HomepageColumnistsSubscriberTommy Martin: Prague is all our tiny brains can handle right nowSure, have a contract, Heimir. What could possibly go wrong? PRAGUE ON THE BRAIN: Ireland manager Heimir HallgrĂmsson. Pic: ©INPHO/Ryan ByrneFri, 20 Mar, 2026 - 18:00Tommy Martin And so, it’s time.Czechia versus Republic of Ireland. Finally, the rubber of hope meets the road of reality. The dream of Budapest wakes into Prague’s harsh morning glare. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Unlimited access starts here. Try from €1.50 a week. Subscribe now Cancel anytime #Republic of Ireland MNT Paul Rouse: Sport generally lurked just off-stage in the work of Brendan BehanREAD NOW Subscribe Now