Republic of Ireland national football team

Republic of Ireland

Nickname(s)

The Boys in Green

Association

Football Association of Ireland

Confederation

UEFA (Europe)

Head coach

Giovanni Trapattoni

Asst coach

Marco Tardelli

Captain

Robbie Keane

Most caps

Steve Staunton (102)

Top scorer

Robbie Keane (33)

Home stadium

Croke Park
Lansdowne Road
Dalymount Park

FIFA code

IRL

FIFA ranking

Highest FIFA ranking

6 (August 1993)

Lowest FIFA ranking

57 (November 1998)

Elo ranking

Highest Elo ranking

8 (April 2002, August 2002)

Lowest Elo ranking

67 (May 1972)





First kit





Second kit

First international

Irish Free State 1 - 0

Bulgaria
(Stade Olympique, Colombes, France; May 28, 1924)

Biggest win

Republic of Ireland 8 - 0 Malta

(Dalymount Park, Dublin, Ireland; 16 November 1983)

Biggest defeat

Brazil 7 - 0 Republic of Ireland

(Uberlândia, Brazil; 27 May 1982)

World Cup

Appearances

3 (First in 1990)

Best result

Quarter finals, 1990

European Championship

Appearances

1 (First in 1988)

Best result

Round 1, 1988

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The team made its debut at the 1924 Olympics reaching the quarter finals. Ireland, then known as the Irish Free State, competed as an independent nation for the first time at the 1924 Summer Olympics Between 1924 and 1936 the team competed as the Irish Free State and from then until 1953 it was referred to by the FAI as Ireland. The Football Association of Ireland ( FAI; Irish: Cumann Peile na h-Éireann) is the governing body for the sport of association football (soccer The current name was adopted after a FIFA ruling to disambiguate it from the Ireland team run by the IFA, which is now known as Northern Ireland. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) The Irish Football Association ( IFA) is the organising body for football in Northern Ireland, and had historically been the governing body for the whole The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international football.

Under the guidance of Jack Charlton and his successor Mick McCarthy the team enjoyed its most successful era, qualifying for Euro 88, reaching the quarter-finals of the 1990 World Cup and making the last sixteen at both the 1994 and 2002 World Cups. John "Jack" Charlton, OBE, DL (born Ashington, Northumberland, 8 May 1935) is a former Footballer Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy (b 7 February 1959 Barnsley, England) is an English-born Irish former professional footballer, who is currently The 1988 UEFA European Football Championship final tournament was held in West Germany. The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30.

The side was the first team from outside the UK to defeat England on home soil, at a fixture played at Goodison Park, Liverpool in 1949. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located England v Ireland. On September 21, 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool, the home of Everton, England were defeated 2-0 by The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football Goodison Park is the home ground of Everton FC in Liverpool. It was built in 1892 and now has a total capacity of 40157 all-seated Liverpool ( is a City and Metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary The team also reached the quarter finals of the 1964 European Nations' Cup. The 1964 UEFA European Nations Cup was the second edition of the quadrennial European Football Championship, endorsed by UEFA.

History

Irish Free State

Between 1882 and 1924 Ireland was represented by a single national football team organised by the Belfast - based Irish Football Association. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world This article deals with the Irish Football Association team up to 1950 when it last picked players from outside Northern Ireland Belfast ( is the capital city of Northern Ireland and the seat of government in Northern Ireland. The Irish Football Association ( IFA) is the organising body for football in Northern Ireland, and had historically been the governing body for the whole Then in 1920 Ireland was partitioned into Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. The Partition of Ireland took place on 3 May 1921 under the Government of Ireland Act 1920. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of Southern Ireland (Deisceart Éireann was the short lived autonomous region (or Constituent country) of the United Kingdom established on 3 May In 1922, Southern Ireland became the Irish Free State, which in turn became the Republic of Ireland. The Irish Free State (Saorstát Éireann (1922&ndash1937 was the state established as a Dominion on 6 December 1922 under the Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed by Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Amid these political upheavals the Football Association of Ireland, emerged in Dublin in 1921 and began organising its own league and national football team. The Football Association of Ireland ( FAI; Irish: Cumann Peile na h-Éireann) is the governing body for the sport of association football (soccer Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. The Football League of Ireland, usually known simply as the League of Ireland or later the eircom League (from the league's sponsorship by Irish telecommunications

In 1923 the FAI was recognised by FIFA as the governing body of the Irish Free State ^[1] and at the 1924 Olympics, the Irish Free State made their international debut. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) Ireland, then known as the Irish Free State, competed as an independent nation for the first time at the 1924 Summer Olympics On May 28 at the Stade Olympique, they beat Bulgaria 1-0, with Paddy Duncan scoring the team's first ever goal. The Stade Olympique Yves-du-Manoir in Colombes, near Paris, France (also known as the Stade Olympique de Colombes, or simply Colombes The Bulgaria national football team is the national football team of Bulgaria and is controlled by the Bulgarian Football Union. Paddy Duncan (born 1894 date of death unknown was an Irish footballer. As a result of this they qualified for the quarter-finals. ^[2] ^[3] On June 14 1924, the Irish Free State made their home debut against the United States, who had embarked on a brief European tour after competing in the same Olympics. Ed Brookes scored a hat-trick in a 3-1 home win at Dalymount Park. Edward A Brookes (born Dublin, Ireland) also known as Ed Brookes or Ned Brookes, was an Irish footballer who played A hat-trick in Sports is associated with succeeding at anything three times in three consecutive attempts Dalymount Park is a football Stadium situated in north Dublin. ^[4]

The Irish Free State did not play their next game until March 21 1926. This was an away game against Italy which they lost 3-0. The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition In subsequent years the status of the Olympic Games football competition was downgraded and as a result this game is widely regarded as the Irish Free State's first official game. On February 25 1934 the Irish Free State made their World Cup debut, drawing 4-4 with Belgium at Dalymount Park in a qualifier. The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football The Belgium national football team is the national football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association. The 1934 FIFA World Cup was the first World Cup where the teams had to qualify, since the first edition in 1930 had no qualification Paddy Moore scored all four of the Free State’s goals and became the first player ever to score four goals in a World Cup game. Paddy Moore (born 1910 Ballybough, County Dublin, Ireland; died July 24 1951 Birmingham England) was an Irish

Ireland

Between 1924 and 1936 the FAI had selected players mainly from the Free State. However after 1936 the FAI began to refer to their team as Ireland and began to select players born in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland (Tuaisceart Éireann Ulster Scots: Norlin Airlann) is a Country within the United Kingdom, lying in the northeast of During this era there were, in effect, two Ireland teams, chosen by two rival Associations. Both Associations, the Northern Ireland - based IFA and the Irish Free State - based FAI claimed jurisdiction over the whole of Ireland and selected players from the whole island. Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world During this era at least thirty-eight dual internationals were selected to represent both teams ^[5]. Dual Irish international footballers are a group of Irish international footballers who between 1908 and March 1950 played for the international teams selected by both the FIFA eventually intervened when both teams entered the 1950 FIFA World Cup, the first time they had entered the same competition. A total of 34 teams entered the 1950 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament Four players - Tom Aherne, Reg Ryan, Davy Walsh and Con Martin - actually played for the two different teams in the same FIFA World Cup tournament. Thomas Aherne (born 26 January 1919, Limerick, Ireland; died 30 December 1999, Luton, England Reginald Alphonso Ryan ( 30 October 1925 – 13 February 1997) also referred to as Paddy Ryan, is a former Irish footballer David John Walsh (born April 28, 1923, Waterford, Ireland) commonly referred to as Davy Walsh or Dave Walsh, is Cornelius Joseph Martin (born Rush Dublin, March 20 1923) commonly referred to as Con Martin, is a former Irish footballer The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football ^[6]. FIFA subsequently restricted players' eligibility based on the political border and in 1953 ruled neither team could be referred to as Ireland for competitions which both teams were eligible to enter i. e. initially the World Cup and subsequently the European Nations Cup (now the European Championships), decreeing that the FAI team be officially designated as the Republic of Ireland while the IFA team was to become Northern Ireland ^[7]. The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international football. (For British Championship matches played against England, Scotland and Wales, the IFA was still entitled to call its team "Ireland", as they had done since staging the worlds first ever competitive international, against Scotland in Belfast in 1884, a practice which they continued up until the early 1970's, when the IFA reverted to using the name "Northern Ireland" for all its games. ) The FAI continued to refer to their team as Ireland until a game against Luxembourg on March 7 1954. The Luxembourg national football team is the national football team of Luxembourg, and is controlled by the Luxembourg Football Federation.

