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Soccer

The finale
'We have been chasing, but we can overtake them on the last day' - Ireland set sights on Hungary
6 hrs ago
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Yesterday
14th November 2025
Soccer
Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia but clinch World Cup play-off
7 hrs ago
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Test
South Africa overcome Ireland in entertaining U20 international
8 hrs ago
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Match Report
Gutsy Ireland U21s undone by Lee Carsley's England at St Andrew's
8 hrs ago
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Reaction
'There's a lot of joy. The players are connecting the nation' - Ireland U17 boss O'Brien
9 hrs ago
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Cry More
'I didn't expect this morning to see as much of myself as I did. It's all a bit mad!'
10 hrs ago
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Match Report
Ireland progress to last 16 at U17 World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout
Noonans – Alex and Michael – the heroes as Colin O’Brien’s side overcome Canada in Doha.
12 hrs ago
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Ireland WNT
Ireland's World Cup qualification campaign to start - and finish - with France clashes
15 hrs ago
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Updates
Ireland v Canada, U17 World Cup
Colin O’Brien’s side into last 16 after dramatic penalty shootout win over Canada.
15 hrs ago
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inside story
The Troy Parrott Masterplan: His next move already in pipeline and why he will stay in Europe
Dubliner turned down potential big moves last summer.
David Sneyd
16 hrs ago
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RELATED
Should Ireland give Heimir Hallgrímsson a new contract?
22 hrs ago
Ronaldo's red card an act of comedy, but finally Ireland are not the butt of the joke
13 Nov
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Portugal
13 Nov
Banned
Cristiano Ronaldo could be suspended for Portugal’s opening World Cup games
17 hrs ago
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main man
'I felt emotions scoring those goals that I've never felt before'
17 hrs ago
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spirit
Ireland roars again as despair is suddenly replaced by World Cup belief
A decade of scar tissue begins to heal as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side head for Hungary needing to create history.
David Sneyd
18 hrs ago
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Front Pages
'Slick as a Parrott': Here's how Ireland's papers have reacted to last night's famous win
19 hrs ago
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The Hoops
Robbie Hedderman named new Shamrock Rovers CEO
19 hrs ago
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Comment
Should Ireland give Heimir Hallgrímsson a new contract?
22 hrs ago
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PodcastThe Football Family
Ireland’s Main Character Energy Delivers Famous Win
18m
Thursday
13th November 2025
culmination
'That was their easy run, they could go on holiday probably' - Nathan Collins savours Portugal win
David Sneyd
reports from Aviva Stadium
13 Nov
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flashpoint
'It had nothing to do with me, unless I got into his head' - Hallgrimsson explains Ronaldo confrontation
13 Nov
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threw a wobbler
Ronaldo's red card an act of comedy, but finally Ireland are not the butt of the joke
All roads now lead to Budapest where it’s win or bust against Hungary.
David Sneyd
reports from the Aviva Stadium
13 Nov
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RELATED
Should Ireland give Heimir Hallgrímsson a new contract?
22 hrs ago
'It had nothing to do with me, unless I got into his head' - Hallgrimsson explains Ronaldo confrontation
13 Nov
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Portugal
13 Nov
Opinion
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Portugal
13 Nov
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Home and hosed
England beat Serbia to maintain 100 per cent World Cup qualifying record
13 Nov
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Liveblog
Ireland beat Portugal 2-0 to keep World Cup qualifying hopes alive
Updated 13 Nov
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beyond comprehension
Parrott scores twice and Ronaldo sent off as Ireland secure astonishing win over Portugal
Parrott’s first half-goals sealed a famous night at the Aviva Stadium.
Gavin Cooney
reports from the Aviva Stadium
13 Nov
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almost there
Norway and France qualify for World Cup while Italy will need a play-off
13 Nov
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Soccer
Hungary's win over Armenia puts Ireland on brink of World Cup exit
13 Nov
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Ready to go
5 changes for Ireland team to face Portugal
13 Nov
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Bohs captain Buckley and Derry trio depart; Rovers skipper set for Late Late Show appearance
13 Nov
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Preview
Wistful start to a week that could deliver brutal end to Ireland's World Cup dream
Matters in Yerevan could dictate mood in Dublin for pivotal night in Heimir Hallgrímsson’s tenure as manager.
David Sneyd
13 Nov
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Wednesday
12th November 2025
Wrap
Bayern stun Arsenal, Man United sink PSG in Champions League
12 Nov
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resolution
Eni Aluko reacts to Joey Barton conviction as ‘difficult chapter’ closes
12 Nov
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opposition view
Cristiano Ronaldo expecting hostile reception at Aviva after Jake O’Brien incident
12 Nov
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looking ahead
Dublin set to host 7 Euro 2028 games
12 Nov
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Finances
Franchise teams with no promotion and relegation - is this the way to save England’s PREM?
12 Nov
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The Gaffer
Edwards confirmed as Wolves boss following €3m+ release deal with Middlesbrough
12 Nov
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Safety First
Ireland's Max Kovalevskis to miss rest of U17 World Cup due to concussion
12 Nov
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Crunch time
'It might be relevant, might be irrelevant' - Ireland boss accepts World Cup hopes in balance
12 Nov
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protective webb
Referees' chief Webb defends decision to disallow Van Dijk goal against Man City
12 Nov
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LOI
Brian Shelley appointed technical director at Athlone Town
12 Nov
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Messi end
Messi return 'unrealistic', says Barca president Laporta
12 Nov
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