- Damien Duff
Damien Anthony Duff (born March 2, 1979 in Ballyboden, Dublin) is an Irish footballer. He currently plays as a winger for FA Premier League club Newcastle United and internationally for the Republic of Ireland. After his performances in the Champions League for Chelsea and World Cup 2002 for Ireland, Duff was one of the most feared wingers in Europe. With pace, accurate crossing and impressive finishing combined with his much improved versatility, … - Shay Given
Séamus John James "Shay" Given is an Irish football goalkeeper who currently plays for Newcastle United and the Republic of Ireland, and is regarded as one of the finest and most reliable custodians in the Premier League. He is also vice-captain of both his country and club. For Ireland, Given has been capped 80 times and was his country's starter at the 2002 World Cup. - Jack Charlton
John 'Jack' Charlton OBE (born Ashington, Northumberland, May 8, 1935) was a footballer who played for Leeds United in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, and who won the World Cup with England. He later became a manager of both domestic and international sides, and is particularly well known for his successful spell as manager of the Republic of Ireland team. Born into a footballing family (his uncle was Jackie Milburn), … - Steve Staunton
Stephen Staunton (born 19 January, 1969 in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland) was a professional footballer who enjoyed a distinguished career with Liverpool and Aston Villa, he also became the Republic of Ireland's most capped player. He is currently the Republic of Ireland manager. - Mick McCarthy
Michael Joseph McCarthy (born 7 February 1959) is a former professional football player who moved into club management with Millwall, the Republic of Ireland, Sunderland, and currently Wolverhampton Wanderers. He has also worked as a television football pundit. - Liam Brady
Liam Brady (born February 13, 1956 in Dublin) is a former Irish footballer, who is now a coach and television pundit. He was renowned as a midfielder with elegant technical skills, most notably his left foot, his high-quality passing and close control. He found success both with Arsenal (one FA Cup title) and Juventus (two Serie A titles), and won 72 caps for the Republic of Ireland. He is currently Arsenal's Head of Youth Development. - John O'Shea
John Francis O'Shea (born April 30 1981 in Waterford, Ireland) is a professional footballer, who currently plays for Manchester United. - Kevin Kilbane
Kevin Daniel Kilbane (born February 1, 1977 in Preston, England) is an Irish footballer who plays a left-sided midfielder for Wigan Athletic in the FA Premier League. He plays international football for the Republic of Ireland through Irish parentage. - Richard Dunne
Richard Dunne (born September 21 1979 in Dublin) is an Irish footballer, who currently plays in the English Premier League as a defender for Manchester City. He is nicknamed "Honey Monster" because of his size (and therefore resemblance to the character who promotes Sugar Puffs). Having played schoolboy football in Dublin form Home Farm, Dunne started his professional career in 1996 with Everton, making his debut at the age of 16. - Lee Carsley
Lee Carsley is a professional football player for Everton, and who represents the Republic of Ireland internationally (his grandmother is from Dunmanway, Co.Cork). He was acquired by the Merseyside club for £1,950,000 from Coventry City in 2002. Prior to playing for Coventry, Carsley also played at Blackburn Rovers (top scorer for the club in 1999/2000) and Derby County. Carsley enjoyed mixed fortunes during his first two seasons at the club, … - Brian Kerr
Brian Kerr, (born in Dublin, 5 March, 1953) is an Irish football manager, most noted for managing the Republic of Ireland national side. - Stephen Kelly
Stephen Michael Kelly (born September 6, 1983 in Dublin, Ireland) is a professional footballer who plays at full back, (usually right full back) for Birmingham City in the Football League Championship. - Darren Potter
Darren Potter (born December 21, 1984 in Liverpool) is a professional football player with Wolverhampton Wanderers. He is a former Liverpool schoolboy captain who hails from the Scotland Road area of the city and won his first senior cap for Ireland against Ecuador. - Joe Murphy
Joe Murphy (born 21 August 1981) is an Irish football goalkeeper for Scunthorpe United. - Johnny Giles
Johnny Giles (born November 6 1940 in Dublin) was an all-round association football midfielder who played for Leeds United in the 1960s and 1970s. Giles, alongside skipper Billy Bremner, formed a memorable central midfield partnership which was one of the best and toughest in club football and yielded several trophies in what was the club's finest - and most controversial - era. Giles began his English career with Leeds' great rivals Manchester United, joining in 1957. - Don Givens
Donal "Don" Givens (born 9th August 1949 in Limerick, Ireland) is a football player and coach, and the current Republic of Ireland U21 team manager. - Dean Kiely