Competitive history

For many years, the Republic of Ireland had seen qualification for major tournaments elude them.

A 2–0 win over England at Goodison Park on September 21, 1949, was the first time England suffered a home defeat by a team outside the Home Countries of Scotland, Wales and the Ireland team run by the Belfast based Irish FA. England v Ireland. On September 21, 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool, the home of Everton, England were defeated 2-0 by Goodison Park is the home ground of Everton FC in Liverpool. It was built in 1892 and now has a total capacity of 40157 all-seated Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. This article deals with the Irish Football Association team up to 1950 when it last picked players from outside Northern Ireland The Irish Football Association ( IFA) is the organising body for football in Northern Ireland, and had historically been the governing body for the whole

The 1958 World Cup qualifiers saw the Republic of Ireland drawn with England. The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup was hosted by Sweden from June 8 to June 29. In their home game against England, Alf Ringstead put the hosts 1-0 up before John Atyeo equalised in the last minute to salvage a 1-1 draw for England. Alfred Ringstead (born October 14, 1927 in Dublin, Republic of Ireland – died Peter John Walter Atyeo (more commonly known as John Atyeo) (7 February 1932 – 9 June 1993 was an English football Striker who spent the majority Under the rules of the day, a win for the Republic of Ireland would have meant a play-off with England for a place in the World Cup.

After reaching the quarter-finals of the 1964 European Nations' Cup, the Republic of Ireland were drawn to face Spain and Syria in the 1966 World Cup qualifiers. The 1964 UEFA European Nations Cup was the second edition of the quadrennial European Football Championship, endorsed by UEFA. The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup was held in England from 11 July to 30 July Despite Syria's withdrawal, this was still considered a qualifying group with the Irish winning 1-0 at home and losing 4-1 away. This meant a play-off in Paris, which Spain won 1-0 to take their place in the 1966 World Cup. The play-off was originally scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium in London, home to a large Irish diaspora, but the FAI agreed with the Spanish FA to have the match moved to Paris, where a large Spanish diaspora lived. ^[8]

A run of poor results in the late 1960s and early 1970s followed until Johnny Giles became player-manager in the 1970s. Johnny Giles (born 6 November 1940 in Dublin) is an Irish former Association football midfielder who played for Leeds United in the 1960s This was followed by the debut of a young Liam Brady and results improved markedly. Liam "Chippy" Brady (born 13 February 1956 in Dublin) is a former Irish football player, who is now the assistant manager of the Republic The side missed out on the 1978 World Cup by only 2 points, having defeated France at home. 1978 World Cup may refer to 1978 Men's World Hockey Cup 1978 Women's World Hockey Cup 1978 FIFA World Cup

Eoin Hand took over as the 1982 World Cup qualifiers got under way, and once more the Republic of Ireland narrowly missed out on qualification, this time on goal difference behind France who they had defeated at home once more. Eoin Hand (born 30 March 1946 in Dublin, Ireland) was a footballer and football manager. The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th staging of the World Cup was held in Spain from June 13 to July 11. However, disappointing qualifying campaigns for both the 1984 European Championship and 1986 World Cup followed, and cost Hand his job. The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29.

In the late 1980s the Republic of Ireland took on Jack Charlton, a top rated English manager and World Cup winner as a player. He had recently built Middlesbrough into a side which provided many players to the Liverpool team of the time. Middlesbrough Football Club, also known as The Boro are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Premier League. He influenced changes in the Republic of Ireland team which went on to produce a comparatively successful spell of its history, qualifying for two World Cups and a European Championship.

The Republic of Ireland's longest competitive winning streak was achieved in 1989 during the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. A total of 116 teams entered the 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds competing for a total of 24 spots in the final tournament Five games against Spain, Northern Ireland, Hungary and Malta twice, were all wins for the Irish. The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Selección, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the es [[Spanish The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in international football. The Hungary national football team represents Hungary in international football and is controlled by the Hungarian Football Federation. The Malta national football team is the national football team of Malta and is controlled by the Malta Football Association. Subsequently the side made it to Italia '90, and reached the quarter finals. During the tournament the team had an audience with Pope John Paul II, and were the only team to do so. Pope

Despite missing out on the 1992 European Championships, the Republic of Ireland qualified for USA '94, beating an opponent from the last World Cup, Italy, in their opening game. The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 The side made it to the second round, eventually going down 2-0 to Netherlands. The Netherlands national football team is the national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association After the Republic of Ireland narrowly missed out on Euro '96, Jack Charlton was replaced by Mick McCarthy but still missed out on the next two major tournaments. The 1996 UEFA European Football Championship ( Euro 96) was hosted by England. Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy (b 7 February 1959 Barnsley, England) is an English-born Irish former professional footballer, who is currently He did manage to lead the side to Japan and Korea in 2002, once again going out in the second round, this time to Spain on penalties. The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. The Spanish National Football Team, commonly referred to as La Selección, is the national football team of Spain and is controlled by the es [[Spanish

After a poor start to qualifying for Euro 2004, McCarthy was replaced by Brian Kerr but he also struggled to guide the side to the tournament or the following World Cup in Germany. The 2004 UEFA European Football Championship (or just Euro 2004) was the twelfth edition of the UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football Brian Kerr, (born in Dublin, 5 March, 1953) is an Irish football manager most noted for managing the Republic of Ireland The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament Kerr was then replaced by Steve Staunton in early 2006. Stephen Staunton (born 19 January, 1969 in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland) was a professional footballer and is the current assistant manager

Under Staunton, results varied widely but the team still failed to qualify for Euro 2008 and Staunton was sacked in late 2007. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, was the 13th UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football

Giovanni Trappatoni was appointed following a spell with assistant coach Don Givens in charge.

Trappatoni hsa been in charge for 3 friendly games and is unbeaten so far, with the most recent 1-0 victory coming against Colombia at Craven Cottage.

Stadium

Lansdowne Road

Main article: Lansdowne Road

Since the 1980s, most home matches have been played at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, the national rugby stadium owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU). Location The stadium is situated in the neighbourhood of Ballsbridge in the city's Dublin 4 area Location The stadium is situated in the neighbourhood of Ballsbridge in the city's Dublin 4 area Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. The Irish Rugby Football Union ( IRFU) (Cumann Rugbaí na hÉireann is the body managing Rugby union in Ireland. This ground is currently closed for redevelopment in the period 2007-2009. The first football international played there was a friendly against Italy in 1971; a 5-0 victory over San Marino in a Euro 2008 qualifying match on 15 November 2006 was the last game there before the reconstruction. The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition "San Marino football team" redirects here For the club that competes in Italy's Serie C2, see San Marino Calcio. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, was the 13th UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The all-seater capacity of Lansdowne Road prior to the renovation was 36,000, although higher attendances, using the standing only areas, were permitted for friendly matches. The all seater new stadium will increase capacity for competitive games to 50,000.

