Troy Parrott example points way to 'better route' for Irish via continental pathway - Keith Treacy
Like buses, you wait 13 years for a Republic of Ireland international to score in the UEFA Champions League proper and then two come at once.
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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Ref rants, LOI title twists, Irish in Europe and Man City v Arsenal needle
Former Ireland winger Keith Treacy and ex-St Pat's and Shelbourne manager Johnny McDonnell join Raf Diallo to review the weekend's League of Ireland action including penalty controversy as Derry City drew with Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne's slip up at Galway United and Women's FAI Cup semi reaction as Shels and Athlone Town set up a repeat of last year's final.
Republic of Ireland slide down to 62nd in world rankings
The Republic of Ireland have dropped four places to 62nd in the FIFA world rankings after their back-to-back UEFA Nations League losses to England and Greece at Aviva Stadium.
Mourners arrive for Sven-Goran Eriksson's funeral
David Beckham was among the mourners at Fryksande church in the Swedish town of Torsby for the funeral of former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson on Friday morning.
Ireland lack 'world-class figure' in team, says Alan Browne
Alan Browne has admitted that Ireland lack a "world-class figure" to lead them back to international football’s promised land.
John Stones taken by Lee Carsley's style with England
John Stones praised the changes to England's playing style made by interim head coach Lee Carsley after the team recorded back-to-back wins in their first matches since the departure of Gareth Southgate.
Heimir Hallgrimsson aiming to solve Ireland puzzle piece by piece
As the September international window came to a close and the Ireland squad started to make their way back to their respective clubs, Heimir Hallgrimsson was left to pick up the pieces following a double defeat to begin his tenure.
Decade of decline as Ireland freefalling down rankings
The Republic of Ireland qualified for consecutive tournaments at Euro 2012 and 2016, which might suggest that it was a golden era for the game in the country; however, it was midway between the two that Ireland sank to their lowest ever position since the FIFA rankings began in 1992.