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Michael Noonan of Republic of Ireland scores goal against Andorra in U21 Euro qualifier, September 2025

Noonan's teenage kicks rescue Ireland against Andorra

Substitute Michael Noonan became Republic of Ireland's youngest scorer at Under-21 level as the Shamrock Rovers teenager rescued Jim Crawford's side against Andorra in their European Championship qualifier.

Soccer • 11 Sep

England defender Marc Guehi reacts during the 2-0 win over Andorra

England labour to unimpressive win over Andorra

England needed an own goal to open the scoring during a laboured 2-0 win over Andorra in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday before Declan Rice made the result somewhat more respectable against the tiny principality ranked 170 places below them.

Soccer • 06 Sep

Jack Grealish celebrates his goal against Andorra

Five-goal England coast past Andorra

England moved a step closer guaranteeing their spot in next year's World Cup finals with a 5-0 victory away to Andorra to bolster their lead of Group I.

Soccer • 09 Oct 21

The TV gantry at the side of the stadium was engulfed in flames

Fire at Andorra's stadium ahead of England clash

Preparations for England's World Cup qualifier in Andorra were hit by a fire at the Estadi Nacional.

Soccer • 08 Oct 21

Dayna Finn was Ireland's top scorer against Andorra with 14 points

Ireland outclass Andorra at Euro Small Countries

Ireland kicked of their FIBA European Championship for Small Countries campaign with an impressive 104-33 victory over Andorra.

Basketball • 20 Jul 21

John Egan expects Gavin Bazunu's star to keep on rising

John Egan: Sky is the limit for Gavin Bazunu

John Egan believes his Republic of Ireland team-mate Gavin Bazunu has the ability to go to the very top.

Soccer • 07 Jun 21

Stephen Kenny recorded his first win as Ireland manager in Andorra

Kenny pushing positives but admits team lacked cohesion

After waiting 12 games to record his first win as Ireland manager, it was no surprise that Stephen Kenny was more inclined to push the positives than dwell on the negatives following his side's 4-1 victory over Andorra.

Soccer • 03 Jun 21

Marc Vales (3) celebrates after scoring for Andorra against Ireland

Sadlier: Victory can't hide Ireland's failings

Richie Sadlier believes that the final scoreline in the Republic of Ireland's 4-1 win over Andorra disguised serious issues around the team's performance.

Soccer • 03 Jun 21

Kenny and Parrott celebrate the striker's first goal

Parrott saves Irish blushes as Kenny finally gets a win

Ireland survived a huge scare to come from behind and beat Andorra 4-1 to secure Stephen Kenny's first victory since taking over as the national team manager.

Soccer • 03 Jun 21

Andorra 1-4 Ireland - International friendly recap

Relive the early evening kick-off at the Estadi Nacional in Andorra.

Soccer • 03 Jun 21

Parrott named to start as Ireland look for Andorra win

Troy Parrott has been handed a starting role as Stephen Kenny's side take on Andorra at the Estadi Nacional, kick-off 5pm.

Soccer • 03 Jun 21

Ireland trained at the mountaintop stadium on Wednesday

Preview: Victory in Andorra could kick-start Kenny era

At the twelfth time of asking, Stephen Kenny should secure his first victory as Ireland manager as his side takes on Andorra this evening.

Soccer • 03 Jun 21

Stephen Kenny and his squad at a training session ahead of the Andorra game

Fallon: Overseeing Ireland project may take years

Lisa Fallon believes Stephen Kenny has the "patience and resilience" required to oversee a positive change in the way the Republic of Ireland play football.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Stephen Kenny has no complaints with the current media schedule in international football

Kenny empathises with Osaka over media duties

Stephen Kenny said that he has no complaints in relation to his press commitments, however, the Ireland manager feels that certain media duties can have a detrimental effect on players.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Stephen Kenny's side have scored just four goals in 11 games

The tale of goal-shy Ireland's winless streak

The Republic of Ireland face Andorra on Thursday with Stephen Kenny still looking for a first win from 11 games.