Dean Lawrence Kiely (born October 10 1970 in Salford, England) is an Irish goalkeeper, currently playing for West Bromwich Albion. He won eight caps for the Republic of Ireland, but was usually on the bench as their substitute 'keeper. He retired from international football in 2004. Kiely boasts an impressive career record of 219 clean sheets in his 672 appearances as of January 30th 2007. He his currently tutoring young star Luke Sanders. - Kevin Foley
Kevin Foley is a professional footballer currently playing for Luton Town FC. Foley progressed through the youth ranks at Luton, and made his first team debut in 2002. He has twice been named Luton's Young Player Of The Season, in the 2002-2003 season, and 2003-2004 season. Under the leadership of Mike Newell, Foley has become one of Luton's most consistent, level-headed performers, and regularly plays every game he is available for. - Ian Harte
Ian Harte (born August 31, 1977 in Drogheda) is an international footballer for the Republic of Ireland national football team currently playing for Levante UD. - Paul McGrath
Paul McGrath (born December 4, 1959 in Ealing, London, England) is a former international football defender, a long-time member of the Republic of Ireland national team. He is one of the first Irish celebrities of mixed-race background. - Ray Houghton
Raymond James Houghton (born January 9 1962 in Glasgow, Scotland) was an industrious footballer best known for his spell with the last great Liverpool team of the 1980s and his goals in big international fixtures for the Republic of Ireland. - Liam Tuohy
Liam Tuohy (born April 1933/1934, East Wall, Dublin, Ireland) is a former Irish footballer and manager. During the 1950s and 1960s. Tuohy played as an outside left for Shamrock Rovers, Newcastle United, Boston Rovers and the Republic of Ireland. In 1959 while playing for Ireland, Tuohy scored the first ever goal in the history of the European Championship. After retiring as a player Tuohy became a coach and managed both Shamrock Rovers and the Republic of Ireland. - Jimmy Dunne
James Dunne (born September 3 1905, Ringsend, Dublin; died November 14 1949, Dublin), commonly referred to as Jimmy Dunne, was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Sheffield United, Arsenal, Southampton and Shamrock Rovers. As an international, Dunne also played for both Ireland teams - the FAI XI and the IFA XI. - Alan Kelly
Alan Kelly is a former Irish professional football player. He played as a goalkeeper. He started his career at Preston North End in the Fourth Division, following the footsteps of his father, Alan Kelly, Sr., and played 142 games for the team. He joined Sheffield United in July 1992 for £150,000. He stayed with Sheffield United until 1999, despite their relegation from the Premiership shortly into his career with them. In total he made 213 appearances for the Blades. - Frank Stapleton
Frank Anthony Stapleton (born July 10, 1956 in Dublin) is a former Irish football player. He is best remembered for his time at Arsenal F.C., Manchester United and as a pivotal player for the Republic of Ireland, - Kevin Moran
Kevin Bernard Moran (born April 29, 1956 in Dublin, Ireland) is a former Irish Gaelic football and soccer player. He is known for his time as a Dublin player, winning two All-Ireland senior football championships with them, and for his footballing career with Manchester United FC and Ireland. He was the first man to be sent off in an FA Cup Final. Kevin grew up in Rialto, Dublin until his early teens before he moved to the Long Mile Road in Walkinstown. - Tony Cascarino
Anthony Guy ("Tony") Cascarino (born September 1, 1962 in St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, England) made his name as a striker for various British and French football clubs and for the Republic of Ireland. Since retirement, he has presented on TalkSPORT radio and written for both The Times and Ireland's Hot Press Magazine. Having originally planned to be a hair-dresser, Cascarino joined Gillingham in 1982 from Crockenhill FC, … - Gary Breen
Gary Patrick Breen (born December 12, 1973 in Hendon, London), is an Irish footballer. He currently plays for Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers. He has previously played for Maidstone United, Gillingham, Peterborough United, Birmingham City, Coventry City, West Ham United and Sunderland; he has also played for the Republic of Ireland on over 60 occasions. In the 2002 World Cup he scored a surprise goal in Ireland's first-round match against Saudi Arabia, … - Con Martin
Cornelius Joseph Martin (born Rush, Dublin, March 20 1923), commonly referred to as Con Martin, is a former Irish footballer. Martin initially played Gaelic football with Dublin before switching codes and embarking on a successful soccer career. He played for several club teams, most notably Leeds United and Aston Villa. As an international, Martin also played for and captained both Ireland teams - the FAI XI and the IFA XI. - Andy Reid
