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    Traps Boys Un-Beaten Run Continues In Dire Draw
    Share Republic of Ireland 0  -  0 Croatia The only positive to take out of a rather dull and completely useless friendly international match, was that the Republic of Ireland have now gone five games without a loss, drawing 0-0 with Croatia in the Aviva Stadium tonight. Tonights game was one with very little highlights, with the hosts failing to get going at all, although...
    by at August 11th, 2011 at 12:08 am
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    Republic Of Ireland End Season On A High Against Italy
    Share Italy 0-2 Republic of Ireland Keith Andrews and co, celebrate after Andrews put Ireland in front. Giovanni Trapattoni guided the Republic of Ireland to a 2-0 victory against his native Italy at the Maurice Dufrasne Stadium in Liege, Belgium. This was only the second time ever the Republic have beaten Italy. In a game of few clear-cut chances it was Ireland who made...
    by at June 7th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
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    Banana Skin Match In Skopje In Prospect As Skipper Wins War Of The Strained Groin
    Share Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane has been passed fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia in Skopje tonightKeane, who suffered a groin injury during a training session on Thursday, will partner Simon Cox in attack, after completing a full session in the sweltering Skopje heat yesterday evening. Darren O’Dea starts in defence along with Stephen...
    by at June 4th, 2011 at 09:06 am
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    Low Lie The Fields of Uruguay
    Share FT: Republic of Ireland 2 – 3 Uruguay A young and experimental  Republic of Ireland side suffered defeat against South American side Uruguay this evening at the Aviva Stadium. Considering the starting line-up’s this should have been a convincing win for Uruguay who had 8 out of 11 starting players from the world cup playing, but they wernt to have it...
    by at March 29th, 2011 at 09:03 pm
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    Trap Rings In Changes For Uruguay Friendly
    Share Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has made 8 changes from the side that beat Macedonia on saturday evening for tomorrow nights friendly international against Uruguay in the Aviva Stadium. Giovanni Trapattoni and Stephen Kelly Goalkeeper Kieren Westwood and defenders Kevin Foley and Darren O’Dea the only players to keep their places. There is no...
    by at March 28th, 2011 at 05:03 pm
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    FAI Drop Friendly And Competitive Ticket Prices For Aviva Stadium
    Share The Football Association of Ireland today (22nd February) announced that following a consultation process with affiliates, that it will reduce General Admission ticket prices by up to 27% for the remainder of the 2011 season. 3 International friendly ticket prices will fall from 2010 costs of €55 and €40 to €45 (-18%) and €30 (-25%) The reductions will see...
    by at February 23rd, 2011 at 04:02 pm
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    Ireland To Consider International Return?
    Share Sportspeak understands, Stephen Ireland is considering a massive U-turn to return to the Republic of Ireland squad. Is this a desperate plea from Ireland The former Manchester City ace last played for the Republic, during the Steve Staunton reign against Slovakia in September 2007. He left the squad in a bizarre way, firstly stating his grandmother had died and needed...
    by at December 15th, 2010 at 09:12 am
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    Clap Trap Or Money Trap?
    Share Since the arrival of the IMF in Ireland, businesses and employees have become fearful of their future in employment. But the repercussions of the financial meltdown in this small island of ours has hit the sports world especially in Abbottstown, the home of the Football Association of Ireland.   AudioPlayer.embed("pod_audio_1", {soundFile: "http%3A%2F%2Fsportspeak.eu%2Fmedia%2Fpodcast_2010_12_01_01.mp3"});...
    by at December 1st, 2010 at 11:12 pm
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    Republic of Ireland 1 Norway 2
    Share On the eve of the 1 year anniversary of Ireland being cheated out of the world cup by France and FIFA, Ireland ended the year with a loss against Norway in a game you would rather have seen paint dry than watch. Games like this pose a fine question, how far would we have got in the world cup.   AudioPlayer.embed("pod_audio_2", {soundFile: "http%3A%2F%2Fsportspeak.eu%2Fmedia%2Fpodcast_2010_11_17_02.mp3"});...
    by at November 17th, 2010 at 09:11 pm
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    Doolin Appointed Under 18′s and 19′s Manager
    Share Sportspeak has learned that former Cork City and Drogheda United manager Paul Dolin has been appointed as Head Coach of the Republic of Ireland Under-18 and Under-19 teams. Doolin brings a wealth of experience to the role and takes up the position with immediate effect. Having won every domestic honour during his playing career, Doolin subsequently moved into management...
    by at September 23rd, 2010 at 05:09 pm