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21:59 Mary Hannigan: Marc Canham’s time at FAI marred by own goals and pipedreams

Departing director of football frequently found himself on the back foot

09/04 Shelbourne boss Damien Duff: ‘As long as I’m wanted here, I’m staying here’

Tolka Park favourite adamant that further success at club will not mean a return to English Premier League

09/04 Shelbourne boss Damien Duff still living the dream: ‘Football is my life’

Tolka Park favourite adamant that further success at club will not mean a return to English Premier League

03/03 Aidan Keena’s penalty double helps St Patrick’s Athletic see off 10-man Derry City

Striker makes it five goals in four Premier Division games in comfortable win

02/11 Shamrock Rovers at Windsor Park showed that appearances matter

The Hoops have set the benchmark for League of Ireland clubs and now look comfortable in better stadiums with better facilities

18/10 Gripping climax in prospect for the most intriguing of League of Ireland title races

The respective points tallies my be modest compared to previous years but with just three games remaining a handful of clubs are vying for ultimate glory or European football

04/10 Kevin Kilbane: Matt Doherty’s omission puts Ireland squad on notice

New manager Heimir Hallgrímsson shows that hierarchy of selection exists for Ireland squad

05/09 Early Eoin goal not enough for Dundalk as Kenny Snr and St Pat’s take the points

Stephen Kenny’s 18-year-old son scores early on but Saints fight back to secure all three points through Mason Melia winner

05/09 Eoin Kenny goal not enough to sink his father’s Saints as Dundalk let early lead slip

Stephen Kenny enjoyed a winning return to Oriel Park thanks to second half goals from Tom Grivosti and Mason Melia after his son Eoin had briefly threatened to earn a big win for Dundalk.

28/08 Stephen Kenny calm in advance of the storm as St Pat’s chase historic progress

St Pat's braced for second leg shoot-out in Istanbul against Basaksehir worth an estimated €4m to the winners

23/08 St Pats’ clash with Dundalk on Sunday postponed ahead of crunch European clash in Istanbul

The FAI have decided to postpone Sunday’s planned Premier Division clash between Dundalk and St Patrick’s Athletic with just under 48 hours notice.

23/08 League of Ireland previews: No rest likely for St Patrick’s as league rejects appeal

Manager Stephen Kenny disappointed over League of Ireland's refusal to postpone Dundalk fixture just days before St Patrick's Athletic's important Conference League tie in Turkey

22/08 St Pat’s keep Conference League hopes alive with battling draw against Istanbul Basaksehir

Victory in the second leg in Turkey would bank the Inchicore club €4 million in prize money

21/08 Stephen Kenny has no fear as St Patrick’s Athletic bid for history in Europe

After finishing his pre-match preparations, Chris Forrester departed Tallaght Stadium through a side door.

21/08 St Pat’s manager Stephen Kenny says his team’s fixture pile-up is ‘insane’ and ‘crazy’

Inchicore side will face Istanbul Başakşehir in Tallaght on Thursday before meeting Dundalk on Sunday and then travelling to Turkey for the return leg

16/08 Stephen Kenny praises St Pats’ ‘calmness and intelligence’ in famous European win

There were cool heads in the heat of a Baku night as St Patrick’s Athletic kept their composure and dumped an expensively-assembled side from an oil-rich country out of Europe to advance to the play-off round of the UEFA Conference League.

16/08 Stephen Kenny praises Saints’ ‘calmness and intelligence’ in famous European win

There were cool heads in the heat of a Baku night as St Patrick’s Athletic kept their composure and dumped an expensively-assembled side from an oil-rich country out of Europe to advance to the play-off round of the UEFA Conference League.

15/08 ‘The next round is a gateway to a series of brilliant occasions’ – Stephen Kenny urges Pat’s to keep European odyssey going

Stephen Kenny says he has faith in his St Patrick's Athletic players to continue their remarkable run in Europe and make it to the group stages of the Europa Conference League for a "life-changing" experience.

15/08 Saints go marching on after famous win in Baku sees Europa Conference dream carry on to lucrative playoff round

The European stage truly is offering St Patrick's Athletic the joys - and the financial rewards - denied them at home as Stephen Kenny's side are now just 180 minutes away from the group stages of the Europa Conference League after they dismissed FC Sabah in Baku.

14/08 ‘This is going through the hard way, going through the rounds’ – Stephen Kenny gearing Saints up for big Baku test

A round trip of 10,000km from Dublin to Baku is just about the longest trek an Irish side can make in European competition.

08/08 St Pat’s beat Sabah in first leg but left to rue missed chances to build lead against 10 men

Romal Palmer’s well-taken goal the difference as St Pat’s must travel to Azerbaijan next week

25/07 Stephen Kenny urges patience as St Pat’s prepare for European test

Victory over Liechtenstein outfit would provide a timely boost for struggling Saints

14/07 Window of opportunity could open for League of Ireland players

Players from the League of Ireland could get exposure to senior international football if Heimir Hallgrimsson gets his way.

04/07 Ben McCormack hits winner to haunt St Pat’s

A majestic second-half defensive performance from Waterford FC saw Keith Long’s side continue the push up the table as Ben McCormack’s deflected header settled their SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division meeting with St. Patrick’s Athletic at a hopping RSC.

