Qualifier
# qualifier - Wednesday 3 April, 2013
VIDEO: 16 years since Ireland ‘had a Macedonia’
Mick McCarthy’s side conceded two penalties and Jason McAteer was red-carded in Skopje.
# qualifier - Sunday 31 March, 2013
It’s exactly 20 years since Stan’s corner-kick goal against Northern Ireland
Three goals in the opening 28 minutes had Lansdowne Road roaring.
# qualifier - Friday 22 March, 2013
As it happened: Sweden v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Sweden took on Ireland in a potentially crucial game for both sides.
# qualifier - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Liam Brady: We’ll look ridiculous to the football world if we sack Trapattoni
The Italian’s former assistant in the Ireland footballing set-up launched a blistering defence of the embattled coach.
Trapattoni pleased with young players and confident Ireland are back on track
The Italian dismissed further speculation on his coaching future and proclaimed ‘a golden goal’ for Marc Wilson.
# qualifier - Sunday 14 October, 2012
Old rivalry: Deschamps excited by Spain test
Didier Deschamps doesn’t sound very confident.
# qualifier - Saturday 13 October, 2012
Trapattoni to make Sunday call on Robbie Keane’s fitness ahead of Faroes clash
The Italian also revealed that he would make two or three changes following the 6-1 defeat to Germany.
# qualifier - Thursday 6 September, 2012
Kazakh captain: Nothing less than a victory will do for us
Kairat Nurdauletov is aiming high, and says he and his team-mates will not accept a draw.
# qualifier - Friday 27 July, 2012
Kildare v Sligo – All-Ireland SFC qualifier round four match guide
Kildare were forced to sweat before staving off the challenge of Limerick after extra-time last week. Next up is another test against Sligo tomorrow evening.
Tipperary v Down – All-Ireland SFC qualifier round four match guide
Tipperary are 70 minutes away from a first ever All-Ireland senior football quarter-final appearance but a Down side overturned in last week’s Ulster final stand in their way.
Laois v Meath — All-Ireland SFC qualifier round four match guide
Last Sunday they lost the Leinster final to Dublin but Meath must pick themselves back up quickly for tomorrow’s qualifier battle with Laois.
Kerry attacker O’Sullivan wary of Banner ambush
The Glenbeigh-Glencar club man is bidding to make an impact off the bench for Kerry tomorrow night.
# qualifier - Thursday 26 July, 2012
Preview: Buckley confident ahead of European night
St Patrick’s Athletic take on NK Å iroki Brijeg at Richmond Park tonight.
Preview: Bit O’Red face an uphill battle
The Showgrounds hosts Spartak Trnava as Sligo Rovers look to overturn a 3-1 first leg deficit in their Europa League second leg qualifier.
# qualifier - Saturday 21 July, 2012
As It Happened: Kerry v Tyrone, All-Ireland SFC round three qualifier
They have won seven of the last nine All-Ireland senior football titles between them but for either Kerry or Tyrone, today would represent the end of the 2012 championship road. Here’s how it all unfolded.
Premier football: Tipp hold off Antrim challenge to advance
Alan Maloney’s six points helped Tipperary to a 0-10 to 0-8 victory over Antrim in Thurles.
# qualifier - Saturday 7 July, 2012
Kildare’s Seanie Johnston could miss his Cavan return
One of the most eagerly anticipated face-offs of the year may not happen, as the controversial forward nurses a shoulder injury.
# qualifier - Thursday 10 May, 2012
Explainer: All you need to know about the women’s boxing qualifiers for London 2012
We answer all your questions, from Katie Taylor’s biggest threats Ireland’s other medal hopes, just in case.
# qualifier - Wednesday 11 January, 2012
Rained off: Niland’s Aussie qualifier falls foul of the weather
Conor Niland’s first-round Australian Open qualifier against Stephane Bohli has been refixed for 11pm tonight (Irish time).
# qualifier - Saturday 26 March, 2011
Ireland 2-1 Macedonia: As it happened
Ireland have beaten Macedonia 2-1 at the Aviva Stadium thanks to goals from Aiden McGeady and Robbie Keane.
# qualifier - Tuesday 5 October, 2010
Italians awaiting further information on Derry blast
Italian Football Federation await further developments ahead of match with Northern Ireland in Belfast this Friday.








































