# Northern Ireland

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# On the double

Dion Charles’ brace earns Northern Ireland victory over San Marino

Northern Ireland opened their Group H account with three points on the road.

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Thu 10:05 PM

Last year

2022

# spoilt for choice

Michael O’Neill rejected Championship jobs before making Northern Ireland return

The 53-year-old was sacked by Stoke in August.

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Dec 8th 2022, 10:44 PM

# familiar face

Michael O’Neill sets his sights on guiding Northern Ireland to Euro 2024

The 53-year-old has signed a five-and-a-half-year contract which will run until Euro 2028.

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Dec 7th 2022, 3:33 PM

# Landmark

History as Republic of Ireland cap first Belfast-born player since 1946

Bristol City’s Mark Sykes came off the bench late on in the win over Malta.

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Nov 21st 2022, 7:30 AM

# Upset

Northern Ireland pull off shock win over Italy

Kenny Shiels’ side earned a memorable win in front of a sold-out Belfast crowd.

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Nov 15th 2022, 11:59 PM

# Punishment

10-match ban for Nothern Irish international Lafferty over sectarian comment

The Kilmarnock striker has apologised after he was suspended until January.

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Oct 20th 2022, 5:27 PM

# night to forget

Northern Ireland slump to third defeat of Nations League campaign in Greece

Northern Ireland avoided relegation but third place in League C Group 2 means they could face a tough Euro 2024 qualifying draw.

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Sep 27th 2022, 10:38 PM

# RIP

Ex-Arsenal, Tottenham and Northern Ireland manager Terry Neill dies

The Belfast native became the youngest player to captain the Gunners in 1962.

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Jul 28th 2022, 7:24 PM

# hot prospect

Man City teenager surprised to make Northern Ireland debut

Shea Charles provided one of the high points of an often flat night at Windsor Park.

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Jun 3rd 2022, 11:11 PM

# success

Late double sees Northern Ireland prevail

Ian Baraclough’s side won away to Luxembourg.

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Mar 25th 2022, 10:20 PM

All time

# Looking Back

'Everybody was having a laugh. Those were indeed the days when you could enjoy yourself with the players'

George Hamilton recalls a trip to Bulgaria in his early days as a commentator.

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Dec 31st 2021, 7:00 PM

# Long Time Coming

Northern Ireland end long wait for home win as own goal sees off Lithuania

Benas Satkus was the unfortunate scorer at the wrong end of the pitch as Ali McCann and Josh Magennis had goals disallowed.

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Nov 12th 2021, 10:50 PM

# Setback

Northern Ireland's World Cup dream in jeopardy after controversial loss

Ian Baraclough’s side were beaten by Switzerland.

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Oct 9th 2021, 9:51 PM

# Stalemates

Peacock-Farrell’s penalty save earns Northern Ireland a point, Wales held at home

It was the goalkeeper’s second consecutive stop from the spot after he kept out Lithuania last Thursday.

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Sep 8th 2021, 10:06 PM

# fine margins

Northern Ireland suffer narrow defeat to Andriy Shevchenko's Ukraine

Oleksandr Zubkov netted the winner after only 10 minutes.

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Jun 3rd 2021, 9:47 PM

# RIP

Alan McLoughlin, hero of Ireland's '94 World Cup qualifying campaign, dies at 54

The Irish legend revealed in March that he was suffering from cancer.

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May 4th 2021, 4:18 PM

# feat

'We had amateur players who were going to work in Lidl, in hospitals as nurses' - Shiels

The Northern Ireland boss hailed ‘the greatest sporting achievement that I can think of’.

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Apr 14th 2021, 7:10 PM

# Winning

Northern Ireland beat Republic's conquerors to close in on Euros qualification

Kenny Shiels’ side won 2-1 away to Ukraine in Friday night’s play-off first leg.

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Apr 9th 2021, 11:58 PM

# losing start

Northern Ireland beaten by Italy but show promise in opening World Cup qualifier

Steven Davis earned his 125th international cap in Parma, as Ian Baraclough’s men lost 2-0.

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Mar 25th 2021, 10:04 PM

# Going down?

Late Austria fightback leaves Northern Ireland facing Nations League relegation

The hosts hit back after Josh Magennis had put Northern Ireland in front.

