'It's good the Czechs won, it shows us how close we are' Heimir Hallgrimsson and assistant John O'Shea reflect on the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign and the metrics that almost took them past Czechia in the play-off semi-final last week. Soccer • 02 Apr
'It's good the Czechs won, it shows us how close we are' Heimir Hallgrimsson and assistant John O'Shea reflect on the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign and the metrics that almost took them past Czechia in the play-off semi-final last week. Soccer • 02 Apr
O'Shea buoyed by emergence of 'important' youngsters Tuesday night's friendly 0-0 draw against North Macedonia might have been a "strange" one for the Republic of Ireland but for John O'Shea the main positive was the opportunity to blood new senior internationals. Soccer • 01 Apr
O'Shea buoyed by emergence of 'important' youngsters Tuesday night's friendly 0-0 draw against North Macedonia might have been a "strange" one for the Republic of Ireland but for John O'Shea the main positive was the opportunity to blood new senior internationals. Soccer • 01 Apr
Hallgrimsson prizing performance over experimentation Heimir Hallgrimsson is not planning to drastically experiment with his Republic of Ireland side despite Tuesday's clash against North Macedonia being a friendly. Soccer • 30 Mar
Hallgrimsson prizing performance over experimentation Heimir Hallgrimsson is not planning to drastically experiment with his Republic of Ireland side despite Tuesday's clash against North Macedonia being a friendly. Soccer • 30 Mar
Late-bloomer Alli offers Ireland 'different perspective' Heimir Hallgrimsson believes the Republic of Ireland's newest face Millenic Alli will bring a "different perspective" to the squad due to his late-bloomer status. Soccer • 31 Mar
Late-bloomer Alli offers Ireland 'different perspective' Heimir Hallgrimsson believes the Republic of Ireland's newest face Millenic Alli will bring a "different perspective" to the squad due to his late-bloomer status. Soccer • 31 Mar
No numbers game afoot but Coleman stay would be a 'gain' Heimir Hallgrimsson says it would be the Republic of Ireland's gain if Séamus Coleman opts to extend his international career into another campaign. Soccer • 29 Mar
No numbers game afoot but Coleman stay would be a 'gain' Heimir Hallgrimsson says it would be the Republic of Ireland's gain if Séamus Coleman opts to extend his international career into another campaign. Soccer • 29 Mar
Taylor a doubt for North Macedonia, Szmodics back home Jack Taylor is a doubt for the Republic of Ireland's friendly against North Macedonia on Tuesday. Soccer • 29 Mar
Taylor a doubt for North Macedonia, Szmodics back home Jack Taylor is a doubt for the Republic of Ireland's friendly against North Macedonia on Tuesday. Soccer • 29 Mar
'It's just pain' - Hallgrimsson devastated by defeat Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said all he could feel was pain as he admitted it was impossible to console his players after the World Cup play-off penalty shootout loss to Czechia at the Fortuna Arena. Soccer • 27 Mar
'It's just pain' - Hallgrimsson devastated by defeat Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson said all he could feel was pain as he admitted it was impossible to console his players after the World Cup play-off penalty shootout loss to Czechia at the Fortuna Arena. Soccer • 27 Mar
Hallgrimsson's focus switches to Euro 2028 Heimir Hallgrimsson believes his Republic of Ireland side are showing a level of growth that will bear fruit at a European Championships on home soil in two years' time. Soccer • 28 Mar
Hallgrimsson's focus switches to Euro 2028 Heimir Hallgrimsson believes his Republic of Ireland side are showing a level of growth that will bear fruit at a European Championships on home soil in two years' time. Soccer • 28 Mar
Hallgrimsson extracts green shoots from avalanche of pain Amid the avalanche of pain that Heimir Hallgrimsson was weighed down by after the agonising World Cup play-off semi-final defeat to Czechia, the Republic of Ireland manager seemed to extract green shoots the longer he talked in the Fortuna Arena's press conference room. Soccer • 27 Mar
Hallgrimsson extracts green shoots from avalanche of pain Amid the avalanche of pain that Heimir Hallgrimsson was weighed down by after the agonising World Cup play-off semi-final defeat to Czechia, the Republic of Ireland manager seemed to extract green shoots the longer he talked in the Fortuna Arena's press conference room. Soccer • 27 Mar
Lucky or good? Hallgrimsson possesses both qualities Eoin Doyle will be at Dalymount Park to watch league leaders Bohemians in action tonight, but is already thinking ahead to next week's World Cup semi-final play-off in Prague. Soccer • 20 Mar
Lucky or good? Hallgrimsson possesses both qualities Eoin Doyle will be at Dalymount Park to watch league leaders Bohemians in action tonight, but is already thinking ahead to next week's World Cup semi-final play-off in Prague. Soccer • 20 Mar
Why Prague is Irish football's biggest moment in years If you haven't caught 'Prague Fever' yet, be warned: you will. It'll be inescapable, unavoidable, something that heightens the senses and unites the country, writes Anthony Pyne. Soccer • 21 Mar
Why Prague is Irish football's biggest moment in years If you haven't caught 'Prague Fever' yet, be warned: you will. It'll be inescapable, unavoidable, something that heightens the senses and unites the country, writes Anthony Pyne. Soccer • 21 Mar
'Perfect time' to bring Vale into squad - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson says Harvey Vale's call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for next Thursday's World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia has been a year in the making. Soccer • 19 Mar
'Perfect time' to bring Vale into squad - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson says Harvey Vale's call-up to the Republic of Ireland squad for next Thursday's World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia has been a year in the making. Soccer • 19 Mar
