# Slovakia

This year

2023

Ireland U19 side lose Euro opener to Slovakia in Wexford

Slovakia took the lead entering the last ten minutes in their first game of the Elite Phase of the Uefa Euro U19 qualifiers.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 7:12 PM

# mig-29

Slovakia joins Poland in donating jets to Ukraine

Providing Ukraine with fighter jets has been seen as a controversial move even among the country’s allies.

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Mar 17th 2023, 11:20 AM

# carbon credits

Govt to buy up €3 million worth of carbon credits from Slovakia to meet climate targets

Eamon Ryan received Cabinet approval for the plan earlier today.

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Feb 14th 2023, 8:24 PM

Last year

2022

# Bratislava

'Radicalised' teen shoots dead two men at LGBTQ bar in Slovakia

The shooting happened yesterday outside the Teplaren bar in Bratislava.

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Oct 13th 2022, 3:26 PM

# Cavan arrest

Man arrested in Cavan on foot of European Arrest Warrant issued by Slovakian authorities

He had been living and working in Ireland under a number of false identities.

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Sep 28th 2022, 6:40 PM

# coygig

World Cup play-off system 'really confusing' for Ireland's goal-scoring hero

The Cork star scored the match-winner last night against Slovakia.

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Sep 7th 2022, 2:15 PM

# Job Done

O'Sullivan goal hands Ireland win in Slovakia and World Cup play-off bye

A gritty 1-0 win means Ireland will skip the first round of next month’s play-offs.

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Sep 6th 2022, 7:17 PM

# scene setter

Letter from Bratislava: Another stop along the way as Ireland's journey continues

Vera Pauw’s World Cup play-off bound side face Slovakia in their final group game today.

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Sep 6th 2022, 8:30 AM

# opposition view

Slovakia manager holds Irish well-wishes as he looks to save his job

Peter Kopúň has also warned of ‘very unique’ long throw specialist Megan Campbell.

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Sep 5th 2022, 11:01 PM

# step by step

'The World Cup is our goal': No more House of Payne as Ireland seek easier play-off

Tomorrow’s qualifier against Slovakia is ‘still crucial,’ as Heather Payne explains.

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Sep 5th 2022, 8:49 AM

# onto the next one

Pauw 'not likely' to experiment against Slovakia regardless of play-off picture

But the Ireland manager will be forced into changes with Megan Connolly, Ruesha Littlejohn and Jamie Finn gone from the XI against Finland.

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Sep 2nd 2022, 11:00 PM

All time

# Opportunity

'Pressure is a privilege' for Ireland's US-born striker and Danish club's captain

The door could be opened for Kyra Carusa against Georgia, with Heather Payne back in the US due to college commitments.

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Nov 29th 2021, 7:00 AM

# coygig

'Why are you all wearing the same clothes?...' 'Eh, we're the Irish team.'

Louise Quinn won her 90th cap against Slovakia, and talked the past, present and future afterwards.

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Nov 27th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Reaction

'We are disappointed, we came for more. Georgia is a must win – simple'

Vera Pauw’s thoughts after Ireland’s 1-1 draw with Slovakia.

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Nov 25th 2021, 11:33 PM

# Frustrated

Ireland held by Slovakia as World Cup qualifying dream takes hit

Katie McCabe scored the equaliser at Tallaght Stadium, as Vera Pauw’s side came from behind.

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Nov 25th 2021, 9:12 PM

# world cup qualifiers

Carusa and Littlejohn return while Jarrett misses out for Ireland's double-header

Vera Pauw’s side host Slovakia and Georgia at Tallaght Stadium this month.

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Nov 19th 2021, 11:32 AM

# swede result

Sweden beat Slovakia 1-0 to move to brink of last-16

Emil Forsberg’s penalty settled a drab game in St Petersburg.

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Jun 18th 2021, 3:58 PM

# Disappointment

Play-off heartbreak for Northern Ireland as Slovakia snatch extra-time victory

Slovakia will go into Group E at the European Championships with Poland, Spain and Sweden.

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Nov 12th 2020, 10:36 PM

# Hands across the border

Northern Ireland boss thanks Kenny for his help in preparing for Euro play-off

Ian Baraclough’s side face Slovakia next week.

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Nov 5th 2020, 10:46 PM

# mass testing

Two-thirds of entire Slovakian population tested for Covid-19

A total of 61,829 people have been infected by the virus.