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Nov 15th 2020, 10:10 PM

# Nations League

Northern Ireland brought back down to earth by Austria after play-off delight

Michael Gregoritsch’s header proved the difference, while world champions France drew 0-0 with Portugal.

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Oct 11th 2020, 11:44 PM

# toon army

Newcastle bring in Northern Ireland full-back Lewis for a reported €16.5m

Steve Bruce is delighted to add the 22-year-old to his squad after agreeing a deal with Norwich City.

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Sep 9th 2020, 10:39 AM

# hard fought

Late drama sees Northern Ireland earn unlikely draw

Ian Baraclough owed a huge debt to his goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell in Bucharest.

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Sep 4th 2020, 10:14 PM

# Changes

Northern Ireland U21 international set to switch allegiance to the Republic

23-year-old midfielder Mark Sykes plays for Oxford in League One.

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Aug 23rd 2020, 6:17 PM

# new man

Northern Ireland name former Sligo Rovers boss as Michael O'Neill's replacement

Ian Baraclough takes the reins.

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Jun 27th 2020, 7:29 PM

# available

Former Newcastle player could be set for Northern Ireland job

Tommy Wright has parted company with St Johnstone.

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May 2nd 2020, 7:25 PM

# stepping down

Michael O'Neill leaves Northern Ireland job because of Euro 2020 play-off postponement

The former Shamrock Rovers boss had been combining the role with his position at Stoke City.

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Apr 22nd 2020, 1:42 PM

# Interview

Working with Martin McGuinness in a meat company, singing for the Dalai Lama and playing at the World Cup

Felix Healy looks back on his remarkable football career and life.

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Apr 19th 2020, 9:30 PM

'There has not been anything that has the equation of: it’s Northern Ireland or Stoke' - O'Neill

He has been known for his acute attention to detail, but given the intense schedule of the Championship, translating that to club football has not been easy.

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Mar 15th 2020, 10:46 PM

# Oh dear

JD Sports forced to remove images of model in Northern Ireland t-shirt with republican tattoo

‘Tiocfaidh ár lá’ is misspelt on the man’s upper arm.

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Jan 24th 2020, 3:00 PM

# fyi

Ireland set for away Euro 2020 play-off final if they beat Slovakia

Mick McCarthy’s side will face either Bosnia or Northern Ireland, provided they win their semi-final.

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Nov 22nd 2019, 11:17 AM

# Permutations

The 4 teams Ireland could face in the Euro 2020 play-offs

Northern Ireland, Wales, Bosnia and Slovakia all may lie ahead.

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Nov 19th 2019, 12:00 PM

# All Square

Netherlands book Euro 2020 berth after Davis penalty miss for Northern Ireland

No goals at Windsor Park tonight.

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Nov 16th 2019, 10:10 PM

# Pastures new

After 8 years with Northern Ireland, Michael O'Neill confirmed as new Stoke manager

The former Shamrock Rovers boss will still be in charge of the North for their forthcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers.

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Nov 8th 2019, 12:57 PM

# wanted man

Stoke City make official approach for Nothern Ireland's Michael O'Neill

The struggling Championship side have been in touch with the Irish Football Association.

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Nov 7th 2019, 12:10 PM

# Permutations

Here's how Ireland could still qualify for Euro 2020 if they lose to Denmark

The Boys in Green are likely to get another chance even if they fall short at the Aviva Stadium next month.

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Oct 16th 2019, 1:14 PM

# Euro 2020 qualifiers

Heartbreak for Northern Ireland as Depay inspires late Dutch blitz

Michael O’Neill’s side led with 10 minutes left but conceded three late goals in Rotterdam.

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Oct 10th 2019, 10:02 PM

# Euro 2020 qualifiers

Halstenberg's stunning strike breaks Northern Ireland's resistance in Belfast

Michael O’Neill’s side produced an excellent performance but came up just short against Germany.

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Sep 9th 2019, 9:55 PM

# Euro 2020 qualifiers

Germany under Euro 2020 pressure against group leaders Northern Ireland

Loew’s side need a win at Windsor Park on Monday night to keep their qualification campaign on course.

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Sep 8th 2019, 2:07 PM

# stepping away

'I think he's making a huge mistake' - Northern Ireland midfielder retires from international football at 28

Sheffield United’s Oliver Norwood earned 57 international caps but wants to concentrate on his club career.

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Aug 19th 2019, 12:49 PM