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Crazy squirrels and great memories - the 25th anniversary of the greatest day in Irish sporting history
Strange men in black show up at Yankee Stadium as Ireland lose 2-0 against world champions Spain
Irish fans celebrate, even in defeat as they hold Spanish supremos to just 2 goals
Ireland captain Robbie Keane played record breaking game of soccer in World Cup Qualifier against the Faroes Robbie Keane hits hat-trick on night he sets another Irish record

Robbie Keane broke another record and stole the show as Ireland beat the Faroe Islands 3-0 at the Aviva Stadium - with all the goals coming from the LA Galaxy striker. ...

by PATRICK COUNIHAN 5

LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane Captain Robbie Keane has scored 56 goals in 125 internationals for the Republic team

Captain Robbie Keane has now scored 56 goals in 125 internationals for Ireland, and his manager Giovanni Trapattoni is confident there is more to come from the LA Galaxy strike. ...

by CATHAL DERVAN 4

Ireland continues to hold over England You’ll Never Beat the Irish - Republic team remain unbeaten by the English since 1985

England's failure to beat Ireland since 1985 remained intact at Wembley last week when they had to rely on a Frank Lampard goal to cancel out Shane Long’s opener at the home of football. ...

by CATHAL DERVAN 3

New York Yankee Stadium where the Republic of Ireland soccer team are set to play a friendly game against the World and European champions Irish soccer team will be at full strength for Spain game in New York

Irish manager Giovanni Trapattoni has insisted that a top Irish side come to new York next week to play a friendly against Spain in Yankee Stadium. Some players had tried to skip the game but Trap insisted a strong squad travel. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 2

Republic of Ireland's Aidan McGeady (right) and England's Frank Lampard battle for the ball at Wembley Ireland secured a draw against England at Wembley with goal from Shane Long

The Republic of Ireland soccer team bagged themselves a draw against England at Wembley stadium, London, on Wednesday evening. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 3

Celtic boss Neil Lennon with the Scottish Premier League trophy. Sports Digest: Future in flux for Neil Lennon and Celtic Players

The dust had barely settled on the double when Celtic boss Neil Lennon was again the center of attention regarding his future and that of many of his star players. ...

by CATHAL DERVAN 0

Ireland against England in Wembley - the soccer fixture to beat all soccer fixtures

The great Ray Houghton during his playing days for Ireland.  We fly on Wednesday morning, off on a rite of passage that has previously landed us in Crok ...

by Cathal Dervan 1

Social Soccer International Veterans Soccer Tournament kicks off in with teams from around the world

Wild Geese with Giovanni TrappatoniThe Gathering Dublin continues to bring tournaments and happy visitors to Ireland, making us wonder how Gabriel Byrne is doing these days.We're almost at the halfway point of the year and we've s ...

by Damon Blake 0

Georgios Samaras celebrates his goal. Sports Digest: Celtic ready for end of season wrap

Celtic wrapped up their Scottish League season in style with a four goal drubbing of Dundee United at Parkhead on Sunday, then turned their attentions to next weekend’s cup final date with Pat Fenlon’s Hibs at Hampden Park. ...

by CATHAL DERVAN 0

LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane could miss Republic of Ireland’s clash against England

LA Galaxy captain Robbie Keane could miss a dream date at Wembley against England later this month due to club commitments. ...

by CATHAL DERVAN 0

We won't see the likes of Manchester United manager Alex Ferguon again

Alex Ferguson. There is a very good lunchtime program on the Irish music station Spin FM every weekday, a magazine show presented by the very professional J ...

by Cathal Dervan 0

Celtic manager Neil Lennon Sports Digest: Celtic's Neil Lennon happy despite Rangers absense

Celtic were presented with their Scottish League title after a 4-0 win over St. Johnstone on Saturday when manager Neil Lennon couldn’t resist a pop at Rangers. ...

by CATHAL DERVAN 0

Irish Cerebral Palsy soccer team prove victorious at Gathering Dublin tournament - VIDEO

Players take part in a Football For All tournament as part of The Gathering.It's been a busy two weeks here at The Gathering ... ...

by Damon Blake 0

Irish legend Paul McGrath among stars praising retiring Manchester United gaffer Alex Ferguson

Despite being released by the manager, Paul McGrath has voiced his praise for Alex Ferguson, following his retirement as manager for Manchester United after 27 years. ...

by IrishCentral Staff Writers 2

Celtic's Dylan McGeouch gets to the ball before Ross County's Andre Hainault. Sports Digest: Celtic’s sloppy season winds down

Celtic's stuttering end to the season continued with a 1-1 draw at Ross County on Sunday – but the Bhoys were left fuming over an offside decision that cost them the win. ...

by CATHAL DERVAN 0

Irish defender Paul McShane - A good guy finally finishes first

Paul McShane (left) celebrates his equalizing goal against Leicester on Saturday. Just two summers ago the Ireland soccer team played Italy in an end of seas ...

by Cathal Dervan 0

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