28/06 Stephen Kenny hires ball boys to speed up revival of St Patrick’s Athletic

New signings for St Patrick’s Athletic will have to wait until the transfer window opens next week before they can officially play.

10/06 Brian Gartland reunited with Stephen Kenny as he makes move to St Pat’s

St Patrick’s Athletic boss Stephen Kenny has brought in his former captain Brian Gartland to be assistant coach at Richmond Park.

07/06 Drogheda United and St Pat’s fail to break stalemate at Weavers Park

Stephen Kenny has just one win in seven games now as St Patrick’s Athletic manager.

07/06 St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen Kenny questions FAI Cup scheduling

St Patrick’s Athletic face trip to play Derry City four days before Europa Conference League tie

06/06 Anthony Hudson back in the frame for Republic of Ireland manager’s job

Former New Zealand head coach is available after leaving his most recent post with Al-Markiyah in Qatar

03/06 Storylines aplenty as Stephen Kenny’s St Pat’s beaten by former side Dundalk

Manager’s son Eoin comes off bench for Louth side, as Jon Daly gets revenge on club that sacked him last month

03/06 ‘Dundalk is a special place, I have great love for it’ – Stephen Kenny ahead of clash with his former club

Stephen Kenny says he retains a “great love” for Dundalk as he prepares to face them as manager of St Patrick’s Athletic, with the presence of his son Eoin in the Lilywhites camp adding another layer to this evening’s televised encounter.

01/06 St Pat’s work past Galway to hand Stephen Kenny a first win in charge

St Pat’s remain seventh in the table while a first defeat in 10 sees Galway drop a place to fifth after the result in Richmond Park

24/05 Bohemians strike late to deny Stephen Kenny a first win as St Pat’s boss

The wait for his first win as St Patrick's Athletic boss goes on and Stephen Kenny will come away from his return to his old stomping ground of Dalymount Park frustrated to have taken just one point from an absorbing Dublin derby where they were in front for half the game, but not at full-time.

24/05 Shelbourne head to Tallaght looking to distance themselves from Shamrock Rovers

Stephen Kenny hopes to get his first win as St Patrick’s Athletic manager at Bohemians

20/05 Duff overturns old boss Kenny as Shelbourne strike late to hand St Pat’s another defeat

Reunion of Duff, Kenny and Brian Kerr at Richmond Park an intriguing look at relations between Irish football’s leading figures

20/05 Shels fire dramatic 96th minute winner as Damien Duff gets upper hand on Stephen Kenny in Dublin derby

As two of the biggest names in Irish football shared the touchline here in Stephen Kenny and Damien Duff, in the end it was the latter who left Inchicore with all three points after a quite incredible Dublin derby.

19/05 Stephen Kenny: St Pat’s not yet ready to challenge for League of Ireland title

St Patrick’s Athletic lost their first game under the former Republic of Ireland manager 1-0 to Derry at Richmond Park

17/05 Paul McMullan spoils Stephen Kenny’s return to League of Ireland management

For Stephen Kenny, a day of new beginnings ended with an unhappy reunion.

17/05 League of Ireland: Stephen Kenny makes his return as Pat’s host Derry City

Stephen Kenny is back in the League of Ireland hotseat as St Pat’s host Derry City.

16/05 ‘I need to work. That’s just the way I’m built’ – Stephen Kenny explains decision to return to management

Stephen Kenny says that a desire to get back on a football pitch, a change in family circumstances and the vision laid out by Garrett Kelleher were the driving forces behind his decision to accept the job as St Patrick’s Athletic manager.

16/05 ‘At the moment we are the fourth team in Dublin’ – Stephen Kenny ready to embrace St Pat’s challenge

Stephen Kenny admits that he will have to hit the ground running with St Patrick’s Athletic as the new Saints boss prepares for a whirlwind first week in charge.

16/05 Stephen Kenny returns to management with St Patrick’s Athletic

Former Republic of Ireland manager has agreed a five-year deal with the Inchicore club

04/05 FAI director of football Marc Canham faces endemic problems. He has yet to convince he’s the man to solve them

In February he launched an ambitious plan, but it’s far from clear he can implement it. And the Republic of Ireland’s men’s team still don’t have a permanent manager

20/04 Kevin Kilbane: Why is Marc Canham hiding behind FAI TV?

Director of Football’s refusal to face the music only deepens concerns around Ireland manager search

19/04 Search for new Ireland manager could now stretch into September

FAI director of football Marc Canham sets new deadline of England Nations League game

16/04 Letters: When it comes to being in charge, are the grown-ups missing from the Dáil?

Taoiseach Simon Harris began his tenure with a flurry of activity – so much so that he didn’t have time to take Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil, a first and certainly unprecedented omission. He sounds like a man with too much on his plate, given that he has just announced a “streamlining” of the same priorities. And yet he still takes time to “TikTok” while at work.

