Lessons from Lisbon – Ireland find a shape
From 5-4-1…. Just as Stephen Kenny used 5-4-1 against France in Dublin to begin Ireland’s Euro-2024 qualifying campaign,…
Martinez praises Irish grit and Ferguson’s impact as late penlty and stoppage-time raise questions
There’s a way to lose games and this method was a world away from the humiliation of Armenia.…
Door still ajar for Ireland but open wounds remain
In the City of Light, Ireland displayed enough glimpses to suggest they’ve emerged from the darkness. One point…
Conor Coventry called into Ireland squad to cover for suspended Josh Cullen
Conor Coventry has been called into the Ireland squad ahead of the Armenia World Cup qualifier in the…
‘We need to leave all the frustration and pain here’ – Hallgrimsson says Ireland players must move on from agonising Portugal loss
Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson reacts after his side concede late during the World Cup 2026 Group F…
Daniel McDonnell: Ireland’s World Cup campaign is replaying the greatest hits album of deflating disappointments
Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher and Ireland’s Nathan Collins (right) look dejected with team-mates following defeat in the World…
Gutted Hallgrimsson says Ireland plan worked but Martinez ‘wasn’t surprised’
Heimir Hallgrímsson says Ireland must leave their “pain and heartbreak” behind in Portugal when they square up against…
Roy Keane and Damien Duff are dream duo to revive Ireland
Roddy Collins believes his dream team of Roy Keane and Damien Duff are the ideal combination to resurrect…
Portugal vs Ireland: Where to watch, kick-off time, team news, players to watch and more
The Republic of Ireland will be looking to revive their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign against current Nations…
Jim Ratcliffe won’t make ‘knee-jerk’ decision over Ruben Amorim’s Man Utd future
Man Utd Manchester United minority owner Jim Ratcliffe has given head coach Ruben Amorim three years to prove…
FAI perform U-turn on term limits after Sport Ireland ire
The FAI have scrapped a proposal to extend term limits for board members after Sport Ireland lodged complaints…
Government funding allows Ireland to dream of regular finals qualification
Ten years ago today, Ireland shocked the world champions to accelerate a major tournament appearance. Today’s the day…