Republic of Ireland Under-21s 'gutted' but future bright for Jim Crawford's crew
Close but no major championship.
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Brave Ireland exit U21 European Championship qualifying race after draw with Italy
Italy U21 1-1 Republic of Ireland U21
The Republic of Ireland U-21s primed to push on towards the senior scene over the next 12-24 months
While there may have been tears shed in the dressing room after the controversial late equaliser scored by Norway at Turners Cross last Friday, the Republic of Ireland Under-21s have no time to linger on any sense of injustice in Italy this evening.
Jim Crawford relishing opportunity Italy test presents his Under-21 side
Jim Crawford has backed his battle-hardened Under-21s to bounce back from Friday's hammer blow at home to Norway in their pivotal final European qualifier in Italy.
Mason Melia earns first Republic of Ireland Under-21 call-up
In-form St Pat's attacker Mason Melia has been rewarded with a first call-up to the Republic of Ireland Under-21 squad for their crucial Euro qualifiers against Norway and Italy next week.
Frustration for wasteful U21s as they're held by Latvia
Republic of ireland U21s 2-2 Latvia U21s
Sam Curtis the hero as impressive Ireland claim crucial Euro U21 qualifying win in Turkey
Turkey 0-1 Republic of Ireland