 defeat inflicted upon the Forces last year in Cork.Both...
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