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

“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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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