Aaron Connolly will be thrilled if his international career is half as successful as that of mentor Robbie Keane.
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Aaron Connolly rues missed chances as Republic of Ireland held in Georgia
Aaron Connolly left Georgia ruing the one that got away after passing up a late chance to snatch a priceless Euro 2020 qualifier victory on his senior Republic of Ireland debut.
Goal promise brought Scott Hogan back in from the cold at Stoke
Scott Hogan is primed to play a part for the Republic of Ireland in Georgia after fulfilling a remarkable promise to score a winner for his club if he was brought in from the cold.
Matt Doherty happy to switch flanks to solve Ireland’s left-back dilemma
Matt Doherty is ready to step into the breach as the Republic of Ireland attempt to take a significant stride towards Euro 2020 qualification in Georgia.
Conor Hourihane is not taking Ireland starting spot for granted
Conor Hourihane is refusing to accept that he is a Republic of Ireland regular as he attempts to cement his place for the crucial Euro 2020 qualifier double-header against Georgia and Switzerland.
McCarthy confident teenager Connolly could play part for Republic of Ireland
Mick McCarthy has told teenager Aaron Connolly he would not have called him into the Republic of Ireland squad if he was not confident he could play a part in the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign.
Republic of Ireland boss McCarthy dealt double defensive blow
Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy could be without first-choice central defensive pairing Shane Duffy and Richard Keogh for next month’s Euro 2020 double-header against Georgia and Switzerland.
Luton striker James Collins not getting carried away after first Republic goal
James Collins is keeping his feet firmly on the ground after announcing his arrival on the international stage with his first Republic of Ireland goal.
Alan Browne on red alert for Republic of Ireland’s crucial Euro 2020 qualifiers
Alan Browne is on red alert for the Republic of Ireland’s crucial Euro 2020 qualifying showdowns with Georgia and Switzerland after reminding manager Mick McCarthy of his worth.
James Collins comes off bench to seal Ireland victory over Bulgaria
James Collins enjoyed a dream Republic of Ireland debut as he came off the bench to seal a 3-1 friendly victory over Bulgaria.
McCarthy won’t kill Kenny’s qualification hopes by taking his Under-21 players
Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has declined to raid the Under-21s as he prepares to test the depth of his squad in Tuesday night’s friendly clash with Bulgaria.
Seamus Coleman hails Republic of Ireland’s character after latest late show
Seamus Coleman has warned the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 rivals to beware the nation’s innate refusal to give up the fight.
Mick McCarthy hails ‘good day’ as Republic of Ireland clinch another win
Mick McCarthy was a happy man after seeing the Republic of Ireland complete a maximum haul of six points from their first two Euro 2020 qualifiers on his return as manager.
Hourihane gives Republic another victory
Conor Hourihane’s first senior international goal handed the Republic of Ireland a deserved Euro 2020 qualifier victory over Georgia as Mick McCarthy was treated to the perfect homecoming.
Ireland game will be test of our Euro 2020 credentials – Georgia coach Weiss
Vladimir Weiss admits he will know what Georgia’s Euro 2020 fate is likely to be by the time the final whistle blows in Tuesday night’s qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.
5 talking points ahead of Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2020 qualifier with Georgia
Mick McCarthy will send the Republic of Ireland into a very difficult Euro 2020 qualifying showdown with Georgia on Tuesday night hoping to erase the memory of a grim evening in Gibraltar.
Hendrick happy to help goal-shy Republic
Jeff Hendrick is happy to take on some of the responsibility for ending the Republic of Ireland’s goalscoring drought.
UEFA called to investigate as “anger” expressed over Schar concussion
Brain injury charity Headway has demanded a UEFA investigation after Newcastle defender Fabian Schar played on for Switzerland against Georgia on Saturday despite being knocked unconscious in the first half.
Seamus Coleman hopes Gibraltar can take points from Republic of Ireland’s rivals
Seamus Coleman is hoping minnows Gibraltar can cause some damage after giving the Republic of Ireland a scare in their opening Euro 2020 qualifier.
Wales boost World Cup hopes as Tom Lawrence strike downs Georgia
Tom Lawrence was the hero as Wales boosted their World Cup qualification prospects with a…