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Image via sportsfile - no copyright intended In this interview, Sean McGrath discusses the significance of Kerry FC’s win over Shelbourne, his responsibilities as the club’s captain and his commitment to the team on and off the pitch. Early Life and Youth Career Born...
110 appearances. 8 goals. Kevin Kilbane has rightly earned himself legend status amongst Irish fans. While a youth player, Kilbane was called up to the England under 18 squad but declined as he had always wished to represent Ireland. Although born in Preston,...
A late Amber Barrett winner gave Ireland a famous victory over the Netherlands a team ranked in the top 10 of Fifas Women's World Rankings and left Irelands World Cup destiny in their own hands as they head to Grenoble for a game against France where victory would...
Republic of Ireland U-21 Manager Jim Crawford has confirmed that Oisin Gallagher has been called up to the Irish U-21 squad in place of Shamrock Rovers Adam Brennan who has been withdrawn due to injury from the squad for the two upcoming games against Moldova on...
It was the GAA that first sparked my fascination with Darragh Maloney. We Tyronies were never off the TV or far from GAA HQ in our halcyon era of the noughties, and accompanying us on those heady days was Maloney himself; the man for the big occasion in Croke Park....
As we now sit less than 17 days from the biggest game in Irish football in a long, long time, I thought it was time to pick up my pen or more accurately, my keyboard and get some thoughts down ahead of it. The closer the game gets, the harder it is to get it off my...
Ireland put in a very good performance but ultimately was undone by super-sub Melvine Melards two second-half goals as France drew first blood in World Cup Qualification group A2. Ireland started brightly - in the 3rd minute Emily Murphys run was checked by De Almeida...
The draw for the fifth edition of the Nations League takes place on Thursday 12th February 2026. Here is all the information that you need to know! What is the Nations League? The UEFA Nations League was designed to minimise meaningless friendlies and give nations...
Heimir Hallgrímsson is in desperate search of a defensive midfielder after Josh Cullen suffered an ACL tear in late December. Many names have been thrown into consideration, but who should be lining out for Ireland in March? Cullen started five of...
It was a seismic event that happened in May 2002 on a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean. A drama that divided the nation and split the population between team Keane and team McCarthy. And now it has been given the silver screen treatment. Directors Lisa Barros...
Just before 4pm Irish time yesterday, it looked as though as though the country’s hopes of a place at the 2026 World Cup were about to end. The heroic display against Portugal two and a half days previously seemed to have been in vein. They hadn’t delivered the same...
CREDIT: SPORTSFILE Four of the most remarkable days in Irish football history. Pride restored. A new hero is born. And fans are dreaming of a return to the biggest stage of all for the first time since 2002. On Thursday night just before kick-off against...
Hey folks, please check out our Ireland V Portugal & Hungary fanzine with useful tips and advice for those of you travelling to Portugal & Hungary with the Boys in Green! Useful links inside. Download Thank you, you wonderful people. Lansdowne Roar...
Are you meant to come away from a World Cup qualifying win feeling disgusted with the manager and questioning if some of the players are all that bothered about whether they make it to a major tournament or not? Tuesday’s 1-0 win over Armenia keeps Ireland’s hopes...
11 October 2025; Republic of Ireland players, from left, John Egan, Josh Cullen, Dara O'Shea and Nathan Collins react after conceding their first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Portugal and Republic of Ireland at Estádio José...
Hey folks, please check out our Ireland V Portugal & Armenia fanzine with useful tips and advice for those of you travelling to Portugal & Armenia with the Boys in Green! Useful links inside. Download Thank you, you wonderful people. Lansdowne Roar...
COPYRIGHT: Sportsfile The 1996 film ‘Crash’ follows a group of degenerates who are aroused by car crashes, horrendous accidents, and near-death experiences. Irish football fans must enjoy a similar perversion, as it’s the only way to explain why we keep watching these...
Michael Noonan (right) celebrates his goal with Ireland teammate Trent Kone-Doherty. James Lawlor/INPHO Under 21 sides have often given forlorn Ireland supporters cause for optimism in recent years throughout some bleak times for the senior side, with talented players...
