Heimir insists players know their roles in Lisbon Heimir Hallgrimsson is adamant that his players were well-versed in the challenge of taking on Armenia last month. Soccer • 11 Oct
Heimir insists players know their roles in Lisbon Heimir Hallgrimsson is adamant that his players were well-versed in the challenge of taking on Armenia last month. Soccer • 11 Oct
Near perfect performance needed to get Portugal return Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that Ireland need to produce a performance that is close to flawless in order to take anything from Saturday evening's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon. Soccer • 10 Oct
Near perfect performance needed to get Portugal return Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that Ireland need to produce a performance that is close to flawless in order to take anything from Saturday evening's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon. Soccer • 10 Oct
Hallgrimsson's Ireland aim to go cloudbusting in Lisbon The Ireland team arrived into Lisbon, greeted by clear blue skies across the Portuguese capital, and yet a dark cloud appears to shroud this squad wherever it travels. Soccer • 10 Oct
Hallgrimsson's Ireland aim to go cloudbusting in Lisbon The Ireland team arrived into Lisbon, greeted by clear blue skies across the Portuguese capital, and yet a dark cloud appears to shroud this squad wherever it travels. Soccer • 10 Oct
Dunne added to Ireland squad as Scales is ruled out The Republic of Ireland squad to face Portugal and Armenia in the upcoming World Cup qualifying double-header will feature Jimmy Dunne, after the QPR defender was drafted in as cover for Liam Scales, who has suffered a family bereavement. Soccer • 09 Oct
Dunne added to Ireland squad as Scales is ruled out The Republic of Ireland squad to face Portugal and Armenia in the upcoming World Cup qualifying double-header will feature Jimmy Dunne, after the QPR defender was drafted in as cover for Liam Scales, who has suffered a family bereavement. Soccer • 09 Oct
Azaz: Armenia pain can reignite World Cup campaign Finn Azaz is convinced that Ireland can use the pain of the defeat in Armenia to help reignite the national team's World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 09 Oct
Azaz: Armenia pain can reignite World Cup campaign Finn Azaz is convinced that Ireland can use the pain of the defeat in Armenia to help reignite the national team's World Cup qualifying campaign. Soccer • 09 Oct
Heimir toys with Trap's 'don't have the players' mantra Sandwiched between our glorious past and hopeful future, there is the present, where Heimir Hallgrimsson must play the hand he is dealt, writes Conor Neville. Soccer • 10 Oct
Heimir toys with Trap's 'don't have the players' mantra Sandwiched between our glorious past and hopeful future, there is the present, where Heimir Hallgrimsson must play the hand he is dealt, writes Conor Neville. Soccer • 10 Oct
Ireland boost for Portugal as striking duo declared fit Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott could both feature in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday. Soccer • 09 Oct
Ireland boost for Portugal as striking duo declared fit Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott could both feature in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Portugal in Lisbon on Saturday. Soccer • 09 Oct
Budget 2026: LOI academies receive €3m in funding League of Ireland academies will receive €3m in funding from the government in a new measure announced in Budget 2026. Soccer • 09 Oct
Budget 2026: LOI academies receive €3m in funding League of Ireland academies will receive €3m in funding from the government in a new measure announced in Budget 2026. Soccer • 09 Oct
Ferry earns first Ireland call, Szmodics & O'Dowda out Dundee United defender Will Ferry has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time with Sammie Szmodics and Callum O'Dowda both set to miss the World Cup qualifiers with Portugal and Armenia. Soccer • 07 Oct
Ferry earns first Ireland call, Szmodics & O'Dowda out Dundee United defender Will Ferry has been called into the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time with Sammie Szmodics and Callum O'Dowda both set to miss the World Cup qualifiers with Portugal and Armenia. Soccer • 07 Oct
Waterford's Boyle calls time on his career Four-time League of Ireland Premier Division winner and one-time Republic of Ireland international Andy Boyle has announced his retirement. Soccer • 04 Oct
Waterford's Boyle calls time on his career Four-time League of Ireland Premier Division winner and one-time Republic of Ireland international Andy Boyle has announced his retirement. Soccer • 04 Oct
Hallgrimsson wants players to restore pride in Portugal Heimir Hallgrimsson has had just over three weeks to process the humiliating defeat to Armenia and the Ireland manager finally offered a detailed post mortem of proceedings, which put the national team's World Cup campaign in real jeopardy. Soccer • 03 Oct
Hallgrimsson wants players to restore pride in Portugal Heimir Hallgrimsson has had just over three weeks to process the humiliating defeat to Armenia and the Ireland manager finally offered a detailed post mortem of proceedings, which put the national team's World Cup campaign in real jeopardy. Soccer • 03 Oct
Sligo pair and Ayinde called up to Ireland Under-21s Republic of Ireland Under-21s head coach Jim Crawford has made three changes to his squad for their UEFA European Championship qualifier against Slovakia in Cork. Soccer • 02 Oct
Sligo pair and Ayinde called up to Ireland Under-21s Republic of Ireland Under-21s head coach Jim Crawford has made three changes to his squad for their UEFA European Championship qualifier against Slovakia in Cork. Soccer • 02 Oct
Heimir hoping experience can help kickstart campaign Heimir Hallgrimsson still believes that Ireland can qualify for next year's World Cup, and has added experience to his squad ahead of the upcoming double-header against Portugal and Armenia. Soccer • 02 Oct
