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<p>HEIMIR TIME: Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson during the draw with North Macdeonia. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan Byrne</p>

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Right direction: Heimir presents case for Ireland's improvement

It was approaching 11pm on Tuesday when Heimir Hallgrímsson invited a bunch of journalists into the Ireland dressing-room for a visual illustration of the progress he’s overseen.

SJohn Fallon: Anatomy of Ireland's World Cup dream being crushed

<p>Seamus Coleman of Republic of Ireland waves to supporters as he leaves the pitch. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile</p>

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Heimir Hallgrimsson hoping Seamus Coleman will continue on to Euro 2028

Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia - International Friendly - Aviva Stadium

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Troy Parrott: 'We have a lot of heart. I'm really, really sure we will be back'

Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia - International Friendly

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One generation giving way to another? You’d imagine so

Troy Parrott after the match 31/3/2026

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Ireland v North Macedonia player ratings: Parrott leads the way in solid Irish performance

Republic of Ireland v North Macedonia - International Friendly

John Egan returns to Ireland team after 18 month absence

The 33-year-old replaces his fellow Corkman Jake O’Brien in the three-man defence, earning his 38th cap.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

S Kieran Shannon: If Ireland continue to treat penalties as a lottery they'll never hit jackpot

Hallgrimsson and his staff had formed a list of penalty-takers, “from one to 23” and were open to “tweaking one or two”, depending on circumstances.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Jim Crawford 25/3/2026

'We practised penalties every day' but Jim Crawford still experienced Ireland shootout pain

Crawford and the Republic of Ireland U21's saw their hopes of reaching Euro 2023 ended by Israel in a shoot-out.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men Media Conference and Training Session

Heimir Hallgrímsson's Ireland 'trying to take correct steps to continue growing'

While the Irish FA have offered refunds to fans opting out of their wooden spoon contest in Wales, it’s the FAI’s belief that at least 30,000 seats of the capacity 51,000 purchased in advance on Thursday will show up.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Denise O'Sullivan inspects the pitch ahead of the match 7/3/2026

Ward relieved to have 'world class' O'Sullivan for crunch double-header

All of Ireland’s World Cup ambitions rest on the shoulders of the women after the men bowed out in the playoff semi-final on Thursday in Czechia.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

Hallgrímsson insists Coleman shouldn't let age stand in way of featuring at Euro 2028

Asked if Coleman, who also skippers Everton, can stick around for the finals at the age of 39, Hallgrímsson said: 'Just because of a number, it shouldn’t be a reason why he should stop'

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson ahead of the match 26/3/2026

'It’s like a car crash, best to drive again': Hallgrímsson retains squad for dead rubber

Only Sammie Szmodics, who must comply with protocols after being knocked out, and Jack Taylor, due to a family illness, were not part of the squad training back in Abbotstown this morning

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Jake O'Brien dejected after the game 26/3/2026

S In Prague, we experienced a heartbreaking illustration of who we are

Our misery now has an identifiable form in the shape of a fixture on Tuesday against North Macedonia, a fixture that could be considered cruel and unusual punishment for a team that deserved a lot more

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson dejected after the match 26/3/2026

'It's sad to talk about the Euros, but that's our job now' says Hallgrímsson

Even the prospect of home advantage at a major tournament come 2028 carried a limited appeal as Prague emptied and shattered dreams made their way home.

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v Galway United - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

World Cup 2030 campaign - how will Ireland's team look for the next tilt?

Here, we reach for the crystal ball to prophesise who are the contenders to be leading Ireland’s charge for that tilt at the start of 2029

Sat, 28 Mar, 2026

Debora Barker consoles Ben Brody during the penalty shoot-out 26/3/2026

Ireland v North Macedonia tickets for sale after Prague penalties end World Cup dream

Tuesday's fixture in the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, is now a 'dead rubber' as both sides crashed out of contention for World Cup 2026

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Nathan Collins dejected after the match 26/3/2026

Nathan Collins: 'I'm not seeing many positives right now because we’re in the gutter'

Ireland captain Collins said it was heartbreaking to lose the World Cup playoff semi-final to Czechia after his side played so well

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

Ireland player ratings against Czechia: Manning's error as untimely as it was costly

Heartbreak for the Irish, but most can walk away with heads held high

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

The Ireland team dejected after losing to the penalty shootout 26/3/2026

What's next for Ireland after World Cup despair in Prague?

