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Even the reporters broke character briefly during Irish football’s fairytale week
Heimir Hallgrímsson enjoyed his ‘told you so’ moment after remarkable double-header that revived World Cup hopes
Much-maligned World Cup format to thank for Ireland’s dream week
A 16-team tournament would have put paid to qualification hopes long ago
Malachy Clerkin: As the club industrial complex kicks in, this Ireland team has shortened the winter
Transfers, form, fitness: settle in for months of obsessing over the almost 40 players with a chance of making the squad in March
Heimir Hallgrímsson set for contract talks with FAI after Ireland seal World Cup playoff spot
Ireland manager is in strong position to command increase on his €650,000 salary with lucrative bonus for World Cup qualification
What happened in Ireland’s World Cup playoff draw and what are our chances of qualifying?
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men need to win two more games to make it to the tournament in North America next summer
World Cup playoff draw: Republic of Ireland to play Czech Republic
Northern Ireland to play Italy in March after tricky draw
‘Ireland is a very unpleasant and tenacious opponent’: Czech Republic react to World Cup playoff draw
The morale of Czech football is low after a defeat to the Faroe Islands last month
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘I know Prague is a tough place to go, but anything can happen in this game’
Ireland head coach hoping fans get a chance of a home playoff final at the Aviva Stadium
World Cup playoff: Ireland to face Poland, Wales, Czech Republic or Slovakia
Republic of Ireland to face away playoff semi-final
Neuropsychologist Ian Robertson: Troy Parrott’s words show a remarkable quality of Irish culture
Parrott’s lack of ego, his grit and the way he says ‘we’ rather than ‘I’ were forged in adversity and disappointment
Yerevan to Budapest: How Ireland turned around a World Cup qualification campaign in 68 days
The ecstasy of Sunday’s win over Hungary felt a world away from the despair of September’s loss to Armenia
World Cup playoff draw: What needs to happen for Ireland to make Pot 2 on Thursday?
There’s a number of variables in play ahead of Thursday’s draw as the final qualifier groups are completed
Kevin Kilbane: Hallgrímsson can play both Parrott and Ferguson. He’ll soon figure out how
Manager is cemented in the job now if he wants to take Ireland on the Euro 2028 campaign
Pandemonium in the commentary box while Doyle does a lap of RTÉ studio after Budapest miracle
Turned out the hope didn’t kill us after all, as Troy Parrott hat-trick against Hungary lifted us all up to cloud nine
Succession planning the FAI way: Stunning World Cup campaign saves football bosses some bother
Heimir Hallgrímsson well placed for new deal after securing World Cup playoff spot
Five things we learned from Ireland’s World Cup qualification campaign
Positives vastly outweigh the negatives but goal-shy midfield remains a concern
The most astonishing quarter-hour in Irish football history
Ireland’s win over Hungary saw the most dramatic Irish late winner ever followed by the best goal celebration
Troy Parrott: Ireland’s almost-forgotten man finally earns his spurs
Written off by Tottenham, he reinvented himself in the Netherlands and has now brought the magic to the Ireland squad
Troy Parrott cries tears of joy after fairytale hat-trick books World Cup playoff place
Three days after scoring a brace against Portugal, Ireland forward went one better in Budapest
‘These are the moments you remember forever’: Heimir Hallgrímsson emotional after win
Ireland manager broke away from the fog of celebration to recall a special moment at Euro 2016
Hungary 2 Ireland 3: Troy Parrott scores hat-trick to give Ireland World Cup playoff place - as it happened
Ireland come from behind twice, with Parrott scoring last-minute goal
Ireland player ratings: No prizes for guessing who got full marks. But who else stood out?