Two points dropped or one point gained. When the ref blew the final whistle on Saturday night, I wasn’t quite sure. Having had time to digest Ireland’s opener over the last 48 hours, I still can’t decide. Football evolves and changes all the time; however, certain...
Halloween is still over seven weeks away, but at half-time on Saturday evening RTÉ’s Ritchie Sadlier observed that “a horror show” had been unfolding on the pitch. The ghost of the 2002 World Cup Qualifying campaign had teased us all this week, and the slow...
Hey folks, please check out our Ireland V Armenia fanzine with useful tips and advice for those of you travelling to Armenia with the Boys in Green! Useful links inside. Download Thank you, you wonderful people. Lansdowne Roar Team
Evan Ferguson completed his loan move to Roma yesterday from Brighton. The deal involves a buy option of €40 million should Roma wish to exercise this at the end of the season. The reaction to the move has been varying and has somewhat exposed the tunnel vision...
As Cardiff City were relegated to League 1 after finishing dead last on the final day of the 2024-25 EFL Championship season, a 30-year-old found Callum O’Dowda himself at a crossroads. Long gone are the days where Martin O'Neill praised the then youngster, who,...
Waterford regained Munster bragging rights as they pushed themselves fifteen points clear of provincial rivals Cork City in the League of Ireland Premier Division following a two nil victory at the RSC. The early pressure came from the visitors as they put Waterford...
The Irish national team has, for years, lacked a true creative outlet, someone capable of producing a moment of magic when it matters most. The kind of player who can turn a game with a single action. That missing piece might just be Andrew Moran....
In what can only be described as the shock move of the summer transfer window, Mikey Johnston is set to sign for Brazilian giants Flamengo. According to the Express & Star, the 26-year-old will join the Brasileiro Série A side in a deal worth around £5 million - a...
When the draw was made for the qualifiers for World Cup 2026 on 13th December 2024, Ireland was drawn in Group F alongside Portugal, Hungary, and Armenia. Group winners qualify for the World Cup. Sixteen teams (twelve group runners-up and four best Nations League...
Keith Andrews looks set to take over at Brentford, succeeding Thomas Frank following his brief stint as set-piece coach. The 44 year old would be stepping into his first role in management but as Ireland fans know, his highest profile role to date was cutting his...
With the summer Transfer Window well and truly underway, Irish fans will be paying close attention to any possible moves for our Boys in Green. After a bland few years of underwhelming transfers for Irish internationals, there has certainly an upturn in the last...
Currently, Paul Nebel is getting the chance to showcase himself on the international stage. With the Germany national under-21 team, he is participating in the European Championship in Slovakia. After three victories in the group stage, he and his team will face Italy...
We were daring to dream about Budapest. We’d write a book and call it, ‘Our Night in November’. Manners would be put on Ronaldo in the Aviva too, and, whilst we were at it, ‘feck the play-offs’; we’d go on ahead and win the bloody group. Last night, those people with...
It's the last matchday before the mid-season break in the First Division, and league leaders Dundalk are determined to stay undefeated in their seventeenth run-out of the year. While the Railwaymen play at Wexford, there are four more interesting games that will go...
Born in 2008 – when Bertie Ahern and his dreams of the Bertie Bowl were still very much alive and well – Gavin Mcateer is today just 16 years of age, but he is already bringing a much needed spark back to “The Pride of the Northwest”. Since making his league debut at...
Almost a year into his reign as Ireland manager, Heimir Hallgrímsson is proving himself to be an interesting character and a fascinating speaker. Over the last week or so, since his latest squad announcement, he has discussed topics such as his plans to invite Roy...
With Liverpool lifting the Premier League trophy this weekend, we take a look at some of the boys in green who have donned the famous red jersey and graced the Anfield turf. 1. Steve Heighway Born in Dublin, raised in England, and immortalised in a terrace song...
With Wednesday’s Europa League final between Manchester United and Tottenham now behind us, I thought it would be a good time to look back at five Irish players who have found success in Europe’s second-tier competition. 71/72 Joe Kinnear - Tottenham Hotspur Ireland...
Waterford kicked off at the RSC in front of a boisterous home crowd looking to make it five league wins in a row. The opponents Shamrock Rovers were also in good form and looking to make it three wins on the spin. An interesting night lie await in the south-east with...
