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S Tommy Martin: Persistence with O'Neill the big difference between Irelands north and south
Ireland are now the poor relations of the Celtic quadrangle, and comparisons with Northern Ireland are not flattering. 

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Portugal Press Conference - Wednesday November 12th
'He's a smart guy' - Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Heimir HallgrĂ­msson of putting pressure on referee
If, as expected, Hungary win the early match in Armenia, Ireland must avoid defeat against Portugal to ensure they’re still in with an outside chance of a playoff berth heading to Budapest for Sunday’s final game.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Wrexham v Charlton Athletic - Sky Bet Championship - SToK Stadium
HallgrĂ­msson: McClean was in our thoughts but Wrexham playing time has been limited
Injuries to Robbie Brady and Callum O’Dowda, along with the suspension of Ryan Manning, leaves Ireland with a gaping cavity to fill against Portugal’s star-studded attack.

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Portugal Press Conference - Wednesday November 12th
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo says 'the support Ireland fans give to the national team, it's lovely'
The 40-year-old insists he expects a tough game from Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Heimir HallgrĂ­msson 12/11/2025
Ireland aim to exploit Portuguese weaknesses in crucial World Cup qualifier
Unless Armenia get a shock result against Hungary, Ireland will require at least a draw against Portugal. 

Wed, 12 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
O'Shea believes Ireland can replicate Germany shock against Portugal
With playoff hopes fading and Evan Ferguson ruled out, John O’Shea insists Ireland can summon the spirit of their Germany upset as Ronaldo’s Portugal visit a sold-out Aviva Stadium.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

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Nathan Collins had 'no doubt' Keith Andrews could make step up at Brentford
Brentford have won four of their last six games under new manager Keith Andrews, rising to 12th in the Premier League. They are just three points off the top four.

Tue, 11 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland Training Session and Media Conference
John O’Shea: Ireland can frustrate Ronaldo again in Dublin showdown
Ireland need to avoid defeat to Portugal on Thursday if they are to make their clash with Hungary on Sunday relevant

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland Squad Announcement
Heimir HallgrĂ­msson on Ireland World Cup hopes: 'We have it in our hands, so why be negative?'
Portugal will come to Lansdowne Road seeking the win that books their ticket to North America with a game to spare. Then Three days later Ireland will enter the Lion’s Den of the Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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US-born Kevin O’Toole the bolter in Ireland squad for final World Cup qualifiers
The Boys in Green are preparing for their concluding World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary.

Thu, 06 Nov, 2025

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Evan Ferguson to miss upcoming World Cup Qualifiers after sustaining ankle injury
Ferguson was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle and a strain of the ligaments. He is expected to be out for at least two weeks

Thu, 30 Oct, 2025

Sammie Szmodics reacts to a missed chance 6/9/2025
Sammie Szmodics hits back at 'ridiculous' hate messages questioning his commitment to Ireland
The Republic of Ireland striker has struggled with injuries throughout 2025.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

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Evan Ferguson suffers injury in opening minutes of Roma's Serie A clash
The Bettystown native was making his first Serie A start in five weeks, but he lasted just seven minutes of their match with Parma at the Stadio Olimpico on Wednesday.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Portugal v Republic of Ireland - 2026 FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers - Group F - Jose Alvalade Stadium
Ireland World Cup Talking Points: Bruno Fernandes and Irish duo to miss Dublin clash
Back three to the future? And when Portugal came to draw.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
S Tommy Martin: Dope Dreams - it's time for Ireland to sign up for the Enhanced World Cup 
One of Heimir Hallgrimsson's strengths is his ability to identify Ireland's shortcomings in post-match interviews. Unfortunately, he seems unable to do anything about them. It's time for radical thinking. 

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
'We should get praised for playing SĂ©amus Coleman' - Heimir HallgrĂ­msson defends selection process
The Ireland boss defended his decision to abseil three recalled players, Coleman, Festy Ebosele and Jayson Molumby, straight into the side for the draw in Portugal on Saturday and Tuesday’s 1-0 victory.

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
How can Ireland reach a World Cup playoff?
Second-placed earns entry into the 16-team playoffs in March 2026, from which the final four European teams are decided

Wed, 15 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
As it happened: Evan Ferguson keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive with win over 10-man Armenia
Any hopes Ireland have of reaching the World Cup next summer will be dashed if they fail to win tonight.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Armenia - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Heimir Hallgrimsson makes two changes to Ireland team for crucial Armenia World Cup qualifier
Ireland know only a win against the Armenians tonight at the Aviva Stadium will be good enough to keep their slim hopes of reaching the finals alive.

Tue, 14 Oct, 2025

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 Estádio José 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

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