Philip Quinn

There is a quote on the whiteboard in the players' meeting room at Tolka Park: ‘I spent my whole life recognising my lucky breaks after they were gone.'

The third anniversary of Damien Duff's appointment as manager of Shelbourne falls on Sunday. The moment coincides with his team's stunning return to the summit of Irish football, champions again, for the 14th time.

When Derry City blew away Bohemians at Dalymount Park on October 4, they appeared set fair to reignite a challenge for the coveted League of Ireland-FAI Cup double.

Astute enough to know the importance of winning hearts, Heimir Hallgrimsson enthuses about the levels of support his Irish team has received.

Ruaidhri Higgins intends to ‘come out fighting' after Derry City's FAI Cup final heartache means they miss out on a trophy and qualification for UEFA competition next summer.

A fast start is being demanded of the Republic of Ireland players in their must-win Nations League return against Finland in Dublin on Thursday.

In the Chinese Year of the Dragon, few forwards have torched defences like Sammie Szmodics.

Record goal-scorer Robbie Keane was subjected to a barrage of vicious abuse on social media yesterday after the FAI posted photos of the Irish legend presenting caps to the current Ireland players.

The outcome of the Sports Direct FAI Cup final sealed a season of jolting shocks in club football in Ireland.

With his shock of floppy dark hair, and slight physique, it's fitting that one of Andy Moran's football heroes is David Silva.