Soccer • 02 Jun 21

Stephen Kenny leads the team to training at the PGA Catalunya Resort in Girona

Stephen Kelly: Pressure is on to beat Andorra

Stephen Kelly believes the Republic of Ireland are in a no-win scenario ahead of Thursday's friendly against Andorra, with failure to beat the minnows potentially being the "final straw" for manager Stephen Kenny.

Soccer • 31 May 21

Ireland friendly moved from Barcelona to Andorra

Republic of Ireland's friendly against Andorra has been moved from the Estadi Johan Cruyff in Barcelona and the fixture on 3 June will instead take place at the Estadi Nacional in Andorra.

Soccer • 25 May 21

Szusza Ferenc Stadium recently hosted a Champions League game between Wolfsberg and Chelsea

Ireland games to take place in Budapest and Barcelona

Republic of Ireland will play Hungary in Budapest next month, it has been confirmed.

Soccer • 19 May 21

Ireland are preparing for two World Cup qualifiers in September

Ireland to play Andorra and Hungary in June friendlies

The FAI has confirmed that the Republic of Ireland will play June friendlies against Hungary, on 3 June, before taking on Andorra on 8 June.

Soccer • 01 Apr 21

Ireland under-17s begin campaign with emphatic victory

The Republic of Ireland under-17s couldn't have wished for a better start to their Euro Championship qualifying campaign as the beat Andorra 6-0 at Turner's Cross on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 12 Nov 19

Dylan Connolly scored the game's only goal for Ireland

Ireland Under-21s edge out Andorra

Dylan Connolly's lone strike was enough to ensure a narrow winning start to the Republic of Ireland's European Under-21s Championship qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 28 Mar 15

Noel King has told his side to live up to their favourites tags against Andorra

King wants Irish Under-21s to prove themselves

Noel King has challenged his Republic of Ireland Under-21 players to revel in their unaccustomed role as favourites as they launch their European Championship qualifying campaign against Andorra.

Soccer • 25 Mar 15

Gareth Bale saved Wales' blushes in Andorra

Wales face disciplinary proceeding over invasion

UEFA has started disciplinary proceedings against the Football Association of Wales for the pitch invasion following Gareth Bale's late winner against Andorra.

Soccer • 10 Sep 14

Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his first-half equaliser

Bale spares Wales' blushes in Andorra

Gareth Bale rescued Wales from severe embarrassment in Andorra as Chris Coleman's side began their Euro 2016 campaign with a nervy 2-1 victory.

Soccer • 09 Sep 14

Andorra

Noonan's teenage kicks rescue Ireland against Andorra

England labour to unimpressive win over Andorra

Five-goal England coast past Andorra

Fire at Andorra's stadium ahead of England clash

Ireland outclass Andorra at Euro Small Countries

John Egan: Sky is the limit for Gavin Bazunu

Kenny pushing positives but admits team lacked cohesion

Sadlier: Victory can't hide Ireland's failings

Parrott saves Irish blushes as Kenny finally gets a win

Andorra 1-4 Ireland - International friendly recap

Parrott named to start as Ireland look for Andorra win

Preview: Victory in Andorra could kick-start Kenny era

Fallon: Overseeing Ireland project may take years

Kenny empathises with Osaka over media duties

The tale of goal-shy Ireland's winless streak

Stephen Kelly: Pressure is on to beat Andorra

Ireland friendly moved from Barcelona to Andorra

Ireland games to take place in Budapest and Barcelona

Ireland to play Andorra and Hungary in June friendlies

Ireland under-17s begin campaign with emphatic victory

Ireland Under-21s edge out Andorra

King wants Irish Under-21s to prove themselves

Wales face disciplinary proceeding over invasion

Bale spares Wales' blushes in Andorra

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