Euros outlook bleak for goal-shy Ireland and Kennedy Cup takes centre stage.

Once this international window concludes, critical decisions loom for the class of 2019. Here we assess the state of play for each, outlining the influential factors in what happens next.

First knockback to FAI's summer football alignment move and Uefa's Taoiseach audience a Europa dividend.

Duffer on song with prepping his trailblazers and Rooney made his mark in a life cut short.

Dalymount game welcome respite for suppressed Palestine women's team and Final countdown for Uefa's return to Ireland's latest showcase.

Dispute keeps teams waiting on entry decision and third parties tier of League of Ireland is on its way – three years late.

Elsewhere, the FAI face a grilling from members and suitors circle as Preston parting nears for Browne.

As accessible the League of Ireland and, more recently, the Ireland teams are to young coaches making their way, naïve lapses have been costly for a few.

Words would have aided referees’ wildcat actions and double-standard an inauspicious start to 2024 parity.

Sorcerer Connell deserves all the plaudits for women's Euro feat and Turf War in Cork highlights downside of collaboration.