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# International Friendly

This year
2023
AS IT HAPPENED
USA v Ireland, International friendly
USA faced Ireland as both sides continued preparations for this summer’s World Cup.
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Apr 8th 2023, 7:38 PM
Up and Running
WATCH: Ferguson scores first Ireland goal in Latvia friendly
Stephen Kenny’s side are currently level at 2-2 in the Aviva Stadium.
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Mar 22nd 2023, 8:41 PM
Last year
2022
Selection
Stephen Kenny rings the changes for friendly against Lithuania
Kenny has made six changes for tonight’s game.
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Mar 29th 2022, 6:32 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Belgium, international friendly
Ireland faced Belgium as Stephen Kenny’s side looked to build on their recent improvement in form.
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Mar 26th 2022, 5:30 PM
All time
AS IT HAPPENED
Hungary v Ireland, International friendly
Hungary faced Ireland, as Stephen Kenny’s side looked to build on the momentum from their win over Andorra.
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Jun 8th 2021, 7:14 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Andorra v Ireland, international friendly
Andorra faced Ireland, as Stephen Kenny searched for his first win as manager.
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Jun 3rd 2021, 4:51 PM
Patience
Parrott getting closer to moment of glory for Ireland as Brady reminds McCarthy of his set-piece prowess
Tonight’s friendly against New Zealand was an important opportunity for the two Dubliners.
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Nov 14th 2019, 11:00 PM
Friendly
Fresh faces make the difference as Ireland eventually see off Bulgaria
Goals from Alan Browne, Kevin Long and James Collins gave McCarthy’s side a deserved win.
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Sep 10th 2019, 9:47 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland vs Northern Ireland, International friendly
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland welcomed Michael O’Neill’s men to the Aviva Stadium.
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Nov 15th 2018, 6:40 PM
Off the Mark
First international goals for Graham Burke and Alan Judge hand Ireland victory over the US
In John O’Shea’s final appearance, the Boys in Green ran out 2-1 winners at the Aviva Stadium.
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Jun 2nd 2018, 10:16 PM
summer soccer
Do Ireland have a gameplan? Talking points ahead of tonight's friendly with the US
We say goodbye to a great servant, while the new players will be eager to impress against a youthful American team tonight.
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Jun 2nd 2018, 7:00 AM
Upbeat
O'Neill: We're a great distance off the French, but the players can learn from this defeat
The Ireland boss feels there are positives to take from Monday night’s loss, despite watching his team being played off the park.
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May 29th 2018, 1:56 AM
Second best
Three debuts made as Ireland go down to Les Bleus at rain-soaked Stade de France
Goals from Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir were enough to hand a dominant French side victory in Paris tonight.
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May 28th 2018, 10:09 PM
inexperience
Keane: 'Younger players need to be given a bit of breathing space'
Martin O’Neill’s assistant is disappointed Sean Maguire won’t be involved next week, and says it took him 20-25 international games to find his feet.
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May 25th 2018, 6:30 AM
Admiration
'Shane wanted to step back from professional football and it was sad. I remember it like it was yesterday'
Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane recalls when the young goalkeeper decided to leave Ipswich Town and return home in 2009.
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May 24th 2018, 7:34 PM
MOTM
'You always dream of having a good start': Debutant Rice a bright spark for Ireland
Martin O’Neill and Seamus Coleman were impressed with the West Ham youngster.
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Mar 23rd 2018, 8:25 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Turkey v Ireland, international friendly
Martin O’Neill’s side were on the road for their first game of 2018.
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Mar 23rd 2018, 6:30 PM
International Friendly
Ireland will host the US in Dublin this summer
Martin O’Neill’s side will host the 25th-ranked team in the world at Lansdown Road on 2 June.
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Feb 9th 2018, 4:54 PM
splash
Battling performance sees Ireland hold Iceland to stalemate in torrential conditions
Ireland held Iceland to a hard-earned 0-0 draw as preparations for September’s World Cup qualifying campaign continue.
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Jun 8th 2017, 9:28 PM
Team news
Kevin Long handed first start for Ireland in meeting with Uruguay
Martin O’Neill has named his line-up for this evening’s friendly in Dublin.
