he Football Association of Ireland can confirm that the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Play-Off Second Leg between Republic of Ireland and Denmark on Tuesday, November 14 in Aviva Stadium is officially sold out. Premium tickets that were reserved for the public sale on Friday, October 20 sold out in less
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Daryl at the double and Maguire debuts
Ireland in dire need of a striker as Serbia win in Dublin
Kolorov breaks Irish hearts and almost the cross bar to give Serbia all three points. 10-man Serbia held firm to almost guarantee qualification for next years World Cup despite a much improved and spirited display from “The boys in Green”. Following Saturday nights disappointing performance away at Georgia, Martin O’Neill’s troops looked
Sean Maguire makes Ireland squad for upcoming qualifiers
At a press conference in SSE Airtricity's headquarters, O'Neill selected a 39-man panel for the games away to Georgia (September 2) and home to Serbia (September 5) as Ireland aim to push towards qualification for next summer's World Cup in Russia. There is a first senior call-up for Preston North End striker
Sean Thornton retires from football
Drogheda United midfielder Sean Thornton has today confirmed his retirement from professional football with immediate effect. The 34-year-old returned home to his local club in 2015 where he made 73 appearances for Drogheda, scoring 14 goals. Sean began his career across the water with Tranmere Rovers where he would make 11 appearances
Ireland player ratings from Uruguay fixture
Player ratings from last night’s impressive 3-1 win against Uruguay by Darryl Geraghty Darren Randolph (4): Under pressure from the start, with Uruguay’s big backline causing problems from set pieces. Moment to forget for the goal. Lack of first team affecting him? Cyrus Christie: (9): The Championships self proclaimed best right back
Ireland emerge victorious in a huge morale boosting victory of Uruguay
Darryl Geraghty Goals from Johnny Walters, Cyrus Christie and James McClean ensured Martin O’Neills men go into next weeks crunch World Cup Qualifier in flying form as they brushed aside a tough Uruguayan side at the Aviva. Following the 3-1 midweek defeat against Mexico, when Martin O’Neill experimented with what seems
Ireland defeated as Horgan & Boyle make debuts
Darryl Geraghty Despite a massive dark cloud over the Irish camp following Seamus Coleman’s horrific leg break last Friday, tonight’s friendly encounter allowed some Irish fringe players a chance to shine. Along with this golden opportunity for some, tonight’s game also gave the domestic league some massive exposure it desperately needs,
Horgan & Boyle to feature against Iceland
Preston North End players Daryl Horgan & Andy Boyle are set to make their International debuts tomorrow for Ireland in a friendly with Iceland. The former Dundalk players were called up to the provisional squad and made the final cut for the Wales & Iceland fixtures. Midfielder Horgan made the bench
Daryl Horgan & Andy Boyle named in provisional Ireland squad
Former Dundalk & current Preston North End players Daryl Horgan & Andy Boyle have been named in Martin O'Neills 39 man provisional squad for the upcoming qualifier with Wales and friendly with Iceland. The pair both started Prestons game at the weekend and both players got an assist along with Horgan