John Fallon: One year in for Heimir, the second will shape his Ireland future

If Ireland are still competitive for the concluding window in November, something they’ve been devoid of since 2019, then there’s every chance he’ll celebrate more than two anniversaries.

Heimir Hallgrimsson: In situ as Ireland boss since July 10, 2024.

WITHOUT the merest morsel of ceremony, Heimir Hallgrimsson’s first anniversary in the Ireland job recently passed. It’s how he fares by the second that his reign will be judged.

Football’s current lull will soon be over. Gone is the hurling, soon to be joined by the GAA and camogie intercounty seasons. Golf Majors reached a crescendo on home soil last weekend and the Lions tour will conclude the weekend after next.