Under-21 boss Crawford hails departing players
Republic of Ireland Under-21 manager Jim Crawford has paid tribute to his players after they agonisingly missed out on qualification to the European Championships.
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Coventry 'devastated' by Irish U21 penalty defeat
Republic of Ireland Under-21 captain Conor Coventry admitted that the squad were devastated after their defeat on penalties to Israel in the European Championships play-offs.
Ireland under-21s suffer penalty woe to miss out on European Championships
The Republic of Ireland missed out on a place at the European Under-21 Championship finals after they were beaten on penalties by Israel on Tuesday.
Preview: Ireland U21s chase the dream in Israel
It was honours even after the European Under-21 Championship play-off first leg at Tallaght Stadium on Friday night, but the sense in the aftermath was it's advantage Israel ahead of the return game on Tuesday.
Evan Ferguson unfazed as the Republic of Ireland travel to Israel for the second leg of crucial play-off
There were few who would have predicted Evan Ferguson and Aaron Connolly to start up front alongside each other during the course of the Under-21 European Championship qualifying campaign.
Connolly shines as Israel hold out for a draw
The Republic of Ireland under-21s will perhaps rue what could have been after drawing the first leg of their UEFA European Championship play-off 1-1 at home to Israel.
Aaron Connolly 'couldn't say yes quick enough' when Republic of Ireland manager Jim Crawford gave him the call
The recalled Aaron Connolly couldn't say yes quick enough when Republic of Ireland under-21 manager Jim Crawford rang to get him on board for the crucial play-off matches with Israel.
Ireland U21s draw 1-1 with Israel in Euro play-off first leg
The Republic of Ireland under-21s and Israel played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their European Championship 2023 play-off at Tallaght Stadium this evening.