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Tuesday 5 December 2023 Dublin: 4°C

# U21

This year
2023
Cannon and Kenny strike as 10-man Ireland overcome Iceland
Jim Crawford’s side come from behind to earn victory in Cork friendly.
Former Munster and Ireland team manager Brian O’Brien dies
He was 83 years old.
Ireland U21s drawn against Italy and Norway in European qualifying
Turkey, Latvia and San Marino will also face Ireland.
Last year
2022
What happened next for one of the stars of Stephen Kenny's Ireland U21 team?
Conor Masterson on life at Championship leaders QPR and his hopes for the future.
Four squad changes for Ireland U21s ahead of Euro play-off
Dara Costelloe, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Adam O’Reilly and David Odumosu receive call-ups, with Luca Connell and Liam Kerrigan among those ruled out through injury.
Aaron Connolly included in Ireland U21 squad for European play-off
Connolly has not featured for the senior team since the 1-1 draw with Azerbaijan this time last year.
Ireland U21 international Will Ferry leaves Southampton
The youngster has secured a permanent move to League One outfit Cheltenham Town.
Ireland have to settle for playoffs after decisive loss to Italy
Jim Crawford’s side needed a win to qualify automatically.
U21s unlikely to recall Irish senior players for future big games
Jim Crawford has suggested he will stick with the players in the current squad.
All time
Ireland U21 international Noss makes Bundesliga debut
The midfielder came off the bench in Borussia Mönchengladbach’s 4-0 win over Furth.
Sweden U21 head coach announced as new Barnsley boss hours after defeat to Ireland
Poya Asbaghi’s final game in charge was last night’s 1-0 loss at Tallaght Stadium.
Two Ireland U21s squad named as only home-based players may travel to Montenegro
Jim Crawford’s side play a double-header of Euro qualifiers this month, but restrictions could leave him with a depleted panel for the second game in Podgorica.
Lee Carsley's first game in charge of England U21s is cancelled due to positive Covid cases
The game was due to take place in Bucharest on Friday.
'I still love that team. I love what we stood for and how we rebelled against the status quo'
10 years on from a landmark U21 football title for Cavan, goalkeeper Alan O’Mara reflects on the significance of that win.
Celtic youngster among 3 replacement call-ups to Ireland U21 squad
Luca Connell has been given the nod, while Ademipo Odubeko will not be available.
Ex-Ireland U21 winger scores 11th goal of the season
Olamide Shodipo is enjoying a prolific loan spell with Oxford United.
Italy U21 squad isolating after two positive Covid-19 tests ahead of Ireland qualifier
Jim Crawford’s side are due to face the Italians next Tuesday, as they go in search of a place at the European Championships.
Premier League trio included in Ireland U21 squad
Michael Obafemi, Will Smallbone and Dara O’Shea feature in the panel for the vital qualifier against Italy.
World's top young players shortlisted for prestigious Golden Boy award
The likes of Joao Felix, Ansu Fati, Jadon Sancho and Kai Havertz will be looking to win the prize that Matthijs de Ligt claimed last year.
Barca's youngest-ever goalscorer cleared to play for Spain and immediately called up to U21s
24 hours after his paperwork went through with Fifa, Ansu Fati has been included in La Roja’s squad.
'You can’t be paralysed by fear. Life is short'
Stephen Kenny is hoping for another positive display against Italy, after an encouraging start as Ireland U21 boss.
11 months on from Ireland senior debut, Obafemi could be set for first U21 appearance
The Southampton striker has had his troubles with injuries over the past year.
'I was extremely impressed' - Mick McCarthy singles out Ireland U21 duo for praise
Aaron Connolly and Jayson Molumby both caught the eye in Tallaght on Friday.
Obafemi, Collins and Parrott included in Kenny's exciting Ireland U21 squad
Kenny has named a 22-player squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers.
Defending champions Germany to face four-time winners Spain in Euro U21 final
It was a late, late show for Germany against Romania, while Spain saw off France in the last four.
England youngster apologises for red card
Hamza Choudhury was dismissed in the young Lions’ European Championships opening defeat to France.
Barnet youngster scores twice as Ireland defeated by U21s in training match
Mick McCarthy’s side were overcome after Jack Taylor hit a brace.
The Irish youngster who rejuvenated his career in Slovakia
Connor Ronan helped DAC 1904 Dunajská Streda qualify for the Europa League after joining on loan from Wolves.
Promising Brighton youngster included in Stephen Kenny's Ireland U21 squad for first time
Aaron Connolly is among the players to feature.
Kenny's Ireland U21 side discover group opponents for Toulon action in France in June
Ireland will take on Bahrain, China and Mexico in the prestigious tournament.
New Ireland U21 boss Stephen Kenny admits he is unlikely to see out qualifying campaign
The outgoing Dundalk boss has emphasised that results on the pitch are not the be all and end all at underage level.
Announcement due next week on Noel King's future as Ireland U21 boss
There is speculation that the 62-year-old coach could leave his role, with Robbie Keane spoken of as a potential replacement.
Ireland U21s head into final two games with Euros spot still up for grabs
Manager Noel King has named a 20-man squad for the upcoming qualifiers today.
Germany run riot in Tallaght as Ireland's qualification hopes suffer blow
Schalke youngster Cedric Teuchert hit a hat-trick on a difficult evening for Noel King’s men.
Cork boss - 'A late goal like that, it is a sucker-punch. It is desperately disappointing.'
Disappointment for Cork at U21 hurling level last night at the Gaelic Grounds.
"My mother used to always say, ‘be fierce careful what you wish for’ " - Cahill on vacant Tipp senior post
The Tipperary boss steered his team to All-Ireland U21 hurling glory yesterday.
Late scoring show hands Tipp dramatic All-Ireland U21 final win over Cork
The Gaelic Grounds in Limerick hosted this evening’s game.
'We're going in as raging underdogs which is unique in a Tipperary situation in an All-Ireland final'
Liam Cahill is trying to bridge the gap from Tipperary’s Munster U21 final defeat to Cork.
'A Tipperary team going in as the underdogs is a dangerous animal'
Mark Kehoe’s side face Galway in the All-Ireland U21 hurling semi-final this evening.
'We can have no regrets really' - Coleman forced to switch focus fast after 'gut-wrenching' loss
The Cork star is facing into an All-Ireland U21 semi-final this weekend.