In an inspired blend of football culture and Irish hospitality, three of Ireland’s most beloved footballers swapped the pitch for the pub last Friday night. Shay Given, Ian Harte, and Clinton Morrison rolled up their sleeves to serve drinks behind the bar at The Dog...
Credit - scoopnest.com Recently we asked the question. Was Andy Townsend an underrated player for Ireland? I think that would be a resounding yes. A mainstay of the Ireland side of the ‘90s, Townsend won 70 caps, scored 7 goals, and represented the Boys in Green at...
20 February 2024; FAI director of football Marc Canham during a media briefing for the FAI's Football Pathways Plan at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Canham and the FAI It was another challenging week for the FAI. Despite having the best...
In a celebration of football’s unique ability to bring generations together, Jameson Irish Whiskey and PUMA have joined forces to launch a limited-edition collection that fuses sport, culture, and community spirit. The collaboration sees the world’s best-selling Irish...
With the launch of our brand-new Castore Women’s shirts today, we’re celebrating by taking a nostalgic look back at five of our favorite home shirts from yesteryear. 5. 2010-2011 Umbro Home Shirt This “Tailored by Umbro” effort came in a shade of green known as St...
23 March 2025; Evan Ferguson of Republic of Ireland shoots to score his side's first goal during the UEFA Nations League B/C Play-off 2nd Leg match between Republic of Ireland and Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile It is safe...
The old Wembley Stadium, with the Towers, was like a second home to me during the late 80s and early 90s. Growing up in Grahame Park Estate, Colindale, a few miles away from the iconic ‘home’ of English football I spent many an evening at the stadium with my dad and...
As the international window draws to a close, there seems to be a general consensus that this last week was a step forward for the “Boys in Green”. A year ago, the mood could not have been more different however. On the 26th of March one year ago, Finn Azaz made his...
The full make-up of our World Cup Group is now known as Portugal defeated Denmark in extra-time on Sunday to confirm their place in the Nations League semi-finals and has placed them in Group F of the World Cup Qualifiers alongside Armenia, Hungary and ourselves. So...
CREDIT: GETTY IMAGES Adam Idah and Heimir Halgrímsson sharing a laugh and a joke, the pride on Jimmy Dunne’s face after finally making a hard-earned debut, ‘Put em Under Pressure’ blaring from the PA – the vibes were undeniably quite positive after Ireland defeated...
Evan Ferguson scores Ireland's equaliser during the Uefa Nations League playoff, second leg against Bulgaria at the Aviva Stadium. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho Republic of Ireland maintained their League B status in the Nations League tonight with a 2-1 victory...
Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Normally people get thrown out of stadiums when they fail to have accreditation, however, Conor and I somehow managed to get thrown into one by the Bulgarian Police. Check out our Pre-Game on YouTube for an explanation! WATCH HERE:...
The Scotland under-21s team earned a hard fought 2-0 victory over The Boys in Green in a friendly played at the Pinatar Arena in Murcia, Spain. Bobby Wales of Kilmarnock opened the scoring early in the first half. The ball was put across the box with pace with...
Republic of Ireland secured a well-deserved 2-1 advantage over Bulgaria in Plovdiv in the first leg of the UEFA Nations League Promotion/Relegation Play-Off. Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty scored to help Ireland come from behind after Marin Petkov gave Bulgaria an...
(Image: Inpho) The upcoming clash in Plovdiv will be the 14th time the Boys in Green face Bulgaria. The inaugural clash ended with the Irish running out 1-0 winners in the round of 16 of the 1924 Paris Olympics. The most recent fixture wasn't quite as glamorous - a...
It's been a turbulent couple of weeks for Ireland's upcoming opponents in the inaugural UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-off tie. At the beginning of the month, subject to the acceptance of the Bulgarian Football Union, manager Ilian Iliev announced he...
The under-21s have two upcoming matches, facing Scotland on March 21st and Hungary on March 24th. The squad is stacked with talent and potential, but I’ve highlighted five standout players worth keeping a close eye on. Mason Melia - St Patrick's Athletic Soon-to-be...
National festival Seachtain na Gaeilge 2025 recently took place from March 3rd to March 17th. The yearly event seeks to celebrate the national language and Irish culture. Foireann peile náisiúnta Phoblacht na hÉireann also known as the Republic of Ireland national...
