Weakened France are still quite a propositionSOCCER: Irish supporters may have grown used to having their optimism trampled into the mud down the years but, let's face it…Tue Oct 5 2004 - 01:00
FAI won't rule out joint bidSOCCER: The FAI said last night it has not ruled out the possibility of reviving its joint bid with Scotland to host the European…Tue Oct 5 2004 - 01:00
FAI won't rule out joint Euro 2008 bidThe FAI said last night it has not ruled out the possibility of reviving its joint bid with Scotland to host the European Championships…Tue Oct 5 2004 - 01:00
French boss left with few choicesRaymond Domenech yesterday revealed the extent of his growing discomfort ahead of next weekend's visit to Paris by the Republic…Fri Oct 1 2004 - 01:00
Holland set to returnWorld Cup qualifying Ireland squad: Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr indicated yesterday he expects Matt Holland to be…Thu Sep 30 2004 - 01:00
Mission nearly impossible for CityFAI Cup: Last week's defeat by Cork City marked the halfway point in Roddy Collins's campaign to save Dublin City from relegation…Tue Sep 28 2004 - 01:00
Tolka Park game set to go aheadNational League: The FAI said last night that it expects this evening's eircom National League Premier Division fixture between…Mon Sep 20 2004 - 01:00
Hawkins secures Bohemians victoryBohemians 1 Cork City 0: An appropriately scrappy goal from Colin Hawkins was enough for Bohemians to secure the three points…Sat Sep 18 2004 - 01:00
Farrelly's more direct approachNational League previews Bohemians' player manager Gareth Farrelly is set to make his on-field debut for the club this evening…Fri Sep 17 2004 - 01:00
Rockmount know their task will be tougherFAI quarter-final replay/Rockmount v Waterford Utd: Having taken a little longer than anticipated to get away from Florida due…Wed Sep 15 2004 - 01:00
Shelbourne giving game away before the factOn Soccer: Pat Fenlon may have returned from France over the weekend talking up Shelbourne's chances of beating Lille to make…Tue Sep 14 2004 - 01:00
Longford look for improved effortFAI Cup previews: FAI Cup holders Longford Town will have Alan Murphy and Shane Barrett back from suspension for this evening…Mon Sep 13 2004 - 01:00
Quigley's late saves keep UCD hopes aliveSOCCER/FAI Cup, quarter-finals/UCD - 0 Drogheda Utd - 0: Two fine late saves by Darren Quigley at Belfield Park last night kept…Sat Sep 11 2004 - 01:00
Almost 20,000 going to Paris gameThe Irish football team will have nearly 20,000 supporters in Paris at next month's World Cup qualifier after the FAI confirmed…Fri Sep 10 2004 - 01:00
Morrison goal draws comfortSwitzerland 1 Republic of Ireland 1: A sending off for almost comical ill discipline in Torshavn that will keep Patrick Vieira…Thu Sep 9 2004 - 01:00
Platform in place for Paris standSwitzerland v Republic of Ireland reaction: After a good night's work and a hard-earned point Shay Given made his way out of…Thu Sep 9 2004 - 01:00
'Simple' approach suits IrelandSoccer/World Cup Qualifying 2006: As if the locals here in Basel didn't have enough concerns about the Irish ahead of this evening…Wed Sep 8 2004 - 01:00
Just one change for IrishUnder-21s: Don Givens makes just one change to the side that won Ireland's opening game of the new European Under-21 Championship…Tue Sep 7 2004 - 01:00
St Jakob's could be ladder or snake pitOn Soccer: Though not quite make or break in terms of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for the next World Cup, tomorrow evening…Tue Sep 7 2004 - 01:00
Lee way made up after long strivingHe may finally be able to count himself a regular at an ambitious Championship (what was Division One) outfit in Britain, but…Fri Sep 3 2004 - 01:00
FAI check on foreign optionsFAI chief executive Fran Rooney confirmed yesterday that the association has made firm inquiries in relation to the availability…Thu Sep 2 2004 - 01:00
Givens says kids are alrightSOCCER: His frank post-match assessments of performances, individual and collective, has sometimes left Don Givens looking like…Thu Sep 2 2004 - 01:00
Connolly is latest absentee for KerrSOCCER/International news: As the Republic of Ireland players gathered at their north Dublin base yesterday ahead of Saturday…Wed Sep 1 2004 - 01:00
Manner of Keane's withdrawal mysteriousOn Soccer: Just a few weeks after Brian Kerr said he spends little time considering what might be his best line-up for a game…Tue Aug 31 2004 - 01:00
