Ed Leahy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Jason Knight, Max O'Leary and Evan Ferguson training on the eve of the Greece game

Preview: Ireland can do talking on pitch in Greece game

It appears to be a case of actions speaking louder than words for new Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson ahead of tonight's UEFA Nations League clash with Greece at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Sep 24

John O'Shea with the squad at training ahead of the Greece game

O'Shea: 'Bouncebackability' key for Ireland

John O'Shea expects Ireland to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to England as they welcome Greece to Dublin on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

John O'Shea took the media duties ahead of the game with Greece

'The boss is the boss' - Players know who's in charge

John O'Shea faced a grilling at FAI headquarters this morning regarding who was currently in charge of the Ireland team, ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash with Greece.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

Declan Rice's running from midfield caused real problems for Ireland throughout the Nations League clash

England eye-opener for Hallgrimsson as Greece loom

Heimir Hallgrimsson had less than a week to work with his Ireland squad, but it took the new head coach just 26 minutes to see the size of the task at hand as his side were outplayed and outclassed by England at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson was unhappy with the way Ireland conceded the two goals

Honest Hallgrimsson cannot excuse under-par performance

Heimir Hallgrimsson made no excuses as he admitted that his side were second best against England in tonight's UEFA Nations League defeat.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Jack Grealish and Declan Rice enjoyed their return to Irish soil

Hallgrimsson's new era spoiled by couple of old friends

Heimir Hallgrimsson's reign as Ireland manager started with a defeat as England enjoyed a well-earned 2-0 victory in the UEFA Nations League encounter at Aviva Stadium, with Declan Rice and Jack Grealish scoring the goals.

Soccer • 08 Sep 24

Callum Robinson and Evan Ferguson walk the pitch ahead of this evening's game

Idah leads line for Ireland as Rice and Grealish start

Adam Idah has been selected to lead the line for Ireland as they take on England at the Aviva Stadium, while both Declan Rice and Jack Grealish start for the visitors.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Adam Idah works on some shooting practice at the stadium on the eve of the England game

Preview: England game sets up electric start to new era

There has been a lot going on this international week; new head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson finally got to meet his squad, while the country prepares for a first competitive outing against old foes England since 1991. It's a daunting start to a new era.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Seamus Coleman training at the Aviva Stadium on the eve of the game

We have to toughen up our mindset to qualify - Coleman

Seamus Coleman dismissed the concept of this Ireland team being too nice, however, he does feel that the team could create a stronger mindset, ahead of Saturday's UEFA Nations League clash with England at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Sep 24

Jack Grealish has been to the Euro 2020 final and the 2022 World Cup with England since his days as an Ireland Under-21 star

'He'll be getting it' - Lansdowne wrath awaits Grealish

Callum Robinson believes that Jack Grealish is, no doubt, expecting the wrath of the Lansdowne Road faithful on Saturday as Ireland take on England, however, the former Aston Villa forward fully expects his old pal to handle the situation in store.

Soccer • 04 Sep 24