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Today's news
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Countdown to Prague Enjoy the pick of our build-up coverage ahead of Ireland's World Cup play-off against Czechia

Retrospective
The last Irish international to score a winning goal in Prague
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Jake O'Brien Exclusive
'Not everyone wants to be looking at footballers doing all the flashy things. A lot of it is false'
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The Gaffer
'People have to really stick together here': how the spectre of catastrophe shaped Hallgrimsson
Exclusive
'We just have to do whatever we possibly can to win' - Ryan Manning ready for moment of a lifetime
memory lane
Self-sabotage, cruel luck and the Republic of Roy Keane: Ireland's play-off record
A look back at Ireland’s 10 previous tournament play-offs.
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Champions
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Start Preparing
Here's your guide to RTÉ's coverage of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final v Czechia
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Boost
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Soccer
Ireland camp revels in 'cup final' atmosphere as they build towards World Cup play-off
Assistant head coach John O’Shea and captain Nathan Collins insist Boys in Green can use Budapest momentum as inspiration in Prague.
David Sneyd
reports from FAI headquarters, Abbotstown
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Brilliant Connacht best Ulster in Belfast, Munster in precarious spot, and Leinster fall short
squad update
Andrew Porter available for Leinster, while Ryan Baird returns to full training
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On the Move
Ex-Munster man Ben Healy joins Newcastle on loan
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LOI
Joanna Byrne reiterates commitment to Drogheda United following her removal as co-chairperson
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AnalysisDublin Woe
Two relegations in five seasons: how Dublin football lost its aura
Defeat in Galway spelled the end of a miserable league campaign for Dublin.
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fine margins
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La Liga
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I Regret Nothing
'I am human' - Pep defends wild celebrations as Man City win Carabao Cup
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Memories
'He brought so much joy to so many people' - tributes paid to Michael Lyster
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statement
Joanna Byrne removed as director of Drogheda United, club owners confirm
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final day
'They are playing the best football in the country at the minute' - McGeeney on Kerry
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embrace the moment
'It's fear that holds you back, that's what you regret. Ireland have to believe they can win'
Richard Dunne was at the heart of an infamous World Cup play-off defeat to France, but Thierry Henry’s handball is not the source of pain.
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safe and sound
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green and red
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Dubs Going Down
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around the grounds
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RIP
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Royals
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Rebels Rising
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