Ed Leahy

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Solheim Cup final day recap: USA 15.5-12.5 Europe

The USA secured the Solheim Cup, beating Europe at Robert Trent Jones golf club in Virginia.

Golf • 15 Sep 24

Heimir Hallgrimsson has already identified Sammie Szmodics as being a key player for Ireland

Hallgrimsson aiming to solve puzzle piece by piece

As the September international window came to a close and the Ireland squad started to make their way back to their respective clubs, Heimir Hallgrimsson was left to pick up the pieces following a double defeat to begin his tenure.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24

Nathan Collins was captain for Tuesday's defeat to Greece

Decade of decline sees Ireland freefall down rankings

The Republic of Ireland qualified for consecutive tournaments at Euro 2012 and 2016, which might suggest that it was a golden era for the game in the country; however, it was midway between the two that Ireland sank to their lowest ever position since the FIFA rankings began in 1992.

Soccer • 12 Sep 24

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