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Only perfection will do for Ireland in October

September 22nd, 2016 by Feargal Brennan

Ireland face another arduous World Cup qualifying campaign, but with shifted expectations, they should start playing and winning like favourites, writes Feargal Brennan.

Video: The goals from Ireland’s 2-2 draw against Serbia

September 6th, 2016 by Up Front

Daryl Murphy’s first international goal salvaged a point for the Republic of Ireland in their opening World Cup qualifier against Serbia in Belgrade.

Video: Robbie Keane’s 68th and final goal for the Republic of Ireland

September 1st, 2016 by Up Front

It was an emotional night at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin as Robbie Keane earned the last of his 146 caps for the Republic of Ireland against Oman.

Robbie Keane will play his last Republic of Ireland game against Oman

August 25th, 2016 by Back Page Football

The Republic of Ireland’s all-time leading goal scorer Robbie Keane will bring down the curtain on a superb international career next Wednesday.

Five players who could break into Martin O’Neill’s Ireland squad this season

August 24th, 2016 by Patrick Mills

With the 2018 World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, Patrick Mills picks a few players who could play a part in the Republic of Ireland’s campaign.

Issue three of Póg Mo Goal’s magazine is available now (for free!)

August 17th, 2016 by Back Page Football

Irish website Póg Mo Goal has launched another edition of its superbly put together magazine, with contributions covering a wide variety of topics.

Derry, Pat’s give FAI grant the proverbial two fingers

August 6th, 2016 by Back Page Football

League of Ireland Premier Division sides Derry City and St. Patrick’s Athletic have dismissed a €5000 grant offered to 20 clubs by the FAI.

What if the Olympics had an all-Ireland football team?

August 4th, 2016 by Niall Farrell

With Rio 2016 just around the corner, Niall Farrell looks at the hypothetical of an all-Ireland team representing the island at the Olympic Games.

Dundalk now within touching distance of Champions League group stage

August 3rd, 2016 by Up Front

A resounding 3-0 win on the night saw Dundalk overcome a 1-0 first leg deficit to beat BATE Borisov in their Champions League third qualifying round clash. The reigning League of Ireland Champions put in a superb performance as the rain poured down in South Dublin, with the game played at Tallaght Stadium due to […]