Coleman 'proved me wrong' - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson says Séamus Coleman will be a key influence as the Republic of Ireland prepare for the World Cup play-off in Prague and that the Donegal man proved him wrong after not being included in the first squad of the group campaign. Soccer • 20 Mar
Coleman 'proved me wrong' - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson says Séamus Coleman will be a key influence as the Republic of Ireland prepare for the World Cup play-off in Prague and that the Donegal man proved him wrong after not being included in the first squad of the group campaign. Soccer • 20 Mar
Form guide: How Ireland squad options have been faring With Heimir Hallgrimsson to name his Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup play-offs on Thursday, RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo looks at how the wider playing pool has been faring at club level in recent weeks. Soccer • 18 Mar
Form guide: How Ireland squad options have been faring With Heimir Hallgrimsson to name his Republic of Ireland squad for the World Cup play-offs on Thursday, RTÉ Sport's Raf Diallo looks at how the wider playing pool has been faring at club level in recent weeks. Soccer • 18 Mar
Parrott scores a hat-trick as Alkmaar hammer Ajax Troy Parrott scored a hat-trick as AZ Alkmaar hammered troubled Dutch giants Ajax 6-0 in the KNVB Cup round of 16. Soccer • 14 Jan
Parrott scores a hat-trick as Alkmaar hammer Ajax Troy Parrott scored a hat-trick as AZ Alkmaar hammered troubled Dutch giants Ajax 6-0 in the KNVB Cup round of 16. Soccer • 14 Jan
McCarthy: Making the World Cup would be 'life-changing' Republic of Ireland assistant coach Paddy McCarthy on what he sees as a growing belief in the current squad that hopefully will deliver an appearance at a World Cup - and the "top operators" he has worked under in his playing and coaching career so far. Soccer • 10 Dec 25
McCarthy: Making the World Cup would be 'life-changing' Republic of Ireland assistant coach Paddy McCarthy on what he sees as a growing belief in the current squad that hopefully will deliver an appearance at a World Cup - and the "top operators" he has worked under in his playing and coaching career so far. Soccer • 10 Dec 25
Ireland could face World Cup games in the early hours Ireland will be playing World Cup group games in the middle of the night, if they manage to negotiate March's two play-off games. Soccer • 07 Dec 25
Ireland could face World Cup games in the early hours Ireland will be playing World Cup group games in the middle of the night, if they manage to negotiate March's two play-off games. Soccer • 07 Dec 25
Hallgrimsson happy with 'beatable' World Cup group Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that his side could progress from the World Cup group they were drawn in, should they qualify for the tournament. Soccer • 05 Dec 25
Hallgrimsson happy with 'beatable' World Cup group Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that his side could progress from the World Cup group they were drawn in, should they qualify for the tournament. Soccer • 05 Dec 25
Belief key for Hallgrimsson as World Cup path laid out Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has called for belief – and plenty of it – after his side's path to the 2026 World Cup was mapped out at Thursday's play-off draw. Soccer • 20 Nov 25
Belief key for Hallgrimsson as World Cup path laid out Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has called for belief – and plenty of it – after his side's path to the 2026 World Cup was mapped out at Thursday's play-off draw. Soccer • 20 Nov 25
Hallgrimsson not looking beyond World Cup with Ireland Cool, calm, composed; Heimir Hallgrimsson has consistently stayed in character throughout his time as Ireland manager. Soccer • 18 Nov 25
Hallgrimsson not looking beyond World Cup with Ireland Cool, calm, composed; Heimir Hallgrimsson has consistently stayed in character throughout his time as Ireland manager. Soccer • 18 Nov 25
'Guys kept on believing' - Hallgrimsson on his heroes Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland side have done it the hard way; and that particular theme would continue into the final game of this incredibly dramatic World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 17 Nov 25
'Guys kept on believing' - Hallgrimsson on his heroes Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland side have done it the hard way; and that particular theme would continue into the final game of this incredibly dramatic World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 17 Nov 25
Result can grow game says Hallgrimsson after vital win While Troy Parrott scored the three vital goals to push Ireland into the World Cup play-offs, manager Heimir Hallgrimsson urged the nation to use this moment to grow Irish football. Soccer • 16 Nov 25
Result can grow game says Hallgrimsson after vital win While Troy Parrott scored the three vital goals to push Ireland into the World Cup play-offs, manager Heimir Hallgrimsson urged the nation to use this moment to grow Irish football. Soccer • 16 Nov 25
Coleman has charged Ireland for Hungary battle – Heimir Heimir Hallgrimsson has once again urged his side to maintain their collective approach to today's game in Budapest. Soccer • 16 Nov 25
Coleman has charged Ireland for Hungary battle – Heimir Heimir Hallgrimsson has once again urged his side to maintain their collective approach to today's game in Budapest. Soccer • 16 Nov 25
Ferguson ruled out as Ireland eye vital win in Budapest Ireland must plan for their vital World Cup qualifier in Budapest without striker Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 15 Nov 25
Ferguson ruled out as Ireland eye vital win in Budapest Ireland must plan for their vital World Cup qualifier in Budapest without striker Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 15 Nov 25
Ireland's serpentine campaign slithers on to Budapest Saint Patrick might have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but Heimir Hallgrimsson summoned the nation's serpentine spirit to conjure a magnificent victory over Portugal. Soccer • 15 Nov 25
Ireland's serpentine campaign slithers on to Budapest Saint Patrick might have driven the snakes out of Ireland, but Heimir Hallgrimsson summoned the nation's serpentine spirit to conjure a magnificent victory over Portugal. Soccer • 15 Nov 25
