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Ramon Martos of Republic of Ireland in action against Dylan Judelson of Canada during the FIFA Under-17 World Cup Round of 32 match between Republic of Ireland and Canada at Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar.

U17 World Cup: Republic of Ireland beat Canada on penos

The Republic of Ireland Under-17s take on Canada in the last 32 of the World Cup in Qatar. Follow the latest here.

Soccer • 14 Nov

Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland controls the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Portugal at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Player ratings: Parrott, Collins, O'Shea all excel

The Republic of Ireland enjoyed their best result in years as they beat Portugal 2-0 to revitalise their ambitions of making it to the World Cup. Here's how we rated the Boys in Green.

Soccer • 13 Nov

FAI Cup final: Shamrock Rovers 2-0 Cork City recap

Shamrock Rovers have beaten Cork City 2-0 to complete the double at Aviva Stadium. Read back on how it happened here.

Soccer • 09 Nov

FAI independent chairperson Tony Keohane, left, FAI chief executive officer David Courell and FAI President Paul Cooke, right, during a press conference following the 2025 annual general meeting of the Football Association of Ireland at the Carlton Hotel

FAI says it's now looking to be debt free by 2036

The FAI has "rephased" its debt after reaching an agreement with its three main lenders to extend the timeframe for repayments.

Soccer • 09 Nov

FAI President Paul Cooke during a press conference following the 2025 annual general meeting of the Football Association of Ireland at the Carlton Hotel in Blanchardstown, Dublin.

'We would play them' - FAI clear on Israel stance

FAI president Paul Cooke insists the Republic of Ireland would play Israel if they were pitted against them in any UEFA-mandated competitions.

Soccer • 09 Nov

FAI to bring motion to ban Israel from Euro competition

The FAI has voted to submit a motion to UEFA to ban Israel from its European club and international competitions.

Soccer • 09 Nov

Kyra Carusa, left, and Abbie Larkin of Republic of Ireland after the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off second leg match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland at The King Power At Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven, Belgium

Carusa shares her pride in 'hometown hero' Larkin

Kyra Carusa shared her pride in "hometown hero" Abbie Larkin as the Republic of Ireland continued to savour Tuesday night's Nations League play-off success in Belgium.

Soccer • 30 Oct

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward and Abbie Larkin

Ward sails through choppy waters towards bright horizon

The Republic of Ireland are almost a year into the Carla Ward era. What happens in 2026 will define it.

Soccer • 30 Oct

28 October 2025; Abbie Larkin of Republic of Ireland scores her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off second leg match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland at The King Power At Den Dreef Stadium in L

Supersub Larkin earns Ireland dramatic play-off success

Abbie Larkin lifted home a dramatic 90th-minute goal to squeeze the Republic of Ireland past Belgium 5-4 on aggregate after a 2-1 loss in a pulsating Nations League promotion/relegation play-off in Leuven.

Soccer • 28 Oct

Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her and her side's third goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off first leg match between Republic of Ireland and Belgium at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Brilliant Girls in Green outgun Belgium at Aviva

The Republic of Ireland produced their best performance of the Carla Ward era to outgun Belgium 4-2 in the first leg of their Nations League promotion/relegation play-off at Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Oct