The Ireland national team plays its first matches of 2025, this week against Bulgaria. There is much to be excited about with some exciting new players joining up, like Rocco Vata and James Abankwah. This is alongside some returning players in red-hot form with their...
SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 21: Dara O'Shea of Ipswich euns with the ball during the Premier ... [+] Getty Images With 9 game weeks left in the 2024/25 Premier League, there are a few conclusions that can already be drawn. Liverpool will be champions, 5th Place...
Credit: © BPI / Michael Zemanek 1. World Cup 1966 - Spain 1-0 Ireland, Paris Ireland’s first involvement in play offs was a one-off game in Paris in November 1965. Ireland and Spain were the only two teams in a qualifying group. After a 1-0 win at Dalymount Park,...
There are few Irish footballers in better form than Troy Parrott is currently. Especially after an impressive showing in the first leg showdown against his old club Tottenham Hotspur, where he drew ample praise. Some football fans may be surprised by this recent run...
Looking beyond a trip to glamorous Plovdiv that awaits over 1,000 Ireland Fans in less than ten days’ time, it will be only seventy days until the customary end-of-season June window. A combination of the Nations League Finals in early June and World Cup...
Frank George Cooper of Drogheda United during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Shelbourne and Drogheda United at Tolka Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile Five matchdays into the new League of Ireland Premier Division season and last...
As we await the squad announcement for the upcoming Nations League Promotion/Relegation Play-Offs against Bulgaria, the major story surrounding the Ireland squad announcement next Thursday is the addition of two League of Ireland based players into the group. On...
In the autumn of 2023, when a teenage Evan Ferguson was scoring Premier League hat-tricks and providing Ireland fans with a glimmer of hope in the darkness of late era Stephen Kenny-ball, no one would have expected that the Meath man’s place in the Ireland team would...
Ryan Byrne/INPHO An uneventful Dublin derby see’s Shamrock Rovers claim all three points against title rivals St Patrick’s Athletic. Shamrock Rovers Manager Stephen Bradley will be delighted with tonight’s vital win, in what was their first home game of the 2025...
3 March 2025; Harvey Skieters of Cork City in action against Rowan McDonald of Waterford during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between Waterford and Cork City at the Regional Sports Centre in Waterford. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile Waterford...
The League of Ireland dazzled under the Friday night lights this week and three days later we get to do it all again. Some cracking goals, a seven goal thriller and some surprise results along the way as the new season kicked into another gear this past weekend. So...
Current Scottish Premiership champions Celtic are set to return to Ireland for the first time since the summer of 2023. The Hoops faced Wolves in July of that year in the Aviva stadium in a 1-1 draw and two years later, the 1967 European Cup (Champions League) winners...
With the Squad for the Bulgaria double-header due to be announced in less than a fortnight, Heimir Hallgrimsson and John O’Shea will be looking to pick from an established group of players in both the Premier League and the Championship, as well as many players...
With Shamrock Rovers’ impressive European run in this year’s UEFA Conference League, the League of Ireland has rather quickly shot up to being a top 35 European League. This may not sound too impressive, but from where the League of Ireland found itself not too long...
Last season, German side Mainz 05 were nearly relegated from the Bundesliga and avoided relegation on the final matchday. Currently, the club where former Liverpool boss Jürgen Klopp served both as a player and a manager for a long time is one of the contenders to...
Cian Kavanagh of Sligo Rovers celebrates scoring his side's third goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division match between St Patrick's Athletic and Sligo Rovers at Richmond Park in Dublin. Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile Sligo Rovers are still on the...
Tommy Lonergan of Waterford in action against Ciarán Harkin of Derry City at The Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium in Derry. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile Waterford secured a memorable 2-1 victory over Derry City at the Brandywell, claiming their first win of the 2025...
(Crests all © of club and LSL. Graphic: Daryl O'Connor)Starting in August 2024, we have reached midpoint of the LSL Senior Sunday division with some cracking games played and some surprising results along the way. With still so much to play for, a quick glance at the...
We are into week three of the LOI Premier Division in what has been a somewhat, turbulent start to the season which kicks into gear with five top games tonight and another round of fixtures kicking off on Monday, making it an exciting weekend to be a League of Ireland...
