Heimir Hallgrímsson goes for experience over match fitness for Prague ‘war’Coleman, Brady and Ogbene return to Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup playoff despite minimal game timeFri Mar 20 2026 - 06:00
Evan Ferguson to be unavailable should Ireland qualify for World CupStriker not expected to recover from ankle surgery in time for Group A openerFri Mar 20 2026 - 06:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson signs new contract with Ireland until after Euro 2028Uncapped Harvey Vale receives call-up for squad to face the Czech Republic in World Cup playoffThu Mar 19 2026 - 13:24
Robbie Brady and Séamus Coleman in line to return to Ireland squad for World Cup playoff in PragueDavid McGoldrick unlikely to come out of retirement as cover for Troy Parrott for Czech Republic clashWed Mar 18 2026 - 19:21
Sinn Féin TD ‘to review options’ after Drogheda United owners instruct her to resign from roles at club Joanna Byrne ‘heartbroken’ following instructions received by Trivela Group requiring her to resign as a director and co-chair of the club Wed Mar 18 2026 - 17:37
Ireland plan May training camp without Premier League players if they qualify for World CupFAI would look to secure two friendlies against teams that have also qualified during a 10-day camp Wed Mar 11 2026 - 17:51
FAI looking ‘to tap into’ Irish diaspora for investment in football facilities Association set target of top-20 world ranking for the men’s team and top 15 for the women’sTue Mar 10 2026 - 18:00
Dutch ‘dark arts’ leave Ireland boss Carla Ward aggrieved after narrow lossPitch-watering incident and absence of post-match handshake saw tensions mount in UtrechtMon Mar 09 2026 - 06:00
Evan Ferguson’s Roma loan ends as Ireland striker to undergo ankle surgery on Monday Striker has already been ruled out of Ireland’s World cup playoff game away to the Czech Republic on March 26th Sun Mar 08 2026 - 13:14
Dutch class wins through in the end as Ireland’s brave showing comes up short in Utrecht Lineth Beerensteyn’s two goals prove the difference as Carla Ward admits defeat ‘tough to take’ Sat Mar 07 2026 - 22:28
Denise O’Sullivan injury leaves Ireland facing an uphill task against NetherlandsKatie McCabe walks a tightrope in World Cup qualifier, knowing a booking will activate a suspensionSat Mar 07 2026 - 06:00
Denise O’Sullivan ruled out of Netherlands qualifier through injury Ireland midfielder to have treatment on a knee injury but Katie McCabe fit for Saturday’s matchFri Mar 06 2026 - 11:12
Carla Ward’s Ireland side shows grit despite opening World Cup qualifier defeat to FranceInjury concerns loom over O’Sullivan ahead of Netherlands clash on SaturdayThu Mar 05 2026 - 06:00
Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan in doubt for Ireland’s clash against the NetherlandsIreland face trip to Utrecht on Saturday after 2-1 defeat at home to FranceTue Mar 03 2026 - 22:12
Ireland’s bright start dimmed by second-half France braceFrance come from behind to win at Tallaght StadiumTue Mar 03 2026 - 21:59
Katie McCabe: ‘We know it’s not right on a human level what’s going on in Gaza’Ireland captain outlined discussion with FAI CEO over men’s team’s fixtures against IsraelTue Mar 03 2026 - 06:00
Ireland hoping to box France in during opening World Cup qualifier Tallaght Stadium pitch will be minimum width of 64m, but Ireland still expecting expansive display from French sideTue Mar 03 2026 - 06:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson visits Sammie Szmodics at Derby County as he weighs up playoff optionsIreland manager’s planning for Czech Republic game has been hit by fitness and form of forward playersMon Mar 02 2026 - 17:00
Gary Cronin focusing on the finer details with Ireland ahead of World Cup qualifiersCarla Ward’s side play France at home before travelling to face the NetherlandsSun Mar 01 2026 - 06:00
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘I assumed Irish players will win duels and work hard. But ... it was not true’The Republic of Ireland manager discusses his formative years in Iceland, a ‘sexy’ job in Jamaica, and planning for the playoff against the Czech Republic - and beyondSat Feb 28 2026 - 06:00
Bohemians go three clear at Premier Division summit with derby win over Shamrock RoversRovers offer late replies at Dalymount but not enough to earn pointsFri Feb 27 2026 - 22:26
Drogheda United hit with away supporter ban and €15,000 fine following Oriel Park flare damageDrogheda supporters to be banned from attending next four away fixturesThu Feb 26 2026 - 21:35
Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup playoff against Czech RepublicCurrently on loan at Roma, the 21-year-old striker is set to see a specialist on Friday over ankle injuriesThu Feb 26 2026 - 11:40
Refusing to play Israel ‘not within the best interest of Irish football’, says FAI chiefFAI boss David Courell says Republic of Ireland team will fulfil both fixtures in Nations League later this yearWed Feb 25 2026 - 18:43
