Idah opens up on 'torture' of his Celtic spell Adam Idah has admitted he faced "hate" and "torture" as he fought a losing battle to win over his critics during his time at Celtic. Soccer • 08 Sep 25
Idah opens up on 'torture' of his Celtic spell Adam Idah has admitted he faced "hate" and "torture" as he fought a losing battle to win over his critics during his time at Celtic. Soccer • 08 Sep 25
Honohan called in to replace injured Szmodics Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has called up Josh Honohan for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier with Armenia in Yerevan, with Sammie Szmodics having picked up an injury in the 2-2 draw with Hungary. Soccer • 07 Sep 25
Honohan called in to replace injured Szmodics Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson has called up Josh Honohan for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier with Armenia in Yerevan, with Sammie Szmodics having picked up an injury in the 2-2 draw with Hungary. Soccer • 07 Sep 25
Hallgrimsson believes conceding early 'psychological' Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said he feels the slow start to his side's play is 'psychological' and that the intense build-up may have also played a factor in conceding two goals within 16 minutes in their 2-2 draw at home against Hungary. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Hallgrimsson believes conceding early 'psychological' Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson said he feels the slow start to his side's play is 'psychological' and that the intense build-up may have also played a factor in conceding two goals within 16 minutes in their 2-2 draw at home against Hungary. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Late drama as Idah ensures Ireland avoid opening defeat The Republic of Ireland had to fight back from a two-goal deficit to ensure that their World Cup qualifying campaign did not come a cropper on the opening night as they drew 2-2 with Hungary at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 08 Sep 25
Late drama as Idah ensures Ireland avoid opening defeat The Republic of Ireland had to fight back from a two-goal deficit to ensure that their World Cup qualifying campaign did not come a cropper on the opening night as they drew 2-2 with Hungary at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 08 Sep 25
Szmodics and Manning start as Ireland begin WC campaign Sammie Szmodics and Ryan Manning have been handed starting berths in the Ireland XI to face Hungary in tonight's World Cup qualifying clash at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Szmodics and Manning start as Ireland begin WC campaign Sammie Szmodics and Ryan Manning have been handed starting berths in the Ireland XI to face Hungary in tonight's World Cup qualifying clash at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Republic of Ireland v Hungary: All you need to know The Republic of Ireland kick off their World Cup qualification campaign with a crunch home clash against Hungary. Here's all you need to know. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Republic of Ireland v Hungary: All you need to know The Republic of Ireland kick off their World Cup qualification campaign with a crunch home clash against Hungary. Here's all you need to know. Soccer • 06 Sep 25
Hope springs Eternal thanks to Evan's Roman adventure A sell-out Aviva Stadium on the eve of our opening qualifier against Hungary suggests that optimism is once again in the air – and, naturally, a lot of that hope is being pinned on the shoulders of one man: Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 05 Sep 25
Hope springs Eternal thanks to Evan's Roman adventure A sell-out Aviva Stadium on the eve of our opening qualifier against Hungary suggests that optimism is once again in the air – and, naturally, a lot of that hope is being pinned on the shoulders of one man: Evan Ferguson. Soccer • 05 Sep 25
Set-piece maestro Manning ready to take aim at Hungary Repetition, repetition, repetition; a Ryan Manning mantra when it comes to practising free-kicks back at his club, Southampton. Soccer • 05 Sep 25
Set-piece maestro Manning ready to take aim at Hungary Repetition, repetition, repetition; a Ryan Manning mantra when it comes to practising free-kicks back at his club, Southampton. Soccer • 05 Sep 25
Next step is to qualify for major tournament - Kelleher Caoimhín Kelleher is confident that the current Ireland squad have what it takes to to qualify for a major tournament. Soccer • 03 Sep 25
Next step is to qualify for major tournament - Kelleher Caoimhín Kelleher is confident that the current Ireland squad have what it takes to to qualify for a major tournament. Soccer • 03 Sep 25
Hallgrimsson hoping for magical night to start campaign Heimir Hallgrimsson wants his side to send out a message to their Group F rivals as they open their World Cup campaign against Hungary on Saturday evening at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 03 Sep 25
Hallgrimsson hoping for magical night to start campaign Heimir Hallgrimsson wants his side to send out a message to their Group F rivals as they open their World Cup campaign against Hungary on Saturday evening at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 03 Sep 25
Lawal keeping the faith and eyeing Ireland involvement Bosun Lawal has urged his international team-mates to dream big as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 02 Sep 25
Lawal keeping the faith and eyeing Ireland involvement Bosun Lawal has urged his international team-mates to dream big as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 02 Sep 25
The opposition view: Stop Szoboszlai to halt Hungary? Hungarian football journalist Bence Bocsak speaks to Raf Diallo about what the Republic of Ireland can expect from the Magyars and their talismanic captain in Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 03 Sep 25
The opposition view: Stop Szoboszlai to halt Hungary? Hungarian football journalist Bence Bocsak speaks to Raf Diallo about what the Republic of Ireland can expect from the Magyars and their talismanic captain in Saturday's opening World Cup qualifier. Soccer • 03 Sep 25
Treacy: Back five may offer protection against Hungary Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy believes a temporary switch to a back five would give the Boys in Green a degree of security when they open up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Hungary at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Soccer • 02 Sep 25
