The age of the big persona leading limited Ireland to improbable glory has passed

Baggies boss Darren Moore has been impressed with the Irish midfielder

Inner city club key in development of player who looks to have a big career ahead

Irishman announced he will leave Norwich City after 10 years at Carrow Road

The midfielder’s lifestyle required some tweaking before he made the grade away from Shels

Ireland playmaker was a centrepoint of discussion during his international career

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

The street footballer who nearly saved the football nation was lauded in the RTE studio

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

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

World-class ambition is fine. But the expectations towards Irish football are delusional

Neither the manager nor the association is likely to envisage a more attractive option

Pundit claims manager does not know how to get best from players

A shocking night for Irish football is reflected in the ratings as Denmark came and plundered

Danish playmaker scores hat-trick in comprehensive playoff victory

Ireland’s most creative player likely to feature against Denmark only if Plan A is failing

James McClean and Harry Arter luckily avoid bookings, but talk will turn to Wes Hoolahan

Both at club and international level the skilful midfielder has overcome adversity

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

Martin O’Neill’s side deliver another performance of limitless bravery and passion

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

Welsh fans see game as a kind of coronation for a golden generation of footballers

Recent form suggests Chris Coleman and Wales have the greater cause for confidence

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

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

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

Shane Long handed a rare start, as Brady and Ward play in Burnley’s Anfield draw

James McClean and Wes Hoolan unused substitutes for West Brom and Norwich

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

Whelan and Arter make way as Martin O’Neill makes two changes for Serbia game

Ken Early: With a solid game plan, smaller countries can overcome more talented opposition

Arter, Hendrick and McCarthy can form Ireland’s midfield unit for next few seasons

Wes Hoolahan has been far from peripheral but remains a passenger in long-ball game

Ruaidhrí Croke runs the rule over Martin O’Neill and his team after a salvaged point

Austria are missing key players, but Marcel Koller’s side arrive under big pressure to win

After Darren Randolph’s error against Uruguay, Martin O’Neill has to decide on ‘keeper

Ireland midfielder: ‘There is no bigger game for me at the moment than this one tonight’

Martin O’Neill’s men warm-up for key Austria clash with friendly win over Uruguay