Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Soccer Correspondent

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent.

Caoimhín Kelleher: ‘We need to get the country to a World Cup’

The Republic of Ireland goalkeepers on an unforgettable night in Hungary, his successful switch to Brentford and the prospect of heading to North America this summer

League of Ireland clubs losing total of €1m revenue because of dodgy boxes

Piracy is hurting game as profit from LOITV live broadcasts of matches goes into football

Shamrock Rovers believe ‘marketplace’ puts Michael Noonan’s value above €2 million

Teenage striker has attracted interest from Hoffenheim in Germany, Celtic and Chelsea

Czech Republic put faith in Miroslav Koubek to relight their fire

New manager has wasted no time preparing for World Cup play-off against resurgent Republic of Ireland in March

FAI to reward loyal Ireland fans for World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague

Just over 1,000 tickets for the Fortuna Arena clash go on sale next week

Troy Parrott sale could make AZ threefold profit; where is it going wrong for Ferguson?

While Parrott has enjoyed a fine goalscoring season in the Netherlands, Evan Ferguson has had a frustrating run at Roma

New Czech Republic manager describes Ireland’s football as ‘simple’ ahead of World Cup playoff

Miroslav Koubek said Denmark are ‘more football-orientated’ than Ireland

Evan Ferguson’s place under threat as Roma move to bolster attacking options

Elsewhere, Ireland international Gavin Bazunu seals Stoke loan while Spurs hold off on Melia decision until injury recovery

How to replace Josh Cullen and other questions for Hallgrímsson ahead of World Cup playoffs

Irish manager will be hopeful of a swift return from injury for Chiedozie Ogbene

Shamrock Rovers add Seán Kavanagh to coaching ticket ahead of new season

Former Republic of Ireland under-21 makes straight jump from player to coach

Josh Cullen ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup playoffs with ACL injury

Burnley midfielder faces up to nine months pout after suffering knee injury against Everton

League of Ireland Premier Division attendances increase by 8 per cent

Average attendance increased from 3,490 to 3,775 with a total of 683,208 attending Premier Division games

‘It’s a waste of time playing me Jack’: Steve Staunton recalls impact of USA ’94 heat as Ireland learn potential World Cup opponents

Irish manager focused on playoffs to make tournament first of all

Ireland to face Mexico, South Korea and South Africa if they qualify for World Cup

Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson says it’s a group ‘we would fancy qualifying from’

World Cup-bound Pico Lopes and Athlone Town hero Kelly Brady scoop Soccer Writers awards

Steve Staunton was also honoured at Dublin event for an outstanding career in the green jersey

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