Croke Park

Main article: Croke Park

With the announcement of the rebuilding of Lansdowne Road, a new venue was required to stage the Republic of Ireland's home internationals. Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh in Dublin, Ireland is the largest sports Stadium in Ireland (fifth largest in Europe) and the principal stadium The only stadium in Ireland deemed suitable to stage international football was 82,300 capacity Croke Park, home of the Gaelic Athletic Association. Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh in Dublin, Ireland is the largest sports Stadium in Ireland (fifth largest in Europe) and the principal stadium The Gaelic Athletic Association ( GAA) ( Irish: Cumann Lúthchleas Gael /'kʊmˠən̪ˠ 'l̪ˠuh To accommodate this, the GAA temporarily relaxed its rule governing the playing of foreign games on its property. Initially, four Euro 2008 qualifiers were played at Croke Park in 2007 resulting in two wins and two draws. The GAA has agreed to allow the FAI use Croke Park until the end of 2008, although any fixtures for this period have yet to be arranged. The Hill 16 end of Croke Park is a terrace, which means like Lansdowne Road before it, the capacity of the stadium is reduced to around 73,500 for competitive matches as temporary seating must be used.

Other venues

Prior to the 1980s, the Republic of Ireland played most home games at Dalymount Park, home of Bohemian FC, but progressively more games were played at Lansdowne following a safety review which reduced Dalymount's capacity. Dalymount Park is a football Stadium situated in north Dublin. Bohemian FC ( An Cumann Peile Bóithéimeach) more commonly referred to as Bohemians, is an Irish Football (soccer club playing in the The last international match played there was against Morocco in 1990. The Morocco national football team ( Arabic: منتخب المغرب لكرة القدم nicknamed أسود الأطلس (Lions of the Atlas, is the national The Republic of Ireland has also played home matches in Tolka Park (twice) and the Royal Dublin Society in Dublin as well at the Mardyke and Flower Lodge grounds in Cork. Tolka Park ( is a football ground located in the north Dublin suburb of Drumcondra, on the northern banks of the River Tolka. The RDS (also known as the Royal Dublin Society but now rarely expanded or Cumann Ríoga Bhaile Átha Cliath ( CRBÁC) in Irish, was founded The Mardyke Arena in Cork City Ireland is an area in Cork city, on the northern half of the long western part of the island formed by the two channels of the River Lee Pairc Ui Rinn is a Stadium in Cork owned by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA

Kit

Traditionally, the team plays in a home strip of green shirt, white shorts and green socks. The second strip is usually the reverse of these colours, although there have been exceptions, such as an orange shirt in the 1990s.

Currently, the kit is supplied by Umbro, and has been since 1995. Umbro ( is a British sportswear and equipment supplier based in Cheadle, Greater Manchester, England. Previously Adidas made the team's kit. WikipediaManual of Style (trademarks, which says "Lowercased trademarks with no internal Replica shirts carry the logo of Irish telecommunications company Eircom across the chest as per terms of a sponsorship agreement, but shirts worn by the players do not. eircom Group plc is the largest Telecommunications operator in the Republic of Ireland.

Squad numbers are either white with an orange trim, as is the case with the home shirts, or green with an orange trim. At the bottom of the numbering there is a logo of the FAI.

There is also a limited edition navy shirt available. The team have only ever used it once and that was a 2-2 draw with Wales on 17 November 2007. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

Team	Pld	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Italy	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Bulgaria	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Republic of Ireland	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Cyprus	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Georgia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Montenegro	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0


–	1 Apr '09	14 Oct '09	11 Oct '08	5 Sep '09	6 Jun '09
10 Oct '09	–	28 Mar '09	6 Sep '08	6 Jun '09	5 Sep '09
15 Oct '08	11 Oct '08	–	5 Sep '09	1 Apr '09	6 Sep '08
9 Sep '09	14 Oct '09	10 Sep '08	–	15 Oct '08	1 Apr '09
6 Sep '08	9 Sep '09	10 Oct '09	28 Mar '09	–	10 Sep '08
28 Mar '09	15 Oct '08	11 Feb '09	10 Oct '09	14 Oct '09	–

Results and fixtures

Season 2007-08

Opponents	Result	Venue	Date	Competition
Denmark	W 4-0	Parken Stadion, Aarhus	22 August 2007	International Friendly
Slovakia	D 2-2	Tehelné pole, Bratislava	8 September 2007	Euro 2008 Qualifier
Czech Rep	L 0-1	Toyota Arena, Prague	12 September 2007	Euro 2008 Qualifier
Germany	D 0-0	Croke Park, Dublin	13 October 2007	Euro 2008 Qualifier
Cyprus	D 1-1	Croke Park, Dublin	17 October 2007	Euro 2008 Qualifier
Wales	D 2-2	Millennium Stadium, Cardiff	17 November 2007	Euro 2008 Qualifier
Brazil	L 0-1	Croke Park, Dublin	6 February 2008	International Friendly
Serbia	D 1-1	Croke Park, Dublin	24 May 2008	International Friendly
Colombia	W 1-0	Craven Cottage, London	29 May 2008	International Friendly

History in major tournaments

For more detail, see Republic of Ireland national football team - record in major tournaments

World Cup record

Year	Round	Position	GP	W	D*	L	GS	GA
1930	Did Not Enter	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1934	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1938	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1950	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1954	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1958	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1962	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1966	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1970	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1974	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1978	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1982	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1986	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
1990	Quarter-finals	8th	5	0	4	1	2	3
1994	Second round	15th	4	1	1	2	2	4
1998	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
2002	Second round	9th	4	1	3	0	6	3
2006	Did Not Qualify	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Total	3/18		13	2	8	3	10	10

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Standings and results for Group D of the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying tournament The German national football team (Die deutsche Fußballnationalmannschaft From 1950 to 1990 the team was also informally called West Germany in English as since Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh in Dublin, Ireland is the largest sports Stadium in Ireland (fifth largest in Europe) and the principal stadium Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Events 54 - Nero ascends to the Roman throne 409 - Vandals and Alans crossed the Pyrenees Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Standings and results for Group D of the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying tournament The Cyprus national football team is the national football team of the island of Cyprus and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association. Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh in Dublin, Ireland is the largest sports Stadium in Ireland (fifth largest in Europe) and the principal stadium Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Standings and results for Group D of the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying tournament The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. The Millennium Stadium (Stadiwm y Mileniwm is the National stadium of Wales, located in the capital Cardiff. Cardiff ( 'kɑːdɪf) is the Capital and the largest city and county in Wales. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Standings and results for Group D of the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying tournament The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh in Dublin, Ireland is the largest sports Stadium in Ireland (fifth largest in Europe) and the principal stadium Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. 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The 1950 FIFA World Cup, held in Brazil from June 24 to July 16, was the fourth staging of the World Cup and the first staged in 12 years due to World The 1954 FIFA World Cup, the fifth staging of the World Cup was held in Switzerland from June 16 to July 4. The 1958 FIFA World Cup, the sixth staging of the World Cup was hosted by Sweden from June 8 to June 29. The 1962 FIFA World Cup, the seventh staging of the World Cup was held in Chile from May 30 to June 17. The 1966 FIFA World Cup, the eighth staging of the World Cup was held in England from 11 July to 30 July The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup was held in Mexico, from May 31 to June 21. The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup was held in West Germany from June 13 to July 7. The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the World Cup was held in Argentina between June 1 and June 25. The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th staging of the World Cup was held in Spain from June 13 to July 11. The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29. The 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 15th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in the United States from June 17 to July 17 1994 The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th staging of the World Cup was held in France from June 10 to July 12 after 60 years to celebrate the third edition scheduled The 2002 FIFA World Cup, the 17th staging of the World Cup, was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament Penalty shootouts, properly named kicks from the penalty mark, are a method sometimes used to decide which team progresses to the next stage of a tournament (or wins the tournament

