Ireland's improving metrics vs the eye test

Updated / Tuesday, 7 Apr 2026 17:10

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Heimir Hallgrimsson has highlighted metrics pointing to Ireland's recent improvement. Graham Gartland reacts to what the numbers say and how it compares to the eye test when watching the Boys in Green in November and March. Watch or listen to the full episode on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Heimir Hallgrimsson has highlighted metrics pointing to Ireland's recent improvement. Graham Gartland reacts to what the numbers say and how it compares to the eye test when watching the Boys in Green in November and March. Watch or listen to the full episode on rte.ie, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts.

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