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Tag: wes hoolahan

Arrivederci Italy, bonjour France - Ireland stay alive at EURO 2016

Arrivederci Italy, bonjour France – Ireland stay alive at EURO 2016

June 23, 2016 by Neil Sherwin

“Tell mammy send money” read a banner in the crowd as Robbie Brady prolonged stay at EURO 2016 for another week with a late goal against Italy.

Will Ireland rue a missed opportunity against Sweden at EURO 2016?

Will Ireland rue a missed opportunity against Sweden at EURO 2016?

June 14, 2016 by Neil Sherwin

One of the best Republic of Ireland performances in recent memory wasn’t quite enough to claim three points on Monday evening.

Better late than never - Hoolahan finally gets to fulfil his promise

Better late than never – Hoolahan finally gets to fulfil his promise

October 9, 2015 by Neil Sherwin

Neil Sherwin looks at the strides made by Wes Hoolahan since his days playing in the League of Ireland.

A cult hero emerges: Anthony Pilkington

A cult hero emerges: Anthony Pilkington

September 10, 2013 by Ciaran Kelly

Ciaran Kelly looks at one of the players who now gives Irish football fans reason for optimism.

Wales 0-0 Rep of Ireland: How Trap's Green Army rated

Wales 0-0 Rep of Ireland: How Trap’s Green Army rated

August 15, 2013 by Barry Landy

Barry Landy reviews and rates the players from Wednesday night’s international friendly with Wales.

Video: Wes Hoolahan notches first Ireland goal

Video: Wes Hoolahan notches first Ireland goal

February 6, 2013 by Neil Sherwin

The former Shelbourne star scored tonight on his third appearance for the national team.

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.

Republic of Ireland: It’s not all doom and gloom – Part 2

Republic of Ireland: It’s not all doom and gloom – Part 2

July 12, 2012 by Kevin Doocey

In the first edition of this three-part series, I outlined four players that should really start in Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign

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.

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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