13/04 Malachy Clerkin: The FAI are reaping what they’ve sown in their struggles to appoint a new manager

A middling team with limited prospects and a relatively low salary – it’s little wonder it has taken the association so long to appoint someone to take over from Stephen Kenny

31/03 Pressure mounting on FAI as mystery surrounds identity of new manager

The FAI hope to unveil their new men's manager on Friday, April 12th, having missed three previous deadlines

28/03 Ciarán Murphy: For all Stephen Kenny’s failings as a manager, no one could accuse him of not caring

Gus Poyet’s comments hardly suggest a man for whom being fiercly loyal is important

28/03 Ciarán Murphy: FAI better off hiring John O’Shea than an average journeyman manager from elsewhere

Gus Poyet’s comments hardly suggest a man for whom being fiercly loyal is important

20/03 Lee Carsley rules out taking Republic of Ireland job

Former Ireland international committed to his role with England U-21s

12/03 Bohemians speak to Stephen Kenny about managerial vacancy

Former Ireland manager is keen to return to club management since leaving his job in November

04/03 Denis Walsh: The FAI will find somebody. He won’t be the solution

Are we condemned to traipsing up and down the aisles of world football’s manager superstores, searching for a special offer?

02/03 Kevin Kilbane: FAI’s interim plan could yet prove permanent

Return of Brian Kerr to work with John O’Shea is a victory for common sense

22/02 Letters: RTÉ and the mainstream media must be seen to fulfil their crucial roles

Your editorial of February 19 on the RTÉ debacle highlighted the importance of an independent, trusted and diversified media.

20/02 FAI to announce Ireland manager before Belgium and Switzerland games

Director of football Marc Canham does not envisage need for interim appointment

20/02 Chris Coleman out of the running as Ireland manager hunt goes on

Interim manager may be appointed for March friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland

31/01 Letters: Show solidarity with the Palestinians and cancel St Patrick’s Day travels

May I suggest that Irish politicians unite and cancel all St Patrick’s Day travels worldwide in solidarity with the Palestinian people?

20/01 The shortlist: FAI set to choose new Ireland boss from final five

Selection headache for €560,000-a-year post may yet come down to two experienced coaches — Lee Carsley and Neil Lennon

20/01 Kevin Kilbane: If the FAI are looking for a long-term project, all roads lead to Lee Carsley

Republic of Ireland need someone with the traits of a modern coach and old-school gaffer to take them forward

14/12 Anthony Barry in the frame to replace Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland head coach

Bayern assistant manager did 12-month stint coaching Ireland squad, as FAI chief Jonathan Hill indicates new manager will be in place by March

25/11 Kevin Kilbane: Next Ireland manager should build team around Evan Ferguson and control the story

Issues at the FAI will probably affect ability to attract replacement for Stephen Kenny

24/11 Letters: At a time of vast bloodshed, we should push for peace and leave triple lock as it is

Ours is a country that doesn’t have a national independence day. Ireland got its first leg up the ladder of international respectability in the UN due to its inclusive ethos and sympathy for small nations.

23/11 FAI parts ways with John O’Shea, Keith Andrews and the rest of Stephen Kenny’s backroom staff

O’Shea and Dean Kiely still hold jobs in club football after departing the international scene

23/11 Ireland’s backroom team, including Keith Andrews and John O’Shea, depart FAI

The FAI have confirmed that the rest of Stephen Kenny's coaching staff have departed the Association after the curtain came down on his tenure with assistants Keith Andrews and John O'Shea following the Dubliner out the exit door.

23/11 ‘Sad day’ after departure of ‘ultimate professional’ Stephen Kenny from Ireland job says Eileen Gleeson

Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson has paid tribute to Stephen Kenny and feels it's a “sad day” following last night’s confirmation he would not be continuing as senior men’s boss.

23/11 Mary Hannigan: When it rains at the FAI, it buckets down. Process begins to find new Ireland manager

Vote to remove five counties from National Hurling League may not go ahead next month; Katie Taylor seeks redemption against Chantelle Cameron at career crossroads

23/11 Runners and riders - who are the contenders to replace Stephen Kenny as Ireland manager?

FAI confirmed that Stephen Kenny will not get a new contract as Republic of Ireland manager on Wednesday

23/11 End of the road: FAI call time on Stephen Kenny after Euro 2024 failure

The FAI last night confirmed the end of Stephen Kenny’s tenure as Ireland manager.

22/11 ‘I have no regrets’, says Kenny, as the search for his managerial successor begins

England’s under-21 coach Lee Carsley is a strong candidate to take the Irish national team into the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign

22/11 ‘My commitment to Irish football remains absolute’ – Stephen Kenny reacts to Ireland departure

Former Ireland boss Stephen Kenny says that managing the Republic was “the ultimate honour” in his career and he insists his commitment to the Irish game remains intact.

22/11 Stephen Kenny to leave job as Ireland manager, FAI confirm

After a review of the Euro 2024 campaign which saw Ireland record six defeats, his contract was not renewed

22/11 FAI confirm Stephen Kenny’s exit as Ireland manager

The FAI has confirmed that Stephen Kenny’s contract as Ireland senior manager will not be renewed,

22/11 End-of-season atmosphere marks the end of an era that never took off

Desperately wanting something to work not enough as Kenny era peters out

22/11 Stephen Kenny admits that new Ireland deal is unlikely

Ireland manager was speaking in the wake of 1-1 international friendly draw with New Zealand

22/11 Ken Early: Stephen Kenny’s high-risk, low reward style has been his undoing

The next manager of Ireland needs to find a balance in the tactical set-up that has been sorely missing

22/11 Q&A: What next for the FAI as Stephen Kenny almost certain to leave role

Lee Carsley topping the list of possible candidates for the managerial role

22/11 ‘I think it may well be my last match’ – Emotional Stephen Kenny accepts end to Ireland journey has arrived

Stephen Kenny admitted there was emotion in the Irish dressing room after what he expects to be his final match in charge of his country, with the Dubliner admitted that nothing will ever compare to his dream role.

