Ed Leahy

RTÉ Sport journalist

Will Troy Parrott lead the line in Helsinki?

Preview: Ireland desperate to find form in Finland

Heimir Hallgrimsson has been compiling Ireland's best bits from September's games as a tool to motivate and educate the players, however, whether there were enough positives from the double defeat to conjure a result in Helsinki tonight remains to be seen.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson on the pitch at the Olympic Stadium on the eve of the game

Hallgrimsson determined to get best from Szmodics

Heimir Hallgrimsson took an immediate shine to Sammie Szmodics, and while the manager admits that he has not yet found his perfect position, he is adamant that he will keep exploring.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Finland head coach Markku Kanerva speaking at the pre-match press conference

Kanerva confident of bounce back to beat Ireland

Striking similarities existed during the press conference of Finland head coach Markku Kanerva as with Ireland counterpart Heimir Hallgrimsson on the eve of their Nations League encounter at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki.

Soccer • 10 Oct 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson was joined at the pre-match press conference by Nathan Collins, who will captain the side in Helsinki

Hallgrimsson hoping to halt 'downward spiral'

Heimir Hallgrimsson was in positive form on the eve of Ireland's UEFA Nations League encounter with Finland and believes that his team are in a position to halt the downward spiral and play without fear in Helsinki.

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

Could Troy Parrott kick-start the Heimir Hallgrimsson era?

Heimir starting to build 2026 team with Finnish mission

There was a noticeable nip in the air as the plane load of Irish fans made their way out into the streets of Helsinki following the three-hour flight north from Dublin.

Soccer • 09 Oct 24

FAI Cup recap: Drogheda United 3-2 Wexford

Drogheda United are through to the FAI Cup final after beating Wexford in a five-goal thriller at Weavers Park.

Soccer • 06 Oct 24

Damien Duff will be hoping his side can conjure up a big performance at the home of the champions

Shels must prove title credentials against champions

Shelbourne can take a giant stride towards securing their first league title in 18 years as they travel to fellow contenders Shamrock Rovers this afternoon.

Soccer • 06 Oct 24

Stephen Bradley salutes the home crowd following his side's late, late show at Tallaght Stadium

Bradley eyeing next phase as Rovers 'up and running'

Shamrock Rovers used all their experience to remain in the contest against APOEL having been reduced to ten men and going a goal down early in the second half, before fighting back against all odds to secure a late, late equaliser in their UEFA Conference League encounter at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Oct 24

Dylan Watts celebrates scoring Shamrock Rovers' equaliser

Super-sub Watts powers Rovers to a point against APOEL

Super-sub Dylan Watts was sprung off the bench to head home a late equaliser to secure a vital point for ten-man Shamrock Rovers in tonight's UEFA Conference League 1-1 draw with APOEL at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 03 Oct 24

Aaron Greene, Markus Poom and Jack Byrne prepare for the visit of Byrne's former club APOEL Nicosia

APOEL test not insurmountable for experienced Hoops

If Shamrock Rovers needed a timely reminder of the task at hand for tonight's UEFA Conference League clash against APOEL Nicosia, it came in the guise of a home humiliation on Friday night.

Soccer • 03 Oct 24