#Republic of Ireland MNT

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STommy Martin: Dope Dreams - it's time for Ireland to sign up for the Enhanced World Cup 
Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
'This game will be a war': Ireland and Armenia brace for high-stakes clash
After the Yerevan wreckage and near miss in Lisbon, Heimir Hallgrímsson says it’s time for Ireland to deliver — or risk their campaign ending in despair.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
Experience has taught Nathan Collins to not dwell on defeat
"If we can all give each other that bit of fire we have inside us, it creates a team fire, you could say," said Nathan Collins. "e need that against Armenia."

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
S Kieran Shannon: Pride can swiftly turn into embarrassment with this Ireland team
Ireland’s heartbreaking defeat in Lisbon was oh so familiar, another gallant performance showing promise but ending in pain. They now need to break the cycle of generating hope only for it to dissipate in the next game 

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
As it happened: Ruben Neves strikes in injury time as Portugal defeat battling Ireland
Caoimhin Kelleher produced a brilliant penalty save to deny Ronaldo in the second half.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Seamus Coleman starts for Ireland in Portugal on 37th birthday
Further up the pitch and Evan Ferguson has shaken off his recent injury to lead the line in Lisbon.

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
Whatever about a miracle, Ireland must strive to siphon measure of respectability from Lisbon
If Heimir Hallgrímsson’s prediction of 70% possession for the hosts ensues, optimisation of the ball is imperative

Sat, 11 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
Roberto Martinez: 'Coleman's leadership skills made him captain material from day one'
One of Ireland's standout players for over a decade now, Coleman is constantly namechecked by managers - especially Martinez - as an exemplar for budding talent to emulate

Fri, 10 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
'There is an anger there to put things right': Finn Azaz urges Ireland to respond after Armenia shock
Finn Azaz says Ireland’s players are fuelled by frustration as they look to bounce back from the Armenia defeat against Portugal.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
John O’Shea warns Ireland must 'stick together' as Ronaldo and Portugal await
There is positive news for Ireland on the fitness of strikers Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott ahead of the games against Portugal and Armenia. 

Wed, 08 Oct, 2025

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Evan Ferguson expected to be fit for Portugal clash
Doubts surfaced about Ferguson's availability when AS Roma reported an ankle injury kept him out of Sunday’s win over Fiorentina.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

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Injured PSG midfielder JoĂŁo Neves ruled out of Portugal's World Cup clash against Ireland
Roberto Martinez has drafted in Lazio’s left-sided defender Nuno Tavares as a replacement.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

Evan Ferguson 2/10/2025
Ireland fear losing star striker Evan Ferguson for World Cup showdown in Portugal
"Ferguson had an ankle problem on Thursday and is still not fully fit," said Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini on Sunday.

Mon, 06 Oct, 2025

35th FAI International Awards
Robbie Brady to miss rest of Ireland's World Cup qualifiers after undergoing surgery
“Robbie's going to be out for a while," began Preston manager Paul Heckingbottom.

Fri, 19 Sep, 2025

Premier Sports Season Launch – Rugby & Football
Shay Given: World Cup hopes over unless Ireland get a result in Portugal
Given admitted a positive result will be required from this encounter to reignite their qualification hopes.

Sat, 13 Sep, 2025

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
S Tommy Martin: Ireland will soon need someone else to take the blame
Worthy as they are, all the talk of structures and academies won’t butter any parsnips when the time comes for this Ireland team to go again.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Jason Knight: Ireland made Armenia look better than they are
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side were outclassed by the minnows Armenia in Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat, with Knight’s midfield area the key battleground ceded.

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
'This campaign is like six rounds of boxing and now we were knocked down' - HallgrĂ­msson calls on Ireland to fight back
HallgrĂ­msson was initially left in a state of speechlessness by the error-strewn showing in Yerevan before declaring it as an outlier but evidence suggests otherwise.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Josh Cullen dejected after the match 9/9/2025
'I’m embarrassed, angry, disappointed' - Josh Cullen reflects on Ireland's loss to Armenia
Cullen was involved in a few other lamentable results against Luxembourg and Azerbaijan. This defeat, particularly the emphatic nature of it, stung most.

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Caoimhin Kelleher dejected after Armenia's first goal 9/9/2025
The morning after the night before Ireland player ratings: reflections on Yerevan shocker
There were many cast members in what was a collective Irish horror show against Armenia. Caoimhín Kelleher and Evan Ferguson were the only players to emerge with credit. 

Wed, 10 Sep, 2025

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Ireland's World Cup hopes in critical condition after defeat in Armenia
Evan Ferguson got a goal back for Ireland after Armenia took a 2-0 lead.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Heimir HallgrĂ­msson 9/9/2025
Heimir HallgrĂ­msson: 'I'd say it's the worst performance since I came in, tactically'
Ireland’s laser-focus at the EstĂĄdio JosĂ© Alvalade - where they will take on Portugal - is regaining dignity as well as World Cup prospects

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Armenia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Talking points: Up there with the very worst of Irish horror shows
This 2-1 loss, and the nature of it, makes the next four games academic. It will mean five qualifying campaigns without a major final at the end of it.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

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As it happened: Ireland's World Cup hopes all but over after horror show in Armenia
Ireland are looking to follow up their draw at home to Hungary with a win in Yerevan.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session
Heimir HallgrĂ­msson makes two changes to Ireland team for World Cup qualifier in Armenia
Ireland know they need to win following their 2-2 draw at home to Hungary on Saturday.

