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Hart can have little complaints after 2010

Hart can have little complaints after 2010

November 4, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly rewinds three years when the shoe was on the other foot for Joe Hart.

Hart’s predicament put into context by Robert Enke

Hart’s predicament put into context by Robert Enke

October 7, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly discusses the recent furor over Joe Hart’s form in the Manchester City goal.

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.

Robbie Brady: A beacon of hope

Robbie Brady: A beacon of hope

October 16, 2012 by Ciaran Kelly

In gloomy times for the Republic of Ireland, Ciaran Kelly looks at a youngster who may bring some brightness.

Given's untimely fall from grace signals the end of an era

Given’s untimely fall from grace signals the end of an era

August 14, 2012 by Dylan O'Neill

Dylan O’Neill discusses one of Ireland’s best ever players who has retired from the international stage this week.

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.

Euro 2012: Ireland Focus

Euro 2012: Ireland Focus

June 5, 2012 by Ian Walsh

Just before the hysteria strikes, Ian Walsh is here to analyse the Irish side at the Euros – how did they get there, and who is joining them?

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.

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.

45 Years of Hurt: What does England's future hold?

45 Years of Hurt: What does England’s future hold?

September 7, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly breaks down the England national side and looks ahead to what could be a bright future for ‘them across the water’.

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