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April 2026

talking point

Is it time for more Irish footballers to try their luck beyond Britain?

1 Apr

6

March

March 2026

10m

Football

Play-off round-up: Italy to miss third straight World Cup as Bosnia spot on

31 Mar

9

Reaction

Hallgrimsson says his players showed character to persevere in post-Prague friendly

31 Mar

4

tag team

Spirit animals Coleman and Molumby set example for others to follow in green jersey

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

31 Mar

marching on

Czechia qualify for World Cup after penalty shootout win over Denmark

Ireland’s conquerors progress after defeating Danes in Prague.

31 Mar

42

Friendlies

No Harry Kane as England lose to Japan in final game before naming World Cup squad

31 Mar

Opinion

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against North Macedonia

31 Mar

1

the sad postscript

Ireland's cruel and pointless friendly with North Macedonia finishes goalless

Ireland were the better side in the Existing Contractual Obligations derby.

Gavin Cooney

reports from the Aviva Stadium

31 Mar

21

As it happened

Ireland v North Macedonia, international friendly

31 Mar

46

hometown hero

Parrott fever takes hold as Dublin bows at the altar of Troy to find solace in heartache

Aviva Stadium also paid tribute to an emotional Seamus Coleman during friendly clash with North Macedonia.

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

31 Mar

1

Young Guns

Ireland U21 debutant scores last-minute winner to keep slim hopes alive

31 Mar

1

Qualification

Ireland U17s book World Cup place, but miss out on European Championship spot

31 Mar

Meet the new boss

Roberto De Zerbi confirmed as new Spurs boss

Updated 31 Mar

10

Play On

'Iran will be at World Cup', says FIFA president Infantino

31 Mar

6

What might have been

An Ireland game that embraces the ballad of the Lonesome Boatman

Visit of North Macedonia offers a chance for fans to show appreciation after missing out on World Cup.

David Sneyd

31 Mar

6

Ireland WNT

Carla Ward: 'I want to be here and I want to get to a World Cup, that's my number one goal'

31 Mar

match preview

Ireland's long, long road to Euro 2028 begins with a very unwanted friendly

31 Mar

2

fine margins

Havertz scores penalty as Undav rescues Germany with late winner in Ghana friendly

30 Mar

Verdict

Cardiff City lose compensation case over Emiliano Sala death

30 Mar

Profile

Aoibhe Brennan: Bohs teenager in Ireland squad is already drawing Ella Toone parallels

Brennan received her first senior international call-up today.

Emma Duffy

30 Mar

PodcastThe Football Family

Whatever Tomorrow Is

coygig

First Ireland senior call-up for Bohemians teenager Brennan as Agg and Ziu return

Updated 30 Mar

Spurs

Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports

30 Mar

4

Consolation Prize

Hallgrimsson unlikely to make wholesale changes for North Macedonia friendly

30 Mar

9

Chiedozie Ogbene

'No other club has given me the love I get from the Irish fans and the players here'

30 Mar

6

Analysisselection box

Denise O'Sullivan boost as Ward due to name Ireland squad for decisive double-header

29 Mar

Tudor Era

Tottenham part ways with Igor Tudor after just seven games as interim manager

29 Mar

10

reinforcement

First call-up for Millenic Alli as Portsmouth winger joins Ireland squad

29 Mar

4

Friendly fire

'It’s just the modern way' - Clarke disappointed as Scotland fans boo team after Japan defeat

28 Mar

11

belief

'We've shown we can beat big teams, things are starting to come together for us'

28 Mar

14

still cutting the mustard

Hallgrimsson hopeful that Seamus Coleman will continue with Ireland

28 Mar

4

loi women's premier division

Dana Scheriff scores four for five-star Athlone in win over Bohs

28 Mar

2

Controversy

Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title

28 Mar

2

Not happening

Sean Dyche laughs off speculation he is in talks with ‘brilliant club’ Tottenham

28 Mar

1

Moving On

'It’s like a car crash... the best thing to do is to get back in a car and drive'

28 Mar

4

looking ahead

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face North Macedonia?

28 Mar

3

AnalysisTaking Flight

Troy Parrott is a new leader to emerge in every sense for the Republic of Ireland

The 24-year-old’s importance is not just in the goals he is now scoring, but in the example he sets for teammates.

David Sneyd

28 Mar

3

Friendly

Ben White booed, scores and concedes penalty as England held by Uruguay

27 Mar

17

Leaders

Cork City thump four goals past Athlone Town to make it six wins from seven

27 Mar

7

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