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North men, south men; comrades all!

North men, south men; comrades all!

March 29, 2015 by Daniel Collins

An analysis on the discussion of the Irish player eligibility matter discussed at the 50th plenary session of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.

When all the off-field distractions are set aside, Ireland to edge a tight encounter

When all the off-field distractions are set aside, Ireland to edge a tight encounter

November 14, 2014 by Dave Donnelly

The build-up was destined to be overshadowed by events off the field, but Ireland are in good shape to grab a result when it matters in Glasgow,

Martin O'Neill: A seemingly safe appointment

Martin O’Neill: A seemingly safe appointment

September 16, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on the man who is favourite to take over from Giovanni Trapattoni.

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

Shades of Xavi in 1999: Manchester United’s hunt for Thiago

June 24, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the transfer gossip surrounding a young Barcelona player and a possible move to England.

Republic of Ireland: Evolution takes time, small steps are being taken

Republic of Ireland: Evolution takes time, small steps are being taken

April 4, 2013 by Conor Clancy

Conor Clancy is optimistic about Ireland’s future despite their slim prospects of qualifying for Brazil 2014.

If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap

If ‘Arry met the FAI: A look at life after Trap

October 30, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly ponders what comes next for the Republic of Ireland when Giovanni Trapattoni’s tenure comes to an end.

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

Euro 2012 will serve as the Trapattoni era’s epitaph

June 9, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ahead of Ireland’s opening game tomorrow, Ciaran Kelly looks at the man in charge – Giovanni Trapattoni.

IFA to formally revisit Irish player eligibility issue?

IFA to formally revisit Irish player eligibility issue?

May 29, 2012 by Daniel Collins

Irish writer Daniel Collins discusses the Irish eligibility issue which can see Northern Irish born footballers play for the Republic.

Sinn Féin call for all-Ireland team

Sinn Féin call for all-Ireland team

May 28, 2012 by Daniel Collins

The all-Irish national team debate has cropped up again. This time, Gerry Adams and his Sinn Féin friends are behind a merger writes Daniel Collins.

So, what did prompt northerners' declarations for FAI?

So, what did prompt northerners’ declarations for FAI?

March 9, 2012 by Daniel Collins

Daniel Collins looks at the reasons why players born in the north of Ireland have been declaring for the Republic.

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