# COYBIG

Last year

2022

# International ambitions

McLoughlin hoping impressive recent form puts him on Kenny's radar

The 25-year-old defender from Cork has been a stand-out performer for Hull City in recent weeks.

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Jan 18th 2022, 3:25 PM

# COYBIG

Aaron Connolly makes Championship debut as Irish internationals on target in EFL

Scott Hogan and Will Keane were among the scorers today.

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Jan 15th 2022, 6:05 PM

# Wanted

St Mirren boss admits Jamie McGrath is 'highly unlikely' to stay

The club have made ‘a very good offer’ to the Ireland international, according to Jim Goodwin.

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Jan 12th 2022, 7:32 PM

# Due north

Aaron Connolly completes loan move to Chris Wilder's Boro

The Ireland forward joins until the end of the season.

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Jan 2nd 2022, 11:32 AM

# The42 Reads

A year of two halves: the inside story of Stephen Kenny's Ireland in 2021

With Stephen Kenny in talks over a new contract, The42 spoke to some of those closest to the situation to see how the Ireland manager turned his year around.

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Jan 1st 2022, 7:00 AM

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# Stockholm Syndrome

Elbouzedi declining Libya call-ups as he keeps Ireland 'dream' alive

The decision to take his club career to Sweden has paid dividends for the former Ireland U21 winger.

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Dec 28th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Box Office

A former Ireland U21 international's journey from Crystal Palace to a movie role at the Bernabeu

Danny Boxall looks back over a career that was tarnished by injuries.

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Dec 26th 2021, 10:00 AM

# Fixtures

Ireland to begin with home game against Ukraine as Uefa Nations League schedule is confirmed

It all kicks off for Stephen Kenny’s side on 4 June.

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Dec 17th 2021, 8:56 AM

# Danny's boy

Portsmouth boss allays concerns over Manchester City recall for 'incredible' Gavin Bazunu

City loaned the 19-year-old goalkeeper to Pompey in July.

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Dec 8th 2021, 8:14 PM

# ooh ahh

Jamie McGrath hits a stunner but St Mirren held

The Ireland star showed quick-thinking to break the deadlock.

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Nov 20th 2021, 5:59 PM

# Irish Eye

Ireland international trio among the goals in the Championship

Ireland U21 defender Mark McGuinness also found the net as Cardiff City beat Preston North End.

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Nov 20th 2021, 5:53 PM

# Valerien steel

West Brom boss issues positive injury update on 'warrior' Dara O'Shea

Things are looking ‘really good’ for the Irish defender as he recovers from a fractured ankle.

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Nov 20th 2021, 1:14 PM

# Potential

'He’ll go right to the top' - St Mirren team-mate believes McGrath has Premier League calibre

The Ireland international is highly regarded in Paisley.

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Nov 17th 2021, 4:16 PM

# COYBIG

Ireland beat Bulgaria to advance in U19 European Championship qualifiers

Tom Mohan paid tribute to his players after they progressed to the elite qualifying phase.

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Nov 16th 2021, 6:27 PM

# Oh what a knight

‘Loads more in locker’ – Jason Knight sees better times for Ireland and himself

The 20-year-old had a hand in all three goals in Luxembourg.

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Nov 16th 2021, 9:55 AM

# The yellow wall

'The whole squad can't quite believe how good this guy is'

Effusive praise for Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu on today’s instalment of The Football Family podcast.

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Nov 15th 2021, 3:59 PM

# Xs and Os

Tactics board: Ireland hunted Portugal cleverly - and then used the ball confidently

Shane Keegan breaks down more encouraging signs of progress in Ireland’s performances under Stephen Kenny.

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Nov 13th 2021, 12:32 PM

# Kenny at the wheel

Stephen Kenny has made Ireland tough to beat – and a whole lot more

Following Ireland’s draw with Portugal, a new episode of The Football Family podcast is now available.

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Nov 12th 2021, 6:48 PM

# Souvenir

FAI won't take action against young fan who was given Ronaldo's shirt

Addison Whelan, aged 11, made her way onto the pitch after last night’s game at the Aviva Stadium.

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Nov 12th 2021, 5:29 PM

# COYBIG

How the Boys in Green rated in tonight's draw with Portugal

Honours even for Stephen Kenny’s Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium.

