Hallgrimsson delighted with first 45 minutes but bemoans 'passive' approach after the break

Martinez: Portugal deserved win but Ireland were tough nut to crack

Unhappy birthday for 'disappointed' Seamus Coleman

Silva hails Irish 'tough group of lads'

Portuguese mid-fielder Bernardo Silva hails Irish players as 'tough group of lads' and praises Caoimhín Kelleher goalkeeping

Kelleher boots away Ronaldo penalty in Lisbon

Caoimhín Kelleher saved a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty in Ireland's 1-0 defeat to Portugal

Hallgrimsson laments 'painful' late loss to Portugal

Heimir Hallgrimsson lamented a "painful" late 1-0 defeat to Portugal that undid a resolute backs-to-the-wall performance in Lisbon

Jim Crawford on Ireland U21s' pros and cons in Slovakia draw

Jim Crawford discusses the pros and cons from his Republic of Ireland Under-21 team after Friday's 2-2 draw with Slovakia at Turners Cross.

Meyler and Cawley react to LOI academy funding news

David Meyler and Alan Cawley discuss the €3m funding allocated towards LOI academies.

Jad Hakiki draws Ireland U21s level against Slovakia

Jad Hakiki capitalises on poor handling from Slovakia's goalkeeper to score and make it 2-2 for the Republic of Ireland U21s at Turners Cross.

Jamie Mullins lashes in Irish U21 equaliser against Slovakia

Jamie Mullins nets an equaliser for the Ireland U21s against Slovakia shortly after falling behind at Turners Cross.

Portugal boss Roberto Martinez on Ireland clash

Portugal manager Roberto Martinez talks to John Kenny about the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier in Lisbon on Saturday.

The view from Lisbon as Ireland finalise prep

Tony O'Donoghue reports from Lisbon as the Republic of Ireland are put through their final paces before facing Portugal.

Bruno Fernandes looks ahead to Portugal v Ireland

Portugal and Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes tells John Kenny what he expects from the Republic of Ireland in Lisbon on Saturday night.

When in Rome... Evan Ferguson talks AS Roma, Ronaldo and righting wrongs for the Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson chats to RTÉ soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue in Lisbon ahead of the Boys in Green's World Cup qualifier against Portugal.

When in Rome... Evan Ferguson talks AS Roma, Ronaldo and righting wrongs for Ireland

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson chats to RTÉ soccer correspondent Tony O'Donoghue in Lisbon ahead of the Boys in Green's World Cup qualifier against Portugal.

Hallgrimsson: Ireland need three points minimum from October

Speaking at the pre-match press conference in Lisbon, Heimir Hallgrimsson discusses the outcome he feels Ireland will need from the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Armenia.

John Small retires from Dublin duty

Dublin's seven-time All-Ireland SFC winner John Small has announced his retirement from inter-county football.

Tony O'Donoghue sets the scene from Lisbon

Tony O'Donoghue sets the scene from Lisbon as the Republic of Ireland get ready to fly out for Saturday's World Cup qualifier against group leaders Portugal.

Edogbo returns as Munster ring the changes

Edwin Edogbo will make his long-awaited return as Munster make sweeping changes for visit of Edinburgh.

No priority entry for Dublin Marathon past participants

The Irish Life Dublin Marathon will no longer offer priority entry to past participants as it looks to increase the number of first-time and female runners.