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Those lovers of the hybrid sport have once again done their nation proud during a week in Cyprus

Column: Ireland is ready for Euro 2012 - but are Poland and Ukraine?

Six new stadiums, a €22 billion bill, and frantic English lessons for its citizens – Liam Nolan looks at how Ukraine and Poland are preparing to host next year’s European Championships (and why Ireland are lucky they’ll be playing in Poland…).

Player ratings: how the Boys in Green fared...

You’ve seen the action in Tallinn. Here’s how we thought Trap’s side performed.

As it happened: Estonia v Ireland, Euro 2012 qualification play-off

Why can’t it be like this all the time, as Van the Man sang? We went kick-by-kick from Tallinn, here’s what went down.

Miguel Delaney's letter from Estonia; day 1

It’s a case of the calm before the storm, in every sense, as our man takes the scenic route – using ferry from Helsinki – to reach Tallinn in plenty of time for Friday.

We're good to go, says Tardelli ahead of Estonian departure

Ireland’s assistant manager gave the squad a clean bill of health at Gannon Park this morning.

Shay Given sits out Ireland squad training at Malahide

Aston Villa shot-stopper takes it easy at Malahide but is not an injury concern ahead of Estonia showdown

Poll: did Trap get his squad decision right?

It could be the last squad Giovanni Trapattoni ever names with Ireland. Do you think it’s the right one for the play-offs?

Trap awaits another date with destiny

“We have only done 50% of the job because there is now the play-off,” the Italian said after Ireland’s crucial 2-1 win.

As it happened: Ireland v Armenia

The Boys in Green took on Armenia in their final Group B qualifier. TheScore went minute-by-minute from Lansdowne Rd.

Euro 2012 state of play: who needs what

With two match rounds left, there’s still an awful lot to play for in all of the Euro 2012 qualifying groups. Miguel Delaney looks through the pools to outline who needs what

Euro 2012 preview: Andorra v Ireland... and all of Group B's permutations

Ireland and Giovanni Trapattoni could be five days from glory. Unfortunately, it’s not quite that simple. Miguel Delaney goes through a very complex Group B

FAI launch €99 student season ticket scheme

The organisation are offering a season ticket for games including a number of Ireland matches and the FAI Ford Cup Final.

O'Shea becomes Ireland's latest casualty

Sunderland defender John O’Shea has become the latest player to be withdrawn from the national squad travelling to Moscow for Ireland’s crucial Group B qualifier with Russia.

Injury update: Shane Long will not be travelling to Russia

Ireland’s Shane Long has been given permission to rejoin his club, meaning the West Brom striker will play no role in Ireland’s make-or-break game with Russia next week.

Time to shine: the players that need to deliver tonight

Ger McCarthy looks at three Republic of Ireland players who need to step up to the mark ahead of the crucial Euro 2012 fixtures with Slovakia and Russia.

O'Rourke prepares for Championships with 'Barry's tea and drugs (not the bad kind)'

The athlete is all set for the all-important 100m Hurdles Heats this Friday.

The Morning Score: Wednesday

Ireland’s young guns are on the march – next up, eh, Spain.

'I want to manage Ireland again' - McCarthy

The Wolves manager explains why he would one day like to return to management with his country.

De Gea not daunted by Old Trafford challenge

Atletico Madrid ‘keeper is currently on international duty at the U-21 European Championships with Spain while Bebe is out the door for a year.

Boxing "a corrupt sport at times," says Taylor

Three-time World Amateur Champion talks about her recent defeat in Bulgaria and her Olympic ambitions.

Take 5: Thursday

Five things you need to know: fresh bouts of election mudslinging, a court defeat for FIFA and UEFA, and Neil Prendeville’s absence hits 96FM’s listenership.

Olympic task ahead for Irish women

New format makes it twice as hard for Irish to qualify from tough group.

Gillick disappointed by run

O'Rourke through first heat for hurdles

Irish records set by athletes in Barcelona.