We all know the song. Well, given our prolific ability to churn out one top defender after another. Why not take a look at the depth the national team could have at its disposal for the next decade or so? Here’s a look at the Boys in Greens incredible strength in...
Caoimhín Kelleher has arguably his biggest career decision to make in the summer of 2025. The calm and technical shot-stopper is rumoured to all but certainly leave Liverpool in the off season. A club which he joined in the summer of 2015 at the age of 16. Now after...
The League of Ireland is hitting new heights after Shamrock Rovers successful UEFA Conference League run. Ireland's coefficient has now risen to 31st. The coefficient position of 31st means that the FAI Cup winners will start off in the Europa League qualifiers for...
This weekend, several Irish talents made their mark across Europe, proving their worth through standout performances backed by impressive numbers. From Troy Parrott’s creative display in the Netherlands to Gavin Bazunu’s heroic showing in Belgium, Irish football is on...
Ireland under-17 and Shamrock Rovers star, Ade Solanke is all set to sign for French side FC Lorient. Solane will sign for Premier League side AFC Bournemouth, Lorients affiliate club, when he turns 18 in January. Solanke first broke onto the scene in 2023 when...
Irish in Europe A bitter sweet matchday in Belgium for Gavin Bazunu as Standard Liège beat defending champions Club Brugge on their home turf 2-1. Gavin made 5 saves but had to leave the field via stretcher which is never a good look. Thankfully it looks like he will...
(Kilbarrack United supporters away to Ballyfermot United in the Leinster Senior League Metro Cup Round 2. © Alan Quinn (LSL Live Updates). Full Time: Ballyfermot United 1-2 Kilbarrack United. 8 November 2024). Although extremely unlikely, winning the FAI Cup provides...
A wise person once told me that sport is a microcosm of society. This means that everything that makes up a society-history, values, culture, demographics of the people within that society, etc.- also make up the sporting fabric of that same society. To be...
10. Sligo Rovers Conceding 6 goals in your opening two matches is not the ideal start to any season. Add in the fact there’s zero points on the board and the two losses were to Waterford and Drogheda United who many deem to be battling relegation with Sligo Rovers...
Connor Parsons began his football career in the youth ranks of Norwich City. After mutually agreeing to depart the club in December 2019, he joined Norwich United, where he made a notable impact by scoring five goals in 12 appearances across all competitions. In...
“You never switch off “ is a phrase often used by professional Football Managers. While all fans are excited to see who their club signs during the transfer windows, the reality of signing players is far from easy these days. With agents often negotiating the deals...
On Sunday 16th February 2025, 33,208 fans attended the Bohemians versus ShamrockRovers season opener. This was the largest attendance at a League of Ireland game inalmost 80 years – since the 1946 match between Drumcondra and Cork United. This felt likea watershed...
Round 2 of the 2025 LOI season is in the books, and despite not having a record-breaking game with over 33.000 spectators this time, the excitement for Irish football finally being back is omnipresent. This statement could sound slightly exaggerated, but it implies a...
Vincent Leonard of Dundalk celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between Dundalk and Athlone Town at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile The 2025 League of Ireland Premier Division...
Before the second league game of the season, following a disappointing result against Waterford last week, John Russell gave debuts to new signings Jake Doyle-Hayes and Harvey Lintott. The pair came in to replace New Zealand international Oskar Van Hattum and Matty...
Now that everyone has had a chance to catch their breath after a chaotic opening weekend of the 2025 League of Ireland season which saw goals, a power outage and a record attendance. Let’s look to the proposed 3rd tier which is supposedly coming into play in 2026. The...
Aidan Gabbidon kissing the SEF Trophy after winning the Gothia Cup Ireland under-16 and Sligo Rovers defender, Aidan Gabbidon is set to sign for Swedish powerhouse, Malmo FF. The Rovers star will sign for one of Scandicvans best football academies when he turns 16 on...
As it is now. The iconic Dalymount Park (Credit: the42.ie) The home of Bohemians is also the spiritual home of Irish Football. Hidden away deep within the red brick residential houses of North Dublin, its iconic floodlights tower high above the Phibsborough skyline....
