Ken Early: ‘Why won’t Ireland score?’ – Six-year-old fan at Aviva sums up the eternal mystery
But goalless draw against North Macedonia shows glimpse of future Irish talent despite World Cup hurt
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Ireland player ratings v North Macedonia: Dara O’Shea and Finn Azaz stand out in stalemate
Troy Parrott was lively but missed a few chances to continue scoring streak
‘Pain’ felt by Heimir Hallgrímsson after Prague loss shows how far Ireland have come
Manager made key changes after humiliating Armenia defeat that ultimately made the team better
A team of good eggs but room for a bad one: What we learned from Ireland’s qualifying campaign
Age profile of Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side is on the right side of 30 . . . just don’t mention penalty practice
‘Behind one there is 10 more coming’: A corner of Dublin shares its pride in Troy Parrott
Along Portland Row, home to Kellie Harrington and Barry Keoghan, they are used to celebrating young success
Malachy Clerkin: A brutal end but the seeds sown by Ireland’s campaign will sprout long into the future
Just as nothing lifts the country like an Ireland football team going well, nothing hurts like the dashed hopes of nearly getting there
Ireland blew chance against the Czechs but Hallgrímsson can lead us forward
The defeat in the Czech Republic was painful but Ireland have shown they have a highly competitive squad, albeit it with one glaring weakness
Czech Republic v Ireland: Heartbreak for Ireland as they lose on penalties - as it happened
Finn Azaz and Alan Browne miss from the spot after 2-2 draw in Prague in World Cup playoff
Ireland player ratings: Dara O’Shea and Nathan Collins lead from the back
Chiedozie Ogbene and Troy Parrott had their moments during World Cup playoff defeat on penalties against the Czech Republic
Ken Early: Ireland may want to avoid penalties in the home of Antonín Panenka
Scorer in 1976 Euro final has seen penalty technique copied worldwide, and Czechs have shootout record
‘Sort out The Parrot, will ye’ – Ireland fans arrive in Prague with tickets thin on ground
Tourists in Czech capital marvel at chanting Irish supporters as World Cup hopes build
Ireland v Czech Republic: Passion, composure – and Troy Parrott – needed for this one
Séamus Coleman will be almost certain to start in Prague, but will it end with Caoimhín Kelleher having to save penalties?
If not Troy Parrott, then who? Other Irish scoring threats against the Czech Republic
Robbie Brady has the best goal record of 10 outside of Parrott, while Evan Ferguson with eight goals is missed
Ireland v Czech Republic: Squad updates, TV details and more
Everything you need to know before Thursday’s World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague
Harvey Vale could be the wild card: Our writers pick their Ireland team to face Czech Republic
Spine of the team picks itself and then the conversation turns to Séamus Coleman’s fitness
How Heimir Hallgrímsson found the formula for Ireland to use in the Czech Republic
Finn Azaz has become part of an attacking trio that will need to fire well if Ireland are to make the World Cup
‘Eliminate Parrott’: Czech Republic turn attention to Ireland star ahead of playoff
Palpable sense of relief after striker came through AZ Alkmaar match unscathed
Is Hallgrímsson right not to practise penalties? Previewing Ireland v Czech Republic
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Kevin Kilbane: I can tell you what disingenuous Thierry Henry said to Richard Dunne
Usually, the jitters disappear after the anthems, but Prague promises to be a psychological battle to beat them all
Troy Parrott gets a shoutout during Zohran Mamdani’s St Patrick’s Day ‘hijack’
Visionary leader sought for Ireland’s AI office; RTÉ cranks up the hyperbole for Jessie Buckley; hairdressing classes for ‘warehoused’ prisoners
From the airport to the maternity ward – where were you for Troy Parrott’s goal?