21/11 ‘We’ve had our setbacks, I know that’ – Emotional Stephen Kenny salutes Ireland squad as he awaits FAI decision

Stephen Kenny admitted there was emotion in the Irish dressing room after what he expects to be his final match in charge of his country, with the Dubliner admitted that nothing will ever compare to his dream role.

21/11 Mary Hannigan: While this could prove to be Kenny’s farewell, it was James McClean’s last hurrah in an Irish shirt

Shay Given, on RTÉ punditry duty, paid a moving tribute to the Derry man. “I didn’t think he’d get 10 caps after his first few games”

21/11 Ireland proved, once again, they have forgotten how to win

‘We need more funding,’ said James McClean this week, seemingly unaware that the government has temporarily turned off the money tap

21/11 Ireland v New Zealand: International friendly

In what is likely to be Stephen Kenny’s final match, how will Ireland fare at the Aviva Stadium?

21/11 Mary Hannigan: McClean shares frustrations ahead of what is likely to be his and Kenny’s swansong

Rugby grappling with ‘ticking time bomb’ of brain injury case while Ballygunner chase third Munster title in a row

20/11 Nathan Collins ruled out of Ireland match against New Zealand

Defender picked up ankle injury during Saturday’s 1-0 defeat by Netherlands

20/11 Ken Early: Do Irish players have the humility and ambition to improve?

The Netherlands defender Stefan de Vrij showed Ireland players the way forward. They should follow his example

20/11 Stephen Kenny’s tenure may be on its last legs but players still stand up for him

Future of Republic of Ireland manager will be decided later this month

19/11 TV View: No glossing over bleak landscape for Stephen Kenny’s Ireland

Picture looks ominous for manager as Richie Sadlier says ‘words don’t matter any more’

19/11 Stephen Kenny on his Ireland future: ‘I really don’t know, I don’t control that’

Gavin Bazunu and Matt Doherty defend the work being done by Kenny’s management team

18/11 Netherlands 1 Ireland 0: Dutch delight as Weghorst books Euro 2024 slot

Follow all the action in Amsterdam as Stephen Kenny’s men look to pull off unlikely win

18/11 Weghorst sends Netherlands to Euro 2024 as Ireland fail to stop Amsterdam party

Gavin Bazunu exceptional as brave Irish resistance keeps Dutch to a single goal

18/11 Netherlands v Ireland: Euro 2024 qualifier

Follow all the action in Amsterdam as Stephen Kenny’s men look to pull off unlikely win

18/11 Ken Early: Stephen Kenny fails to deliver the bright future he promised

The Ireland manager’s time in the job saw periods of hope, expectation, frustration and, finally, downfall

17/11 The Stephen Kenny project began with optimism but crashed into reality

Lack of football industry in Ireland makes it impossible to produce technically gifted players

17/11 Gavin Cummiskey: The Stephen Kenny project began with optimism but crashed into reality

Lack of football industry in Ireland makes it impossible to produce technically gifted players

17/11 Mikey Johnston: ‘All the lads love Stephen Kenny. We would love to try to keep him here’

The winger has seen little action with Celtic so far this season but is determined to help Ireland finish their Euro campaign on a high against the Netherlands

16/11 The FAI must capitalise on rising League of Ireland interest, not squander it

The domestic league never was the problem child, Irish football has been let down by its administrators

16/11 FAI ‘regrets’ expenses error and expresses intention to meet gender balance

Failure to appoint two female independent directors to expanded board could result in loss of funding

15/11 ‘He’s determined to play’ – Stephen Kenny upbeat on Evan Ferguson's hopes to face Dutch

Stephen Kenny is optimistic teenage striker Evan Ferguson will give him some badly-needed good news on the injury front and make himself available for Saturday’s Euro 2024 qualifier away to the Netherlands.

15/11 Injuries to Chiedozie Ogbene and Evan Ferguson make Ireland’s clash with the Netherlands a hard sell

‘The principles of how the team play should be, I’ve been very clear myself, from day one, on that. I haven’t deviated from that,’ says Stephen Kenny

13/11 Netherlands v Ireland: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

Everything you need to know about the Euro 2024 qualifier in Amsterdam

10/11 ‘I’ve asked the question’ - No decision made on Stephen Kenny’s future ahead of final Euro 2024 qualifier

Ireland manager refuses to discuss links to vacant manager job at Lincoln City

09/11 Troy Parrott earns Ireland recall for Dutch game but Séamus Coleman misses out

Caoimhín Kelleher also returns while James McClean will come in for final cap in friendly against New Zealand

08/11 Séamus Coleman set to return to Ireland squad for Netherlands match

Ireland captain has played two games for Everton’s under-21s after recovering from medial knee ligament injury

26/10 Ireland continue to drop down Fifa world rankings

Stephen Kenny’s side have lost five of their seven games in Euro 2024 qualification

22/10 Kevin Kilbane: Ireland lack ruthlessness and it will cost Stephen Kenny his job

The charade needs to end. This is not the worst Irish squad I’ve seen in my lifetime

18/10 Mary Hannigan: Busy month of recruiting ahead for the FAI

Gordon D’Arcy on Irish pride in Rugby World Cup defeat; should Ireland take comfort if New Zealand go on to win it all?

