David Kelly: Ireland’s passion play requires adaptation to ensure returning audience retains the faith
Ireland were cannibalised by their own emotions as the irrepressible energy slowly lapsed with fatique Republic of Ireland…
‘Pain’ felt by Heimir Hallgrímsson after Prague loss shows how far Ireland have come – The Irish Times
It was past midnight inside the Fortuna Arena when Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson addressed the football…
A corner of Dublin shares its pride in Troy Parrott – The Irish Times
On Portland Row in Dublin’s inner city, bunting, flags and posters hang from the houses where there is…
A brutal end but the seeds sown by Ireland’s campaign will sprout long into the future – The Irish Times
Snapshots from the wake. At the school gate on Friday morning, one of the mams gave a look,…
What we learned from Ireland’s qualifying campaign – The Irish Times
The wildest of rides The build-up to this campaign was hardly inspiring, the final friendly before it all…
Everyone saying the same thing about Czechia v Ireland game
Ireland took a 2-1 lead into the break at half-time Ireland fans celebrate Troy Parrott’s goal(Image: ©INPHO/Ben Brady)…
Dara O’Shea and Nathan Collins lead from the back – The Irish Times
Caoimhín Kelleher (Brentford) Guessed the right way for Chytil’s penalty in the shootout. Was beaten at his near…
‘I feel like I’m in a dream’ – Troy Parrott’s mother reflects on son’s difficult path to stardom
Ireland take on Czechia in the must-win tie to ensure a place in Tuesday’s play-off final which the…
A message from Troy Parrott's mam: 'He loves playing for his country, he loves Ireland' – The Journal
A message from Troy Parrott’s mam: ‘He loves playing for his country, he loves Ireland’ The JournalParrott’s mum says…
Ireland team v Czechia: Our predicted starting XI for the World Cup play-off semi-final
Heimir Hallgrímsson has some big decisions to make 09:33, 26 Mar 2026Updated 09:48, 26 Mar 2026 Heimir Hallgrímsson…
Vale in contention to start; Irish fans descend on Prague – The Irish Times
We’re reluctant to remind you that Ireland’s play-off record isn’t the best. Along the way, we had a…
Ireland v Czechia World Cup qualifier: Army of Parrott troopers head for Prague – including striker’s proud granny, Josie
Colourful costumes and high hopes in Dublin Airport ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier Mick, Alfie, Lucy, Frankie,…