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Forza Trapattoni As Irish Cruise To Euro 2012?
Estonia 0 – 4 Republic of Ireland Dare we dream just yet? Many will think so as the Republic of Ireland made one giant step in insuring qualification for Euro 2012 in Poland with a 4-0 win against 9 man Estonia in Tallin. Alot was said durning the week by players...
by Daniel Pitcher at November 11th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
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Trap Still Unsure On Keanes Attacking Partner
The Republic of Ireland team to face Estonia on Friday evening was named earlier in Talin with no real surprises but Giovanni Trapattoni will wait till tomorrow afternoon in deciding who will partner Robbie Keane upfront, so Trap has only named 10 out of the 11 that will...
by Daniel Pitcher at November 10th, 2011 at 06:11 pm
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Walters Tipped For Upfront Starting Role
Republic of Irelands Jonathan Walters is set to make his first competitive international start for the Republic of Ireland as Traps boys in green begin their final preperations for tomorrow evenings massive Euro 2012 play off game with Estonia in Tallin. Walters, one would...
by Daniel Pitcher at November 10th, 2011 at 01:11 pm
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Rugby League Ireland Receives Irish Sports Council Recognition
The Executive Committee of Rugby League Ireland (RLI) are today delighted to announce their application to be recognised as a National Sporting Body by the Irish Sports Council (ISC) has been approved. Following the completion of the application process by RLI which...
by Daniel Pitcher at November 10th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
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Given Not Getting Carried Away By Favourites Tag
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has taken full part in training today in Malahide in preparation for Friday nights massive Euro 2012 play off game against Estonia. Given sat out yesterdays session with a slight neck strain with the FAI saying pulling him from...
by Daniel Pitcher at November 9th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
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Kelly Relishing Estonia Test
Republic of Irelands Stephen Kelly has said that the boys in green will go into this Saturday and next Tuesdays massive games with Estonia not expecting wins but insists the squad has the belief that they CAN make it to Poland next summer. The Fulham man is hot favourite...
by Daniel Pitcher at November 8th, 2011 at 04:11 pm
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From The Thrilla To the Chiller-Smoking Joe Frazier RIP
The final bell has tolled for the first of a trio of the greatest heavyweights in the greatest era that heavyweight boxing has seen with the passing of Joe Frazier. Frazier. Muhammed Ali & George Foreman created the superfight between them in the early 70′s as...
by Bob McKenzie at November 8th, 2011 at 08:11 am
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Shels See Bit O’ Red As Sligo Rovers Retain Ford FAI Cup In Penalty Shoot Out Thriller
In thier third FAI Ford Cup final appearance in a row, Sligo Rovers have retained the FAI Cup with once again a dramatic penalty shootout, the match wasnt without its controversy as referee Richie Winter wrongly dismissed Barry Clancy for diving towards the end of the first...
by Daniel Pitcher at November 6th, 2011 at 06:11 pm
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Clash Of The Titans Sees Sexton’s Seven Seize Control For Leinster
Ireland’s two World Cup outhalves dominated proceedings in front of 48,000 hardy souls at landsdowne Road as Jonny Sexton’s boot just edged out Ronan O’Gra’s efforts to guide Leinster to a tight 24-19 victory over defending champions Munster in the...
by Bob McKenzie at November 5th, 2011 at 07:11 am
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Almost A Losing Game- But It’s Back To Black
Despite finishing the tournament with a third choice Scrum Half & a fourth choice Out Half New Zealand clung on to defeat a spirited second half charge from a French side who finally brought their A game into a memorable final. When the two sides met earlier in the tournament...
by Bob McKenzie at October 23rd, 2011 at 11:10 am