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Nov 2nd 2020, 6:42 PM

# switch over

Slovakia name new boss for Euro play-off final after sacking Hapal eight days post-Ireland win

Štefan Tarkovič is in the hot seat for next month’s showdown Northern Ireland.

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Oct 20th 2020, 9:17 PM

# Silver lining

Slovakia collapse gives Ireland World Cup seeding boost

Although the rankings will be determined after next month’s games, Ireland have snuck into pot two.

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Oct 15th 2020, 3:00 PM

# Reaction

Kenny: Slovakia performance proves quality of Irish players

The Irish boss heralded his players for showing ‘tremendous qualities as Irishmen.’

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Oct 9th 2020, 12:28 AM

# Heartbreak

Ireland's Euros dream over in shoot-out defeat to Slovakia

Matt Doherty and Alan Browne missed their penalties at the end of a goalless draw in Bratislava.

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Oct 8th 2020, 10:39 PM

# Team news

James McClean starts as Kenny names his team to face Slovakia

Aaron Connolly and Adam Idah are late withdrawals.

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Oct 8th 2020, 6:35 PM

# 23-man

Byrne included in Ireland's matchday squad, Long and Cullen left out

Tonight sees the Boys in Green face Slovakia in a one-legged Euro 2020 play-off.

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Oct 8th 2020, 12:57 PM

# Ready

'We're definitely in a much better place than we were four weeks ago'

Stephen Kenny leads Ireland into tomorrow night’s European Championship play-off in Slovakia.

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Oct 7th 2020, 11:04 PM

# Covid-19

Lobotka and Skriniar join Slovakia's list of absentees for Ireland play-off

The Serie A pair have been ruled out of tomorrow night’s vital game in Bratislava.

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Oct 7th 2020, 8:10 PM

# impression

'He’s the best I’ve worked with in terms of attention to detail and man-management'

Republic of Ireland winger Callum O’Dowda looks ahead to Thursday’s crucial clash with Slovakia.

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Oct 6th 2020, 5:37 PM

# Talking Points

4 questions for Stephen Kenny ahead of long-awaited Slovakia play-off

What should Kenny do with his selection and approach? And will Ireland’s poor away record be a problem?

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Oct 6th 2020, 7:00 AM

# build up

Kenny says qualification for Euros would be an 'extraordinary achievement'

The Irish boss nonetheless says his side won’t be cautious in Thursday’s playoff against Slovakia.

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Oct 5th 2020, 8:00 AM

# in the blue corner

Skrtel and Dubravka absent from Slovakia squad to take on Ireland

The European Championship play-off semi-final is due to be played in Bratislava on 8 October.

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Sep 29th 2020, 2:08 PM

# Boys in Green

Byrne and Williams named in 25-man Ireland squad for Slovakia play-off

Robbie Brady and Callum O’Dowda have also been included by Stephen Kenny despite carrying injuries.

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Sep 29th 2020, 1:02 PM

# Debate

Several countries are making masks mandatory - but experts differ over whether they're effective

Some European countries have ordered people to wear masks outside.

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Apr 6th 2020, 8:30 PM

# planning issues

Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off with Slovakia facing further delay

If the game is not played before the end of July, it may lead to complications with the McCarthy/Kenny succession plan.

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Mar 31st 2020, 12:43 PM

# Update

Injury setback leaves Stevens doubtful for Ireland's play-off against Slovakia

The Sheffield United left-back has suffered a recurrence of a calf injury, according to his club’s manager.

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Mar 12th 2020, 12:13 PM

# Loss

Slovakia dealt major injury blow as Dubravka is ruled out of Ireland play-off

A knee injury has rendered the Newcastle United goalkeeper unavailable for the game on 26 March.

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Mar 11th 2020, 11:28 AM

# YBIG

Ireland fans' group urges members to follow official advice regarding travel to Slovakia

You Boys in Green says only official recommendations should be adhered to after the Slovak FA announced that the fixture in Bratislava would be played behind closed doors.

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Mar 10th 2020, 5:38 PM

# COYBIG

Ireland's Euro 2020 play-off still scheduled to go ahead amid coronavirus concerns

Doubts over the game continue to grow, however, as the Slovak government have announced a 14-day ban on all sporting events.

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Mar 9th 2020, 7:25 PM

# latest

McCarthy talks up Byrne's prospects of featuring in Slovakia play-off

The Ireland manager also expects to have both James McClean and Enda Stevens available.

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Mar 9th 2020, 2:16 PM