18/10 Stephen Kenny’s Ireland tenure likely to end next month with Lee Carsley the FAI’s preferred successor

FAI board of directors will decide Stephen Kenny's fate following an assessment of the European Championship campaign by director of football, Marc Canham

18/10 FAI board to decide Stephen Kenny’s fate in late November

FAI board of directors will decide Stephen Kenny's fate following an assessment of the European Championship campaign by director of football, Marc Canham

17/10 Stephen Kenny says Championship winger is close to declaring for Ireland

Ireland manager says the relentless nature of the Championship has deprived him of injured players during his tenure

17/10 Stephen Kenny reveals Ireland are close to recruiting winger from the Championship

Stephen Kenny has acknowledged that he may be on his last lap as Ireland manager with the likelihood of a Euro 2024 playoff now effectively dead.

16/10 Kenny: Play-off place still 'more unlikely than likely'

Stephen Kenny admitted that the Republic of Ireland's chances of qualifying for Euro 2024 through the play-offs remain "more unlikely than likely" but vowed that his side would look to finish Group B on a high when they face the Netherlands in November.

16/10 Ken Early: With the pressure off, can Ireland deliver the performance long promised by Stephen Kenny?

Despite some saying Stephen Kenny’s three years were wasted, this was a better performance vs Gibraltar than under Mick McCarthy in 2019

16/10 TV View: Ireland’s Magic Johnston hoping they can play Gibraltar every week

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16/10 No wobble from Ireland as Gibraltar are brushed aside in Faro

Goals from Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston, Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson secure a second win of the qualifying campaign

16/10 Nathan Collins dropped for Ireland’s Euro clash with Gibraltar while Mikey Johnston gets nod

Nathan Collins has been dropped for Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar tonight with Stephen Kenny making three changes to the team that toiled against Greece on Friday.

16/10 Gibraltar vs Ireland - Euro 2024 qualifier live

Live updates as Stephen Kenny’s side search for only their second win of the campaign

16/10 Ken Early: Results didn’t match rhetoric, but at least Stephen Kenny went down trying

Ireland manager’s credibility dipped gradually, and then suddenly, but at least he was given the opportunity

16/10 Letters: Israel’s policy of vengeance will only mean more war and more deaths to come

Israeli historian Ilan Pappe once described Israel’s 17-year long siege of Gaza as a slow genocide. Israel is now using the excuse of the lethal attack by Hamas to accelerate this genocide, a policy openly supported by the US, EU and other Western powers.

16/10 Ireland’s Josh Cullen has tough battles on his hands on two fronts

Manager Stephen Kenny says that he is not considering resigning - ‘My contract is to the end of the campaign’

15/10 ‘I understand that Greece loss, it's not a good result for us but I am contracted to the end of the campaign’ – Stephen Kenny

Stephen Kenny says he is “realistic” about his long-term prospects as Ireland boss but is adamant that he will be in charge for the November international window no matter what happens in tomorrow’s qualifier away to the group’s bottom side, Gibraltar.

15/10 Jason Knight accepts players need to step up and perform

Another defeat, another failed campaign and another focus on the future of their manager, but one of Ireland’s players admits that competing at international level is “punishing” for those of them who were given their chance at that level by Stephen Kenny but have been left with little reward.

15/10 Sideshow overshadows poor Ireland showing as apathy replaces anger at the Aviva

Avoidable distractions have disrupted Stephen Kenny’s three years in charge of the national team

14/10 ‘You shouldn’t be losing at home to Greece’ - Stephen Kenny declines to discuss Ireland future

Ireland have taken just three points from their first six Euro 2024 qualifiers

14/10 Ireland 0 Greece 2: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium

Chiedozie Ogbene was by some distance Ireland’s most creative force

13/10 'I'm not naive' - Kenny on future after latest defeat

Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says he expects the FAI to view the European Championship qualification campaign as disappointing, but remains hopeful of remaining in charge.

13/10 ‘It wasn’t a vanity project, bringing 21 players in, it had to be done’ – Stephen Kenny defends Ireland job after defeat to Greece

Stephen Kenny has admitted that the FAI will be disappointed in a campaign which shuddered to an undignified conclusion with another defeat to a lower-ranked Greek side and almost certainly will cost him his job.

13/10 Stephen Kenny’s dreams lie in tatters as Greece match proves all is lost for his reign

Ireland manage tried to reset the dial on Irish football but another chastening defeat shows it just hasn’t worked out

13/10 Ireland outclassed and out of time as Greece pick off three points at their ease

Stephen Kenny’s future in the manager’s job looks in serious peril after another flat home performance

13/10 Ireland v Greece: player ratings by Mary Hannigan

Chiedozie Ogbene was by some distance Ireland’s most creative force

13/10 Ken Early: Trash talk gives way to rubbish display as Ireland stink out the Aviva

Ireland vs Greece review: An already-doomed campaign sees empty seats and a team that played like they didn’t want to be there

13/10 Ireland v Greece live updates: Euro 2024 qualifer

Stephen Kenny's team host Greece in must-win qualifier at the Aviva Stadium, follow the action with Eamon Donoghue ...

