Ireland Features
Ireland must find calm amid recent chaos
Gareth Maher | March, 25 2013The Republic of Ireland must put all of the internal madness to one side in order to beat Austria, writes Gareth Maher.
Article | ConversationIreland high in spirit, low in style
Gareth Maher, Friends Arena | March, 22 2013In a scrappy draw away to Sweden, the Republic of Ireland showed plenty of fight but little quality, writes Gareth Maher.
Article | ConversationGerman doubts dispelled in Dublin
Kevin Palmer | October, 12 2012Kevin Palmer saw Ireland embarrassed by a Germany side that had been wary of an upset before their trip to Dublin.
Article | ConversationHome comforts for content Kelly
Miguel Delaney | September, 11 2012Stephen Kelly defends the methods of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni, amid question marks over his future.
Article | ConversationDelaney: Lessons not learned by Trap
Miguel Delaney | September, 8 2012The lessons of the summer were not heeded as Ireland narrowly avoided defeat against Kazakhstan, writes Miguel Delaney
Article | ConversationPalmer: Tide has turned for Trapattoni
Kevin Palmer | September, 6 2012Kevin Palmer wonders if Giovanni Trapattoni, who restored the pride of Ireland, has outstayed his welcome.
Article | ConversationTrapattoni left with plenty to ponder
Gareth Maher, Aviva Stadium | February, 29 2012Gareth Maher says Ireland have work to do before Euro 2012 after watching them salvage a draw with Czech Republic.
Article | ConversationFringe players look to boost claims
Gareth Maher | February, 28 2012Gareth Maher reveals how the Republic of Ireland have rediscovered their confidence
Article | ConversationIrish underdogs
Kevin Palmer | December, 4 2011Kevin Palmer takes a look at the reaction in Ireland to the country's Euro 2012 Group C draw.
Article | ConversationIreland earn craic at Euros
Kevin Palmer | November, 16 2011The feel good factor following Ireland's qualification for Euro 2012 extends beyond football, says Kevin Palmer.
Article | Conversation