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Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane admits he still hurts following failure to qualify for the World Cup, while he can't help having a little dig at Roy Keane.

Dermot Desmond, the majority shareholder, holds key to possible January deak for Tottenham and Ireland striker Phil Gordon Dermot Desmond, the Irish billionaire who is Celtic's largest shareholder, will hold the key to any potential move to attract Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur on loan, if he decides take a personal involvement in persuading ...

Had Sepp Blatter been in charge in 1986 we might finally have seen the scrapping of internationally divisive World Cup knock-out stages.

Saturday will be purgatory for Shay Given. Just like every one of the 16 days and nights since Thierry Henry's left arm usurped Daniel Day-Lewis's left foot as the most recognisable limb in Ireland.

The explosive autobiography of GAA star Donal Og Cusack has clinched a prestigious sports book award.

Sammy McIlroy spoke yesterday of how he tried to persuade Darron Gibson, Manchester United's Carling Cup match-winner, to play for his native Northern Ireland, only to see the player slip through their grasp by moving directly from Northern Ireland under-16s to a place in the Republic of Ireland senior squad.

No matter what happens in next summer's World Cup, there are bound to be images of Thierry Henry's handball against Ireland recycled again and again.

"WE'LL have to get on to Fifa!" one Breaffy man declared after an otherwise utterly forgettable U-21 semi-final ended early in Ballyheane on Saturday.

From eirebilly on 606: "A fantastic performance by the Aussies, what is really scary is that this is a young team and will only get better." Australia coach Robbie Deans: "We have not been far off a performance like that.

Another highly entertaining pre-match interview with Ipswich manager Roy Keane, who was asked about the whole Thierry Henry handball incident on Friday.

LIVERPOOL manager Rafa Benitez has hinted Alberto Aquilani may have to wait even longer for his first start for Liverpool since his 20m summer move from Roma.

Carlisle United have rejected Ipswich Town 's loan bid for Ian Harte, according to reports in Cumbria.

ROY KEANE has apologised to Ipswich Town fans for last Fridaya TMs tirade at the Irish team and the FAI in the wake of the Republica TMs World Cup exit.

The explosive autobiography of GAA star Donal Og Cusack and a detailed account of how Ireland clinched Grand Slam glory are among the shortlisted titles for a prestigious book award.

Roy Keane Size wise, the Irishman is not the most intimidating of characters, but never has a stare been used to such great effect.

FIFA have called an emergency meeting of its Executive Committee to discuss incidents arising from the World Cup play-offs, but they have poured cold water on suggestions it could lead to a reprieve for Ireland .

Kevin Kilbane has laid the blame for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup heartbreak firmly at the door of referee Martin Hansson.

On Friday afternoon Roy Keane's outburst about Ireland's loss to France surprised everyone.

Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has described Roy Keane's outburst against Ireland on Friday as "sad" and urged the former Republic of Ireland captain to "move on". Ipswich manager Keane had little sympathy for the FAI's campaign to have their controversial World Cup play-off against France replayed following Thierry ...

Ministers are to launch a drive to cut pollution and reduce traffic congestion with the first cross-border car-sharing scheme.