Ed Leahy

RTÉ Sport journalist

6 June 2025; Iliman Ndiaye of Senegal and Dara O'Shea of Republic of Ireland during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Senegal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Hallgrimsson feels confidence growing in Ireland squad

The momentum continues to build for Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland team as the World Cup qualifying campaign edges closer.

Soccer • 07 Jun

6 June 2025; Kasey McAteer of Republic of Ireland scores his side's first goal during the international friendly match between Republic of Ireland and Senegal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Impressive McAteer on target as Ireland held by Senegal

The Republic of Ireland had to settle for a share of the spoils as they drew 1-1 with Senegal at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Jun

McAteer and Taylor make first starts for Ireland

Kasey McAteer and Jack Taylor have been handed a starting place for the Republic of Ireland for tonight's friendly international against Senegal at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Jun

5 June 2025; Robbie Brady, with team-mates, from left, Kasey McAteer, Matt Doherty, Liam Scales, Ryan Manning, Adam Idah and Troy Parrott during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Ste

Hallgrimsson emphasises the importance of Brady

When Heimir Hallgrimsson took charge of the Republic of Ireland for the first time back in September, he inherited a team, in his opinion, that was lacking in confidence, and struggling by the weight of expectation from wearing the green jersey.

Soccer • 05 Jun

5 June 2025; Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and players arrive a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Ireland seek to get balance right against Senegal

The calm before the storm; Ireland are about to ease out of their season, while beyond, a major battle is brewing on the not-too-distant horizon.

Soccer • 06 Jun

Parrott a doubt; Hallgrimsson happy with positive camp

Troy Parrott has emerged as a doubt for the Republic of Ireland ahead of tomorrow's friendly international against Senegal at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Jun

3 June 2025; Jason Knight, left, and Assistant head coach John O'Shea during a Republic of Ireland press conference at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

'Old school, new school' - Knight leading by example

It was almost the perfect season for Ireland midfielder Jason Knight, as the Dubliner captained Bristol City all the way to the Championship play-offs, only to fall at the Premier League's penultimate hurdle.

Soccer • 03 Jun

3 June 2025; John Joe Patrick Finn during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

O'Shea hopes new faces will seize chance to stand out

John O'Shea is hoping for selection headaches and that the fringe players make their case for World Cup qualifying inclusion in the upcoming doubleheader against Senegal and Luxembourg.

Soccer • 04 Jun