Matthew Moore signing for Hoffenheim in 2023 Since Brexit came into effect, the landscape for young Irish footballers aspiring to turn professional has undergone a seismic shift. The new rules, which prohibit players from outside the UK from moving there until they...
Hemir Hallgrímsson's men will aim to create more memorable moments in 2025 Reasons to be cheerful (from) Pot 3 Finally, a decent draw for the Boys in Green! It's not the easiest of groups, but considering our recent luck with the pot, we’ll take it. Don’t get...
Ireland u17 star, Billy O'Neill is currently on trial at Championship title challengers, Burnley. The Bray Wanderers attacker has impressed for Ireland at underage level since under-15 level, picking up 16 caps since 2023. O'Neill broke Ireland international Andrew...
With the Ireland squad being announced this week for the Nations League games with Finland and England, we take a look at five memorable clashes versus England across the years. England 0-2 Ireland – 21st September 1949 The Ireland team that played England on 21st...
An international break that began with trepidation in Ireland became one that left Irish players, coaches and fans returning back to club football with a sense of cautious optimism. Ireland trekked to Helsinki last Thursday night with their backs against the wall...
Steve Staunton in charge of Ireland (Credit: Guernsey Press) On this day (24th October) in 2007, Steve Staunton had his contract terminated as Ireland boss. Staunton, who had taken over from Brian Kerr in January 2006, had been under pressure due to results in the...
After September's baptism of both fire and irony against Lee Carsley's England, as well as yet another game against the side who have joined Denmark in the bracket of teams we never want to be drawn with ever again, Greece, Heimir Hallgrímsson was afforded a sigh of...
Shane Long strikes as Ireland beat Germany (Credit: Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts/Getty Images) On this day (8th October 2015) Ireland stunned the then World Champions Germany with an astonishing 1-0 European Championship qualifying win. Under the lights in Lansdowne...
Robbie Keane (Credit: skysports.com) On this day (31st August 2016) Robbie Keane brought down the curtain on his illustrious international playing career. His last match for Ireland was a friendly against Oman at the Aviva Stadium and the then 36-year-old signed off...
Gary Breen in action for Ireland (Credit: balls.ie) The subject of one of the greatest songs in Irish football history (to the tune of The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine), on 9th August 2006 Gary Breen called it a day on the international stage. With his Mother from Kerry...
With Jake O’Brien’s recent move to Everton, we take a look at some of the boys in green who have donned the famous blue jersey and graced Goodison Park. 1. Seamus Coleman Credit: the18.com Hailing from Killybegs, Coleman started his career at Sligo Rovers before...
In a little under two weeks you will see myself back on @reptracker tweeting “Sammie Szmodics scores”, or your whole timeline on a Saturday at 2pm being taken up with which Irish players are starting or are on the bench. I am personally very excited for what is to...
Following a recruitment process that began over a month before Christmas 2023, the Republic of Ireland have announced former Höttur (women), IBV (both men and women), Iceland, Al-Arabi and Jamaica manager (as well as qualified dentist) Heimir Hallgrímsson as their new...
Credit: (Belfast Live) Today, after what seems like a lifetime (231 days in reality) the FAI have named Stephen Kenny’s successor. But exactly who is Heimir Hallgrimsson? Born on 10th June 1967, Hallgrimsson is 57 years old. As a qualified dentist Hallgrimsson is the...
Piece on 5 Irish footballers who would benefit from a move to mainland Europe this summer
In the weeks preceding Euro 2024, a late Troy Parrott winner to get John O'Shea off the mark in his so far tortuous (not to be confused with torturous) spell as interim Ireland Head Coach was about as much as fans and players alike had to shout about. Two fixtures...
Last week Josh Keeley fulfilled a lifelong dream of being called up to the Irish international senior squad for the first time when himself and Ireland under 21 team mates Bosun Lawal and Andrew Moran were asked to train with the Ireland senior squad. Keeley spoke at...
A Troy Parrott 92nd winner gave John O’Shea a dramatic first win as Ireland interim Manager. Despite a lacklustre performance from the boys in green, Troy Parrott gave Irish fans a feeling that they have craved for a long time, a match winning goal. Ireland’s first...