Heimir hoping experience can help kickstart campaign Heimir Hallgrimsson still believes that Ireland can qualify for next year's World Cup, and has added experience to his squad ahead of the upcoming double-header against Portugal and Armenia. Soccer • 02 Oct
Parrott and Coleman return as Heimir rings changes Troy Parrott, Seamus Coleman and John Egan have been named in Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming international window, which commences with a daunting trip to face Portugal in Lisbon. Soccer • 02 Oct
Parrott and Coleman return as Heimir rings changes Troy Parrott, Seamus Coleman and John Egan have been named in Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland squad ahead of the upcoming international window, which commences with a daunting trip to face Portugal in Lisbon. Soccer • 02 Oct
Hallgrimsson 'dead man walking' for maligned Ireland Heimir Hallgrimsson is a "dead man walking" with the Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes all but over, according to RTÉ Soccer analyst Alan Cawley. Soccer • 11 Sep
Hallgrimsson 'dead man walking' for maligned Ireland Heimir Hallgrimsson is a "dead man walking" with the Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes all but over, according to RTÉ Soccer analyst Alan Cawley. Soccer • 11 Sep
Knight: Ireland need a miracle in Portugal Jason Knight admits that only a miracle in Lisbon can keep alive the Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes after the disastrous defeat away to Armenia. Soccer • 10 Sep
Knight: Ireland need a miracle in Portugal Jason Knight admits that only a miracle in Lisbon can keep alive the Republic of Ireland's World Cup hopes after the disastrous defeat away to Armenia. Soccer • 10 Sep
Armenia debacle shines spotlight on Hallgrimsson tenure "We probably need a miracle to qualify," admitted Heimir Hallgrimsson, following Ireland's humiliating 2-1 defeat to Armenia. Soccer • 10 Sep
Armenia debacle shines spotlight on Hallgrimsson tenure "We probably need a miracle to qualify," admitted Heimir Hallgrimsson, following Ireland's humiliating 2-1 defeat to Armenia. Soccer • 10 Sep
Doherty dropped as Ogbene and Taylor start in Armenia Matt Doherty has been left out of the Ireland side for this evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan. Soccer • 09 Sep
Doherty dropped as Ogbene and Taylor start in Armenia Matt Doherty has been left out of the Ireland side for this evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan. Soccer • 09 Sep
Preview: Ireland can steady the ship with Yerevan win The Republic of Ireland are already playing catch up in their quest to qualify for the World Cup as they get set to take on Armenia in Yerevan on Tuesday evening. Soccer • 09 Sep
Preview: Ireland can steady the ship with Yerevan win The Republic of Ireland are already playing catch up in their quest to qualify for the World Cup as they get set to take on Armenia in Yerevan on Tuesday evening. Soccer • 09 Sep
Hallgrimsson expects early test against Armenia Heimir Hallgrimsson will expect his players to be tuned in from the first whistle as Ireland take on Armenia in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Yerevan. Soccer • 08 Sep
Hallgrimsson expects early test against Armenia Heimir Hallgrimsson will expect his players to be tuned in from the first whistle as Ireland take on Armenia in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Yerevan. Soccer • 08 Sep
O'Shea: No excuses in Armenia Dara O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland they can have no excuses as they head into their World Cup qualifier in Armenia having banked a hard-fought first point of the campaign against Hungary. Soccer • 08 Sep
O'Shea: No excuses in Armenia Dara O'Shea has warned the Republic of Ireland they can have no excuses as they head into their World Cup qualifier in Armenia having banked a hard-fought first point of the campaign against Hungary. Soccer • 08 Sep
Hungary boss Rossi slams referee's performance Hungarian manager Marco Rossi hit out at the performance of referee Harm Osmers, after he watched his side play out a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with the Republic of Ireland. Soccer • 07 Sep
Hungary boss Rossi slams referee's performance Hungarian manager Marco Rossi hit out at the performance of referee Harm Osmers, after he watched his side play out a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with the Republic of Ireland. Soccer • 07 Sep
'Go gung-ho' - Hallgrimsson urged players to fight back If Ireland are going to qualify for the World Cup, it would appear that they are going to have to do it the hard way, following a fortuitous 2-2 draw with Hungary to open the campaign. Soccer • 07 Sep
'Go gung-ho' - Hallgrimsson urged players to fight back If Ireland are going to qualify for the World Cup, it would appear that they are going to have to do it the hard way, following a fortuitous 2-2 draw with Hungary to open the campaign. Soccer • 07 Sep
Kelleher eager to move on after game of two halves Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher expressed a mix of emotions after being awarded the player of the match accolade in the 2-2 draw against Hungary at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep
Kelleher eager to move on after game of two halves Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher expressed a mix of emotions after being awarded the player of the match accolade in the 2-2 draw against Hungary at Aviva Stadium. Soccer • 06 Sep
Ireland player ratings: Kelleher stars in dramatic draw Caoimhín Kelleher was the standout performer for Ireland, while Ryan Manning and substitute Chiedozie Ogbene also caught the eye. Soccer • 07 Sep
Ireland player ratings: Kelleher stars in dramatic draw Caoimhín Kelleher was the standout performer for Ireland, while Ryan Manning and substitute Chiedozie Ogbene also caught the eye. Soccer • 07 Sep
