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Ireland v USA – O’Shea’s last stand
Gary Spain looks ahead to the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against the USA, which marks the last appearance in green for John O’Shea.
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The Republic of Ireland’s ‘Phoney War’ presents an opportunity for experimentation
Gary Spain discusses the international break from an Irish perspective and how experimentation is key before crucial Euro 2020 qualifiers.
SSE Airtricity League Premier Division 2018 Preview
Domestic football in Ireland returns this weekend, and Gary Spain offers up some predictions for the 2018 SSE Airtricity League Premier Division.
David O’Leary – A career retrospective
A player with Arsenal and Ireland, as well as the manager of Leeds United during a historic spell, Evan Coughlan reflects on the career of David O’Leary.
Gallery: Ireland vs Denmark in the 2018 World Cup play-off
Alwyn Robinson was on the ground for Back Page Football to capture the action as Ireland’s World Cup hopes were snuffed out by a superior Denmark.
Gallery: Ireland v Moldova in World Cup Qualifying Group D
Alwyn Robinson brings us the best snaps from the World Cup qualifier between Ireland and Moldova at the Aviva Stadium.
Bale or no Bale, Ireland face uphill battle to reach Russia
Alan Flood previews the Republic of Ireland’s showdown with Wales, ahead of a hugely important week for the national side.
Stephen Kenny is the man to give Ireland space to dream
In the wake of the Republic of Ireland’s recent results, Kieran Burke argues that the FAI must look domestically in order to change fortunes on the pitch.
Gallery: Ireland v Serbia in World Cup Qualifying Group D
It was a disappointing night for the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday as they went down 1-0 to Serbia in a World Cup qualifier.
The Republic of Ireland and Australia – a tale of two talismen
The holes left by Robbie Keane and Tim Cahill are having a big impact on the Republic of Ireland and Australia, writes Neil Sherwin.