Finding the balance in Irish football's past, present and future
20 Jul
800
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Successor
Stephen Kenny support for new Ireland boss - 'I hope he gets every success'
19 Jul
1.3k
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Honest
'We have to believe and hope that things will change'
18 Jul
2.2k
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No Problem
'Probably an insult but it’s fine' - O'Sullivan on France's 11 changes for Euro qualifier
17 Jul
4.0k
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emotion
'I need a few days to take it all in' - Russell beams after two goals in two games for Ireland
16 Jul
2.3k
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Three and easy
Three-goal Ireland down France in Cork for first Euro 2025 qualifier win
A rare night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh as Denise O’Sullivan, Julie-Ann Russell and Anna Patten steered Ireland to victory over France.
Sinead Farrell
Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh
16 Jul
4.6k
5
FREE
Closer Look
'There’s an especially good football culture here' - New Ireland boss makes himself at home
Heimir Hallgrímsson talks joint-managers, Evan Ferguson’s ‘spark’, and not wasting time on ‘other people’s thoughts.’
David Sneyd
15 Jul
2.5k
4
Countdown
Cork accents 'getting stronger' in squad as Ireland focus for French invasion
15 Jul
2.4k
3
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FAI
Hallgrímsson to meet O'Shea today with unofficial succession plan on agenda
New Republic of Ireland boss wants to confirm assistant and says it ‘makes sense’ for him to eventually take over.
David Sneyd
15 Jul
4.2k
5
No thanks
Lyon rumours of interest 'really nice' but I'm an Arsenal player - McCabe
15 Jul
2.0k
This month
July 2024
Euro 2025 Qualifiers
Ireland suffer defeat to England in Euro 2025 qualifier but Russell scores crucial goal
The 42
12 Jul
24.4k
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AS IT HAPPENED
England v Republic of Ireland, Euro 2025 qualifier
12 Jul
22.4k
3
candid
How have the FAI made a nine-month search for a manager feel like a rush job?
No coaching staff and a deal for the new manager only struck over the last 10 days, director of football Marc Canham needs Heimir Hallgrímsson to deliver.
David Sneyd
11 Jul
2.0k
3
Last month
June 2024
the never ending story
Willy Sagnol distances himself from links with Ireland job
17 Jun
4.5k
7
Reaction
O'Shea: 'The levels both teams and countries are at is very different'
11 Jun
2.4k
8
easy does it
Ireland burned and beaten on a sobering summer's night
11 Jun
2.2k
1
easily beaten
Ronaldo scores twice as Portugal outclass Ireland
Ireland were easily beaten 3-0 by a brilliant Portuguese side.
Gavin Cooney
11 Jun
3.5k
9
Looking Back
McClean: Ireland might have qualified for Euro 2020 if Mick McCarthy had stayed in charge
11 Jun
7.2k
24
Preview
O'Shea seeking upset against Portugal to make case to be full-time manager
Ireland face Euros-bound Portugal in their final game of the season tonight.
Gavin Cooney
11 Jun
1.7k
4
WNT
'The biggest area of concern is the drop off in performance levels from Katie McCabe'
5 Jun
5.7k
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Reaction
'We played better against Belgium and Switzerland but tonight we hung in there'
4 Jun
2.5k
5
International Friendly
Late Troy Parrott goal seals Ireland win over Euros-bound Hungary
The 42
4 Jun
16.3k
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Parrott takes flight
Late Troy Parrott goal seals Ireland win over Euros-bound Hungary
4 Jun
4.6k
5
Impressive
Will Smallbone shines with a performance of purpose that gets dramatic reward
The Southampton midfielder delivered an excellent assist and how he takes to Premier League next season will be crucial for development.
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
4 Jun
1.8k
0
Euro 2025 Qualifier
Heartbreak for Ireland as late goal sinks Gleeson's side in Euro 2025 qualifier
The 42
4 Jun
16.7k
21
AS IT HAPPENED
Sweden v Republic of Ireland, Euro 2025 qualifier
4 Jun
14.3k
16
Preview
Hungary on pitstop to Euros with Ireland trying to find way out of no man's land
Frustration over manager’s position casts shadow over friendly in Dublin tonight, even with 37,000 set to attend.
David Sneyd
4 Jun
1.2k
0
Ambition
Caoimhin Kelleher ready to leave Liverpool unless he's No.1 goalkeeper
1 Jun
1.8k
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May
May 2024
AS IT HAPPENED
Republic of Ireland v Sweden, Euro 2025 qualifier
31 May
17.2k
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CLEAR FOCUS
'It would drive me insane' - Damien Duff has no interest in Ireland job
29 May
2.2k
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Credentials
'There were a couple of years where I was 24/7 coaching on the grass'
29 May
3.5k
8
differing views
'I don’t feel that’s the case' - O'Shea says he hasn't been hung out to dry by FAI
Damien Duff believes his former Republic of Ireland teammate shouldn’t have accepted the interim manager role for a second time.
28 May
3.4k
11
drop outs
Chiedozie Ogbene and Nathan Collins ruled out of Ireland's June friendlies
27 May
2.1k
3
Class Act
'He's been to hell and back' - The Ireland star on verge of Premier League
Will Smallbone is at the heart of Southampton’s bid for victory over Leeds United in today’s Championship play-off final at Wembley.
David Sneyd
21 hrs ago
1.9k
2
Selection
Former Ireland U19 midfielder earns call-up for Euro qualifier
The 42
22 May
7.7k
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Selection
Former Ireland U19 midfielder earns senior call-up for Euro qualifier double-header
Updated
22 May
3.2k
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annual survey
Irish involvement in Premier League shows big increase - but it may not last
19 May
4.2k
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Le Pairc
Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Republic of Ireland's Euro 2025 qualifier against France
18 May
4.2k
5
Report Card
Assessing all of the Irish performers in this season's Championship
11 May
2.0k
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Irish football has achieved miracles despite itself - imagine what's possible if we get our act together
The sport has been fighting against its many, many problems – it can flourish if we choose to do the right things.