Evans winning over the cynicsA few years ago it would have been difficult to imagine National League clubs being put out because two of our underage sides…Tue Oct 13 1998 - 01:00
Irish change tactics for MaltaIreland Under-21 manager Ian Evans has made two changes from the side that drew 2-2 with Croatia last month for this afternoon…Tue Oct 13 1998 - 01:00
Shelbourne fail to break down stubborn championsThe games between this pair last season were seen as a great advertisement for the Nation League but yesterday's encounter left…Mon Oct 12 1998 - 01:00
Healy's goal makes sure the fairytale continuesThey left it late, but 30 seconds from time Colin Healy was on hand to make sure Ireland's underage fairytale would continue …Sat Oct 10 1998 - 01:00
King set to make Kilkenny debutThe former Bohemians winger Lee King is likely to make his debut for Kilkenny City in this evening's game against Athlone Town…Fri Oct 9 1998 - 01:00
Kerr widens his optionsIreland manager Brian Kerr moved yesterday to broaden his options for tonight's vital under-18 UEFA qualifying game against Russia…Fri Oct 9 1998 - 01:00
Draw for uneasy IrelandA disappointing night for the Irish under-18s at Richmond Park ended with Brian Kerr's side having to settle for a draw against…Thu Oct 8 1998 - 01:00
Partridge out but Ireland flyingThe Republic of Ireland will be without Liverpool winger Richie Partridge for tonight's UEFA Under-18 championship qualifier …Wed Oct 7 1998 - 01:00
Irish crank up with easy victoryThe Airport Hotel may not be the ideal setting for late-night singsongs in the open air, but then team spirit doesn't appear …Tue Oct 6 1998 - 01:00
Uncomfortable feeling still lingers at BohemiansThey may have won four major trophies between them during the past decade but even with six matches of the season gone Bohemians…Tue Oct 6 1998 - 01:00
European winners to kick off defenceIt's time to start all over again for the under-age football stars who made history over the summerMon Oct 5 1998 - 01:00
Keely wants O'FlahertyDermot Keely is on the verge of signing former Galway United and St Patrick's Athletic striker Ricky O'Flaherty with the Shelbourne…Sat Oct 3 1998 - 01:00
Rovers make most of chancesEverybody knows how hard it is to keep up with events at Dalymount Park these days so it's easy to have some sympathy for the…Sat Oct 3 1998 - 01:00
McGrath ponders legal action after Dalymount exitThe disagreement over whether the previous incumbent had jumped or been pushed may have still been raging as the team went through…Fri Oct 2 1998 - 01:00
Bohemians to cut Kiwi countBohemians manager Joe McGrath looks set to halve the number of New Zealanders at the club over the coming days, with goalkeeper…Wed Sep 30 1998 - 01:00
Lesser lights takes small steps forwardIt's been a hectic few weeks for First Division clubs with all 10 having played a couple of rounds of midweek games over the …Tue Sep 29 1998 - 01:00
Accommodating the English gameThe kids are back in school now and around our way the football on the green in front of our Inchicore home is more or less confined…Tue Sep 22 1998 - 01:00
Bohemians again fail to igniteWith a new manager and a good bit of previously unseen talent, quite a few people rated Bohemians as the dark horses for this…Sat Sep 12 1998 - 01:00
Coll takes top job at St Mel'sThe former Dundalk and Bohemians defender James Coll has moved into management at Athlone Town, taking over the job vacated a…Sat Sep 12 1998 - 01:00
In league with locals at lastSo, what next, eh? Mirror Group to snap up Shamrock RoversTue Sep 8 1998 - 01:00
Coolness and KeaneLeaning against an open doorway with a cup of tea in his hand, Tony Cascarino was beamingMon Sep 7 1998 - 01:00
Ireland reveal promise amid defensive errorsDavor Suker and Alen Boksic may have done the Irish seniors a considerable favour simply by staying at home this weekend but …Sat Sep 5 1998 - 01:00
National League PreviewsNew Boss Liam Buckley should certainly get plenty of opportunity to assess the depth of talent available to him this weekend …Fri Sep 4 1998 - 01:00
Wing-backs hint at shiftIn what may be a hint of a shift in emphasis in the Irish camp ahead of tomorrow's opening European Championships qualifier against…Fri Sep 4 1998 - 01:00
Dolan takes major stakeNational League champions St Patrick's Athletic announced a major overhaul of the club's ownership and management structure yesterday…Wed Sep 2 1998 - 01:00
Kerr seeks right blendDespite having to rest four players in Monday night's practice game at the AUL complex, Irish under-18 manager Brian Kerr hopes…Wed Sep 2 1998 - 01:00
Dolan to retain important role at InchicoreA few weeks after it first looked like he was moving aside, Pat Dolan will let go of the reins at St Patrick's Athletic this …Tue Sep 1 1998 - 01:00
Cascarino still has his eyes on recordNot much action at the Republic of Ireland team hotel yesterday where manager Mick McCarthy was counting the bodies arriving …Tue Sep 1 1998 - 01:00
St Patrick's start as they mean to go onAfter last season's dismal campaign, the ambitions are fairly low key this year up the BrandywellMon Aug 31 1998 - 01:00
Quinn injury is McCarthy's only worryNiall Quinn remains the only serious doubt for this Saturday's opening European Championship qualifier against Croatia.Mon Aug 31 1998 - 01:00
Catch-phrase elicits Dolan soundbiteFour months after he carted the National League title, and whatever piece of silverware they thrust into his arms, back from …Sat Aug 29 1998 - 01:00
Rovers stun hosts with late comebackThe talk in both camps had been about this being the perfect way to kick of the campaign and last night at Tolka Park they showed…Sat Aug 29 1998 - 01:00
Bohemians v Finn HarpsBoth teams are likely to have plenty of players making their debuts this evening although the home side may edge it with four…Fri Aug 28 1998 - 01:00
Kerr rings changes for under-18sJust five of the team that lifted the European title in Cyprus last month feature in Brian Kerr's squad of 21 players, named …Wed Aug 26 1998 - 01:00
League in the marketHaving confirmed the appointment of long-time Bohemians official Donal Crowther as secretary of the league on Monday night, National…Wed Aug 19 1998 - 01:00
Blazevic loses ProsineckiCroatian manager Miroslav Blazevic's preparations for his team's European Championships qualifying game in Dublin next month …Wed Aug 19 1998 - 01:00
Kerr hopes to promote change with successThe Cypriot leg of the Irish Youth team's celebrations finally started to wind down in the not-so-early hours of yesterday morning…Tue Jul 28 1998 - 01:00
Kerr's youths capture a terrific doubleThe celebrations had scarcely started and already the air was heavy with talk of resignationsMon Jul 27 1998 - 01:00
Kerr's golden touch works againYou have to concentrate really hard these days on some of his rougher times with St Patrick's Athletic to remember what exactly…Mon Jul 27 1998 - 01:00
O'Reilly saves leave George to slot title sealerIt may have taken the Irish 77 years to pick up a first major international football trophy but 79 days after the under-16s won…Mon Jul 27 1998 - 01:00
Ireland have no fears as Kerr seeks to double upSheffield Wednesday midfielder Alan Quinn is Brian Kerr's only doubt for tomorrow's UEFA Youth Championships final against Germany…Sat Jul 25 1998 - 01:00
Ireland get by with some help from friendsThe Republic of Ireland Ireland's underage bandwagon cranked up another gear in Ayia Napa last night where a comfortable defeat…Fri Jul 24 1998 - 01:00