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Football in Ireland and the GAA ban

Football in Ireland and the GAA ban

November 13, 2018 by Gary Spain

Gary Spain takes a look back at a period in Ireland’s history where the GAA’s rule 27 ban ruled heavy over football participation

Remainer - Joe Hart can join an elite list of players if he stays in Serie A

Remainer – Joe Hart can join an elite list of players if he stays in Serie A

April 11, 2017 by Joe Streeter

With Joe Hart’s debut season in Series nearing its conclusion, Joe Streeter believes the Shrewsbury shot-stopper should look to remain in Italy.

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.

George Best: Football's great anachronism

George Best: Football’s great anachronism

July 23, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly goes in depth on one of the games biggest legends both on and off the field.

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.

The Old Lady regains her roar

The Old Lady regains her roar

May 1, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the resurgence of Juventus in Serie A.

James McClean: The Republic of Ireland’s Wildcard

James McClean: The Republic of Ireland’s Wildcard

January 25, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly on Sunderland midfielder James McClean, who has played himself into contention for a Euro 2012 place since his move from Derry City.

The Republic of Ireland’s All-Time XI: 1924-2011

The Republic of Ireland’s All-Time XI: 1924-2011

December 28, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly picks his all time Republic of Ireland team.

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky' manager

Giovanni Trapattoni: Dissecting the achievements of the ‘lucky’ manager

November 22, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

In another fantastically researched and put together article, Ciaran Kelly looks at the career of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni.

2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade

2011-2020: The Republic of Ireland’s defining decade

August 11, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly takes an in depth look at an important decade ahead for Irish international football.

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