Ireland’s winner in Budapest was an explosion where the shrapnel came in the form of smiles and tears and hugs with strangers
Evan Ferguson to be unavailable should Ireland qualify for World Cup
Striker not expected to recover from ankle surgery in time for Group A opener
Troy Parrott on the scoresheet for AZ Alkmaar in Prague
Irish international helped Dutch side advance in Conference League ahead of return to Czech capital next week
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
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
Why does it take Kellie Harrington and Troy Parrott to say children need places to play?
State has money for American football and Ryder Cup, but little to provide youngsters with amenities
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 miracle of Budapest: How Troy Parrott’s heroics may have dented Viktor Orban’s re-election hopes
Republic of Ireland striker’s late goal ended Hungary’s campaign, punctured a government myth and may dent Orban’s re-election hopes
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 Player Tracker: Fresh concern on the injury front for Evan Ferguson
Goal disallowed for Troy Parrott against Ajax on a frustrating day
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
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
Troy Parrott continues scoring streak for AZ Alkmaar in Excelsior draw
Dubliner nets 20th goal of the season for Dutch club
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
Troy Parrott nets hat-trick in AZ Alkmaar demolition of Ajax
Parrott on song for Dutch club in 6-0 home win
How to replace Josh Cullen and other questions for Hallgrímsson ahead of World Cup playoffs
Irish manager will be hopeful of a swift return from injury for Chiedozie Ogbene
From Mary to Éabha and John to Troy, how Irish baby names are moving with the times
Irish parents have chosen more than 1,000 different first names for boys and girls born since 1964
‘My mother probably has the rosary beads swallowed’: Top sports quotes of 2025
From Troy Parrott to Ellen Walshe, here are the year’s memorable sporting quotes of the year
‘It felt like every football fan in the world saw the goal’: Ken Early on the late, late Troy show
Irish Times writers pick their most memorable moments from a year featuring outstanding performances by Katie O’Connor, Ava Crean, Louth’s footballers and more
With diamonds made under pressure, 2025 saw Ireland’s sporting treasure chest overflow
From golf to athletics, this year saw Irish sports stars show their mettle on the biggest stages
Republic of Ireland’s November heroics catapult them to become nation’s most popular team
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In the News podcast: Incredible year for Irish athletes, amateur and professional
Irish player tracker: Killian Phillips and Roland Idowu lift Scottish League Cup for St Mirren
The result meant disappointment for Celtic’s Irish contingent, with Liam Scales and Johnny Kenny on the losing side
RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year: Rory McIlroy, Kate O’Connor and Troy Parrott among 12 nominees
Nominees chosen from across variety of disciplines in outstanding year for Irish sport
Irish player tracker: Troy Parrott soars for leveller as Oisín McEntee breaks Celtic hearts
Finn Azaz also kept up scoring run for Southampton and Jake O’Brien weighed in with an assist for Everton
Troy Parrott’s tears were a natural release from the helter-skelter of sporting endeavour
‘In sport, crying has a different status. It excites a different line of questioning. Everyone assumes there must be something behind it’
Troy Parrott misses last-minute panenka penalty to equalise for AZ Alkmaar
Evan Ferguson started for Roma but was taken off at half-time
Caroline Grace-Cassidy on fate: ‘Let’s all believe that our World Cup place is meant to be’
The author on her new Christmas novel; her hopes of it becoming a Hallmark movie; and her belief in fate
The Snow Queen review: The Helix panto is still the most fun of any in Dublin
At The Snow Queen, at the Helix, be careful where you sit: the pantomime’s kiss cam will be roaming
Troy Parrott denied 20th goal of season but Shelbourne are beaten by AZ Alkmaar
Defeat leaves Joey O’Brien’s men struggling to progress in Conference League
Family affair for Troy Parrott as Shelbourne visit AZ Alkmaar
Shamrock Rovers ready for tough test against Shakhtar Donetsk
Around €250,000 spent on flights after World Cup play-off draw, AIB says
AIB data shows surge in card spending for Prague flights
A stranger in a pub in Spain hugged me like we were old friends after Parrott’s heroics
In the ensuing mayhem, a man I’d never met before hugged me like we were old friends
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