Given one of many injury problems for Ireland

24 May 2012 Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is to fly to London to consult a knee specialist amid mounting injury concerns for manager Giovanni Trapattoni.

McGeady hits back at Keane

23 May 2012

Winger Aiden McGeady has hit back at criticism from former Republic of Ireland skipper Roy Keane.

Keane survives injury scare

20 May 2012

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane is expected to join up with his team-mates ahead of EURO 2012 after an injury scare.

O'Shea boost for Ireland

14 May 2012

Sunderland defender John O'Shea will meet up with the Republic of Ireland squad as scheduled after undergoing a scan.

McClean forced to close Twitter account

9 May 2012

James McClean has closed his Twitter account after receiving death threats since his selection for Republic of Ireland's EURO 2012 finals squad.

McCarthy thanks Trapattoni for understanding

8 May 2012

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has promised James McCarthy he has a future at senior international level despite missing out on the Euro 2012 finals.

Trapattoni agonises over squad

14 Apr 2012

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has admitted he faces an agonising series of decisions as he attempts to finalise his squad for Euro 2012.

Ireland players accept reduced deal

2 Mar 2012

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane and his teammates have agreed a reduced Euro 2012 qualification bonus deal amid ongoing economic difficulties.

Trapattoni pleased with efforts

1 Mar 2012 Giovanni Trapattoni was a satisfied man after seeing his Republic of Ireland team fight back to claim a hard-fought draw with the Czech Republic.

Keane ready for new role

29 Feb 2012 Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has asked skipper Robbie Keane to be his Francesco Totti as he begins his preparations for EURO 2012.

McClean earns Ireland call

21 Feb 2012 Sunderland winger James McClean has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the friendly clash with the Czech Republic later this month.

Ireland to meet Hungary

8 Feb 2012 The Republic of Ireland will face Hungary in its final warm-up game ahead of EURO 2012.

Trapattoni welcomes new deal

30 Nov 2011 Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is relishing the chance to 'grow and develop' the team after agreeing a contract extension which will run until the 2014 World Cup.

Andrews backs Trap

17 Nov 2011

Keith Andrews is desperate for Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni to be allowed to continue his mission.

Trapattoni thinking of finals

16 Nov 2011 Giovanni Trapattoni immediately set his sights on making an impact at Euro 2012 after guiding the Republic of Ireland to its first finals tournament for a decade.