Republic of Ireland Soccer News

The Boys in Green - Na Buachaillí Glasa - are the pride and joy of the Republic of Ireland supporters.  Robiie Keane is the all-time leading scorer.

  • Ireland head to Euros on high

    Ireland head to Euros on high

    Saturday, 26. May, 2012

    Shane Long stepped off to earn the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina in their final home game before Euro 2012.

  • Rep of Ireland v Bosnia preview

    Rep of Ireland v Bosnia preview

    Friday, 25. May, 2012

    Team news ahead of Saturday's international friendly between Republic of Ireland and Bosnia at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin (3pm).

  • Long looks for starting spot

    Long looks for starting spot

    Friday, 25. May, 2012

    Shane Long is determined to win a four-way battle for the right to partner Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane at Euro 2012.

  • Injury boost for Republic stopper

    Injury boost for Republic stopper

    Thursday, 24. May, 2012

    Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given has been given the green light to resume training next week after visiting a knee specialist in London.

  • McShane Euro option for Irish

    McShane Euro option for Irish

    Thursday, 24. May, 2012

    Paul McShane could yet find himself on the plane to Poland as manager Giovanni Trapattoni attempts to find cover for his injured troops.

  • Platini boosts trio's Euro bid

    Platini boosts trio's Euro bid

    Thursday, 24. May, 2012

    A possible bid by Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland for Euro 2020 has been given a boost by UEFA president Michel Platini.

  • Whelan sits out Republic training

    Whelan sits out Republic training

    Thursday, 24. May, 2012

    Republic of Ireland midfielder Glenn Whelan sat out training on Wednesday morning, but only with a sore throat.

  • O'Dea happy to play his part

    O'Dea happy to play his part

    Thursday, 24. May, 2012

    Darren O'Dea is ready to step into Richard Dunne's boots on Saturday, but does not expect to be doing so when the Euro 2012 finals come around.

  • Given to visit knee specialist

    Given to visit knee specialist

    Wednesday, 23. May, 2012

    Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given will travel to London on Thursday to consult a specialist over his knee injury.

  • Defensive troubles for Trap

    Defensive troubles for Trap

    Wednesday, 23. May, 2012

    Giovanni Trapattoni is considering calling up a defender for Saturday's friendly against Bosnia-Herzegovina with three players set to miss out.

  • Trapattoni handed fitness boost

    Trapattoni handed fitness boost

    Tuesday, 22. May, 2012

    Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has received a series of fitness boosts ahead of Saturday's Euro 2012 warm-up game against Bosnia.

  • Keane joins Republic training

    Keane joins Republic training

    Tuesday, 22. May, 2012

    Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane was on the training pitch in Malahide with his team-mates for the first time on Tuesday morning.