Once more the Republic of Ireland are faced with the sting of the has-been tale, as the Boys in Green count the losses following last week’s 5-1 hammering to Denmark at the Aviva Stadium. The result; which sharpens a rough qualification campaign from the Irish, means that by Qatar 2022 it will be twenty years…
With the stakes raised, all roads lead to the Aviva Stadium for the next stage of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup dreams, as the Boys in Green prepare to take on Denmark for a place at next summer’s showpiece tournament. After a helter skelter group, which saw the Republic see off Austria, Georgia and…
It was a day of dreams for Seani Maguire, as the Preston North End frontman made his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland as they overcame Moldova at the Aviva Stadium. Less than four months ago the Kilkenny native was coming off the bench for Cork City FC as they went on to win…
Out of his hands Randolph hoofs the ball, over and clear of the Germans. Who else lies in wait but workhorse and keen striker Shane Long. It could be a match made in heaven or another sorry tale on a forgetful day… Shane Long takes the ball down, the nation powering him through the German…
The FAI (Football Association of Ireland) has launched a new initiative, More Than A Club, that aims to help help SSE Airtricity League clubs in further strengthening links within their local communities. The initiative, which is jointly run with the Welsh social enterprise Vi-Ability and funded by the European Regional Development Fund, will see Cork…
Shelbourne Ladies FC were able to avenge their loss in last year’s Continental Tyres FAI Cup Final, demolishing League leaders Wexford FC 5-0 in last week’s Women’s FAI Cup Final in the Aviva Stadium. Wexford boss Gary Hunt, speaking before the game, noted that they were missing some key players for the final, including the…
Preparations are well under way for the upcoming UEFA Women’s Under 17 International Tournament across Cork City and UCC. The tournament, which is being organised by UEFA, is being hosted by UCC in the Mardyke Arena, by Cork City FC in Turners Cross and by Cobh Rambler’s in St. Coleman’s Park. Among the fixtures being…
UCC opened their FAI Intermediate Cup campaign this weekend in dramatic style in Fermoy, completing a five goal comeback to knock out Fermoy FC, finishing 5-2 at Carrig Park. UCC started well, and their early possession was rewarded when Darragh Lucey’s pass was found by Timmy Murphy inside the Fermoy penalty area, only for the…
UCC opened their FAI Intermediate Cup campaign this weekend in dramatic style in Fermoy with a five goal comeback to knock out Fermoy FC 5-2 at Carrig Park. UCC started well and their early possession was rewarded when Darragh Lucy’s pass was found by Timmy Murphy inside the Fermoy penalty area, only for the Glanmire…
Tonight Cork City FC welcome Northern Ireland Football League (NIFL) side Linfield to Turners Cross in the second round of their UEFA Europa League Qualifying campaign. While only a few miles separate the clubs, clashes between NIFL clubs and League of Ireland (LOI) clubs have been scattered across the European competitions, with the dream of…