Ex-Ireland coach Anthony Barry takes up Portugal role
Former Republic of Ireland coach Anthony Barry has followed his old boss Roberto Martinez to Portugal, taking up a position as assistant head coach with the national team.
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Welsh stalwart Joe Allen retires from international football
Wales midfielder Joe Allen has announced his retirement from international football.
Ireland to face France in Tallaght World Cup send-off
The Republic of Ireland are hoping to sell out Tallaght Stadium for their FIFA Women's World Cup farewell friendly against France after hopes of playing at the Aviva Stadium were dashed by planned redevelopment work on the pitch.
Brazil great Pele dies aged 82
Pele, the magical Brazilian football star who rose from barefoot poverty to become one of the greatest and best-known athletes in modern history, died at the age of 82, his daughter said on Instagram on Thursday.
Ireland finalise World Cup hotel and training ground in Brisbane
The Republic of Ireland will based in Brisbane for their World Cup matches in Australia this summer.
Jamie McGrath happy to be back in green jersey after 'tough year'
Jamie McGrath was pleased to see his "risky" decision to leave Wigan on loan this summer pay dividends after making his return to the international stage following 12 months in the wilderness.
Confidence not an issue says Callum O'Dowda after Malta win
Callum O'Dowda does not believe that there is any issue with Ireland’s confidence levels following a tough week for the national team.
Birthday boost just the tonic for Ireland's Kyra Carusa
Kyra Carusa has reflected on putting a "mentally, physically and emotionally" difficult period behind her to bag a birthday goal with the Republic of Ireland and relaunch her World Cup mission.