What does 2026 now have in store for Heimir Hallgrímsson's men?

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

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World Cup 2026: which countries have qualified and how did they do it?

No Ireland unfortunately, but we now know 42 of the 48 of the teams that will play next year, but a few prized remaining places remain up for grabs in the final round of play offs

Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Jimmy Dunne with his mother Sharon after the match 26/3/2026

Prague post-mortem podcast: Ireland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon react to shootout pain for the Boys in Green in Prague.

Listen | Fri, 27 Mar, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

Czechia v Ireland: Four talking points after heartbreak in Prague

Ireland took a commanding 2-0 lead at the Fortuna Arena, but then the tide began to turn

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Heimir Hallgrímsson applauds fans after the game 26/3/2026

'Just pain, we only feel pain': Heimir Hallgrimsson gutted but vows Ireland will 'start again'

The Iceland native saw his side's campaign end in heartbreak after a penalty shootout loss in Prague.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Finn Azaz dejected after losing to the penalty shootout 26/3/2026

Without doubt, this World Cup play-off is one that got away for Ireland

The biggest show on earth remains half the world away for the Boys in Green after Ireland's heartbreaking defeat in Prague.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Troy Parrott dejected after the match 26/3/2026

S World Cup slips from grasp but Ireland have finally found the finisher they've been waiting for

The history books will say that Troy Parrott’s efforts didn’t get Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side to the United States in the summer of 2026; but, boy, he made it an exciting ride – and turned his career, and Irish expectations, around in the process.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

Czechia v Ireland TV review: nervous pundits and selfies with Ronnie

The Boys in Green saw their campaign come to an end in Prague on Thursday night.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Nathan Collins dejected after the match 26/3/2026

Penalty pain again as Ireland World Cup road ends in Prague

Misses by Finn Azaz and Alan Browne proved costly after the Czechs recovered from 2-0 down.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

Czechia v Ireland: World Cup road ends in despair after penalty shootout defeat

Czechia came from two down to defeat Ireland on penalties in the World Cup playoff.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Moldova - UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifier

Ireland U21s frustrated by stubborn Moldova in Euro 2027 setback

The Boys in Green had to come from behind in the first-half through Jamie Mullins.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

A view of Ireland fans in the Old Town Square ahead of the match 26/3/2026

'We're pretty hopeful': Irish fans predict the Czechia v Ireland result

A win against Czechia would set up a playoff final against Denmark or North Macedonia with a spot in the summer's World Cup finals on the line

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Watch: 'We're in the Czech end, say nothing' - Irish fans on World Cup hopes and ticket hunt

Watch: 'We're in the Czech end, say nothing' - Irish fans on World Cup hopes and ticket hunt

Brendan O'Brien is amongst the thousands of travelling Irish supporters in Prague.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Czechia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers Play-off Semi-Final

S Golden times for Irish sport – and the Irish abroad show the best version of ourselves

We’re spoiled, but all that success would add up to a banquet without a main course if the Republic of Ireland men’s senior team wasn’t able to bring something of its own to the table

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

The Heimir Hallgrimsson interview: 'I’ve told them the future of Irish football is in their hands'

S The Heimir Hallgrimsson interview: 'I’ve told them the future of Irish football is in their hands'

Since November's Budapest bedlam, he's been far and away, but Hallgrimsson is locked and loaded now on next month's World Cup playoffs. In a rare one-on-one interview, he sat down with Irish Examiner football correspondent John Fallon.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Slovakia v Republic of Ireland - UEFA EURO2020 Qualifying Play-Off Semi-Final

Ireland's playoff record worse than England's shootout woes

As Ireland bid to advance to a play off final next Tuesday, it’s important not to forget the past