Ireland v Israel game confirmed for Dublin’s Aviva Stadium in OctoberFAI chief executive David Courell says security concerns around hosting Nations League fixture have been allayed by An Garda SíochánaWed Feb 25 2026 - 16:44
Shelbourne’s Joey O’Brien says Ireland should not play against Israel in Nations LeagueManager has been an advocate for plight of Palestinian people for several yearsFri Feb 20 2026 - 22:59
Galway United earn well deserved point at ShelbourneBohemians get big win over Derry City; Shamrock Rovers beat St Patrick’s AthleticFri Feb 20 2026 - 22:06
Talented youngster Naj Razi returns to Shamrock Rovers after a cautionary tale abroadThe Tallaght native came home last month having not played in Serie A after signing for Como in 2023Fri Feb 20 2026 - 06:00
Stephen Bradley: ‘Some things are bigger than football. Genocide is most definitely one of them’Shamrock Rovers manager says Ireland should not play Israel and calls treatment of Drogheda United co-chair as ‘censorship’Thu Feb 19 2026 - 13:42
Sinn Féin TD to ‘resist’ removal as Drogheda United chair after call for Ireland to boycott Israel fixturesJoanna Byrne said the Republic of Ireland should not fulfil the Nations League fixtures against Israel later this yearWed Feb 18 2026 - 21:39
Evan Ferguson suffers another injury blow as Ireland’s World Cup playoff approachesThe 21-year-old also missed most of last season following ankle surgeryWed Feb 18 2026 - 16:36
Carla Ward hoping to fence in France and the Netherlands by keeping World Cup qualifiers in TallaghtIreland will play France at home before travelling to the Netherlands at the start of MarchWed Feb 18 2026 - 06:00
Israel push to host Ireland at home in Nations LeagueIsrael FA spokesman says they hope ‘to welcome Ireland to a sea of blue and white in a packed stadium’Mon Feb 16 2026 - 22:22
Heimir Hallgrímsson focuses on how to fill gaps before Ireland face Czech RepublicNo outstanding candidate for central midfield roleFri Feb 13 2026 - 17:00
Ireland to open Nations League campaign away to Kosovo before facing Israel Venue for Israel away game has yet to be decidedFri Feb 13 2026 - 09:21
Heimir Hallgrímsson remains ‘positive’ about Ireland contract extension Head coach says he will focus on ‘football side’ as Ireland draw Israel in Nations League groupThu Feb 12 2026 - 21:24
‘It’s not my decision if you play or not’, says Hallgrímsson after Ireland draw Israel in Nations LeagueAssociation voted in favour of motion calling for Israel FA’s suspension from club and international competitions last yearThu Feb 12 2026 - 19:48
Uefa boss Aleksander Ceferin declines to support Gianni Infantino comments on Russia banFifa president suggested Russia’s return to underage competitions across Europe ‘would help’ and that ban ‘has not achieved anything’Thu Feb 12 2026 - 14:36
Republic of Ireland could face Israel in Nations LeagueDraw will take place in Brussels on ThursdayWed Feb 11 2026 - 12:01
Ireland to face Qatar and Canada in pre-World Cup friendliesQatar to visit Dublin before Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side travel to Montreal to face CanadaTue Feb 10 2026 - 16:28
Bohemians and St Pat’s play out stalemate at the Aviva StadiumSome 21,472 pay into the Aviva on a soggy Sunday afternoon as the goal the occasion could have done with never cameSun Feb 08 2026 - 17:44
Thomas strikes late for Derry City on McClean homecomingWelsh striker denied Sligo Rovers a point in injury-timeFri Feb 06 2026 - 22:29
Sammie Szmodics loaned to Derby due to issues in dressingroom, says Kieran McKennaIreland forward left Ipswich Town for what was ‘not a football decision’Fri Feb 06 2026 - 16:19
Shamrock Rovers wary of Dundalk danger as League of Ireland returnsNewly promoted from the First Division, Ciarán Kilduff’s kick off their campaign against the reigning champs at Tallaght StadiumThu Feb 05 2026 - 18:14
Stoke City’s Bosun Lawal keeping faith that Ireland cap will comeVersatility of 22-year-old could help convince Heimir Hallgrímsson to deploy himThu Feb 05 2026 - 13:00
Czech manager describes Irish style as ‘island football’ ahead of World Cup playoffKoubek: ‘Ireland are an average team in terms of play, but with an immense heart’Wed Feb 04 2026 - 16:26
League of Ireland preview: Big-spending Derry City out to break Shamrock Rovers dominanceFeelgood factor has returned to the Brandywell, but Shelbourne and Bohemians will also expect to have a say in title raceWed Feb 04 2026 - 06:00
James McClean makes winning return as Derry City claim President’s Cup over Shamrock RoversDarragh Markey goal settles feisty eve of season affair between title contendersSun Feb 01 2026 - 12:23
James McClean’s return rises President’s Cup above ‘glorified friendly’Winger’s return to Derry City adds dimension to pre-league kickabout in TallaghtSat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
Gavin Bazunu: ‘The performance in Hungary encapsulates the change in Irish football’The goalkeeper, now on loan at Stoke, discusses his recuperation from injury, the progress of the Republic of Ireland and his advice for young Irish players tempted by a move to a European clubSat Jan 31 2026 - 06:00