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session
HallgrĂ­msson hints at two-striker plan for must-win clash with Armenia
Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson admitted his side "should have gone with two strikers earlier in the game" against Hungary. 

Tue, 09 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session
'Armenia are a fast counter-attacking team' - Ireland manager warns against complacency
Eduard Spertsyan will again be the go-to man for the pool’s lowest seeds, eager to put Saturday’s 5-0 home hammering by Portugal behind them.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Transfer Deadline Day
Adam Idah: Celtic is the best place ever to play but it can also be torture
The 24-year-old Republic Ireland striker completed a move from the Scottish champions to Swansea on deadline day having spent 18 months in Glasgow.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
'We want to create history for our country' - Dara O'Shea targets World Cup qualification
After drawing with Hungary, the Boys in Green know they must win in Armenia on Tuesday if they are to reach the World Cup.

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Sammie Szmodics reacts to a missed chance 6/9/2025
'You can't start a game like that. It’s sloppy' - Sammie Szmodics bemoans slow start against Hungary
Ireland will have to do without the services of the Ipswich Town forward as he has since been ruled out through injury and replaced by Shamrock Rovers’ uncapped defender Josh Honohan

Mon, 08 Sep, 2025

Luxembourg v Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
Josh Honohan called into Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifier in Armenia
The defender, who was in the Ireland squad for their friendly matches against Senegal and Luxembourg back in June but didn't play any minutes, replaces Sammie Szmodics, who suffered a knock during the Boys in Green's 2-2 draw with Hungary on Saturday night.

Sun, 07 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Opening night reviews are in: how Ireland's rescue act rated against Hungary
Keeper CaoimhĂ­n Kelleher and wide man Ryan Manning performed best on a difficult first World Cup qualifier. In the end, a rescued point was more than welcome

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Hungary - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
As it happened: Ireland battle from two goals down in World Cup qualification opener
Late Adam Idah goal sees Heimir HallgrĂ­msson's men secure a point at the Aviva

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Evan Ferguson ahead of the match 6/9/2025
Team News: Heimir HallgrĂ­msson names Ireland side for crucial Hungary clash
The team was officially announced just under an hour and a half before kick off in Dublin.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session
S Dion Fanning: Ireland longing for a golden era while also trying to escape the past
As Ireland face Hungary in Dublin, Heimir Hallgrimsson’s discipline collides with fans’ eternal hope for a new football era

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Heimir HallgrĂ­msson 5/9/2025
Nathan Collins hesitant to speak too soon on 'special' Irish set up under Heimir HallgrĂ­msson
Evidence of solidity, on and off the pitch, is apparent

Sat, 06 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session
Reasons to be cheerful and fearful as Ireland welcome Hungary to Dublin
Ireland will look to Evan Ferguson for inspiration, but the Hungarians have their own in-form star in Dominik Szoboszlai.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
Worst blow of career forced Ogbene to become best version of himself
The Corkman outlined how events of the last year have altered his outlook.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
S Tommy Martin: Hallgrimsson double jobbing managing body and mind
The continuing absence of a sports psychologist has generated headlines in the build-up to Saturday’s World Cup qualifying opener against Hungary.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
'There’s a spark' - John O'Shea hopeful Ireland's Gladiator will feast on Hungary
Evan Ferguson’s return to form is timely for Ireland. O’Shea highlighted how he’s kept Ukrainian Artem Dovbyk out of the Roma team and benefitted from the renowned Italian fitness regime.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2025

Ferencvarosi TC v AZ Alkmaar - UEFA Europa League 2024/25 League Phase MD8
'A couple of times' - Robbie Keane provides John O'Shea with insight on Hungary stars
Keane’s Ferencváros side have the largest presence in Marco Rossi’s squad for the World Cup qualification opener on Saturday.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session
CaoimhĂ­n Kelleher on Ringmahon windfall: 'There are good people there that would know what to do with that money'
Clever club officials brokered a 20% sell-on clause when Liverpool snapped up their graduate a decade ago, a clause triggered by Brentford’s €16m purchase in June.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Liverpool v Arsenal - Premier League - Anfield
S John Fallon: Ireland need to halt Hungary's biggest star since PuskĂĄs
They did succeed in quietening him 15 months ago in a friendly win that ended Hungary’s 14-match unbeaten run, but this is competitive fare.

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session
CaoimhĂ­n Kelleher: Time for this Ireland team to qualify for tournament
The Cork-born goalkeeper made his international debut against Hungary four years ago but his 24th cap against the same nation on Saturday will carry far more significance

Wed, 03 Sep, 2025

Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy 4/12/2023
'I have seen things that are unacceptable': Colin Healy backs Eileen Gleeson in FAI dispute
Healy was Gleeson's assistant during her time as manager of the Irish women's team.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

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