Ireland v France: Five previous battles

INFAMOUS: Thierry Henry of France handles the ball in the build up to his sides goal in 2009. Pic: INPHO/Donall Farmer

History between Ireland and France is long and storied, initially in World Cup combat but the Euros in more recent years. The 2009 World Cup playoff endures most but Ireland have some positive results from the annals to be inspired by.

March 30, 1977: Ireland 1 France 0 (Lansdowne Road)