The Republic of Ireland soccer team will train in Co. Tipperary prior to this summer’s international friendly games in Thomond Park, it was announced today.

The Republic of Ireland soccer squad was today urged to help end attacks on a Protestant grammar school after a bus carrying children as young as 11 was stoned following the team’s last World Cup match.

The Republic of Ireland soccer team may have to travel to Iran for their World Cup Qualifier in November, as the war in neighbouring Afghanistan continues.