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Jun 4th 2017, 4:59 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Mexico, International Friendly
Ireland took on Mexico in the US, as Martin O’Neill’s side prepared for the vital World Cup qualifier with Austria.
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Jun 2nd 2017, 12:03 AM
patiently waiting
10 years on from his Ireland debut, Doyle returns to New Jersey in search of that elusive second cap
The Cork native is one of just two goalkeepers to travel with Martin O’Neill’s squad for the friendly against Mexico.
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Jun 1st 2017, 10:22 AM
coygig
Ireland women put off-the-field issues behind them to claim victory over Slovakia
Stephanie Roche scored the only goal of the game at Tallaght Stadium.
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Apr 10th 2017, 3:57 PM
Video Technology
Video replay decides two goals correctly in Spain's win over France
The match at the Stade de France was part of a replay trial.
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Mar 28th 2017, 10:16 PM
new faces
Horgan impresses as four players earn first caps but Ireland suffer defeat to Iceland
The Boys in Green went down 1-0 in Dublin this evening.
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Mar 28th 2017, 9:47 PM
chance to impress
O'Neill hints at handing debuts to uncapped quartet as Brady named stand-in captain for Iceland friendly
Daryl Horgan, Conor Hourihane, John Egan and Andy Boyle could all make their international bows at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.
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Mar 27th 2017, 1:24 PM
Thunderclap
Ireland set to play Euro 2016 surprise package Iceland in Dublin
The friendly will take place four days after a massive World Cup qualifier against Wales.
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Oct 21st 2016, 1:27 PM
out of 10
Here's how we think the Boys in Green fared tonight
Ireland had a comfortable win over Oman in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
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Aug 31st 2016, 9:54 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Oman, International friendly
Robbie Keane made one final appearance for the Boys in Green at Lansdowne Road this evening.
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Aug 31st 2016, 6:49 PM
party poopers
Belarus spoil Ireland's Euro 2016 send-off in Cork
The Boys in Green went down 2-1 at Turner’s Cross tonight.
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May 31st 2016, 9:44 PM
Starting XI
Here's the Ireland team to play in tonight's international friendly at Turner's Cross
The home of Cork City hosts a Euro 2016 warm-up against Belarus this evening.
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May 31st 2016, 6:32 PM
Reaction
Hoolahan, Christie and O'Kane shine and other thoughts from Ireland's draw with Slovakia
Rob Elliot’s chances of heading to Euro 2016 were also dealt a significant blow tonight.
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Mar 29th 2016, 11:03 PM
Depleted squad
Ireland running out of strikers as Walters and Murphy return to their clubs
Neither player will feature against Slovakia on Tuesday.
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Mar 26th 2016, 5:06 PM
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Switzerland, international friendly
There was live football on Good Friday as the Aviva Stadium hosted the Boys in Green in a Euro 2016 warm-up game.
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Mar 25th 2016, 7:45 PM
the ball was there
Spanish coach Vicente del Bosque was absolutely laid out by the linesman last night
Was the 65-year-old looking for it?
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Mar 25th 2016, 1:34 PM
Mixed Fortunes
3 winners and 3 losers from the Ireland-England game
It was a good day for the FAI and the Gardaí, but a less than satisfactory one for Roy Hodgson.
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Jun 8th 2015, 12:15 AM
Analysis
3 talking points from Ireland's dour 0-0 draw with England
The first clash between the sides on Irish soil for over 20 years was an ultimately dour affair.
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Jun 7th 2015, 3:54 PM
Opinion
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against England today
In a dull game, few individuals stood out for the Irish team.
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Jun 7th 2015, 3:00 PM
tight-lipped
Keane not 'in the mood' to talk about Fifa but jokes about John Delaney being a distraction
‘Isn’t he always?’
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Jun 5th 2015, 1:23 PM
COYBIG
After an injury nightmare one Ireland striker is determined to make up for lost time
David McGoldrick is raring to go after an injury lay-off.
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Jun 2nd 2015, 4:00 PM
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