European Championships record

1960-1984 - Did not qualify
1988 - First Round
1992-2008 - Did not qualify

Notable former players

see also Cat:Republic of Ireland international footballers

Backroom Staff

Manager: Giovanni Trapattoni
Assistant Manager: Marco Tardelli
Assistant Manager: Liam Brady
Coach:
Goalkeeping Coach: Alan Kelly
Fitness Coach: Fausto Rossi
Team Doctor:
Physiotherapist:
Scouts: Frank Stapleton,

Current squad

The squad is for the game against Serbia on May 24, 2008. The 1988 UEFA European Football Championship final tournament was held in West Germany. John William Aldridge (born Liverpool, 18 September 1958) Aldridge is a British-born former Republic of Ireland international James Martin Beglin (born 29 July 1963 in County Waterford) is a former Irish professional footballer Patrick Joseph ("Packie" Bonner (born 24 May 1960 in Cloughglass County Donegal, Ireland) is a former football Goalkeeper for the Liam "Chippy" Brady (born 13 February 1956 in Dublin) is a former Irish football player, who is now the assistant manager of the Republic Seamus Anthony "Shay" Brennan ( May 6, 1937 - June 9 2000) born in Manchester, England; was an Irish John Joseph "Johnny" Carey (born 23 February 1919 in Dublin, Ireland; died 22 August 1995 in Macclesfield Noel Euchuria Cornelius Cantwell ( February 28, 1932 &ndash September 8, 2005) was an Irish Cricketer and football Anthony Guy ("Tony" Cascarino (born September 1, 1962 in St Paul's Cray Orpington, Kent, England) is a former Association Paddy Coad ( born 4 April 1920 Waterford, Ireland; died Waterford, Ireland 8 March 1992 is a former Irish football player and Kenneth Edward "Kenny" Cunningham (born June 28 1971 in Dublin) is an Irish former footballer who used to play as a Gerard Anthony Daly (born April 30, 1954 in Dublin) was an Irish football player For other people with the same name see Jimmy Dunne (disambiguation. Anthony Peter Dunne (born July 24, 1941 in Dublin) Irish football player who regularly appeared at left-back. Eamon Martin Dunphy (born 3 August, 1945) is a controversial Irish radio and TV personality and former professional football player Thomas Joseph Eglington ( January 15 1923 – February 18 2004) was an Irish footballer who played as an outside-left for among Peter Desmond Farrell ( August 16, 1922 – March 16, 1999) was an Irish footballer who played as an a right-half for among others Bob Fullam (born Ringsend 1897 &ndash died London 1974 was one of the best-known Association footballers in the League of Ireland in the 1920s Johnny Giles (born 6 November 1940 in Dublin) is an Irish former Association football midfielder who played for Leeds United in the 1960s Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens (born 9 August 1949 in Limerick, Ireland) is a football player and coach and the current Republic Stephen Derek Heighway (born 25 November 1947 is a former footballer who was part of the hugely successful Liverpool team of the 1970s Matthew Rhys "Matt" Holland (born April 11, 1974 in Bury, England) is an Irish footballer currently playing for Raymond James Houghton (born January 9 1962 in Glasgow, Scotland) was a Scottish-born footballer who represented the Republic Charles John Hurley (Cathal Seán Ó Muirthile born 4 October 1936) was a centre back. For the double bassist see Dennis Irwin Denis Joseph Irwin (born 31 October 1965 in Cork, Ireland) is a former Irish football Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork) is an Irish former professional footballer and the current manager of Gary Kelly can refer to Gary Kelly (footballer born 1966 Gary Kelly (footballer born 1974 Mark Kinsella (born 12 August, 1972) is a Irish professional football coach Mark Thomas Lawrenson (born 2 June, 1957 in Preston, England) is a former professional football player a defender in the Liverpool Bill Lacey ( September 24, 1889, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland – May 30 1969) also referred to Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy (b 7 February 1959 Barnsley, England) is an English-born Irish former professional footballer, who is currently Paul McGrath (born 4 December 1959 in Ealing, London England is a former football defender, a long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national Kevin Bernard Moran ( Irish name: Caoimhghín Bernard Ó Móráin) (born April 29, 1956 in Dublin, Ireland) is Paddy Moore (born 1910 Ballybough, County Dublin, Ireland; died July 24 1951 Birmingham England) was an Irish Kevin Patrick O'Flanagan (born June 10 1919, Dublin, Ireland; died Dublin, Republic of Ireland, May 26 David Anthony O'Leary is an Irish football manager and former player Niall John Quinn ( Irish name: Niall Seán Ó Cuinn) (Honorary MBE (b Michael John Robinson (born 12 July 1958 in Leicester, England) is a former England -born Irish international footballer Kevin Mark Sheedy (born 21 October 1959 in Builth Wells, Wales) is a retired Welsh born footballer of Irish descent Frank Anthony Stapleton (born July 10, 1956 in Dublin) is a Irish former football player and manager. Stephen Staunton (born 19 January, 1969 in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland) was a professional footballer and is the current assistant manager Alexander Ernest Stevenson ( August 9 1912 Dublin, Ireland – 1985 was an Irish footballer who played for both Rangers Andrew David Townsend (born July 23 1963, Maidstone, Kent) is a former professional footballer who played in two World Cups for the Ronald 'Ronnie' Andrew Whelan (born 25 September 1961 is a former Irish football Midfielder who was an integral part of the dominant Liverpool Giovanni Trapattoni (born March 17, 1939 in Cusano Milanino, Province of Milan) is an Italian football coach considered Marco Tardelli (born September 24, 1954) is a former football player from Italy, and is the current Liam "Chippy" Brady (born 13 February 1956 in Dublin) is a former Irish football player, who is now the assistant manager of the Republic Alan Kelly (born August 11, 1968 in Preston, England) is an English - Irish former professional football Frank Anthony Stapleton (born July 10, 1956 in Dublin) is a Irish former football player and manager. The Serbia national football team ( Serbian: Фудбалска репрезентација Србије / Fudbalska reprezentacija Srbije) represents Serbia Events 1218 - The Fifth Crusade leaves Acre for Egypt. 1276 - Magnus Ladulås is crowned 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common

Pos.	Player	DoB (Age)	Caps	Goals	Club
GK	Dean Kiely	October 10, 1970	10	0	West Bromwich Albion
GK	Joe Murphy	August 21, 1981	1	0	Scunthorpe United
GK	Kieren Westwood	October 23, 1984	0	0	Carlisle United
DF	Alex Bruce	September 28, 1984	1	0	Ipswich Town
DF	Damien Delaney	July 20, 1981	2	0	Queens Park Rangers
DF	Richard Dunne	September 21, 1979	43	5	Manchester City
DF	Kevin Foley	November 1, 1984	0	0	Wolverhampton Wanderers
DF	Stephen Kelly	September 6, 1983	11	0	Birmingham City
DF	Paul McShane	January 6, 1986	11	0	Sunderland
DF	Darren O'Dea	February 4, 1987	0	0	Celtic
DF	John O'Shea	April 30, 1981	47	1	Manchester United
MF	Damien Duff	March 2, 1979	68	7	Newcastle United
MF	Owen Garvan	January 29, 1988	0	0	Ipswich Town
MF	Wes Hoolahan	May 20, 1982	1	0	Blackpool
MF	Stephen Hunt	August 1, 1981	11	0	Reading
MF	Aiden McGeady	April 4, 1986	18	0	Celtic
MF	Stephen McPhail	December 9, 1979	10	1	Cardiff City
MF	Liam Miller	February 13, 1981	18	1	Sunderland
MF	Darren Potter	December 21, 1984	5	0	Wolverhampton Wanderers
MF	Andy Reid	July 29, 1982	26	4	Sunderland
MF	Martin Rowlands	February 8, 1979	3	0	Queens Park Rangers
MF	Glenn Whelan	January 13, 1984	2	0	Stoke City
FW	Kevin Doyle	September 18, 1983	18	5	Reading
FW	Robbie Keane	July 8, 1980	81	33	Tottenham Hotspur
FW	Andy Keogh	May 16, 1986	7	1	Wolverhampton Wanderers
FW	Shane Long	January 22, 1987	8	3	Reading
FW	Daryl Murphy	March 15, 1983	6	0	Sunderland
FW	Sean Scannell	September 19, 1990	0	0	Crystal Palace

