The treat of observing an Irish win made up for some of the usual troubles that befalls the Irish national team, writes John Roycroft 

The treat of observing an Irish win made up for some of the usual troubles that befalls the Irish national team, writes John Roycroft 

Three Cork players have shown that they are the real deal once given the chance to show their ability and talent, writes John Roycroft.

Chiedozie Ogbene's pace and skill is starting to pay dividends for Luton Town and the Republic of Ireland, writes John Roycroft 

Chiedozie Ogbene's pace and skill is starting to pay dividends for Luton Town and the Republic of Ireland, writes John Roycroft 

Another defeat, ittedly at the hands of a mighty French side, still sees Stephen Kenny's reign as Irish manager pushed further in a perilous direction, writes John Roycroft

Ireland boss Stephen Kenny desperately wants a competitive win and John Roycroft thinks that his Leeside players offer him a solution right through the spine of the team.