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Entries for the ‘World Cup qualifying’ Category

Doyle ruled out of Bulgaria qualifier

Debuts seem certain for Friday’s low key London friendly. More importantly though Kevin Doyle will miss Ireland’s trip to Bulgaria and World Cup qualifying.

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Trapattoni names squad for crucial end of season games

Republic of Ireland international manager Giovanni Trapattoni has today named his squad for the upcoming friendly against Nigeria and the crucial World Cup qualifier away to Bulgaria.

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Noel Hunt could miss Bulgaria game

Striker could miss end of season games after leg injury.

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Hunt makes a claim for Bari goal

Reading striker claims vital World Cup qualifying goal. FAI sleuths get cracking on the case.

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Keane salvages dramatic point against Ten man Italy

Robbie Keane scores in the closing moments to grab a draw for Ireland in an incident packed World Cup Qualifier against Italy.

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McGeady to miss Bari game

Problems on the wings for Trap as Ireland land in Italy.

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Preview: Italy v Rep Of Ireland

Preview ahead of Italy – Ireland crunch World Cup qualifier in Bari on Wednesday.

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McGeady completes light training

Celtic winger makes progress towards featuring on Wednesday night.

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McGeady again doubtful

Celtic winger remains an injury concern ahead of Wednesday’s crunch qualifier against Italy.

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Ireland let lead slip against Bulgaria

Match report from Croke Park as Republic of Ireland host Bulgaria.

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