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Wider Horizons Alumnus Profile: Shay O’Donnell (IrishCentral)

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 06:17:24 PDT

“The Gathering” is spreading the word to urge Irish emigrants and their descendants to return to Ireland through a large advertising campaign The IIIC is delighted to have known one of the contributors to this great effort: Shay O’Donnell, a graduate of the Tyrone Donegal Partnership’s Wider Horizons program, facilitated by the Irish International Immigrant CenterO’Donnell graduated just last year from the program and is already making waves back home in Donegal The Boston Wider Horizons program, made possible by the International Fund for Ireland, works to empower and educate unemployed young adults, not only through work placements, but also through cultural experiences READ MORE

Youth movement in full swing - Simon Zebo comes up trumps for Munster's rugby team as Giovanni Trapattoni makes changes to the Republic of Ireland soccer team (IrishCentral)

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 06:31:01 PST

Munster’s Simon ZeboThere are times when the folly of youth is an asset, when the innocence of sporting immaturity can be a GodsendMunster rugby fans know that much Their winger Simon Zebo is only a kid in real sporting terms, but he is a kid going places and taking his team with him READ MORE

Giovanni Trapattoni ignores Shay Given but calls up five new caps for Poland friendly (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:51:58 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Out with the old and in with the new – that’s Giovanni Trapattoni’s motto for the friendly with Poland next month.

Giovanni Trapattoni publicly welcomes Shay Given’s decision to return for Ireland (IrishCentral)

Mon, 14 Jan 2013 04:49:58 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Shay Given won’t play against Poland next month but Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni has welcomed his decision to come out of international retirement.

Shay Given calls Trapattoni and says he is ready to return for Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:00:54 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Shay Given has discussed an international comeback with Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni – but he is going to have to wait.

Giovanni Trapattoni welcomes Shay Given’s return to international football (IrishCentral)

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 06:51:12 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Giovanni Trapattoni has welcomed the news that Shay Given wants to play for Ireland again – and will welcome him back.

Boost for Trapattoni as Shay Given eyes World Cup return with Ireland (IrishCentral)

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 06:50:58 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland’s most capped goalkeeper Shay Given is ready to come out of international retirement.

Shay Given would love to end his playing career with Glasgow Celtic (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 05:01:37 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland legend Shay Given wants to finish his career with Celtic – and close out some unfinished business.

Goalkeeping legend Shay Given retires amid talk of rift with Giovanni Trapattoni (IrishCentral)

Mon, 13 Aug 2012 12:36:51 PDT

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Shay Given has retired as Ireland goalkeeper – amid suggestions of a row with boss Giovanni Trapattoni.

Hundreds turn out to pay their respects to soccer fan James Nolan who drowned in Poland (IrishCentral)

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:54:48 PDT

By: CATHY HAYES

Hundreds of mourners flooded the streets of Blessington, County Wicklow, to play tribute to the 21-year-old student, James “Jam” Nolan, who tragically drowned a week ago in Poland.

Sports Digest: All Blacks narrowly edge Ireland, Graeme McDowell close, and Shay Given move (IrishCentral)

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 06:51:22 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

All Blacks Narrowly Edge Ireland

Ireland's Shay Given has a generous heart (IrishCentral)

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:45:18 PST

Aston Villa goalkeeper and former team mate of Gary Speed Shay Given looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Swansea City and Aston Villa at Liberty Stadium on November 27, 2011 in Swansea, Wales (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)Shay Given went up in many people’s estimation in the wake of his close friend Gary Speed’s tragic death a few weeks agoThe Donegal goalkeeper touched so many hearts with the tears he shed for his friend as he attempted to concentrate on a mere game of football between Swansea City and his new Aston Villa clubSince then, in a very emotive interview, Given has explained how close he was to Speed, how shattered he was at his friend’s death by suicide and of the duty he feels to Speed’s two young sonsRightly so, the Irish number one has been hailed by many for the spirit and character he displayed in very difficult times, and last Sunday he made another gesture that proves how big a man he really is READ MORE

Shay Given makes his peace with Thierry Henry but only after more disappointment (IrishCentral)

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:53:09 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Shay Given did shake hands with World Cup bad boy Thierry Henry on Sunday – but only after suffering more Cup heartache at the hands of the Frenchman.

Shay Given forgives Thierry Henry for the Hand of Frog (IrishCentral)

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 08:26:38 PST

By: PATRICK COUNIHAN

Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given will kiss and make up with World Cup cheat Thierry Henry in London on Sunday afternoon.

Shay Given’s tears justified over Gary Speed death (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 06:45:21 PST

Gary SpeedThree times now it has happened that I can vividly remember, three times we have witnessed Shay Given reduced to tears on a football pitchTwice, in hindsight, it was meaninglessThe first time was in the Heysel Stadium in Brussels many moons ago when Mick McCarthy was still Ireland manager and hosts Belgium were the opponents in the second leg of the 1998 World Cup playoffsIreland were beaten 2-1 on the night, 3-2 on aggregate, and a very young Newcastle United goalkeeper from Donegal left the arena in floods of tears READ MORE

Ireland must remember that night in Paris as they enter Talinn to face Estonia (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:45:21 PST

Shay GivenWhen the ball struck the hand of Thierry Henry on that infamous night in Paris, the injustice done to all Irish soccer fans was felt across the worldThat heartbreak for Giovanni Trappatoni's men can never truly be erased, but an expectant fan base is hoping for some form of relief as they prepare to match wits with Estonia in Talinn tomorrow nightIt won't only be the fans that are thinking of that night in Paris, the players will likely be remembering it for motivation, however there is another reason why it should be in the minds of the playersEspecially for the midfield duo of Glenn Whelan and Keith Andrews READ MORE

Sports Digest: Shay Given injury scare ahead of Estonia (IrishCentral)

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:24:06 PST

By: CATHAL DERVAN

Shay Given has handed Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni a late injury scare ahead of Wednesday’s flight to Estonia for the European Championship playoffs.

Ireland pull off miracle draw against Russia 0-0 in European Championship (IrishCentral)

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 11:25:13 PDT

Led by an incredible display by Richard Dunne and a marvelous exhibit of goalkeeping by Shay Given, (pictured) Ireland somehow managed a 0-0 draw against Russia in Moscow on TuesdayRussia had several open goal chances but missed them all while Ireland had only one good shot on goal the entire 90 minutesHowever, Richard Dunne in particular and Shay Given played powerfully to keep Ireland in the hunt for a place in the European Nations finals next summerThe draw leaves Ireland two points behind Russia with two games to play Slovakia is the other team in the group challenging Ireland and with one team to qualify automatically and one to reach a playoff for a final place Ireland still stands a chance READ MORE

What Shay Given's move to Aston Villa means for Ireland (IrishCentral)

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 03:10:13 PDT

Giovanni Trapattoni once claimed that Shay Given could play International Football into his forties Today's transfer from Manchester City to Aston Villa has made that a realistic prospectIn a move that is only good news for all Irish fans the most notable detail was the fact that Given agreed to a five year contract This means that the former Newcastle star will be tied to the club until he is 40 years of age READ MORE

O'Shea joins Sunderland as Aston Villa grab Shay Given (IrishCentral)

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 05:28:27 PDT

By: CATHAL DERVAN

John O’Shea has signed for Niall Quinn’s Sunderland – as Aston Villa prepare to end Shay Given’s Manchester City misery.