Troy Parrott scores both goals as AZ Alkmaar take first-leg lead over Sparta Prague
Irish striker moves on to 26 club goals for the season two weeks out from World Cup playoff against the Czech Republic
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Ireland plan May training camp without Premier League players if they qualify for World Cup
FAI would look to secure two friendlies against teams that have also qualified during a 10-day camp
From football hero to grey-bearded influencer, how Roy Keane has shaped modern Ireland
No Irish athlete has endured so much public ownership or endeared themselves to our hearts as he has
Irish player tracker: Finn Azaz and Troy Parrott sparkle in cup successes
David McGoldrick bolsters case for a return to Republic of Ireland duty at age 38
Evan Ferguson’s Roma loan ends as Ireland striker to undergo ankle surgery on Monday
Striker has already been ruled out of Ireland’s World cup playoff game away to the Czech Republic on March 26th
I grew up playing against Roy Keane, he got me my first job and now I’ve written a book about him
For four tumultuous decades, many of Ireland’s hopes and dreams, and sometimes our despair, have been wrapped up in the Corkman’s exploits and outbursts
St Patrick’s Athletic embrace set pieces, Jack Byrne shows his quality: Friday’s League of Ireland lessons
Leaders Bohemians hold firm against Waterford
FAI members unhappy over Ireland v Israel can still stop the games. A legal adviser explains how
The board has chosen to fulfil the Nations League fixtures, but its decision is not final
A Debbie Downer of a night after the most hopeful of starts
Tremendous linky-uppie things fire Ireland ahead only for France to hit back, twice
FAI and Garda to engage with Norwegian counterparts ahead of Israel game in Dublin
Israeli Football Association have informed Irish officials that they do not expect a significant number of Israeli fans to travel to Dublin
Ken Early: Infantino unlikely to reflect on World Cup host US attacking participant Iran
Fifa chief has never been afraid to risk a little embarrassment in pursuit of what he wants
Irish player tracker: David McGoldrick rolls back the clock with history-making hat-trick
Veteran striker’s exploits a high point in a week of relative disappointment for Irish frontmen
Michael Duffy is still deadly for Derry, and Bohemians are sparkling: Friday’s League of Ireland lessons
Shamrock Rovers pay for ‘small moments’, and fans unfurl banners criticising Minister for Sport Patrick O’Donovan
Heimir Hallgrímsson: ‘In March, I will show the Irish players our plans for the World Cup’
The Republic of Ireland manager discusses his formative years in Iceland, a ‘sexy’ job in Jamaica, and planning for the playoff against the Czech Republic - and beyond
Evan Ferguson to miss Ireland’s World Cup playoff against Czech Republic
Currently on loan at Roma, the 21-year-old striker is set to see a specialist on Friday over ankle injuries
Refusing to play Israel ‘not within the best interest of Irish football’, says FAI chief
FAI boss David Courell says Republic of Ireland team will fulfil both fixtures in Nations League later this year
Six Irish sport stars will become sporting diplomats for country
Failure to play Israel Nations League fixture would primarily disadvantage Ireland, says Minister for Sport
Louth derby draw after Drogheda drama off the pitch – what we learned from League of Ireland
Five concurrent fixtures yield long stretches of stalemate before late drama in Galway and Dundalk
If Ireland decide not to play Israel, it will have nothing to do with anti-Semitism
Irish football has perfectly legitimate reasons to pull out if it so wishes – the game here deserves better than any accusation of prejudice
Shelbourne’s Joey O’Brien says Ireland should not play against Israel in Nations League
Manager has been an advocate for plight of Palestinian people for several years
Stephen Bradley: ‘Some things are bigger than football. Genocide is most definitely one of them’
Shamrock Rovers manager says Ireland should not play Israel and calls treatment of Drogheda United co-chair as ‘censorship’
Evan Ferguson suffers another injury blow as Ireland’s World Cup playoff approaches
The 21-year-old also missed most of last season following ankle surgery
Israel push to host Ireland at home in Nations League
Israel FA spokesman says they hope ‘to welcome Ireland to a sea of blue and white in a packed stadium’
Ireland v Israel match should proceed in Dublin, says Minister of State
Minister of State’s remarks come after senior figures in Government suggested the home fixture could be played outside the State
Ireland will play home match against Israel at neutral venue, Government figures suggest
Gardaí reported to have raised concerns about policing the fixture if it were held in Dublin
Ken Early: Why football has boycotted Russia but not Israel – yet
