Irish Footballers

Irish defender celebrates completing his transfer with a recall to Giovanni Trapattoni’s full international squad.

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

Ireland hammered by Australia at Limerick venue. Socceroos leave Trapattoni reeling.

Irish manager Giovanni Trapattoni has named his starting eleven for Wednesday evening’s friendly international with Australia at Thomond Park.

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.

The build continues towards Ireland’s crucial World Cup qualifier in Bulgaria on Saturday. Injury worries still cloud Trapattoni’s plans.

Six new caps handed out as Ireland play out a 1-1 draw with Nigeria in London. Focus now switches to real business in Bulgaria.

Five new caps in Giovanni Trapattoni’s Friday night line-up. Sixth new cap expected by the end of the night in London.

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.