O’Donoghue heads for World Cup clash

The Government hopes an official presence at the national team’s next World Cup tie - against Spain in Suwon, South Korea, on Sunday - will help to spur them on to further success.

Newly-appointed Sports Minister John O’Donoghue will be at the match on behalf of soccer fan Taoiseach Bertie Ahern, who is unable to make the trip.