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Conor Hourihane was probably Ireland's most impressive outfield player

Player ratings: Hourihane fares best on awkward evening

The player ratings after a deeply uncomfortable afternoon in Gibraltar as Ireland scraped a 1-0 victory.

Gibraltar 0-1 Ireland: As it happened

Ireland get their Euro 2020 qualification campaign underway against Gibraltar, while manager Mick McCarthy begins his second spell in charge of Ireland in the Victoria Stadium. Follow all the action here.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Getting the Ireland game played on Gibraltar soil was a real coup for the national side's football association

Between a Rock & a runway - Brexit cloud over Gibraltar

In uncertain times, the Gibraltar football team are a leading light, as this Iberian region comes to terms with Brexit and the potential implications of leaving the European Union.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Stephen Kenny: "It's special for everyone. It's a great privilege and I'm very proud. We're excited."

'I can't tell you how proud these players are'

Stephen Kenny has vowed to take an ambitious approach as he attempts to guide the Republic of Ireland to the European Under-21 Championship finals for the first time.

Soccer • 23 Mar 19

Mick McCarthy has a chat with skipper Seamus Coleman on the eve of the opening match with Gibraltar

McCarthy happy to let football do the talking

Mick McCarthy has got tired talking about the start of the Euro 2020 campaign and is now happy to let football do the talking on the eve of the opening encounter in Gibraltar.

Soccer • 22 Mar 19

Gibraltar go into the clash against Ireland with ope

All you need to know: Gibraltar v Ireland

Ireland get their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign and the second era of Mick McCarthy underway against a Gibraltar side that's not short on confidence. Here's what you need to know about the match.

Soccer • 22 Mar 19

Julio Cesar Ribas and Tjay De Barr at the pre-match press conference

Gibraltar manager looking to shock the rock

Gibraltar manager Julio Cesar Ribas is hoping to draw on home comforts and cause a major upset when his side welcome Ireland to the Victoria Stadium in the opening game of the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign on Saturday.

Soccer • 22 Mar 19

Matt Doherty (C) and James Collins (L) train under the watchful eye of Mick McCarthy

Doherty ready to deliver for 'man-manager' McCarthy

Matt Doherty is targeting a positive start to the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifying campaign under new manager Mick McCarthy and FA Cup glory with Wolves.

Soccer • 20 Mar 19

Jack Byrne has been excellent for Shamrock Rovers in the early part of the season

'Jack thrives on being the best player on the pitch'

Enda Stevens would have no concerns about Jack Byrne if the Shamrock Rovers man was thrust on to the international stage against Gibraltar on Saturday.

Soccer • 19 Mar 19

Ireland's Josh Cullen (L) and Declan Rice (R) on Ireland Under-21 duty in October 2017

Cullen & Rice - two talents parted on road to the top

This time last year Josh Cullen and Declan Rice were being touted as the future heartbeat of the Republic of Ireland team. Their paths have dramatically veered...

Soccer • 19 Mar 19

Shane Long is out for the game on Saturday

Long out but Keogh to face Gibraltar with broken finger

Richard Keogh will play with a broken finger in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifier in Gibraltar on Saturday, but Shane Long is out with a groin injury.

Soccer • 19 Mar 19

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Gibraltar calling, new job for Reid

On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, John Kenny is joined by Paul Corry and James McMahon to review the latest LOI action, and to look ahead to the Republic of Ireland's date with Gibraltar, while Andy Reid talks about his new role as national U18 boss.

Soccer • 18 Mar 19

Bamford has six goals to his name in the Championship this season

McCarthy won't speak to Bamford until the summer

Glenn Whelan and James Collins have been included in Mick McCarthy's finalised Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia.

Soccer • 14 Mar 19

Ireland will have at least 900 fans present

Gibraltar FA halt online ticket sales due to Irish fans

The Gibraltar FA have stopped selling tickets online for the match the Republic of Ireland and apologised to supporters over a delay in sourcing them.

Soccer • 05 Feb 19

Ireland to play Gibraltar at tiny Victoria Stadium

The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2020 qualifier against Gibraltar will take place at the tiny Victoria Stadium in March, with travelling fans set to make up nearly a third of the capacity.

Soccer • 25 Jan 19

Republic of Ireland fans have been asked to wait before making travel arrangements for the Gibraltar game

FAI urge fans to hold off on Gibraltar travel plans

The FAI have urged Republic of Ireland fans to hold off on making plans for the away clash with Gibraltar as UEFA have still not made a decision on where the game will be played.

Soccer • 17 Jan 19

Ireland last played Gibraltar away in Portugal in 2015

Tickets will be extremely tight for Euro 2020 opener

The Gibraltar v Republic of Ireland game next March is set to take place at the 2,300-capacity Victoria Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Dec 18

Gibraltar play at the 2,000 capacity Victoria Stadium

Nations League: Rock on a roll - Gibraltar win again

Just four days after their first competitive victory, Gibraltar made it two in a row with a Nations League fightback against Liechtenstein while there were also wins for Ukraine and Norway.

Soccer • 16 Oct 18

Nations League: Dutch on fire, Gibraltar make history

A full round-up of tonight's Nations League games.

Soccer • 13 Oct 18

Carneiro is claiming constructive dismissal against Chelsea

Eva Carneiro returns to work in Gibraltar

Former Chelsea first-team doctor Eva Carneiro is to return to work at a specialist clinic in Gibraltar.

Soccer • 30 Mar 16

Steven Fletcher scored a hat-trick for Scotland

Scotland finish Euro 2016 campaign with win

Steven Fletcher scored his second Group D hat-trick against Gibraltar as Scotland concluded their failed 2016 Euro qualification campaign with an easy 6-0 win over the section minnows at the Estadio Algarve in Faro.

Soccer • 11 Oct 15

Steven Fletcher rattled in a hat-trick in Scotland's hammering of Gibraltar

Fletcher hits hat-trick as Scotland end on high

Steven Fletcher scored his second Group D hat-trick against Gibraltar as Scotland concluded their failed 2016 Euro qualification campaign with an easy 6-0 win over the minnows at the Estadio Algarve in Faro.

Soccer • 11 Oct 15

Robbie Keane has now scored 67 goals for Ireland

VIDEO: Robbie Keane brace

Robbie Keane bags a quickfire brace for the Republic of Ireland against Gibraltar.

Soccer • 04 Sep 15

Cyrus Christie put Ireland in front after 26 minutes

Ireland on the rise after brushing aside Gibraltar

A double from captain Robbie Keane and goals from Cyrus Christie and Shane Long helped Ireland to a workmanlike 4-0 win over Gibraltar in Faro to lift Martin O’Neill’s side to third place in Group D in their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 05 Sep 15

Gibraltar celebrating scoring in their qualifier away to Scotland

Brian Kerr expects a more pragmatic Gibraltar

Former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr expects a more pragmatic approach from Gibraltar tonight as they look to avoid another seven-goal mauling.

Soccer • 04 Sep 15