The 35-year-old has announced his international retirement with just 43 caps earned

Ireland playmaker has called it a day after 43 caps as he approaches his 36th birthday

Ireland manager Martin O’Neill pays tribute to Waterford-born striker

The Republic of Ireland manager’s commitment has served him, and his country, well

Martin O’Neill’s men looked lost when they had to chase the game against Denmark

Danish playmaker scores hat-trick in comprehensive playoff victory

But Danes will fancy their chances of picking Irish lock if home side takes initiative

Martin O’Neill’s men just one game away from qualifying for a first World Cup in 15 years

Everyone knows the top-level football is elsewhere, but it’s not about that anymore

Shane Duffy was a towering presence while Daryl Murphy endured long night in Copenhagen

‘They will come more out, which allows us to get more space. It will be more interesting’

Fireworks before the kick-off were not matched at the Parken stadium

All to play for in second leg as Denmark held to scoreless draw in Copenhagen

Irsk? Mig? Aldrig! - Three words you might need in Copenhagen on Saturday night

‘Because it’s Tuesday I’m personally not over-worried,’ said Roy Keane when asked

Meanwhile, Daryl Murphy is enjoying his new lease of life in the twilight of his career

General reaction was of acceptance and that Wales simply didn’t do enough on the night

From Murphy’s goal in Serbia to McClean in Vienna - the highs and lows of the campaign

Irish skipper praises collective effort in claiming World Cup playoff slot

West Brom ace comes up with goal that breaks Welsh hearts and keeps World Cup dream alive

Southampton striker will miss win-or-bust final World Cup qualifier in Cardiff

Republic manager to start with his most physically powerful line-up against Wales

The striker has not found the net for club or country since last scoring in February

Group D set for an intriguing finale on Monday with all options open

All roads now lead to Cardiff, but what did win in Dublin teach us?

Moldovan TV crew’s prediction was right: three handy points for the hosts

Martin O’Neill’s contract extended for two years, but focus is on crucial Moldova match

Striking to hear O’Neill cite the number of season tickets sold during his time in charge

Nottingham Forest man is the national side’s form striker before crucial final group games

Meanwhile, Roy Keane took yet another swipe at Everton and their team of ‘scientists’

Aiden McGeady and David Meyler are both among the goals in the Championship

Round-up: Preston and Ipswich both continue fine form with victories

Jon Walters set to miss games against Moldova and Wales due to knee injury

Alan Browne on target from 50 yards out in 3-0 win; Leeds go top of Championship table

Manager would be reluctant to throw Aston Villa striker in against Moldova or Wales

Ireland forward still believes his side can qualify for World Cup despite Serbia loss

Irish midfielder has not given up hope of World Cup qualification

Wes Hoolahan and David Meyler impress on frustrating night for Martin O’Neill’s side

Aleksandar Kolarov’s goal puts 10-man Serbia in pole position for Russia qualification

Quick transformation needed within side if Martin O’Neill’s men are to outshine Serbia