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Kenny Fills A Hole
Sheffield United goalkeeper Paddy Kenny has been called up by Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr; as the Republic look to take on the World Champions, Brazil, at Lansdowne Road. Kenny, who qualifies via both his Irish born parents, declared for Ireland in late 2002.
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Stadium Fiasco Solved
The Republic of Ireland’s stadium woes may finally come to an end, after the government agreed to a package committing 165 million euros towards the 250 million euros that needs to be raised to build a new national stadium. The FAI and the IRFU will make up the shortfall in money.
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Ireland's French Lessons
The Republic of Ireland have been handed a tough route to the World Cup in Germany, with 1998 champions France being one of the hurdles Brian Kerr’s team will need to negotiate. Euro 2004 qualifying conquerors Switzerland, Israel, Cyprus and the Faroe Islands make up the rest of Group 4.
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Reid Stands Out
The Republic of Ireland accomplished their mission, beating Canada 3-0, but perhaps more encouraging was the arrival onto the international stage of Andy Reid. Maybe even unknown to some Irish fans before the game, all left talking about the exciting emergence of this youngster.
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Reid Handed Debut
Andy Reid of Nottingham Forest will make his debut for the Republic of Ireland tonight, as Graham Kavanagh returns to the Irish team after a lengthy absense. John Thompson may also make his bow tonight, in an experimental Ireland outfit selected by Brian Kerr.
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Miller & Reid Earn Call
Celtic star Liam Miller and Nottingham Forest maestro Andy Reid have earned call-ups to the full Ireland squad to play Canada on Tuesday November 18. The pair has graduated from the under 21 side and Brian Kerr now feels they can go on to make a name for themselves at the top level.
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No Party Next Summer
Ireland failed to make Euro 2004 on a very disappointing note, after losing 2-0 away in Switzerland when only a win would do. The Republic went a goal down after only five minutes, and never really looked in control of a game that dictated their fate, failing to quality for another major tournament.
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Big Match Preview: Switzerland v Ireland
The Republic of Ireland go into Saturday’s vital qualifying game in the knowledge that only a win will leave them in control of their own destiny, anything less would rely on Georgia taking points from Russia – an unlikely scenario.
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Kavanagh Call Up
Cardiff City captain, Graham Kavanagh, has been named in the Ireland squad that will square off against Switzerland on October 11. The Bluebirds midfielder was last capped by his country four years ago, but wins a place in the squad following a string of outstanding performances.
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Ireland Step Up A Gear
Despite not winning the football match, Ireland put to rest any doubts that their ‘honeymoon form’ under Brian Kerr had been just that. After going ahead through a David Connolly goal, Turkey came back to lead the game, before Dunne squared the game in stoppage time, in an entertaining tie.
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