Shelbourne -v- Sligo Rovers

Ruaidhri Croke previews the clash between Shelbourne and Sligo Rovers in the Airtricity Premier Division …

St. Patrick's Athletic -v- Bray Wanderers

Damien Byrne previews the clash between St. Patrick's Athletic and Bray Wanderers in the Airtricity …

Limerick FC -v- Finn Harps

Andrew Cunneen previews the clash between Limerick and Finn Harps in the Airtricity First Division …

Mervue United -v- Longford Town

Terry Flaherty previews the clash between Mervue United and Longford Town in the Airtricity First …

Wexford Youths -v- Waterford United

P.J. Murray previews the clash between Wexford Youths and Waterford United in the Airtricity Premier …

Athlone Town -v- SD Galway

Simon O'Gorman previews the clash between Athlone Town and SD Galway in the Airtricity First …

Derry City -v- Bohemians

Jamie Mahon previews the clash between Derry City and Bohemians in the Airtricity Premier Division …

U.C.D. -v- Cork City

Brian Fitzgerald previews the clash between UCD and Cork City in the Airtricity Premier Division …

FAI and players agree qualification bonuses

The Football Association of Ireland and the players have confirmed that they agreed qualification bonuses …

Gio: McClean is rewarded

Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni said the 15 minute cameo for James McClean was a 'reward' …

Baraclough looks forward to the challenge

New Sligo Rovers manager Ian Baraclough met the media at a press conference earlier today …

Republic of Ireland 1-1 Czech Republic

James McClean came on as a late substitute for Ireland but it was Simon Cox …

Shamrock Rovers Preview 2012

It will be hard for Shamrock Rovers to better the season just gone.

Extratime reveal 2012 Columnists lineup

The 2012 Airtricity Season is just around the corner and once again Extratime.ie is dedicated …

Sligo Rovers Preview 2012

It’s been an extremely busy off-season for the Bit o’ Red with many new faces …

Derry City Preview 2012

Like a number of teams this year, Derry City will be going into the 2012 …

St Patrick's Athletic Preview 2012

If there's one thing St Patrick's Athletic need to achieve this season it is consistency.

Cork City Preview 2012

After the heroics of last season, Graham Cummins’ 94th minute winner at Tolka Park stealing …

Bohemians Preview 2012

Another turbulent off-season for Bohemians but they've managed to secure an agreement that keeps the …

Petr Cech ahead of Rep. Of Ireland v Czech Republic

Filmed by Peter O'Doherty (podproductions.ie) Petr Cech speaks to the media ahead of the friendly …

That Time of Year

The pre-season period is a special part of the football calendar. It is a time …

Rep of Ireland v Czech Rep In Pictures

A series of photos from Extratime.ie photographers Andy McDonnell, Billy Galligan & Larry McQuillan at …

Trap: Robbie can be our Totti

During his time as Republic of Ireland manager, Giovanni Trapattoni has been known for sticking …

Honours for Houghton, O'Dea and McFadden at Three FAI International Awards

Interviews with Ray Houghton, Darren O'Dea and Kyle McFadden who all picked up awards at …

IT Carlow 5 - 1 Athlone IT

Despite falling behind early on in the game, IT Carlow eventually gained a stranglehold in …

Irish starting XI v Czechs named

James McClean and Shane Duffy have both been named on the bench for the Republic …

Shelbourne Preview 2012

Depending on who you talk to, either cautious optimism or pessimism is the prevailing mood …

Drogheda United Preview 2012

Having survived a tricky few years, Drogheda United appear to be on an upward trajectory. …

The Proud to release EURO 2012 single

London based Irish band The Proud have announced that they will release an anthem for …

Dundalk Preview 2012

After a winter of change at Oriel Park, 2012 will certainly be an intriguing one …

UCD Preview 2012

The 2012 season will hold a lot of promise for UCD, particularly if the students …

Bray Wanderers Preview 2012

To hang the thoughts of Bray Wanderers fans upon the simple terms of optimism or …

Monaghan United Preview 2012

The one thing a club looks for following promotion is stability. Monaghan United’s boat was …

Sligo appoint Ian Baraclough

Sligo Rovers have confirmed the appointment of Ian Baraclough as the club’s new manager. The …

Henderson replaces Westwood in Ireland squad

It has been confirmed that goalkeeper Stephen Henderson has been called up to Giovanni Trapattoni's …

Connolly to ref televised encounter

Tom Connolly will have the honour of blowing the first whistle for to kick off …

Limerick FC Preview 2012

Pat Scully’s men are a shoe-in to be First Division champions according to the bookmakers. …

Wexford Youths 0 - 3 Peamount United

League leaders Peamount United were forced to use all their experience and guile to break …

Waterford United Preview 2012

Expectations at the club this season are to challenge for promotion. Manager Paul O’Brien and …

Mervue United Preview 2012

Last season saw Mervue United finish a very credible seventh place in the Airtricity First …