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Trapattoni wants focus [Sep 23, 2011] Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has warned his players to ignore events in Slovakia as they attempt to snatch automatic qualification for Euro 2012. [via YahooNews] More >>

Slovakia 0-4 Armenia [Sep 06, 2011] Armenia scored four second-half goals on Tuesday to crush Slovakia and keep alive their hopes of reaching the Euro 2012 finals from the Republic of Ireland's Group B. [via YahooNews] More >>

Russia Vs. Ireland, Euro 2012 Qualifying: Full Time, Ireland Somehow Nick Absurd Point [Sep 06, 2011] After being completely battered for 90 minutes, the Republic of Ireland have somehow pulled off one of the most undeserved points in football history. Russia absolutely battered them for the entirety of the match, but somehow failed to score a goal as the match ended 0-0. Ireland created absolutely no clear cut chances in the match and did not manage a shot on goal in the second half. Andrei ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Ireland's Long ruled out of Euro qualifier [Sep 05, 2011] Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long has been ruled out of his country's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Russia on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

O'Shea and Given doubtful [Sep 04, 2011] Soccer: Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has concerns over the fitness of two stalwarts ahead of the trip to Moscow to face Russia in the euro 2012 qualifiers on Tuesday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Trap refuses to give up [Sep 03, 2011] Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni is still hopeful of reaching UEFA EURO 2012 despite his side's 0-0 draw with Slovakia, who have given their own qualification chances a boost. [via YahooNews] More >>

Trapattoni targets win in Russia [Sep 03, 2011] Giovanni Trapattoni believes Republic of Ireland can win Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier in Russia despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Slovakia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Republic held by Slovakia [Sep 03, 2011] Robbie Keane passed up a glorious opportunity as the Republic of Ireland were held 0-0 by Slovakia in their Euro 2012 Group B qualifier. [via YahooNews] More >>

Euro 2012 Qualifying, Group B Recap: Russia Claim Lead [Sep 03, 2011] Russia grabbed top spot in Group B as Slovakia and Ireland both failed to match their rivals' close win over Macedonia, held instead by the Republic of Ireland. The visitors didn't make it easy for Russia, though, putting the favourites under huge pressure throughout the match and keeping things stressful even after Igor Semshov put the ball past Martin Bogatinov to give the hosts the lead in ... [via YahooNews] More >>

Dublin stalemate frustrates Ireland and Slovakia [Sep 03, 2011] Republic of Ireland 0-0 Slovakia Both sides missed the opportunity to go top of Group B after a goalless draw at the Dublin Arena that left Russia clear at the summit. [via YahooNews] More >>

Republic of Ireland 0-0 Slovakia [Sep 03, 2011] The Republic of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2012 suffer a blow as they are held by Slovakia in the qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. [via YahooNews] More >>

Long out, Doyle in for Republic [Sep 02, 2011] Shane Long has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovakia after suffering a calf strain in training. [via YahooNews] More >>

Republic of Ireland [Sep 02, 2011] begin the games tied at the top with 13 points. The Republic of Ireland perhaps have the hardest task, as they will face both Russia and Slovakia over the next few days, but the fixture list at least means everything is in their hands. [via YahooNews] More >>

WHELAN: BAD PATCH IS BEHIND US [Sep 01, 2011] Glenn Whelan is hoping the Republic of Ireland have had their sticky patch as they attempt to book their place at the Euro 2012 finals. [via YahooNews] More >>

Euro 2012 qual. - Match Facts: Republic of Ireland v Slovakia [Sep 01, 2011] Match facts and figues ahead of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 Qualifier with Slovakia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Euro 2012 qualifying preview: Ireland seek to maintain lead [Sep 01, 2011] The Republic of Ireland host Slovakia on Friday hoping to retain the lead in Euro 2012 qualifying Group B. [via YahooNews] More >>

?krtel targets Dublin draw for Slovakia [Sep 01, 2011] A point in the Republic of Ireland would be a good result for Slovakia in the tight Group B race according to Martin ?krtel, who told UEFA.com: "I don't think it's a must-win game." [via YahooNews] More >>

Whelan looking forward not back [Sep 01, 2011] Glenn Whelan is hoping the Republic of Ireland have had their sticky patch as they attempt to book their place at the Euro 2012 finals. [via YahooNews] More >>

Glenn Whelan says Ireland won't go gung-ho [Sep 01, 2011] Glenn Whelan insists that the Republic of Ireland will not eopardise their Euro 2012 dreams by taking a gung-ho approach to their must-win clash with Slovakia. [via YahooNews] More >>

Whelan wants calm approach [Aug 31, 2011] Glenn Whelan insists the Republic of Ireland will not jeopardise their Euro 2012 dreams by taking a gung-ho approach against Slovakia. [via YahooNews] More >>