Treacy: Back five may offer protection against Hungary Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy believes a temporary switch to a back five would give the Boys in Green a degree of security when they open up their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign against Hungary at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Soccer • 02 Sep 25
Azaz joins Saints, Swans eye Idah, Ziu off to Robins Southampton have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland attacking midfielder Finn Azaz from Middlesbrough, while Adam Idah is closing in on a move to Swansea City. Soccer • 29 Aug 25
Azaz joins Saints, Swans eye Idah, Ziu off to Robins Southampton have completed the signing of Republic of Ireland attacking midfielder Finn Azaz from Middlesbrough, while Adam Idah is closing in on a move to Swansea City. Soccer • 29 Aug 25
'Always tough to leave Seamus out' - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson said that including Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad would have sent out the wrong message ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 26 Aug 25
'Always tough to leave Seamus out' - Hallgrimsson Heimir Hallgrimsson said that including Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad would have sent out the wrong message ahead of the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 26 Aug 25
Coleman misses out as Ogbene and Bazunu return Heimir Hallgrimsson has opted not to include captain Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's opening set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Gavin Bazunu make their returns. Soccer • 26 Aug 25
Coleman misses out as Ogbene and Bazunu return Heimir Hallgrimsson has opted not to include captain Seamus Coleman in the Republic of Ireland squad for next month's opening set of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, while Chiedozie Ogbene and Gavin Bazunu make their returns. Soccer • 26 Aug 25
Treacy: 'I wasn't confident before - I'm still not now' Keith Treacy gives his take on where the Republic of Ireland is at ahead of September when the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign gets underway. Soccer • 18 Jun 25
Treacy: 'I wasn't confident before - I'm still not now' Keith Treacy gives his take on where the Republic of Ireland is at ahead of September when the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign gets underway. Soccer • 18 Jun 25
Hallgrimsson wants quick start to fuel World Cup dream Heimir Hallgrimsson is targeting at least four points from the Republic of Ireland's opening World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia. Soccer • 11 Jun 25
Hallgrimsson wants quick start to fuel World Cup dream Heimir Hallgrimsson is targeting at least four points from the Republic of Ireland's opening World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia. Soccer • 11 Jun 25
Collins hails Kelleher as a keeper of some stature Nathan Collins is excited at the prospect of Caoimhín Kelleher joining him at Brentford next season, saying that the London club have now a goalkeeper of some stature. Soccer • 11 Jun 25
Collins hails Kelleher as a keeper of some stature Nathan Collins is excited at the prospect of Caoimhín Kelleher joining him at Brentford next season, saying that the London club have now a goalkeeper of some stature. Soccer • 11 Jun 25
Hallgrimsson rues 'sloppy' and 'boring' Ireland display Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson insisted he wasn't happy with his side's "sloppy" performance in the uninspiring 0-0 draw with Luxembourg. Soccer • 11 Jun 25
Hallgrimsson rues 'sloppy' and 'boring' Ireland display Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson insisted he wasn't happy with his side's "sloppy" performance in the uninspiring 0-0 draw with Luxembourg. Soccer • 11 Jun 25
Ireland sign off season with low-key draw in Luxembourg The Republic of Ireland ended their season with a largely underwhelming 0-0 draw away to Luxembourg. Soccer • 10 Jun 25
Ireland sign off season with low-key draw in Luxembourg The Republic of Ireland ended their season with a largely underwhelming 0-0 draw away to Luxembourg. Soccer • 10 Jun 25
International friendly recap: Luxembourg 0-0 Ireland Read how it all unfolded as Heimir Hallgrímsson, on his birthday, watched on as his side played out a lacklustre draw with Luxembourg. Soccer • 10 Jun 25
International friendly recap: Luxembourg 0-0 Ireland Read how it all unfolded as Heimir Hallgrímsson, on his birthday, watched on as his side played out a lacklustre draw with Luxembourg. Soccer • 10 Jun 25
Debut for O'Leary in Irish XI to face Luxembourg Goalkeeper Max O'Leary will make his Republic of Ireland debut in a team that shows five changes from the draw with Senegal for this evening's friendly in Luxembourg. Soccer • 10 Jun 25
Debut for O'Leary in Irish XI to face Luxembourg Goalkeeper Max O'Leary will make his Republic of Ireland debut in a team that shows five changes from the draw with Senegal for this evening's friendly in Luxembourg. Soccer • 10 Jun 25
Collins encouraged by 'solidness' in Ireland team Nathan Collins is sensing growth within the Republic of Ireland squad as he hopes to sign off on the international window on a high, having experienced some lows around this period in the past. Soccer • 09 Jun 25
Collins encouraged by 'solidness' in Ireland team Nathan Collins is sensing growth within the Republic of Ireland squad as he hopes to sign off on the international window on a high, having experienced some lows around this period in the past. Soccer • 09 Jun 25
Manning's back-to-the-future job shows Heimir judgement One notable aspect of Heimir Hallgrimsson's tactical approach with the Republic of Ireland of late has been how Ryan Manning has been used. Stephen Kelly and Richie Towell share insights into the left-back's redeployment in an advanced role. Soccer • 09 Jun 25
Manning's back-to-the-future job shows Heimir judgement One notable aspect of Heimir Hallgrimsson's tactical approach with the Republic of Ireland of late has been how Ryan Manning has been used. Stephen Kelly and Richie Towell share insights into the left-back's redeployment in an advanced role. Soccer • 09 Jun 25
