Irish Footballers

Republic of Ireland boss names unchanged squad for September’s double header. Cyrpus World Qualifier leaves home friendly in the shade.

Republic of Ireland boss names his squad after a day’s delay. Twenty four named in squad as well as three on standby for soccer international against Australia at Thomond Park.

Deja-vu in Sofia as Richard Dunne goal and Kevin Kilbane gift mark Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Bulgaria in World Cup qualifying. Trap’s Ireland end international season in second place.

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.

Irish managers top of the interest list this weekend but a number of Irish Footballers find the back of the net as season’s crunch time nears.

Former Irish boss back in English football’s big-time. Irish influenced squad celebrating with him. Irish players also doing their best to stay in the top flight as relegation battle heats up.

Keogh bags a couple as one Irish influenced side looks set for promotion to the Premiership. Mixed fortunes for other Irish strikers.

Mixed fortunes as Irish players to the fore in top two clash.

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

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