Ireland would face serious consequences for deciding not to play against Israel. That doesn’t necessarily mean they shouldn’t refuse
Irish player tracker: Troy Parrott to the rescue for AZ and ex-Sligo star off mark in Scotland
Owen Elding’s header set his team on course for victory in game with a distinctly Irish flavour
The Irish soccer team should not play Israel in Nations League
Upcoming fixtures should be boycotted by Ireland fans
What Brentford fans think of their high-flying manager Keith Andrews
The Dubliner is defying doubters and making history in the Premier League with a club that does things its own way
Heimir Hallgrímsson focuses on how to fill gaps before Ireland face Czech Republic
No outstanding candidate for central midfield role
The whole world will be watching Ireland v Israel. The FAI cannot mess this up
Navigating the months ahead will require strong leadership and deft handling, qualities that have not been the FAI’s strong suit
Ireland to open Nations League campaign away to Kosovo before facing Israel
Venue for Israel away game has yet to be decided
Sinn Féin calls for boycott of Ireland’s Israel fixture as Uefa faces criticism
Sporting and political figures call on ‘superpowers’ to relieve team of difficult decision
Heimir Hallgrímsson remains ‘positive’ about Ireland contract extension
Head coach says he will focus on ‘football side’ as Ireland draw Israel in Nations League group
‘It’s not my decision if you play or not’, says Hallgrímsson after Ireland draw Israel in Nations League
Association voted in favour of motion calling for Israel FA’s suspension from club and international competitions last year
Austria, Israel and Kosovo: A closer look at Ireland’s Nations League opponents
Austria on a roll after World Cup qualification, and Israel match may be tense after FAI called for Uefa ban
Ireland to face Israel at home and away after Nations League B draw
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side will face Israel, Austria and Kosovo
Kevin Kilbane: Gasperini’s negative comments about Evan Ferguson have gone too far
Brighton or Roma should intervene, because a young man’s career is being stained by the manager’s ‘medical opinion’
Ireland to face Qatar and Canada in pre-World Cup friendlies
Qatar to visit Dublin before Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side travel to Montreal to face Canada
Ireland Player Tracker: Fresh concern on the injury front for Evan Ferguson
Goal disallowed for Troy Parrott against Ajax on a frustrating day
Stoke City’s Bosun Lawal keeping faith that Ireland cap will come
Versatility of 22-year-old could help convince Heimir Hallgrímsson to deploy him
Czech manager describes Irish style as ‘island football’ ahead of World Cup playoff
Koubek: ‘Ireland are an average team in terms of play, but with an immense heart’
Troy Parrott scores his 26th goal of the season as Evan Ferguson is left out of Roma squad
Irish player tracker: An outstanding day for the Irish at Brentford as they beat Aston Villa away
Gavin Bazunu: ‘The performance in Hungary encapsulates the change in Irish football’
The goalkeeper, now on loan at Stoke, discusses his recuperation from injury, the progress of the Republic of Ireland and his advice for young Irish players tempted by a move to a European club
Alan Browne’s Middlesbrough heroics put him in the shop window for an Ireland recall
Midfielder has won plaudits for his versatility, but he hasn’t represented his country since 2024
Troy Parrott stays cool under growing interest, Caoimhín Kelleher and Nathan Collins on losing end with Brentford
Light week for Irish participation in the Premier League
Caoimhín Kelleher: ‘We need to get the country to a World Cup’
The Republic of Ireland goalkeepers on an unforgettable night in Hungary, his successful switch to Brentford and the prospect of heading to North America this summer
Multi-millionaire Messi couldn’t be bought, no matter how hard Al-Ittihad tried
Roy Keane makes a dig, Liam Rosenior practices his clapping, Lisandro Martínez gets the last laugh
Czech Republic put faith in Miroslav Koubek to relight their fire
New manager has wasted no time preparing for World Cup play-off against resurgent Republic of Ireland in March
Evan Ferguson back in injury woe as Troy Parrott returns to the spotlight
Séamus Coleman back in Everton match day squad; Jason Knight and Jayson Molumby out with injuries
FAI to reward loyal Ireland fans for World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague
Just over 1,000 tickets for the Fortuna Arena clash go on sale next week
Troy Parrott sale could make AZ threefold profit; where is it going wrong for Ferguson?
While Parrott has enjoyed a fine goalscoring season in the Netherlands, Evan Ferguson has had a frustrating run at Roma
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