Lille give Shelbourne reasons to be cheerfulUEFA Cup/First round draw: Shelbourne officials reacted with cautious satisfaction yesterday after the club was drawn against…Sat Aug 28 2004 - 01:00
Fenlon unfazed by task aheadShelbourne's hotel here is La Coruna; like the city's main square and much else around the place, it is named in honour of Maria…Mon Aug 23 2004 - 01:00
Givens picks strong squadRepublic of Ireland under-21 manager Don Givens yesterday named his 18-man squad for the European Championship qualifiers against…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
Silva sees Shelbourne match as crucial oneUEFA Champions League News Deportivo La Coruna's Brazilian midfielder Mauro Silva has described Tuesday's UEFA Champions League…Sat Aug 21 2004 - 01:00
Byrne manages to balance the booksShelbourne - 1 Derry - 1: Obliged to put a value on winning the FAI Cup in order to seek damages from the association for the…Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Farrelly to play dual role at BohemiansBohemians confirmed yesterday the appointment of 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international Gareth Farrelly as their new player…Fri Aug 20 2004 - 01:00
Tough start for new bossFAI Cup Third round: Newly-appointed Derry City manager Stephen Kenny, who takes the northerners to Tolka Park this evening …Thu Aug 19 2004 - 01:00
Reid denies Valley rumourReports that Andy Reid was on the verge of a move to Charlton Athletic looked to be unfounded last night with both the player…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Discipline among the many goals for StoichkovIn many ways Hristo Stoichkov, a highly individualistic star player in his day with a questionable line in self-discipline, seems…Wed Aug 18 2004 - 01:00
Macken to get his chanceWith Ireland's first World Cup qualifier just over two weeks away, Jonathan Macken might well view tomorrow night's game against…Tue Aug 17 2004 - 01:00
Duff not ready says MourinhoChelsea's new manager, Jose Mourinho, said yesterday he is hoping a strong showing by Damien Duff in Ireland's friendly international…Mon Aug 16 2004 - 01:00
Fahy ousted as secretaryFAI row: Kevin Fahy yesterday lost his battle to retain his position within the FAI after a specially convened meeting of the…Sat Aug 7 2004 - 01:00
Coruna tie could bring in half a millionAlthough it is hard to put a precise figure on it at this stage, Shelbourne could make up to 500,000 from their encounter with…Fri Aug 6 2004 - 01:00
Shelbourne move to make killingSOCCER/Champions League: Shelbourne skipper Owen Heary expressed disappointment last night over the decision to move next week…Fri Aug 6 2004 - 01:00
Vote on Fahy's position could go either wayFAI Council meeting: The ongoing attempt to force FAI honorary secretary Kevin Fahy out of his position is set to come to a …Fri Aug 6 2004 - 01:00
Fenlon lavishes praise on his playersUEFA Champions League - reaction: Swamped by journalists barely 15 minutes after his side had impressively played their way …Thu Aug 5 2004 - 01:00
New cross-Border competitionThe FAI yesterday revealed details of its new cross-Border cup competition, a six-team event which new television channel Setanta…Thu Aug 5 2004 - 01:00
Setanta keen to do deal with GAASport on Television: Setanta Sport's chief executive Niall Cogley said yesterday that the fledgling station would be keen to…Thu Aug 5 2004 - 01:00
Bohemians post to be advertisedBohemians have confirmed that they will advertise the vacant manager's post here and in Britain over the coming days with a view…Sat Jul 31 2004 - 01:00
Longford errors punishedSOCCER/UEFA Cup, first qualifying round: Their record in Liechtenstein's cup may be outstanding but on the international stage…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Doolan to alter littleNational League: Drogheda United will attempt to narrow Shelbourne's lead at the top of the Premier Division table to six points…Fri Jul 30 2004 - 01:00
Bohemians may pay for axing KennySOCCER/News round-up: Stephen Kenny has paid a high price for his side's UEFA Cup defeat by Levadia Tallinn at Dalymount Park…Thu Jul 29 2004 - 01:00
Foley joins BohemiansIreland international Dominic Foley watched Bohemians' game against Levadia Tallinn from the stand at Dalymount Park last night…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00
Split views on ideal resultUEFA Champions League Second qualifying round, first leg: Glen Fitzpatrick is set to return to Shelbourne's line-up for tonight…Wed Jul 28 2004 - 01:00