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John O'Shea
11:12, 8 OCT 2025
Roy Keane would ‘ruffle a lot of feathers’ as Ireland boss as questions raised about rival
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Manchester United legend’s coaching style and knowledge of football has been hailed by one former player.
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Heimir Hallgrímsson hands a first senior Ireland call to Dundee United defender
Republic of Ireland national football team
Will Ferry has been drafted into the squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia.
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Kevin Doyle keen on Roy Keane getting back to coaching international football
Roy Keane
"Maybe international football would suit him. It's not the day-to-day grind, the emotion that comes with playing every week."
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Six former Ireland internationals, including current Barnsley boss, among latest FAI Pro Licence course intake
League of Ireland
Conor Hourihane has guided Barnsley to a strong start to the new League One season.
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How Heimir Hallgrímsson can shock Ireland’s World Cup dream back into life against Portugal
Republic of Ireland national football team
Ireland’s World Cup prospects are all but done, but some aren’t giving up on a shock result against Portugal next month.
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‘It looks like…’ - Heimir Hallgrímsson has identified one way to measure the growing confidence in his Ireland side
Republic of Ireland national football team
The World Cup qualifiers kick off on Saturday against Hungary and spirits are high within Heimir Hallgrímsson’s squad.
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Ireland star is focused after ‘bit of a strange day’, insists John O’Shea
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson will need every single member of his squad to be at their best in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Hungary.
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‘No time like the present’ - John O’Shea’s challenge to Ireland stars ahead of World Cup bid
Republic of Ireland national football team
It’s 10 years since Ireland last qualified for a major tournament and it will be 24 years since the Boys in Green last made it to a World Cup.
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Evan Ferguson’s ‘spark’ can ignite Ireland’s World Cup qualification bid
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Roma striker has made an impressive start to life in Serie A and is in excellent form ahead of the Hungary game.
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Ireland’s World Cup preparations have been aided by a spy operating behind enemy lines
Republic of Ireland national football team
John O’Shea has been on the phone in recent times to an old teammate.
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'Heroes forever' - John O’Shea outlines the rewards on offer for Ireland’s World Cup hopefuls
Republic of Ireland national football team
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side will kick off their World Cup qualification campaign on Saturday against Hungary.
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FAI respond to Eileen Gleeson allegations as former Ireland WNT manager launches legal action
Republic of Ireland national football team
The former manager has made allegations of bullying and discrimination in court documents seen by the Sunday Independent.
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Sweet Sixteen: Brian Kerr, Noel O'Reilly, John O'Shea, Andy Reid, Liam Miller - Uefa U16 glory under a mackerel sky in Scotland
Soccer
Sure, the noise-nik band were dreadful, the boys were on the amphetamine train, the girls were on the shelf and amidst this I'd mentioned my heart-breaking visit to Dunblane.
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Heimir Hallgrimsson's Luxembourg warning as Ireland boss says 'it won't be a shock to the nation'
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Boys in Green are in Luxembourg looking for a victory in Tuesday's friendly at Stade de Luxembourg, with 360 Irish fans making the trip
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Championship midfielder added to Ireland squad for Luxembourg friendly
Republic of Ireland national football team
Bosun Lawal trained with the Ireland squad on Sunday and is flying to Luxembourg for Tuesday's friendly
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Robbie Brady outlines why his latest Player of the Year award means more than his 2016 win
Republic of Ireland national football team
Preston defender Robbie Brady this week picked up his second Senior Ireland Player of the Year award.
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Robbie Brady has teammates in stitches with his reaction to winning FAI Senior Ireland Player award
Republic of Ireland national football team
Robbie Brady was up against Caoimhin Kelleher and Nathan Collins for the award
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"I'm ambitious, I want to play in the top division" - Ireland ace on his Premier League hopes
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Ireland midfielder is happy at Championship side Bristol City, but wants to test himself at the highest level
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Evan Ferguson verdict as Ireland management assess striker ahead of Senegal clash
Evan Ferguson
Evan Ferguson had a frustrating loan spell at West Ham but is eager to finish the season strongly with Ireland
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Stephen Bradley didn’t hold back in his criticism of Ireland call-up Josh Honohan's Galway display
League of Ireland
Shamrock Rovers defender Josh Honohan heads away on international duty with his manager’s criticism ringing in his ears
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‘Well, he didn’t say f**k off!’ - Heimir Hallgrimsson on chat with Ireland-eligible star Liam Delap
Republic of Ireland national football team
Chelsea and Manchester United target Liam Delap is still eligible to play for Ireland, although he is on his way to the Under-21 Euros with England
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‘It’s mad’ - Schoolkids react to session with Manchester United and Ireland legend
Manchester United FC
The Premier League club, through its Manchester United Foundation, has deep roots in Northern Ireland
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Caoimhin Kelleher joins a very exclusive list thanks to Liverpool’s Premier League win
Liverpool FC
Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher played a significant role in Liverpool’s Premier League title win this season.
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Glenn Whelan said Ireland were ‘too used to losing’ - we crunched the numbers and he was right!
Republic of Ireland national football team
Although Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men appear to have turned a corner since the former Ireland midfielder made those comments last September.
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