13/10 Stephen Kenny on his guard before showdown with ‘streetwise’ Greece

Ireland’s attacking options enhanced by returns of Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston and Callum Robinson

12/10 Kenny not giving up on a Dutch November showdown

Stephen Kenny wants Ireland to secure six points from this week's double header against Greece and Gibraltar, as the Ireland manager clung onto the very slight chance that his side would have something to play for in November.

11/10 ‘He’s an outstanding man’ - Keith Andrews praises Andy Farrell after spending time in Irish rugby camp

Ireland assistant manager was invited to observe rugby side’s training during the Grand Slam run

10/10 Evan Ferguson eases fitness concerns after missing recent Euro 2024 qualifiers

Brighton striker has yet to play a full 90 minutes since returning from a patellar tendon issue

10/10 Ireland and the UK confirmed as Euro 2028 hosts

UEFA have officially confirmed that Ireland and the UK will host the 2028 European Championships.

09/10 Ireland v Greece: Kick off time, TV channel and team news ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier

All you need to know ahead of Friday night’s international action

09/10 Sammie Szmodics called up for Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifiers

Aaron Connolly pulled out of the squad for the games against Greece and Gibraltar through injury

05/10 No room for Andrew Moran in Ireland squad as Kenny pays tribute to departing McClean

Stephen Kenny predicts a good future for Andrew Moran with the Republic of Ireland

05/10 Evan Ferguson passed fit to return to Ireland squad ahead of Euro 2024 qualifying clash with Greece

No room for James McClean while Troy Parrott also misses out despite impressive run of form with Excelsior Rotterdam

05/10 James McClean set to retire from international football

Derry-born wing-back will call it a day after next month’s friendly vs New Zealand

21/09 Ireland slip down to 55th in latest Fifa world rankings

Steady decline for Stephen Kenny’s men as they nudge closer to their worst Fifa ranking

15/09 FAI aim to avoid further Vera Pauw controversy, calm concerns over Stephen Kenny’s future and shift the focus

Jonathan Hill and Marc Canham endeavoured to shift focus to the future of the game in Ireland

14/09 Stephen Kenny to remain in Ireland role for rest of Euro 2024 campaign

FAI chief executive Jonathan Hill has spoken about the decision not to give Vera Pauw a new contract

14/09 Kenny to remain in charge for rest of Euro campaign

Stephen Kenny will remain in charge of the Republic of Ireland team for the final three games of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign and the international friendly with New Zealand in November, the FAI has confirmed.

14/09 Mary Hannigan: FAI executives face busy media briefing over Pauw’s exit and Kenny’s future

Also, all the latest Irish rugby news including Sexton’s expected start against Tonga, and, in Gaelic games, a look at the dominant clubs around the country

13/09 The questions Jonathan Hill and the FAI need to answer on Thursday morning

FAI CEO will end three months of silence when he is joined by director of football Marc Canham for media briefing

13/09 Stephen Kenny gets set for long goodbye as FAI chiefs mull over Lee Carsley option

It was business as usual for Stephen Kenny last night as he took in an Ireland U-21 game at Turner’s Cross while FAI chiefs continued to mull over the timeline for his inevitable departure.

13/09 Letters: Why do TV pundits expect limited Ireland team to mix it with world’s best?

What a pity Ireland couldn’t get a draw against the Netherlands on Sunday. The first-half performance was very good and in the end we were just beaten by a better team. There is no shame in that.

12/09 John Giles backs Stephen Kenny for contract extension: ‘I think he’s done a good job’

John Giles says Stephen Kenny has done a good job with the Republic of Ireland, given the players available to him

11/09 FAI could part ways with Stephen Kenny before October international window

Chief executive Jonathan Hill will address situations surrounding Kenny and Vera Pauw at media briefing on Thursday

11/09 Sadlier: New contract for Kenny no longer credible

A new contract for Stephen Kenny is no longer credible, believes Richie Sadlier, following the defeat to the Netherlands that has ended any chance of the Republic of Ireland qualifying automatically for Euro 2024.

11/09 Risks not rewarded as defensive errors cost Ireland

Three years creating a team around a solid back line, but in the end, it proved their Achilles Heel, as the Ireland defence were crushed by a double Dutch demolition to call time on their Euro 2024 Group B campaign.

10/09 Ken Early: The bare facts look ugly for Stephen Kenny as the qualification campaign is all but over

When the most common arguments for you include “Who else could do better with this squad?”, things are not looking good

10/09 Double Dutch leaves Ireland out of Euro 2024 reckoning

Defeat in Dublin could prove point of no return for Ireland manager Stephen Kenny

10/09 Stephen Kenny admits Ireland future is out of his hands but expects to remain in charge for remainder of Euro campaign

Stephen Kenny admits it is out of his hands as the FAI decide whether or not to remove him before a possible European Championship play-off after the 2-1 Dutch defeat which ended their automatic qualification chances.

10/09 ‘I’m contracted until the end of the campaign’ – Stephen Kenny adamant he will stay in charge of Ireland for potential play-off

Stephen Kenny admits his future is out of his hands after the 2-1 Dutch defeat which ended their automatic qualification chances last night.

10/09 Ireland v Netherlands: Live Euro 2024 qualifier

Follow all the action as Ireland try to keep hopes of qualifying alive at the Aviva

10/09 Kevin Kilbane: Stephen Kenny has tried and failed to change the face of Irish football

Moment of truth for Stephen Kenny as it's win or bust for the Republic of Ireland's manager as the Netherlands come to town

09/09 Preview: Who can light the touch paper as Dutch visit?