Hat-trick hero Troy Parrott and goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher the standout performers
Hungary v Ireland: Troy Parrott completes hat-trick at the death to keep World Cup dream alive
Striker makes in five goals in two games as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side earn place in Thursday’s playoff draw
Hungary v Ireland: Kick-off time, TV details, permutations and more
Everything you need to know about the final World Cup group qualifier in Budapest
Hungary v Ireland: Budapest or bust as World Cup qualifier play-off place on the line
After the heroics against Portugal, Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side know only another win will do
Beating Portugal changed how people see the Ireland team. Long may it last
The chances of making the World Cup are still pretty slim but suddenly there’s an energy that has been missing for too long
Kevin Kilbane: This group of Ireland players need to beat Hungary and create a legacy
If the Portugal result is to have a lasting impact then qualification for the World Cup has to follow
Troy Parrott and Chiedozie Ogbene partnership gave Ireland a new threat in famous win
Ireland played with far more positivity than against Portugal in Lisbon and it paid off
‘Disgraceful’ Ronaldo and Ireland’s ‘racehorses’: Portuguese media react to Aviva upset
The red-carded Portugal captain got a 2/10 rating while two-goal Troy Parrott was named man of the match by several outlets
Ken Early: Ireland’s best home win in years. Not even in our dreams did we see this coming
One can only imagine Gianni Infantino’s reaction to the news Ronaldo could be suspended for World Cup games. Trump might intercede
Ireland v Portugal: Troy Parrott scores twice as Ireland secure stunning win over Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo sent off as Heimir Hallgrímsson pulls off best win of reign
Cristiano Ronaldo outburst ‘a moment of silliness from him’, says Heimir Hallgrímsson
Portugal captain had a heated exchange with the Ireland manager after his red card
Troy Parrott scores twice to pull off a victory for the ages over Portugal
‘I think it’s probably the best night that I’ve ever had in my whole life,’ says Parrott after match-winning double
Ireland v Portugal: Troy Parrott double topples 10-man Portugal on memorable night in Dublin
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side earn shock win as Cristiano Ronaldo sees red
Ireland player ratings: Troy Parrott magnificent, Seamus Coleman heroic, Dara O’Shea defiant
Ireland’s win over Portugal was the outstanding result of the Heimir Hallgrímsson era, every one of his players gave the performance needed
How can Ireland still qualify for the World Cup? Here are the permutations
Topping the table is highly unlikely but Heimir Hallgrímsson’s could still claim a playoff spot
Ireland ready to take ‘calculated risks’ if needed against Portugal, says Heimir Hallgrímsson
Four points from last two matches could secure World Cup playoff, but Hungary-Armenia result key
Josh Cullen and Ireland aiming for more goals from midfield against Portugal
Lack of goals from men in the middle is a long-standing problem to which Heimir Hallgrímsson has yet to find a solution
Ireland sticking to game plan despite outcome of Armenia-Hungary fixture, says John O’Shea
If Hungary win then Ireland must beat, or draw with, Portugal to have something to play for in last set of matches
Nathan Collins wants Aviva Stadium to be a fortress for Portugal game
Centre-back has been enjoying his football under Keith Andrews at Brentford
John O’Shea holding out hope that Evan Ferguson can make Ireland’s game in Hungary
Celtic striker Johnny Kenny joins squad as well as Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes
Ireland v Portugal: TV details, qualification permutations, team news and more
Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Aviva Stadium
Evan Ferguson misses out for Roma with Johnny Kenny waiting in the wings for Ireland
Jacob Devaney scores superb solo goal for Manchester United under-21s
Evan Ferguson could return for Roma this Sunday – Heimir Hallgrímsson
‘We have a Plan B,’ says manager if Ferguson unavailable for Portugal visit
Evan Ferguson named in Ireland squad for Portugal and Hungary World Cup qualifiers
Uncapped defender Kevin O’Toole drafted in to Heimir Hallgrímsson’s 25-man panel
Irish player tracker: Johnny Kenny knocks even louder on Heimir Hallgrímsson’s door
Adam Idah finds scoring form as Troy Parrott misses from the spot again
Evan Ferguson likely to miss Ireland’s World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary
Striker looks set to be added to long list of absentees for decisive matches
Troy Parrott stars for AZ Alkmaar despite missing penalty for hat-trick
Evan Ferguson does not come off the bench for AS Roma as he struggles with ankle problem
Irish player tracker: Parrott, Ferguson and Ebosele all in action
Andrew Omobamidele’s Strasbourg form suggests Ireland return could be nigh
Ireland need ‘unbelievable performance’ against Portugal, says Ryan Manning
Defeat to Portugal in Dublin would leave Ireland with a mountain to climb in their final Group F fixture
Heimir Hallgrímsson urges ‘glass half-full’ view of Ireland’s World Cup qualifying effort
Manager bristles at criticism over not naming Séamus Coleman in squad for opening qualifiers
How can Ireland qualify for the World Cup? Here are the permutations
Ireland still have a chance of making it to next year’s tournament, but it’s the hope that kills you
Kevin Kilbane: Ireland are going down a dangerous road with Heimir Hallgrímsson
The team have become passive observers of their own descent into mediocrity. It could get worse
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