Recent Call Ups

Goalkeepers

Name	Date of birth	Club	Caps (goals)	Most Recent Call up
Nick Colgan	September 19, 1973	Ipswich Town	9 (0)	v. In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports Dean Lawrence Kiely (born October 10 1970 in Salford, England) is an English -born Irish goalkeeper, currently Events 680 - Battle of Karbala: Shia Imam Husayn bin Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, is decapitated Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. West Bromwich Albion Football Club (also known as West Brom, The Baggies, Albion, The Albion, The Throstles or WBA) are In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports Joe Murphy (born 21 August 1981) is an Irish football Goalkeeper for Scunthorpe United. Events 1192 - Minamoto Yoritomo becomes Seii Tai Shōgun and the De facto ruler of Japan. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Scunthorpe United Football Club are an English Association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. In many team Sports a goalkeeper (termed goaltender netminder, goalie, or keeper in some sports Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Carlisle United FC are an English football team based in Carlisle, Cumbria, play in the Football League One this season after gaining In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Alexander Stephen "Alex" Bruce (born September 28, 1984) is an English -born Irish international footballer who currently Events 48 BC - Pompey the Great is assassinated on orders of King Ptolemy of Egypt after landing in Egypt. Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Damien Delaney (born July 20 1981 in Cork) is an Irish professional footballer, currently playing for Queens Park Rangers Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English football club, based in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Richard Patrick Dunne ( Irish name: Risteárd Ó Duinn) (born September 21 1979 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Kevin Patrick Foley (born November 1, 1984 in Luton) is an Irish footballer, currently playing for Wolverhampton Wanderers Events 996 - Emperor Otto III issues a deed to Gottschalk Bishop of Freising which is the oldest known document using the name Ostarrîchi Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring This is about Irish soccer player for the American priest and activist see Stephen Kelly (SJ Stephen Michael Kelly ( Irish name Events 3114 BC - According to the Proleptic Julian calendar the current era in the Maya Long Count Calendar started Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Birmingham City Football Club is an English Professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring For the Scottish footballer with the same name see Paul McShane (Scottish footballer Paul David McShane (born January 6 1986 Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring Darren O'Dea ''O'D'' (born on 4 February 1987 in Dublin, Ireland) is a professional footballer who plays for Scottish Premier Events 211 - Roman Emperor Septimius Severus dies leaving the Roman Empire in the hands of his two quarrelsome sons Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. In Association football (soccer a defender is a player who tries to prevent the other team from scoring John Francis O'Shea ( Irish: Seán Ó Sé) (born April 30 1981 in Waterford, Republic of Ireland) is a professional Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Damien Anthony Duff (born 2 March 1979 in Ballyboden, Dublin) is an Irish footballer. Events 986 - Louis V becomes King of the Franks. 1127 - Assassination of Charles the Good Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Owen Garvan (born January 29, 1988, Dublin, Republic of Ireland) is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Ipswich Events 904 - Sergius III comes out of retirement to take over the papacy from the deposed Antipope Christopher. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Wesley " Wes " Hoolahan (born 20 May 1982 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish professional footballer Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 and located in the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Events 30 BC - Octavian (later known as Augustus enters Alexandria, Egypt, bringing it under the control of the Roman Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Reading Football Club are an Association football club based in the English town of Reading, in Berkshire. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Aiden McGeady (born April 4, 1986 in Glasgow) is a professional footballer who currently plays for Celtic F Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the east end of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Stephen John Paul McPhail (born 9 December 1979 in Westminster, London, raised in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish Events 536 - Byzantine General Belisarius enters Rome while the Ostrogothic garrison peacefully leaves the city Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Cardiff City Football Club (Clwb Pêl-droed Dinas Caerdydd is a football team based in Cardiff, Wales. For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. William Peter "Liam" Miller (born 13 February 1981 is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League Events 1258 - Baghdad falls to the Mongols, and the Abbasid Caliphate is destroyed Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Darren Michael Potter (born December 21, 1984 in Liverpool) is a professional football player who is currently signed to Wolverhampton Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Andrew Matthew "Andy" Reid (born 29 July 1982 is a professional footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Premier League club Sunderland Events 1014 - Byzantine-Bulgarian Wars: Battle of Kleidion: Byzantine emperor Basil II inflicts a decisive defeat Year 1982 ( MCMLXXXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link displays the 1982 Gregorian calendar) Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Martin Charles Rowlands (born February 8 1979 in Hammersmith, London) is an Irish professional footballer who plays for QPR. Events 421 - Constantius III becomes co- Emperor of the Western Roman Empire. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Queens Park Rangers Football Club is an English football club, based in Shepherds Bush in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in West London For the Australian Rules position see Midfielder (Australian Rules. Glenn Whelan (born January 13, 1984 in Dublin) is an Irish professional football player currently playing for Stoke City Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Stoke City Football Club is a football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Kevin Edward Doyle (born 18 September 1983 in Adamstown, County Wexford, Ireland) is an Irish footballer who Events 96 - Nerva is proclaimed Roman Emperor after Domitian is assassinated Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Reading Football Club are an Association football club based in the English town of Reading, in Berkshire. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Robert David "Robbie" Keane ( Irish name: Roibéard Daithí Ó Catháin) (born 8 July 1980 in Tallaght, Dublin) is an Irish Events 939 - The Major Occultation or Ghaybat el-Kubra of Muhammad al-Mahdi 1099 - First Crusade: 15000 Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) Tottenham Hotspur, ˈtɒʔnəm is an English professional football club which currently plays in the Premier League. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Andrew Declan "Andy" Keogh (born May 16, 1986 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer, who plays for Wolverhampton Wanderers Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Shane Patrick Long (born 22 January 1987) is a professional footballer with Reading. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Reading Football Club are an Association football club based in the English town of Reading, in Berkshire. Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Daryl Murphy (born 15 March 1983) is a professional footballer who plays as a Striker for Premier Events 44 BC - Julius Caesar, Dictator of the Roman Republic, is stabbed to death by Marcus Junius Brutus, Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in Strikers, also known as forwards and attackers, are the players on a team in Association football (soccer in the row nearest to the opposing Sean Scannell (born September 17, 1990, in Croydon, London) is an English born Irish footballer of Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Crystal Palace FC is an English football club based in South Norwood, London. Nick Colgan (born September 19, 1973 in Drogheda, County Louth) is Irish football goalkeeper who currently plays Events 335 - Dalmatius is raised to the rank of Caesar by his uncle Constantine I. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. PLEASE NOTE This section is the introduction Please do not add too much detail here Cyprus, 17 October 2007
Colin Doyle	August 12, 1985	Birmingham City	1 (0)	v. The Cyprus national football team is the national football team of the island of Cyprus and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Colin Anthony Doyle (born June 12 1985 in Cork, Ireland) is an Irish footballer who plays for Birmingham City Events 1099 - First Crusade: Battle of Ascalon - Crusaders under the command of Godfrey of Bouillon defeat Fatimid Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Birmingham City Football Club is an English Professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. Brazil, 6 February 2008
Shay Given	April 20, 1976	Newcastle United	86 (0)	v. The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Séamus John James "Shay" Given (born 20 April 1976 in Lifford, County Donegal) is an Irish goalkeeper who currently plays for Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Brazil, 6 February 2008
Wayne Henderson	September 16, 1983	Preston North End	6 (0)	v. The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Wayne Henderson (born 16 September 1983) is an Irish goalkeeper, currently playing for Preston North End. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers Year 1983 ( MCMLXXXIII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar) Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire Czech Republic, 12 September 2007