Andrew Matthew "Andy" Reid (born July 29 1982 in Dublin) is an Irish professional footballer who currently plays for Charlton Athletic. He is 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs 11 stone. He usually plays left side of midfield but can also operate down the right side or just off the striker. Reid started his career with Nottingham Forest. He turned professional in August 1999 and went on to score 25 goals in 160 appearances, … - Shay Brennan
Seamus Anthony "Shay" Brennan (May 6, 1937 - June 9 2000) was an Irish football player in the 1960s. He was a full back for Manchester United. He was excellent at moving the ball forward from defence. His first game for the club came in 1958 against Sheffield Wednesday. He helped United to the 1965 and 1967 Division One championships, as well as the 1968 European Cup. - Packie Bonner
Patrick Joseph ("Packie") Bonner (born May 24, 1960 in Cloughglass, County Donegal, Republic of Ireland) is a former football goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland, who earned 80 caps after making his debut on his 21st birthday. He is remembered for his famous penalty save from Daniel Timofte of Romania in the 1990 FIFA World Cup finals. In 1978 Jock Stein made Bonner his last signing for Celtic when he swooped for the promising young keeper, then with his local team, … - Bill Lacey
Bill Lacey (born September 24, 1889, Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland; died May 30 1969), also referred to as Billy Lacey or William Lacey was an Irish footballer who played for, among others, Shelbourne, Everton, Linfield, and Liverpool. As an international, he also played for both Ireland teams - the IFA XI and the FAI XI. An extremely versatile and talented player, Lacey played in all eleven positions during his career. - Peter Farrell
Peter Desmond Farrell (born Dalkey, County Dublin, August 16, 1922; died Dalkey, County Dublin, March 16, 1999) is a former Irish footballer who played as an a right-half for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Everton and Tranmere Rovers. As an international, Farrell also played for both Ireland teams - the FAI XI and the IFA XI. In 1949 he was a member of the FAI XI that defeated England 2-0 at Goodison Park, becoming the first non-UK team to beat England at home. - Tommy Eglington
Thomas Joseph Eglington (born January 15 1923, Donnycarney, County Dublin, Ireland; died February 18 2004, Raheny, County Dublin, Ireland), is a former Irish footballer who played as an outside-left for, among others, Shamrock Rovers, Everton and Tranmere Rovers. As an international, Eglington also played for both Ireland teams - the FAI XI and the IFA XI. Eglington’s playing career followed a similar path to that of Peter Farrell. - Jason McAteer
Jason Wynn McAteer (born on 18 June 1971 in Birkenhead, England) is a former Irish international football player. He announced his retirement from professional football on 12 June 2007. His primary position was in centre midfield, though he was an able left winger and full back. During his career, McAteer played for five professional clubs: Bolton Wanderers, Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Sunderland and finally Tranmere Rovers, … - Steven Reid
Steven John Reid (born 10 March, 1981 in Kingston, London, England) is an Irish football player who currently plays for Blackburn Rovers and the Republic of Ireland, primarily as a midfielder. He made his professional debut for Millwall in the 1997-98 season at the age of 17 and was part of the successful 2000-01 team that gained promotion to the English First Division. He continued to impress for both club and country, … - Michael Collins
Michael Collins (born 30 April 1986) is a professional footballer currently playing for Huddersfield Town in Coca-Cola League One. Having come through Town's academy, Collins made his first team debut in 2004, but has found it hard to cement a place in the side, with a lot of competition from captain Jon Worthington, Mark Hudson and Adnan Ahmed amongst others, but he has already produced several superb displays in the early part of this season. - Paddy Moore
Paddy Moore (born Dublin 1910 - died Birmingham, England 24 July 1951) was an Irish association footballer. He was a small, skilful striker, but his career was cut short by alcoholism. After making a number of appearances for Shamrock Rovers in the 1928/29 season he signed for Cardiff City F.C. in 1929, but played only one game that season before returning to Dublin with Rovers. In 1930-31 he scored 48 times for his club, … - Bobby Robson
Sir Robert William Robson CBE (born February 18 1933, in Sacriston, County Durham, England), commonly known as Bobby Robson, is an English football manager and former international football player. His professional playing career spanned nearly 20 years during which time he represented just two English clubs, Fulham and West Bromwich Albion, and included 20 appearances and four goals for England. His managerial record, both at club and national level, …
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