REPORT: 10-man Wales hold Ireland
REPORT: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Wales - Ireland held by ten-men Wales at the Aviva StadiumIreland had the best chances of the game with James McClean’s goal-bound effort deflected wide and Shane Long’s...
View ArticleMNT: Coleman undergoes surgery
The draw keeps Martin O'Neill's team top of Group D after five games played with 11 points collected - the same as Serbia. The next 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier is at home to Austria on June...
View ArticleREPORT: Ireland U19s suffer disappointing Swedish defeat
Tom Mohan’s side went into the fixture on a high after their 2-0 win over Italy in the opening round of games but had their momentum halted by the physical Swedes, who had lost to the hosts Belgium on...
View ArticleREPORT: Ireland U21s beat Kosovo in UEFA campaign opener
Noel King’s side secured the three points thanks to a close range finish by Olamide Shodipo early in the second half but had to weather some dangerous Kosovan attacks to hold on for the win.This was...
View ArticleShamrock Rovers Academy Officially Opened
Phase one of the Shamrock Rovers Academy at the Roadstone sports facility in Kingswood was officially opened by Dr Katherine Zappone, Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and John Delaney, CEO...
View ArticleFAI Club of the Year 2017 now open!
The competition is open to all football clubs across the country. Eight clubs will be shortlisted for the coveted award. Each will receive €1,500 and the overall winner will be given an additional...
View ArticleIreland U19s face qualifier showdown with hosts Belgium
Tom Mohan’s side began the Elite Phase with an impressive 2-0 win over Italy last Thursday but suffered a disappointing 3-0 loss to Sweden on Saturday. Belgium lead the group with four points.Should...
View ArticleMatch Day Information: Ireland v Iceland
Ticket InformationRemaining tickets for the game are selling fast. Supporters are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid delays and disappointment.There is limited availability from...
View ArticleIreland U19s miss out on UEFA Finals despite Belgium win
Tom Mohan’s side needed to beat the Belgians and hope that rivals Sweden would be held by Italy in the other game in the group.A 21st minute own goal by Belgium skipper Wout Faes gave Ireland the three...
View ArticleREPORT: Republic of Ireland 0-1 Iceland
Ireland fielded an experimental side as Martin O’Neill used the game to assess his squad options as Conor Hourihane, John Egan, Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle all received their international debuts.It...
View Article2017 FAI Summer Soccer Schools launched!
We are delighted to announce that the 2017 SportsDirect.com FAI Summer Soccer Schools is live and taking bookings!The price has remained the same as last year, for just €65 participants receive an...
View ArticleWU19: Connell picks strong squad for elite round
Ireland will set up camp in Limerick with each of their games being played in Markets Field at the beginning of April as they set about securing a place in this summer's finals tournament in Northern...
View ArticleBlind Team set for European qualifiers
Preparations for these key games have been ongoing since last December with regular training sessions held on the National Sports Campus and head coach Nick Harrison feels his team have taken huge...
View ArticleStatement from Martin O'Neill
Perhaps a review of Everton's pre-season programme might provide some enlightenment.James had a magnificent tournament for the Republic of Ireland last summer during UEFA EURO 2016, playing his last...
View ArticleU17's set for EURO Finals draw
Colin O'Brien's Republic of Ireland Under 17 side will find out their UEFA European Under-17 Championship opponents this evening when the draw takes place in Zagreb.ROAD TO THE FINALThe UEFA European...
View ArticleWU19 ready for Elite Round in Limerick
The Republic of Ireland Women’s Under 19’s will host the Women's Under-19 Elite Round in Markets Field this week as they set about securing a place in this summer's finals tournament in Northern...
View ArticleUEFA European Under-17 Championship draw
The UEFA European Under-17 Championship finals draw has been made in Zagreb, Croatia.The draw Group A: Croatia (hosts), Spain, Turkey, ItalyGroup B: Scotland, France, Hungary, Faroe IslandsGroup C:...
View ArticleStatement from the Football Association of Ireland
The ultimatum by the players concerned comes in spite of repeated invitations from the FAI to the Players to discuss clear and tangible financial offers for the payment and compensation of members of...
View ArticleWU19's undone by 95th-minute penalty
The hosts started the brighter. Inside the opening five minutes, Eleanor Ryan-Doyle had a real case for a penalty when she was taken out inside the area. Referee Angelika Soeder waved away the...
View ArticleBlind Team fall short in brave display
Goals on 31 and 36 minutes for the mini tournament hosts proved to be the difference in spite of some excellent football played by Ireland.Manager Alex Whelan was upbeat afterwards, saying: "I was very...
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