John O’Shea takes charge of his third game as Republic of Ireland interim manager tomorrow night at the Aviva stadium. The Irish will take on a Hungary side who have qualified for this summer's European Championship on a 14 game unbeaten streak and will look to make...
John O’Shea will come away from his first two games as a head coach with mixed emotions. A genuinely impressive performance against a much-changed Belgium side saw the former Manchester United man put together a well-drilled XI that had a good mix of youth and...
Ireland drew 0-0 with a strong Belgium side in what was an impressive display for the Irish in their first game under John O’Shea. Although it was a goalless game, it was one with plenty of chances with Evan Ferguson’s missed penalty the moment that will stick in...
Jim Crawford has named his squad for the upcoming 2025 European u21 Championship qualifier away to San Marino this Friday. Crawford’s men currently sit second in their group, a point adrift of Italy and a point ahead of Norway, with qualification hopes still firmly in...
With squad announcement time coming up at U21 level, it is no better time to look at who could play a bigger role within the team with San Marino approaching. Meet the in-form players who are ensuring Jim Crawford will have a selection headache. Emmanuel Adegboyega It...
In November 2019, a German born footballer with the second name of Noss made his debut for Ireland at under-19 level against Denmark, catching the eye of many at the Showgrounds. The FAI were alerted of Conor Noss’s eligibility for Ireland through his Dublin born...
While it remains to be seen whether Lee Carsley, Neil Lennon or someone else entirely will ultimately beat the helm when Belgium come to Dublin next month, here are five key issues for Stephen Kenny'ssuccessor - whoever he may be - to grapple with: Patterns of play -...
With Ireland's next manager set to be named in the not so distant future, we take a look at some granny rule options that could be very realistic recruits for the incoming boss. Interestingly, several have worked under one of the men heavily linked with the job........
I’m going to get straight to the point: I want Lee Carsley as the next manager of the Republic ofIreland. He’s a bright and contemporary coach who would be the perfect foil for our current crop ofyoungsters. He is at the forefront of the modern game and he’s Irish....
From Coventry to Dubai to Norway to Sweden and now back in Dubai , Sean O’Shea has had quite an hectic post playing career in the coaching world. Sean is current head coach of Dubai Irish FC and has coached in England, Norway and most famously with AIK in Sweden. He...
Ireland is a small country both in population and in density, at 84,421 kilometres in size, you could fit Ireland into Russia 202 times. However, that doesn’t tell the full story, for Ireland is very much intertwined with and defined by emigration as early as...
With the January transfer window in full swing, there are many Irish players who already have or are attempting to get a move by the end of the window. Kevin Zefi and Conor Coventry are among the most notable of the Irish contingent to have switched clubs so far this...
Kevin Zefi's time at Inter Milan is soon coming to an end, with a transfer to AS Roma set to be announced in the coming days/hours. Zefi is currently in Rome to undertake a medical after Roma’s offer for the talented winger was accepted yesterday. It is...
The FA Cup third round began this week and we saw plenty of Irish standouts over the course of the round. From hat-tricks to youngsters getting their first-team debut, it was certainly an eventful round of fixtures. Here is a rundown of how every player got on:Friday...
Bailey-Tye Cadamarteri announced himself to all in the EFL on the 2nd of December, when on only his second start for Sheffield Wednesday he scored after five minutes against Blackburn Rovers. Son of ex footballer Danny Cadamarteri, Bailey has been at Sheffield...
At the start of each month, we will give our top 5 Ireland players per-position before deciding on an All-Time XI at the end of 2024! Be sure to let us know your top 5 in the comments below!1. Shay Given (1996–2016) 134 capsThe Lifford man was quite correctly...
There was a genuine feeling of apathy at yesterday's press conference. The Ireland manager looked jaded. Carrying the weight of a nation can do that. A weight soon to be lifted come next week. I would say it was a gentle back-and-forth, polite even. We heard talk of...
Ireland under 21 manager Jim Crawford is confident that Andrew Moran will pick up his first senior cap in the next week after he was called up to the first team on Tuesday. Speaking on this morning’s press conference ahead of tomorrow’s crucial Euro 2025 qualifier...