Defenders

Name	Date of birth	Club	Caps (goals)	Most Recent Call up
Stephen Carr	August 29, 1976	Newcastle United	50 (2)	v. The Czech national football team is the national football team of the Czech Republic controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stephen Babeson Carr (born August 29, 1976 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer who most recently played for the English Events 708 - Copper coins are minted in Japan for the first time (Traditional Japanese date: August 10, 708) Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Newcastle United Football Club (also known as The Magpies or The Toon) is an English football club based in Newcastle upon Denmark, 22 August 2007
Steve Finnan	April 20, 1976	Liverpool	50 (2)	v. The Denmark national football team is controlled by the Danish Football Association and has represented the country of Denmark in international football Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stephen John Finnan (born 24 April 1976 is an Irish international football player who currently plays for Espanyol at right back. Events 1303 - The University of Rome La Sapienza is instituted by Pope Boniface VIII. Year 1976 ( MCMLXXVI) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Liverpool Football Club are an English professional Association football club based in Liverpool England. Wales, 17 November 2007
Kevin Kilbane	February 1, 1977	Wigan Athletic	87 (7)	v. The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Kevin Daniel Kilbane (born 1 February 1977, in Preston, Lancashire) is an English born Irish footballer who Events 1327 - Teenaged Edward III is crowned King of England, but the country is ruled by his mother Queen Also 1977 (album by Ash. Year 1977 ( MCMLXXVII) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays Wigan Athletic Football Club is a professional football team based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England. Brazil, 6 February 2008
Andy O’Brien	June 29, 1979	Bolton Wanderers	26 (1)	v. The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Andrew James "Andy" O'Brien, (born June 29 1979 in Harrogate, England) is an Irish football player who plays Events 512 - A Solar eclipse is recorded by a monastic chronicler in Ireland. Year 1979 ( MCMLXXIX) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1979 Gregorian calendar) Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Brazil, 6 February 2008
Joey O'Brien	February 17, 1986	Bolton Wanderers	3 (0)	v. The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Joseph Martin "Joey" O'Brien (born 17 February 1986 in Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish international midfielder or defender who plays Events 1500 - Battle of Hemmingstedt. 1600 - Philosopher Giordano Bruno is burned alive at Campo de' Fiori Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional football club based in Horwich, in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Brazil, 6 February 2008

Midfielders

Name	Date of birth	Club	Caps (goals)	Most Recent Call up
Lee Carsley	February 28, 1974	Birmingham City	37 (0)	v. The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Lee Kevin Carsley (born 28 February 1974 in Birmingham) is a professional footballer who plays for Birmingham City. Events 202 BC - coronation ceremony of Liu Bang as Emperor Gaozu of Han takes place initiating four centuries of the Han Dynasty 's rule Year 1974 ( MCMLXXIV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the 1974 Gregorian calendar. Birmingham City Football Club is an English Professional football club based in the city of Birmingham. Brazil, 6 February 2008
Jonathan Douglas	November 22, 1981	Leeds United	8 (0)	v. The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Jonathan Douglas (born November 22, 1981 in Monaghan, Ireland) is an Irish football player who currently plays for Leeds United Events 498 - Kofi Aseidu- After the death of Anastasius II, Symmachus is elected Pope in the Lateran Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Leeds United Association Football Club, commonly referred to as simply Leeds United or informally Leeds, are an English professional football Wales, 17 November 2007
Darron Gibson	January 25, 1987	Wolverhampton Wanderers	2 (0)	v. The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Darron Thomas Daniel Gibson (born 25 October 1987) is an Irish footballer who has played for Manchester United, Royal Antwerp Events 41 - After a night of negotiation Claudius is accepted as Roman Emperor by the Senate Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Slovakia, 8 September 2007
Stephen Ireland	August 22, 1986	Manchester City	6 (4)	v. The Slovakia national football team is the national football team of Slovakia and is controlled by the Slovak Football Association. Events 70 - Roman forces under Titus sack Jerusalem. 1264 - The Statute of Kalisz Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Stephen James Ireland (born August 22 1986 in Cobh, County Cork) is an Irish footballer playing in England for Events 392 - Arbogast has Eugenius elected Western Roman Emperor. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) TalkManchester City FC before changing verbs to singular --> Manchester City Football Club is an English professional football club Czech Republic, 12 September 2007
Alan O'Brien	February 20, 1985	Hibernian	5 (0)	v. The Czech national football team is the national football team of the Czech Republic controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic. Events 1213 - Albigensian Crusade: Simon de Montfort 5th Earl of Leicester, defeats Peter II of Aragon at the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Alan O'Brien (born February 20, 1985 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premier League side Events 1472 - Orkney and Shetland are left by Norway to Scotland, due to a Dowry payment Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Hibernian Football Club is a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. Cyprus, 17 October 2007
Steven Reid	March 10, 1981	Blackburn Rovers	21 (2)	v. The Cyprus national football team is the national football team of the island of Cyprus and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Steven John Reid (born March 10, 1981 in Kingston, Greater London) is an English born Irish football player Events 241 BC - First Punic War: Battle of the Aegates Islands - The Romans sink the Carthaginian fleet bringing Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English Premier League football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. Brazil, 6 February 2008

Strikers

Name	Date of birth	Club	Caps (goals)	Most Recent Call up
Stephen Elliott	January 6, 1984	Wolverhampton Wanderers	9 (1)	v. The Brazil national football team is the national team of Brazil and is managed by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF that represents Brazil in international Events 46 BC - Julius Caesar defeats the combined army of Pompeian followers and Numidians under Metellus Scipio 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Stephen Elliott (born 6 January, 1984 in Dublin) is an Irish international footballer who plays as a Striker for Preston Events 1066 - Harold Godwinson is crowned King of England. 1205 - Philip of Swabia becomes King Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Cyprus, 17 October 2007
Anthony Stokes	July 25, 1987	Sunderland	3 (0)	v. The Cyprus national football team is the national football team of the island of Cyprus and is controlled by the Cyprus Football Association. Events 539 BC - King Cyrus The Great of Persia marches into the city of Babylon, releasing the Jews from almost Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. For the West Ham United footballer see Tony Stokes Anthony Stokes (born July 25, 1988 in Dublin) is a professional Events 285 - Diocletian appoints Maximian as Caesar, co-ruler Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) Sunderland Association Football Club is a professional Association football team based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England, which plays in Wales, 17 November 2007

Key historical games

England 0–2 Ireland
September 21, 1949. The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. Events 284 - Diocletian is proclaimed emperor by his soldiers Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football England v Ireland. On September 21, 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool, the home of Everton, England were defeated 2-0 by Events 1217 - The Estonian tribal leader Lembitu of Lehola was killed in a battle against Teutonic Knights. Year 1949 ( MCMXLIX) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Goodison Park; Friendly;
England's first defeat at home to a foreign team