Stephen Kenny has called for a high-octane atmosphere from a packed-out Aviva Stadium tonight to help inspire his side to victory against the Netherlands.

09/09 ‘Dutch win can put us back in contention’ – Stephen Kenny

Stephen Kenny has told his players to leave the disappointment of Paris behind and focus on tomorrow’s clash with The Netherlands – the game that was always going to be more important in the context of their fading Euro 2024 hopes.

08/09 In-form Bohemians striker Jonathan Afolabi called up to Ireland squad for Dutch game

QPR forward Sinclair Armstrong drafted in from the U21 side as Stephen Kenny bolsters attacking options

08/09 Stephen Kenny: ‘We are not at France’s level but at home it is different’

Ireland manager says his team need ‘to pull out the performance of our lives’ against the Netherlands

07/09 Chiedozie Ogbene: ‘I wouldn’t fault the effort, we came up against a world class team’

Stephen Kenny reacts to defeat to France: ‘From our point of view it’s all about Sunday, and that’s the main objective’

07/09 Ireland v France: Live updates of Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris

Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland team take on the World Cup finalists in Paris, follow the action as it happens ...

07/09 Malachy Clerkin: Stephen Kenny’s bad run of luck looks set to continue against France

A Euro qualifier, an Irish Open, a World Cup opener and a column on gun violence in American high school football, all in your Irish Times Sport this morning.

07/09 Ken Early: Loss of key men feels like a bad punchline for Ireland and Kenny

France v Ireland: With so many absentees, it’s hard to see how the team can get anything tonight against formidable opponents in Paris

07/09 Stephen Kenny confirms Evan Ferguson’s knee injury was not sustained in Newcastle game

Patella tendon injury was exacerbated by Bruno Guimarães’s challenge but it is one that has been troubling the striker for a period of time

06/09 Republic of Ireland braced for daunting assignment in Paris

Deschamps' France unlikely to show much sympathy for Stephen Kenny’s struggling and understrength Republic of Ireland side in Paris

06/09 France v Republic of Ireland - All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland take on France at the Parc des Princes on Thursday evening with the Euro 2024 qualification hopes hanging by a thread. Here's everyone you need to know.

06/09 Group B state of play: Dramatic upturn in form required for Ireland’s survival

Euro 2024: Greece, the Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland in a three-way battle for play-off spot in Group B

06/09 Stephen Kenny turns to Adam Idah to fill in for injured Evan Ferguson

Stephen Kenny will ask Adam Idah to fill the gap left by the injured Evan Ferguson and lead the line for Ireland in their Euro 2024 battle against France in Paris tomorrow night.

05/09 France v Ireland: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

Everything you need to know about the Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris

05/09 John Egan remains an injury worry as Ireland seek famous win against France

Stand-in Ireland skipper may need to be replaced by Shane Duffy or Josh Cullen for Thursday’s Euro 2024 qualifier in Paris

02/09 Lack of midfield quality hinders Kenny’s Irish revival

The inability to dictate the tone and shape of proceedings from the engine-room is still holding the Republic of Ireland back

01/09 Kenny craves ‘one big win’ to salvage Euros campaign

Ireland must get a win or at least two draws against France in Paris next Thursday and the Netherlands at the Aviva stadium three days later

01/09 Stephen Kenny hails ‘terrific job’ by Vera Pauw

Senior managers of the Ireland men and women developed a ‘good relationship’ over the past three years

31/08 Stephen Kenny reveals phone call with Vera Pauw after her spell with Ireland came to an end

Stephen Kenny has revealed he spoke to former senior women’s manager Vera Pauw on Thursday morning, less than 48 hours after the FAI decided not to extend the Dutch native’s contract as her four-year spell came to an end.

31/08 Stephen Kenny insists James McClean playing in League Two is ‘not ideal’ for Ireland career

Ireland boss Stephen Kenny feels it’s “not ideal” in the long-term for centurion James McClean to be playing his club football in England’s fourth tier, in the context of his Ireland career.

31/08 Shane Duffy and Aaron Connolly back in Ireland squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

Festy Ebosele receives his first senior call-up since June 2022 as Kenny names 25-man squad

29/08 Boost for Stephen Kenny as James McClean returns to Wrexham bench tonight after knee injury

Ireland boss Stephen Kenny looks set to include centurion James McClean in his squad this Thursday after the winger returned to Wrexham’s bench this evening having overcome a recent knee injury.

27/08 Will Smallbone hands Stephen Kenny timely injury boost ahead of Ireland squad announcement

Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has been handed a boost with the news that midfielder Will Smallbone is set to be fit for next month's Euro 2024 qualifiers.

29/06 Stephen Kenny faces sack if Ireland don’t pick up points in September qualifiers

Despite loss in Athens FAI wants to avoid a managerial hunt during Women’s World Cup

29/06 Stephen Kenny to remain as Ireland manager for September qualifiers

Despite loss in Athens FAI wants to avoid a managerial hunt during Women’s World Cup

24/06 Kevin Kilbane: Stephen Kenny’s soliloquy was nothing more than gimmickry

If the FAI decide to make a change, Lee Carsley would be an ideal replacement as manager

24/06 Stephen Kenny’s soliloquy was nothing more than gimmickry

If the FAI decide to make a change, Lee Carsley would be an ideal replacement as manager

23/06 Johnny Watterson: The press conference as a perfect forum for respectful exchange is largely a myth

From punch-ups to managers throwing wobblers over questions – the press conference is often a combative, stressful event

21/06 ‘I’ve never been one to speak about myself like this’ – Stephen Kenny’s unprompted 700-word speech as he fights for job

Defiant Stephen Kenny has mounted a strident defence of his ability to manage Ireland, insisting he has made “brave decisions in the best interests” of the game here while acknowledging that his future will be out of his hands barring an “extraordinary” Euro 2024 fightback.

