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The Republic of Ireland teenager is enjoying a superb breakthrough season for club and country, making his senior Cherries debut in a Carabao Cup victory over Forest Green Rovers. Kilkenny is also part of the U21 Ireland squad, and has made six appearances for Stephen Kenny’s exciting side this season, making his debut in the […] More
Richie Towell has joined Salford City on a free transfer. The Irish midfielder has spent the last two years on loan at Rotherham United from Brighton, but has now moved to the newly promoted League Two club owned by the Class of ’92. Towell says Salford are a club “with a lot of ambition”, and the […] More
Leicester City are reportedly set to sign Bohemians striker Ali Reghba. The 19-year-old has been on trial with the Foxes, and scored twice for the club’s U23 side – and won a penalty – against Swansea on Monday evening. Reghba is an U19 Republic of Ireland international, and was named by new U21 international coach […] More
Martin O’Neill is set to become Nottingham Forest’s new manager. Aitor Karanka resigned from the post last week, and former Republic of Ireland manager O’Neill is expected to replace the Spaniard. According to Sky Sports, negotiations are expected to be concluded in the next 24 hours. O’Neill is a club hero at Forest, having won two […] More
Shane Long scored what proved to be the winner for 10-man Southampton today. The Republic of Ireland striker doubled the Saints’ lead against Leicester at the King Power in first half stoppage time, and also won an 11th minute penalty which was dispatched by James Ward-Prowse. Wilfred Ndidi pulled one back for the Foxes in […] More
Anthony Pilkington has joined Wigan from Cardiff City. The Republic of Ireland international has joined the Championship club on an 18-month deal after failing to make a single appearance for Neil Warnock’s Cardiff side this season. Pilkington made 111 appearances for the Welsh club, netting 23 goals and winning promotion with the club last season. The 30-year-old joined Cardiff in 2014 […] More
An Ireland legends XI will face a Liverpool legends XI in aid of the Sean Cox fund. The match will take place at the Aviva Stadium on April 12th, and there will also be a gala dinner afterwards. According to the FAI, “Former Reds will line up against an Ireland XI legends team with proceeds raised from the game […] More
Newport County have stunned Leicester City in the FA Cup. The League Two side have beaten the Foxes 2-1 at Rodney Parade to produce the biggest upset of the third round. Carlow native Pádraig Amond kept his cool to score the winner from the penalty spot in the 85th minute after Marc Albrighton handled the […] More
Adam O’Reilly has made his senior debut for Preston North End. The 17-year-old replaced his compatriot Graham Burke late in the club’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at Deepdale. O’Reilly is an underage Republic of Ireland international, and was part of the talented international U17 squad that reached the European Championship quarter-finals in the summer. “Over the […] More
Declan Rice has earned plenty of praise for his performance against Southampton last night. The 19-year-old produced another eye-catching display in the heart of the West Ham midfield as the Hammers beat the Saints 2-1 at St. Mary’s. Southampton took the lead through a scrappy Nathan Redmond goal, but Manuel Pellegrini’s visitors made it five wins from […] More
Gary Breen has criticized Mick McCarthy’s reported pursuit of Nathan Redmond. The Southampton winger has won one international cap for England in a non-competitive friendly, and qualifies for the Republic of Ireland through his mother. The Irish Independent have reported that McCarthy is hoping to persuade Redmond to represent the Boys in Green, but former […] More
Michael Obafemi has scored his first Premier League goal. The Southampton striker latched on to Nathan Redmond’s pass to score the Saints’ third goal in their 3-1 win over Huddersfield. The Republic of Ireland teenager had missed a great chance a few moments earlier, but made no mistake when presented with another opportunity in the […] More