Republic of Ireland 1 - 2 Italy
May 11, 1971:Lansdowne Road; European Championship qualifier;
Republic of Ireland's first game at Lansdowne Road

Republic of Ireland 2 - 0 Bulgaria
October 14, 1987: Lansdowne Road; European Championship qualifier;
Enabled qualification to first ever major tournament (Euro 88) when on November 11, 1987, Bulgaria lost their last home qualifying game to Scotland 0-1. Goodison Park is the home ground of Everton FC in Liverpool. It was built in 1892 and now has a total capacity of 40157 all-seated The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition Events 330 - Byzantium is renamed ''Nova Roma'' during a dedication ceremony but is more popularly referred to as Constantinople Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Location The stadium is situated in the neighbourhood of Ballsbridge in the city's Dublin 4 area The Bulgaria national football team is the national football team of Bulgaria and is controlled by the Bulgarian Football Union. Events 1066 - Norman Conquest: Battle of Hastings - In England on Senlac Hill seven miles from Hastings, the forces Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar)

Republic of Ireland 1 - 0 England
June 12, 1988: Neckarstadion, Stuttgart; European Championship first round
Upset victory in the Republic of Ireland's first ever match in a major tournament

Republic of Ireland 1 - 1 England
June 11, 1990: Stadio Sant'Elia, Cagliari; World Cup first round
The Republic of Ireland's first ever match in a World Cup Finals tournament

Republic of Ireland 0 - 0 Romania; 5 - 4 penalties
June 25, 1990:Stadio Luigi Ferraris Genoa; World Cup second round;
David O'Leary's famous penalty brought Ireland into last eight

Republic of Ireland 1 - 0 Italy
June 18, 1994: Giants Stadium, East Rutherford; World Cup first round;
Unexpected victory over the side who later lost the final on penalties, it was also the Republic of Ireland's first World Cup win

Republic of Ireland 1 - 0 England
February 15, 1995: Lansdowne Road; Friendly;
Stadium rioting by English hooligans causes match to be abandoned. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Stuttgart (ˈʃtʊtgaɐ̯t is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Stadio Comunale Sant'Elia is a football Stadium in Cagliari, Italy. The Romania national football team is the national football team of Romania and is controlled by the Romanian Football Federation. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians Year 1990 ( MCMXC) was a Common year starting on Monday (link displays the 1990 Gregorian calendar) Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris, also known as the Marassi from the name of the ward where is located is a multi-use Stadium in Genoa, Italy. Genoa ( Genova, ˈdʒɛːnova in Italian; Zena in Genoese and Ligurian; Genua in Latin and archaically in English David Anthony O'Leary is an Irish football manager and former player The Italian national football team is controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC and represents Italy in international football competition Events 618 - Coronation of the Chinese governor Li Yuan as Emperor Gaozu of Tang, the new Emperor of China, initiating three centuries Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Giants Stadium, is the home Stadium for the New York Giants and New York Jets football teams of the NFL, and the Red Bull New East Rutherford is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. The English national football team represents England in international football and is controlled by The Football Association, the governing body for football Events 590 - Khosrau II is crowned as king of Persia 1637 - Ferdinand III becomes Holy Roman Emperor Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Location The stadium is situated in the neighbourhood of Ballsbridge in the city's Dublin 4 area

Republic of Ireland 5 - 0 San Marino
November 15, 2006: Lansdowne Road; European Championship qualifier;
The last Republic of Ireland match at Lansdowne Road before redevelopment. "San Marino football team" redirects here For the club that competes in Italy's Serie C2, see San Marino Calcio. Events 655 - Battle of Winwaed: Penda of Mercia is defeated by Oswiu of Northumbria. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.

Republic of Ireland 1 - 0 Wales
March 24, 2007: Croke Park; European Championship qualifier;
The Republic of Ireland play in Croke Park in a competitive fixture for the first time. The Wales national football team represents Wales in international men's football. Events 1401 - Mongol emperor Timur sacks Damascus. 1603 - James VI of Scotland Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Croke Park (Páirc an Chrócaigh in Dublin, Ireland is the largest sports Stadium in Ireland (fifth largest in Europe) and the principal stadium

Managers

Between 1921 and 1969 a committee of selectors chose the team, on occasions a coach or team manager was appointed; Mick Meagan was the first manager to actually select the team. Mick Meagan (born 29 May 1934) is a former professional footballer and manager of the Irish national football team. Managers from the periods in which the national side was known as the Irish Free State or simply Ireland are obscure and many are not current known, however it is known that Val Harris and Bill Lacey managed the side in the 1930s. Valentine Harris (born June 23 1884, Ringsend, Dublin, Ireland) commonly referred to as Val Harris, was an Irish Bill Lacey ( September 24, 1889, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland – May 30 1969) also referred to The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression. Below is a list of managers from 1951 onwards, around the time when the national side became known as the Republic of Ireland;

Republic of Ireland managers

Manager	Career	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Win %
Livingstone, DougDoug Livingstone	1951 - 1953
Stevenson, AlexAlex Stevenson	1953 - 1955
Carey, JohnnyJohnny Carey	1955 - 1967
Cantwell, NoelNoel Cantwell	1967
Hurley, CharlieCharlie Hurley	1967 - 1969
Meagan, MickMick Meagan	1969 - 1971	12	0	3	9	0. The following are the Football (soccer events of the year 1951 throughout the world Doug Livingstone ( 25 February 1898 — 15 January 1981) was a Scottish football player and manager Alexander Ernest Stevenson ( August 9 1912 Dublin, Ireland – 1985 was an Irish footballer who played for both Rangers John Joseph "Johnny" Carey (born 23 February 1919 in Dublin, Ireland; died 22 August 1995 in Macclesfield Noel Euchuria Cornelius Cantwell ( February 28, 1932 &ndash September 8, 2005) was an Irish Cricketer and football Charles John Hurley (Cathal Seán Ó Muirthile born 4 October 1936) was a centre back. Mick Meagan (born 29 May 1934) is a former professional footballer and manager of the Irish national football team. 00
Tuohy, LiamLiam Tuohy	1971 - 1973	10	3	1	6	30. Liam Tuohy (born April 27 1933, East Wall, Dublin, Ireland) is a former Irish footballer and manager 00
Thomas, SeánSeán Thomas (caretaker)	1973	1	0	1	0	0. Seán Thomas was a former Irish football manager who died on June 24 1999. 00
Giles, JohnnyJohnny Giles	1973 - 1980	37	14	9	14	37. Johnny Giles (born 6 November 1940 in Dublin) is an Irish former Association football midfielder who played for Leeds United in the 1960s 84
Kelly Snr, AlanAlan Kelly Snr (caretaker)	1980	1	1	0	0	100. Alan Kelly (born 5 July 1936 in Dublin) is a former Irish international goalkeeper who started his career at Bray Wanderers. 00
Hand, EoinEoin Hand	1980 - 1985	40	11	9	20	27. Eoin Hand (born 30 March 1946 in Dublin, Ireland) was a footballer and football manager. 50
Charlton, JackJack Charlton	1986 - 1995	94	47	30	17	50. John "Jack" Charlton, OBE, DL (born Ashington, Northumberland, 8 May 1935) is a former Footballer 00
McCarthy, MickMick McCarthy	1996 - 2002	68	29	19	20	42. Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy (b 7 February 1959 Barnsley, England) is an English-born Irish former professional footballer, who is currently 65
Givens, DonDon Givens (caretaker)	2002	1	0	1	0	0
Kerr, BrianBrian Kerr	2003 - 2005	32	17	11	4	53. Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens (born 9 August 1949 in Limerick, Ireland) is a football player and coach and the current Republic Brian Kerr, (born in Dublin, 5 March, 1953) is an Irish football manager most noted for managing the Republic of Ireland 13
Staunton, SteveSteve Staunton	2006 - 2007	17	6	5	6	35. Stephen Staunton (born 19 January, 1969 in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland) was a professional footballer and is the current assistant manager 29
Givens, DonDon Givens (caretaker)	2007 - 2008	2	0	1	1	0
Trapattoni, GiovanniGiovanni Trapattoni	2008 - onwards	2	1	1	0	50. Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens (born 9 August 1949 in Limerick, Ireland) is a football player and coach and the current Republic Giovanni Trapattoni (born March 17, 1939 in Cusano Milanino, Province of Milan) is an Italian football coach considered 00

