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The FAI’s communications misstep: Where was Uefa while the Irish squad took the heat?

2 hrs ago

Boys in Green

'It's in our hands': Crawford and Grehan ready for every eventuality in decisive England clash

4 hrs ago

Yesterday

5th October 2026

Les Bleus

France's blistering finish flattens Belgium to provide Zidane with first home win

12 hrs ago

spot-kick drama

Northern Ireland rue Isaac Price penalty miss as they draw with Georgia

12 hrs ago

From The JournalIreland Israel Games

Accusations of trash talk and hypocrisy: How Israeli media covered Sunday's match

15 hrs ago

The Football Family

What is the mood in Irish football after this most stressful window?

Wave Goodbye

League of Ireland stalwart Greg Bolger to retire after 20 years

5 Oct

Larkin Around

'She's going to be some player' - Praise for Abbie Larkin after stunning WSL goal

5 Oct

Sunday

4th October 2026

Wrap

Ronaldo-less Portugal into knockouts, Man United star nets winner for Dutch

4 Oct

Reaction

'I felt that was kind of the intention to try to intimidate us and make us do something stupid'

David Sneyd

reports from TSC Arena, Backa Topola

4 Oct

View from the telly

An empty stadium and even emptier commentary: RTÉ broadcasts Uefa feed of second Israel game

4 Oct

uefa nations league

Spitting allegation made against Israeli player added to list of controversies with Ireland

This international window comes to an end with a 1-1 draw in Serbia.

David Sneyd

reports from TSC Arena, Backa Topola

4 Oct

As it happenedLiveblog

Ireland v Israel, Nations League

Ireland faced Israel in their final match of this four-game window.

4 Oct

as it stands

Austria maintain top spot in Ireland's group after late draw in Kosovo

4 Oct

response

Celtic condemns St Andrews protest after tennis balls thrown at Dermot Desmond

4 Oct

Must ReadImitation games

'You had to acknowledge the dark genius of the industry'

Darragh McGee’s new book digs into where the gambling industry is coming from and where it is heading.

Declan Bogue

4 Oct

Last week

27th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026

uefa nations league

Long day of rancour and accusation adds layer of distaste to justifying Ireland-Israel games

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson reflects on trying to do the right thing when it feels like others have relished in doing anything but.

David Sneyd

reports from Backa Topola, Serbia

3 Oct

Nations League

Scotland see off North Macedonia to give boss Sebastien Pocognoli his first win

3 Oct

Nations League

Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czechia

3 Oct

Nations League

Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity

3 Oct

Nations League

Seventh heaven for England in Nations League rout of Croatia

3 Oct

threemendous

Athlone share spoils with Galway as they celebrate their third successive title

3 Oct

uefa nations league

Uefa delegate absent from press conference as Israeli accusations force chaotic scenes

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson retains composure as he also explains Dara O’Shea may not be available after returning for birth of child.

David Sneyd

reports from TSC Arena, Backa Topola

3 Oct

Table Toppers

Northern Ireland cruise to stunning win over Ukraine

2 Oct

spicy

Bohs take points and immediately ban media in protest against fixture making

2 Oct

Deadlock

France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner

2 Oct

uefa nations league

Austria draw a reminder of the mild inconveniences Ireland manager must relish

Heimir Hallgrímsson won’t have much time to reflect on events in Dublin as Israel brings a renewed focus.

David Sneyd

reports from Backa Topola, Serbia

2 Oct

problems

Man City whistleblower facing 'dire consequences'

2 Oct

AnalysisComment

For a brief moment, Troy Parrott makes us forget

A glorious goal from the Dubliner was the highlight of Ireland’s clash with Austria on Thursday night.

Paul Fennessy

2 Oct

The Football Family

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 2-2 Austria

Reaction

Heimir Hallgrímsson says it's 'magical' to have Troy Parrott and stands by substitutions

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

1 Oct

Wrap

Portugal edge Denmark after Ronaldo departure as Klopp earns first Germany win

1 Oct

All Square

Late Real Madrid winner ruled out as Man City earn Champions League draw

1 Oct

Match Report

Troy Parrott lights up Aviva Stadium but Ireland are pegged back by Austria in second half

Striker scored a fine brace to put hosts in command before late collapse in a 2-2 draw.

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

1 Oct

OpinionLooking Back

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Austria

1 Oct

Demonstration

First-half protests interrupt Ireland v Austria Nations League game

1 Oct

As it happenedUpdates

Republic of Ireland v Austria, Uefa Nations League

Troy Parrott stars as Ireland let two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 at Aviva Stadium.

1 Oct

On the Move

Republic of Ireland's Smallbone joins Leicester on three-year deal

1 Oct

Line-up

Ireland make three changes to face Austria as Scales, Egan and Azaz return

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

1 Oct

title defence

Etihad considering legal action against Premier League as Man City prepare appeal

1 Oct