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Nov 11th 2021, 10:16 PM

# COYBIG

Omobamidele and Horgan not included in Ireland matchday 23 to face Portugal

Stephen Kenny revealed yesterday that Omobamidele is struggling with an Achilles’ issue.

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Nov 11th 2021, 10:33 AM

# COYBIG

'There seems to be a growing level of confidence that the contract extension will be granted'

The latest episode of The Football Family podcast is a preview of Ireland’s clash with Portugal.

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Nov 10th 2021, 7:26 PM

# Allez les Verts

First Irish call-up 'the icing on the cake' for French-born midfielder Hondermarck

The 20-year-old has made a good impression recently while playing in the Championship for Barnsley.

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Nov 9th 2021, 7:02 PM

# Room to improve

Michael Obafemi omitted from Swansea City squad for disciplinary reasons

‘You have to behave every day like what you are – a professional footballer,’ says boss Russell Martin.

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Nov 9th 2021, 1:58 PM

# latest

O'Dowda returns to Ireland squad to replace injured Collins

The 26-year-old Bristol City winger is back in the fold following his recent injury setbacks.

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Nov 8th 2021, 11:42 AM

# Boys in Green

'Until he's playing semi-regularly, you can't argue that he deserves a place in the Irish squad'

Aaron Connolly’s omission from the Ireland squad is the main talking point on The Football Family.

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Nov 4th 2021, 9:28 PM

# Cherry blossoming

Scott Parker reckons Gavin Kilkenny is 'on the right track' for an Ireland call-up

The midfielder will hope to make a fourth consecutive start for Championship leaders Bournemouth tomorrow.

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Oct 29th 2021, 6:09 PM

# international duty

Ronan Curtis 'surprised' by being left out of Ireland squad

The 25-year-old winger wasn’t selected by Stephen Kenny for the Azerbaijan and Qatar games.

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Oct 28th 2021, 6:45 PM

# latest

Injury update on Jamie McGrath brings encouraging news for Ireland

The St Mirren midfielder sustained a hip injury during his club’s defeat to Rangers on Sunday.

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Oct 26th 2021, 4:38 PM

# Danny's boy

Portsmouth boss backs 'brilliant' Bazunu to recover from Rotherham error

A mistake from the Ireland goalkeeper helped Rotherham regain the lead in yesterday’s game.

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Oct 17th 2021, 1:15 PM

# exes and ohs

Tactics Board: is this really Ireland we're watching?

Shane Keegan looks back at how Ireland’s two impressive victories this week were achieved in a very different manner and explains why that’s such a positive for Ireland going forward.

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Oct 16th 2021, 12:17 PM

# Qatar gently weeps

'Hendrick has always had it in him, that's why he's had so much criticism'

Jeff Hendrick’s performance against Qatar was dissected on the latest episode of The Football Family.

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Oct 13th 2021, 8:17 PM

# Podcast

The Football Family: Ireland v Qatar debrief

A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.

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Oct 13th 2021, 5:46 PM

# Report

Ireland U21s suffer big qualification blow following horror start in Montenegro

Jim Crawford’s side were unable to adequately recover after conceding twice in the opening nine minutes.

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Oct 12th 2021, 6:37 PM

# The Kenny era

'Getting a result against Luxembourg next month is going to be massive for him'

Stephen Kenny strengthened his claim for a new contract with Saturday’s win over Azerbaijan in Baku.

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Oct 11th 2021, 5:59 PM

# Podcast

The Football Family: Azerbaijan v Ireland debrief

A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.

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Oct 11th 2021, 3:00 PM

# Family affair

Like father, like son: Getting to the top of my game to skipper Ireland

Read an exclusive extract from Meyler: A Family Memoir, the new book from David and John Meyler.

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Oct 9th 2021, 12:17 PM

# Podcast

The Football Family: Azerbaijan v Ireland preview

A free clip from the latest instalment of our football podcast, which is available exclusively to members.

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Oct 7th 2021, 3:40 PM

# Don't look Baku in anger

'Ireland haven't been good enough over the last five years to expect to beat anyone'

We previewed Saturday’s clash with Azerbaijan on the latest episode of The Football Family podcast.

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Oct 7th 2021, 12:01 PM

# Ronandinho

St Mirren boss reckons Stephen Kenny 'will have a decision to make' about Connor Ronan

The playmaker scored twice in Sunday’s win over Aberdeen.

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Sep 29th 2021, 12:48 PM