Three-time World Cup Finalists and one-time European Championship winners the Netherlands come to Dublin on Sunday 10th September in what is a key game for both sides.“The Oranje” as they are nicknamed wear orange as it is the colour of the Dutch Royal family – the...
Every few months we seem to return to the same conversation and media talking points, “Should Kenny Go?,” “Who should replace Kenny,” “Where do we go from here?” etc etc etc. For me, the constant repetition of the same old talking points has gotten boring very...
Ireland shirts evoke special memories. They are synonymous with success and failure, with memorable home victories and adventurous away days, with majestic performances and legendary goals. We have had some iconic shirts over the years. Here are five of the best:5....
I'm absolutely delighted now that we can start reporting on our Irish lads playing in the Uk and further afield again. When we are waiting on something for so long it often feels very anticlimactic but this weekend certainly did not disappoint with an Adam Idah winner...
The Irish Women's Team returned to an inspired crowd last Thursday. They sang and danced, just like they did in Brisbane after bowing out, unusual in heartbreaking circumstances. However, it was a visual representation of the magnitude and context of what they had...
With the vast bulk of our Irish internationals set to kick off their season, Bill Gaine of Irish Football Blog gives his 5 players to watch out for this season. (1)Tyler Goodrham – Oxford United A new name to most Irish Football Fans, but somebody you will be hearing...
The famous Lansdowne roar was in full evidence recently against France as we were treated to a raucous and stirring fan reaction to the arrival in Dublin of the World Cup Finalists. As ever, we were the 12th man for our Boys in Green. Lansdowne Road (or the Aviva if...
Kevin Christie gives his 3 positives and 3 negatives following Ireland's 1-0 loss to France. As always, be sure to let us know what you think in the comments! Positives 1.Holding our own France's effortless dissection of the Dutch on Friday evening had some of us...
With the January transfer window now into its second week, a number of Irishmen have already experienced a change of scenery. In the last few days we have seen Tyreik Wright make the move to Plymouth from Aston Villa, Tom Cannon and Aaron Connolly secure loans to...
Evan Ferguson nets his first senior goal (Image: Irish Mirror) 68 goals in 146 games. Robbie Keane was a phenomenon for Ireland. A goalscoring machine. To put it into context. Ireland’s previous highest scorer was Niall Quinn with 21 goals. When you turned up at the...
The hot topic at the moment is young Irish players making their first team bows in The Premier League. The likes of Evan Ferguson starting, scoring and assisting last night against Everton and looking so at home and Andrew Moran making his Premier League debut off the...
World Cup should be an extreme eye opener for Stephen Kenny who can learn a lot from two teams in particular The usual football withdrawals that occur after a World Cup have been quickly quashed with the swift return of the club game but the itch for Ireland lingered...
If something has become evidential in Irish football in recent years, it’s that the depth in the player pool has become thread bare. Various ‘Granny Rule’ players are often linked with Ireland to mixed reaction following the antics of two certain England...
Vera Pauw has revealed in an interview with the Green Machíne Podcast that Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion is could potentially be involved in Ireland’s 2023 World Cup adventure. Both of the 27 year olds parents were born in Ireland and the former England...
As Ireland slumped to a limp and late defeat at the hands of a Norwegian second string, there was a glaring issue that was additional to the laboured performance. Stephen Kenny’s side set up with what has become a predictable 5–3–2 formation and safe lineup. Ireland...
Judging by the fan reaction, Stephen Kenny’s latest squad announcement is a bit of a flop. Dave and Martin discussed it on our latest episode (available here https://linktr.ee/TheGreenMachinePodcast) and emphasised that friendlies are the perfect time to experiment...
It’s fair to say that Stephen Kenny’s transformation of the Irish team has so far been as smooth as a Ryanair landing. The manager can be held accountable for some of that, with strange omissions and unrewarded loyalty to certain players. However, most of it can be...
As another international window approaches, Irish fans will be wondering what new faces will be in Stephen Kenny’s squad in what will be a refresher before the European Championship Qualifiers. Although we are unlikely to see wholesale changes, a number of uncapped...
Last months Ireland squad was perhaps one of Stephen Kenny’s best ever available to him, meaning it was inevitable a couple of old reliables were likely to miss out. Ryan Manning was perhaps the most notable. Robbie Brady’s return to game time and unprecedented form...