Irish international stories - January 2001

Kiely is McCarthy's latest injury blow - January 31, 2001
Hot on the heels of Gary Kelly's hernia operation announcement, Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has been hit by an injury last night to Charlton 'keeper Dean Kiely.
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Kelly will miss Denmark match - January 30, 2001
Republic of Ireland defender Gary Kelly will miss up to six weeks, which will count him out of the Denmark friendly international next month. The reason: Kelly will undergo a hernia operation tomorrow.
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McCarthy loses patience with Morrison - January 30, 2001
Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has lost patience with dithering Crystal Palace striker Clinton Morrison and says he won't now select him for next month's friendly against Denmark.
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Menton meets Taoiseach - January 30, 2001
Maverick FAI treasurer Brendan Menton yesterday met Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to discuss the Irish government's plans for "Stadium Ireland", a proposed 80,000-seater stadium in west Dublin close to - and in direct competition with - the soccer body's own Eircom Park arena.
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Irish kids go down to France - January 26, 2001
France u17 1 Republic of Ireland 0
For the second time in two days, Ireland's u17s mounted an impressive display against France. But this time, in Vergeze, it wasn't enough to secure anything from the game, with France winning by a single goal.
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Cunningham set for Cup action - January 26, 2001
Irish international defender Kenny Cunningham, whose long awaited comeback from injury was put on ice earlier this week with the cancellation of a reserve match against Arsenal, has been handed a shock call-up to Wimbledon's first-team squad.
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Butler names squad to face Welsh Schools - January 25, 2001
Irish u15 manager Vinnie Butler has named an 18-man squad to face the Welsh Schools at Frank Cooke Park on February 3.
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Henderson stars as Irish draw - January 25, 2001
France u17 0 Republic of Ireland u17 0
Aston Villa 'keeper Wayne Henderson was the hero as Ireland fought out a creditable 0-0 draw with France in Lunel yesterday.
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Stadium: FAI to sue, Menton to talk! - January 24, 2001
The Eircom Park saga took two twists and a turn yesterday, with the FAI threatening to sue two Dublin newspapers over allegations of 'secret' surrender talks with the Government - and FAI treasurer Brendan Menton simultaneously telling the world that he, for one, IS going to parley with the enemy!
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Critics write off FAI arena again! - January 23, 2001
The Irish Government and its lackeys in the media are hailing February 5 as the day when the FAI's plans for a new national stadium will finally bite the dust.
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Property firm offers new hope - January 23, 2001
Davy Hickey Properties, the firm which owns the land on which Eircom Park is due to be built, have made overtures to the FAI about an equity partnership in the project - a proposal which could guarantee the future of the stadium.
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McCarthy says: you're in, Clin - January 19, 2001
As Bush takes the oath of office in America, Irish manager Mick McCarthy is preparing to inaugurate Clinton!
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Expert slams FAI's stadium plans - January 19, 2001
An independent consultant commissioned by Irish state television to look at the FAI's proposals for Eircom Park, the planned national soccer stadium in west Dublin, has strongly criticised them.
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Cunningham targets Denmark match - January 12, 2001
Kenny Cunningham, who has not kicked a ball in anger since a groin operation during the summer, is targeting Ireland's February friendly against Denmark for his international comeback.
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B fixture gets stung - January 11, 2001
The Republic of Ireland, without a senior B fixture since February 1999, have turned down an offer from Germany to play this June!
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Dutch will warm up against England - January 11, 2001
Holland will prepare for their crucial World Cup fixture against the Republic of Ireland on September 3 with a friendly against England. full story »

Kinsella fit to face Danes - January 10, 2001
Midfield dynamo Mark Kinsella will be fit to face Denmark next month, despite his recent knee operation.
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FAI scupper French game - January 10, 2001
The FAI has refused to sanction this month's u20 international between Ireland and France - because of a row over money!
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New blood in u17 squad - January 9, 2001
Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has named a strong 18-man squad to face France in Montpellier on January 24 and 26. Included in the squad are four players who have yet to taste international football.
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Taxman targets schoolboy clubs - January 9, 2001
Irish tax officials are targeting schoolboy clubs here who have benefited financially by sending their players to top English clubs.
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