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Show Mick McCarthy respect but not sympathy - this is the life he chose
Having already endured the Saipan fall-out, the last thing Mick McCarthy needed was another popularity contest, Mick versus Kenny coming 18 years after McCarthy versus Keane.
The rise of Stephen Kenny - told by the men who know him best
His first signing, his former sidekick and the journeyman who became one of the best players in the League of Ireland tell us the secret behind the Dubliner’s ascent to the top of Irish football.
Stephen Kenny's tortuous road to the biggest and hardest job in Irish sport
It has not been easy for Stephen Kenny but he has overcome setbacks to end up as Ireland manager.
'We're in discussions with Robbie' - Keane could still have role with FAI
The 39-year-old is not part of Stephen Kenny’s new Ireland backroom staff.
Charity urges people to contact GPs as normal with possible cancer symptoms during pandemic
The Irish Cancer Society is worried that people are “putting their lives at risk” by not visiting GPs over symptoms.
Mick McCarthy: 'It's disappointing I can't finish it off. It's bittersweet, but I fully support the decision'
The outgoing Ireland boss has signed off with an interview on FAI TV.
Mick McCarthy's reign as Ireland manager ends, Stephen Kenny takes over with immediate effect
The FAI released a statement this afternoon.
'I've seen plenty of guys being spat out of the game because of that'
Former Ulster and Ireland U20s hooker Niall Annett is now well settled with Worcester Warriors.
Coronavirus: Several thousand Irish people could return from Canada in the coming days
The government is warning Irish people on short-term visas to strongly consider coming home.
'The future of our people is in our hands' - 16 iconic Irish sports stars send rallying call to the nation
A powerful video and a clear message from some household names.
'The doctor said 'have you still got that boot? Put it back on, your leg is still badly broken''
Niamh Briggs speaks to The42 about her recent injury setback.
'I've struggled with confidence along the way' - dropping other sports, injuries and team-mates as role models
It hasn’t been an easy ride for Irish badminton star Sara Boyle, but she feels she can push on now.
Aer Lingus plane sent to pick up €20m worth of PPE from China has landed in Beijing
Aer Lingus flight EI9018 left Dublin Airport at 10.53 am this morning.
Isolation have you at your wit's end? The opera is being streamed every night if you fancy a change
Maybe it’s time to try something new.
Closing a Dublin creche and concern for family during an interrupted English football season
Irish striker Eoin Doyle on coping with the Covid-19 crisis in Britain and how it has impacted his growing childcare business here.
Seamus Coleman makes hefty donation to group feeding Ireland's frontline workers
The Ireland captain donated €20,000 to ‘Feed the Heroes.’
Irish Rugby’s 2019/20 domestic season to conclude with immediate effect
‘The decision has not been made lightly. All options were discussed and the IRFU is satisfied it has arrived at the only equitable solution.’
Women's Euro 2021 set to be rescheduled after Euro 2020 postponement
Ireland are on track to qualify for the tournament which was due to be hosted by England next summer.
'Nobody wins if everything is cancelled but already, everybody is losing' - Sonia's call to postpone Olympics
Irish Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan is in favour of the Games being rescheduled for 2021.
When Joe Schmidt's Ireland went to Paris and won the Six Nations
We reflect on the agonisingly tense Irish victory on the final day of the 2014 championship.
The Irish For: As we celebrate St Patrick's removal of snakes, what other animals have come and gone from Ireland?
Darach Ó Séaghdha looks at the stories behind some of Ireland’s most famous animals
Training set to be suspended for Leinster, Ulster, Connacht, and Munster
The provinces have no certainty around when they will next play.
'It's a matter of when we health workers get this coronavirus, not if': Notes from a doctor at the frontline
Professor Rónán Collins says that he and his colleagues have accepted that they will most likely contract Covid-19
Phil Healy on the Road to Tokyo, the impact of coronavirus and frustration at International Women's Day
An in-depth feature with the Irish sprint sensation.
Coronavirus: 27 new cases in Ireland, six patients now in ICU
There are now 70 cases in the Republic of Ireland.
As It Happened: Updates and reaction after government says schools and public facilities should close for two weeks
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar made the major announcement from the US today.
Three-goal Ireland go top of Euro 2021 qualifying group after battling win in Montenegro
Vera Pauw’s side have taken another huge step towards a potential first-ever major tournament.
As it happened: Ireland v Montenegro, Euro 2021 qualifier
Vera Pauw’s Girls In Green won another crunch clash on the road to England 2021.
'Monumental' should Ireland qualify, praise for 'world-class' O'Sullivan and a must-win game behind closed doors
Diane Caldwell will again lead the Girls In Green’s defence against Montenegro this afternoon.
The Irish duo who went from the brink of despair to the verge of the Oympics
Felix English and Mark Downey’s qualification was officially confirmed today.
'We are not to blame each other': Italian Ambassador says authorities there did everything to contain virus
Italian authorities have put the country into lockdown with more than 9,000 confirmed cases.
Ireland end 7-year wait to beat Afghanistan
Kevin O’Brien hit a last-ball six as his side clinched a consolation super-over victory.
U20 title charge left in limbo as Ireland await call on France fixture
Noel McNamara’s men have every right to expect their match to be called off, but can’t afford to stop preparing to face France.
'It does feel like the whole country is behind us. It's exactly what we need'
Ireland and Birmingham City defender Harriet Scott is eyeing a big finish to the Euro 2021 qualifying campaign.
Six Nations talking points: Paris postponement, England a disgrace
Fate may be in Ireland’s hands but England still seem likeliest to win this year’s championship despite their appalling behaviour.
Today's Covid-19 main points: 36 cases on island of Ireland, St Patrick's Day events cancelled
There are 21 cases in the Republic and 12 in the North.
Farrell says Ireland players were deflated to hear of France postponement
The squad trained in Abbottstown today believing they are well in the hunt for the Championship.
Six Nations confirm Wales-Scotland clash to go ahead as planned
There is uncertainty surrounding Ireland’s U20 and Women’s fixtures against France.
Ireland's Six Nations clash with France in Paris has been postponed
The decision has been made due to fears over the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.
'That's the vision: to get to the Euros. We can do it, this is the time' - Ireland midfield maestro O'Sullivan
The dream of reaching a first-ever major tournament is well and truly alive.
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