Ed Leahy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Ireland are aiming for a better performance than the Dublin game

Preview: Wembley litmus test a chance to show progress

Ireland travel to Wembley Stadium in an attempt to close the gap between the two sides since the facile England victory in September.

Soccer • 17 Nov 24

Republic of Ireland players take a walk around Wembley

Ireland primed for London battle as pressure on England

Heimir Hallgrimsson will have his side primed for battle from the opening exchanges as Ireland take on England at Wembley Stadium on Sunday evening.

Soccer • 17 Nov 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson opted to train in Dublin ahead before flying to London on the eve of the game

Hallgrimsson: We'll have to suffer to get a result

Heimir Hallgrimsson expects his players to "suffer at times" in their final UEFA Nations League game against England at Wembley.

Soccer • 17 Nov 24

Evan Ferguson scores the winning goal against Finland

Future clearer as Ireland have 'no fear' of England

After Thursday night's 1-0 victory over Finland, Ireland can start planning for 2025 with a Nations League play-off to negotiate ahead of the vital World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 15 Nov 24

Caoimhín Kelleher ensured Ireland finished in third place in the group

Kelleher saves the day as Ireland edge out Finland

Evan Ferguson's first-half header proved to be the matchwinner as the Republic of Ireland edged out Finland 1-0 in their UEFA Nations League encounter at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 15 Nov 24

Andrew Moran speaking to the media on Monday

Seagull Moran soaring at Stoke and eyeing Ireland role

Andrew Moran is aiming to make an impression for Ireland during this international window, and the young Dubliner believes that his recent loan move to Stoke City has added consistency to his creativity.

Soccer • 12 Nov 24

Mark McGuinness training under the watchful eye of assistant John O'Shea on Monday

McGuinness has hunger to bowl Hallgrimsson over

Mark McGuinness was ten years old when he signed for Arsenal. As a teenager he was already playing for the Ipswich first team, while representing the Republic of Ireland at Under-19 and U21 level; yet in certain sporting circles, he's just John's lad, or Tom's younger brother.

Soccer • 13 Nov 24

Sammie Szmodics is full of confidence heading into the Finland game

In-form Szmodics gets confidence kick for Ireland camp

Sammie Szmodics acrobatically arrived into Ireland camp this week after scoring in spectacular style for Ipswich in their victory over Tottenham on Sunday.

Soccer • 12 Nov 24

John O'Shea speaking to the media on Monday after training

No drama around Doherty recall as full focus on Finland

John O'Shea believes that Matt Doherty will add much-needed experience to the Ireland squad ahead of this week's doubleheader against Finland and England.

Soccer • 11 Nov 24

Drogheda United and Derry City come face to face in the FAI Cup final

FAI Cup final: Drogheda United v Derry City - AYNTK

The FAI Cup final takes place at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday with Drogheda United and Derry City going head-to-head in this year's decider.

Soccer • 09 Nov 24