Players with 50 or more caps

As of 25 May 2008, the players with the most caps for the Republic of Ireland are:

#	Name	Career	Caps	Goals
1	Steve Staunton	1989 - 2002	102	7
2	Niall Quinn	1986 - 2002	91	21
3	Tony Cascarino	1986 - 2000	88	19
4	Kevin Kilbane	1997 - present	87	7
5	Shay Given	1996 - present	86	0
6	Paul McGrath	1985 - 1997	83	8
7	Robbie Keane	1998 - present	81	33
8	Packie Bonner	1981 - 1996	80	0
9	Ray Houghton	1986 - 1998	73	6
10=	Kenny Cunningham	1996 - 2005	72	0
10=	Liam Brady	1975 - 1990	72	9
12=	Kevin Moran	1980 - 1994	71	6
12=	Frank Stapleton	1977 - 1990	71	20
14	Andy Townsend	1989 – 1997	70	7
15	John Aldridge	1986 - 1997	69	19
16=	Damien Duff	1998 - present	68	7
16=	David O'Leary	1977 - 1993	68	1
18	Roy Keane	1991 - 2005	67	9
19	Ian Harte	1996 - present	64	11
20	Gary Breen	1996 - 2006	63	6
21	John Giles	1960 - 1979	59	5
22	Mick McCarthy	1984 - 1992	57	2
23=	Don Givens	1969 - 1982	56	19
23=	Denis Irwin	1991 - 2000	56	4
25=	Chris Hughton	1980 - 1992	53	1
25=	Ronnie Whelan	1981 - 1995	53	3
27=	Gary Kelly	1994 - 2002	52	2
27=	Mick Martin	1972 - 1983	52	4
27=	Jason McAteer	1994 - 2004	52	3
30=	Paddy Mulligan	1969 - 1980	50	1
30=	Steve Finnan	2000 - 2008	50	2

Record goal scorers

As of 29 May 2008; players in italics still active

Rank	Name	Goals (Caps)
1	Robbie Keane	33 (81)
2	Niall Quinn	21 (91)
3	Frank Stapleton	20 (71)
4	Don Givens	19 (56)
	Tony Cascarino	19 (88)
	John Aldridge	19 (69)
7	Noel Cantwell	14 (36)
8	Gerry Daly	13 (48)
	Jimmy Dunne	13 (15)
10	Ian Harte	11 (64)

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Andrew David Townsend (born July 23 1963, Maidstone, Kent) is a former professional footballer who played in two World Cups for the John William Aldridge (born Liverpool, 18 September 1958) Aldridge is a British-born former Republic of Ireland international Damien Anthony Duff (born 2 March 1979 in Ballyboden, Dublin) is an Irish footballer. David Anthony O'Leary is an Irish football manager and former player Roy Maurice Keane (born 10 August 1971 in Mayfield, Cork) is an Irish former professional footballer and the current manager of Ian Patrick Harte (born August 31, 1977 in Drogheda) is an Irish international footballer who plays as a defender. Gary Patrick Breen (born December 12, 1973 in Hendon, London) is an Irish footballer. Johnny Giles (born 6 November 1940 in Dublin) is an Irish former Association football midfielder who played for Leeds United in the 1960s Michael Joseph "Mick" McCarthy (b 7 February 1959 Barnsley, England) is an English-born Irish former professional footballer, who is currently Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens (born 9 August 1949 in Limerick, Ireland) is a football player and coach and the current Republic For the double bassist see Dennis Irwin Denis Joseph Irwin (born 31 October 1965 in Cork, Ireland) is a former Irish football Christopher William Gerard "Chris" Hughton (born December 11, 1958 in Stratford) is an English -born Irish former Ronald 'Ronnie' Andrew Whelan (born 25 September 1961 is a former Irish football Midfielder who was an integral part of the dominant Liverpool Michael Paul "Mick" Martin (born in Dublin on 9 July 1951 was an Irish Soccer player during the 1970s and 1980s Jason Wynne McAteer (born 18 June, 1971 in Birkenhead, England) is a former Irish international football player Patrick Martin "Paddy" Mulligan (born 17 March 1945 in Dublin) is a retired Irish footballer who played mainly as a Stephen John Finnan (born 24 April 1976 is an Irish international football player who currently plays for Espanyol at right back. Events 363 - Roman Emperor Julian defeats the Sassanid army in the Battle of Ctesiphon, under the walls of the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Robert David "Robbie" Keane ( Irish name: Roibéard Daithí Ó Catháin) (born 8 July 1980 in Tallaght, Dublin) is an Irish Niall John Quinn ( Irish name: Niall Seán Ó Cuinn) (Honorary MBE (b Frank Anthony Stapleton (born July 10, 1956 in Dublin) is a Irish former football player and manager. Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens (born 9 August 1949 in Limerick, Ireland) is a football player and coach and the current Republic Anthony Guy ("Tony" Cascarino (born September 1, 1962 in St Paul's Cray Orpington, Kent, England) is a former Association John William Aldridge (born Liverpool, 18 September 1958) Aldridge is a British-born former Republic of Ireland international Noel Euchuria Cornelius Cantwell ( February 28, 1932 &ndash September 8, 2005) was an Irish Cricketer and football Gerard Anthony Daly (born April 30, 1954 in Dublin) was an Irish football player For other people with the same name see Jimmy Dunne (disambiguation. Ian Patrick Harte (born August 31, 1977 in Drogheda) is an Irish international footballer who plays as a defender. This page lists the top all-time male goal scorer for each national football team where the top scorer has a minimum 19 goals in official international matches for his country

References

^ Byrne, Peter (1996). Republic of Ireland B is the Reserve team of the Republic of Ireland national football team. The Republic of Ireland national under-21 football team has competed since 1978 and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland. Football Asssociation of Ireland: 75 years. Dublin: Sportsworld, 22. Dublin (ˈdʌblɨn/ /ˈdʊblɨn or /ˈdʊbəlɪn/, bˠalʲə aːha klʲiəh or cliə(ɸ is both the largest city and capital of Ireland. ISBN 1-900110-06-7.
^ 1924 Olympic Games at Rsssf
^ History of Irish Football
^ United States results at Rsssf
^ List of Dual Internationalists
^ Ryan, op. cit. pg 59.
^ Byrne, op. cit. , pg 68
^ Michael Nugent (2007-9-20). FAI-Total Official Looniness Abroad. Retrieved on 2007-12-21. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 69 - The end of the Year of the four emperors: Following Galba, Otho and Vitellius, Vespasian

External links

Rep. of Ireland national team 1926-2000(with line-up)
From RSSSF:
- Ireland - International Results
- Ireland - Record International Players covers Appearances and Goalscoring
- IRISH NATIONAL TEAM COACHES (since 1969) (Only covers matches up to June 1999)

The RecSportSoccer Statistics Foundation (RSSSF is a German amateur organization dedicated to collecting Statistics about association football.

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