20/06 Stephen Kenny: ‘I’ve made brave decisions in the best interests of Irish football, okay?’

The Ireland manager tackles a three-year narrative about who he is and the job he is doing

19/06 Stephen Kenny has depleted his benefit-of-the-doubt reserves with fans

Something has shifted in the support for the Ireland manager - it’s going to be so, so hard for him to shift it back

19/06 Liam Brady remains honest - and just a bit grumpy - right to the very end

A montage of the good old days nearly had the retiring pundit in tears - but then recent performances have managed that too

19/06 Ireland 3 Gibraltar 0: How the Irish players rated

Jason Knight most impressive as Stephen Kenny’s team get the job done

19/06 Ireland fail to impress as they make heavy work of victory over Gibraltar

Stephen Kenny’s side struggled for an hour before sub Mikey Johnston broke minnow’s resistance with opener

19/06 LIVE Euro 2024 qualifier: Republic of Ireland v Gibraltar

Can Stephen Kenny’s team bounce back from the defeat to Greece? Follow the action as it happens?

19/06 Stephen Kenny accuses journalist of ‘absolutely terrible’ disrespect

Ireland manager believes his position is secure until end of Euros campaign

18/06 Kenny tactical struggles overshadow McClean milestone

Rising dismay around five Irish defeats from the Republic’s last eight matches

18/06 TV View: No Love Island vibes for Stephen Kenny as pundits vote for a re-coupling

After their performance against Greece, players must wish they were on a desert island - but will the manager be cast adrift?

18/06 Into the West – Galway and Sligo looking forward to a new era for Irish football

Clubs nationwide are crying out for long overdue investment in the domestic game and Connacht’s top top clubs are eager to be part of the required transformation

18/06 Gus Poyet unsparing in assessment of Ireland after Greece win tactical battle

Stephen Kenny says he is ‘not concerned about myself at the moment’ after defeat in Athens

17/06 Stephen Kenny: ‘We’ve given ourselves a mountain to climb’

‘It was just a really poor second goal to give away. I can’t believe we gave it away to be honest’

16/06 Greece 2 Rep of Ireland 1: How the Irish players rated

A grim night for Irish players as Greek Odyssey ends in defeat

16/06 Kenny master plan in tatters as Ireland slump to disappointing defeat

Goalkeeper Bazunu the one shining light as Greece in no way flattered by a one goal victory

16/06 Malachy Clerkin: Ireland chase shadows on dispiriting night in Athens

Gus Poyet’s Greece could not have imagined a more comfortable 2-1 victory

16/06 Will Smallbone handed Ireland start as Evan Ferguson paired with Adam Idah for Greece clash

Stephen Kenny has awarded a competitive debut to Will Smallbone and picked Adam Idah as the strike partner for Evan Ferguson for tonight's crunch Euro 2024 qualifier in Athens.

16/06 LIVE Greece v Ireland: Euro 2024 qualifier

Follow all the action as Stephen Kenny’s men look for a big result in Athens

15/06 Ken Early: Still the football goes on, but Ireland’s woes must end in Greece

It is time for Stephen Kenny’s team to deliver: that does not necessarily mean winning in Athens, but it does entail playing well and not losing

15/06 Mary Hannigan: Golfers happy to let clubs do the talking as US Open begins

Gulf money unlikely to take over GAA; Stephen Kenny brings out the motivational videos

15/06 Motivational video revives memory of Irish football’s glory days

Historic goals by Lawrenson, Aldridge, Cascarino, McGeady shown to current Irish players ahead of Athens duel

11/06 FAI on alert as Tom Cannon’s agent informs Stephen Kenny of England interest

Twenty-year-old striker reconsidering his Ireland career after approach to join Lee Carsley’s England under-21 squad

08/06 Will Smallbone: ‘I’ve shown resilience to know I can take on anything thrown at me’

The 23-year-old midfielder says he would like to show other people that ‘having alopecia shouldn’t stop you from achieving your dreams’

02/06 Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny preparing squad ahead of key Euro fixtures

‘We got them back to reality by coming to Bristol and getting them refocused,’ says Kenny

01/06 Stephen Kenny expects Caoimhín Kelleher to leave Liverpool this summer

Injured Chiedozie Ogbene out of Ireland squad ahead of crucial Greece qualifier

25/05 Chiedozie Ogbene and Tom Cannon emerge as doubts for Euro qualifier in Greece

Ogbene is missing this week’s training camp at Bristol City’s state-of-the-art training facility on account of a torn hamstring

20/05 Eye-catching Irish players in the English Football League Championship

Mixed season for players with several enduring relegation while others enjoy successful campaign

18/05 Andrew Omobamidele ruled out of Ireland squad ahead of summer qualifiers

Séamus Coleman and Callum Robinson will also miss the crucial match against Greece