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Jayson Molumby 25/3/2026

Three key battles: Czechia v Republic of Ireland

There are set to be intriguing battles all over the pitch in Prague; here are three that could go a long way to deciding who comes out on top.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men's Media Conference and Training Session

S Three selection posers for Heimir as Czechs fear Parrott

Midfield is the toughest call to detect. Jayson Molumby’s status as a mainstay in the last window would ordinarily guarantee him the berth but the form of returning Alan Browne is worth of consideration

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Seamus Coleman 25/3/2026

Watch: Seamus Coleman not done yet as Irish talisman sets the tone

Coleman’s role as emotional bellwether for this Irish team is more finely-honed than ever.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

Troy Parrott and Séamus Coleman celebrate after the match 16/11/2025

'This is our generation's Italia 90': Ireland within touching distance of first World Cup since 2002

Fans relive iconic late winner as Ireland prepares for crucial playoff with World Cup qualification within touching distance

Thu, 26 Mar, 2026

'They never saw Italia 90': Irish fans descend on Prague full of hope

'They never saw Italia 90': Irish fans descend on Prague full of hope

'We are hoping to bring the sea of green to Mexico and into the US in the summer'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Czechia Press Conference and Training - Fortuna Arena - Wednesday March 25th

'Full-fat Soucek can help Czechia beat Ireland': Czech manager Koubek talks up under-fire veteran

Soucek has been a constant in the side for nine years but was stripped of the captaincy after being held responsible by his federation for the team’s failure to applaud fans after beating Gibraltar 6-0 in November

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

'It’s massive having Caoimhín for penalties': Hallgrímsson hails Cork man Kelleher's influence

Kelleher has saved three Premier League penalties since moving from Liverpool at the start of the season. He also denied Cristiano Ronaldo from the spot in Ireland’s visit to Portugal last October.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

20 shirts in 10 years: Ireland leads the way in bringing out new football kits

20 shirts in 10 years: Ireland leads the way in bringing out new football kits

In the past 10 years, Ireland have introduced nearly as many new outfield shirts (20) as Hungary and this week's play-off opponents Czechia combined (21)

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Sean Nolan, Jack Nolan and Dan Nolan 24/3/2026

Letter from Prague: 'For anyone my age this is the biggest game of our lives'

Our government estimates that there might be 1,000 of its citizens living in Czechia. This promises to be the night of their lives.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men's Training Session

Welcome to Troy Town: Parrott’s Alkmaar revival gives him options

'My game has really come on since I moved to the Netherlands," said Parrott. 'All I’ve ever wanted was regular games. I knew things would work out for me once that happened.'

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

Harvey Vale 23/3/2026

Glenn Whelan: 'Vale will bring something different that Ireland don't have'

The 91-time capped former midfielder believes the ex-Chelsea starlet can be Ireland’s secret weapon against Czechia in Prague tomorrow and won’t be fazed by the magnitude of the occasion

Wed, 25 Mar, 2026

World Cup playoff podcast: The view from the Czechs ahead of Ireland showdown

World Cup playoff podcast: The view from the Czechs ahead of Ireland showdown

Brendan O'Brien, in Prague, speaks to journalist Jonas Bartos about the mood around the Czechia squad, how they rate Ireland and what we can expect on Thursday night.

Listen | Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men's Training Session and Media Conference

John Egan: Ireland's veterans not letting younger players take foot off the pedal

Egan said Ireland's defeat to Portugal in World Cup qualifying was a "turning point" for the team

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Evening view of the Charles Bridge on the Vltava River in the historic center of the capital city of Prague - Czech Republic

Watch: Trams, tickets and Czech beer — the Irish Examiner's travel tips for Irish fans in Prague

As thousands of Ireland fans head east for Ireland's crunch World Cup playoff, John Fallon has the best information on transport and hotels to Prague's best bars.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men's Training Session and Media Conference

John O'Shea: Troy Parrott 'reaping the rewards of the practice and dedication'

Fit and ready after coming through club action at the weekend, Parrott will be the focus of Ireland's attack against Czechia in Prague

Tue, 24 Mar, 2026