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No Harry Kane as England lose to Japan in final game before naming World Cup squad
No Harry Kane as England lose to Japan in final game before naming World Cup squad
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Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against North Macedonia
Paul Fennessy
Ireland's cruel and pointless friendly with North Macedonia finishes goalless
Ireland's cruel and pointless friendly with North Macedonia finishes goalless
Ireland were the better side in the Existing Contractual Obligations derby.
Ireland v North Macedonia, international friendly
Ireland v North Macedonia, international friendly
Parrott fever takes hold as Dublin bows at the altar of Troy to find solace in heartache
Parrott fever takes hold as Dublin bows at the altar of Troy to find solace in heartache
Aviva Stadium also paid tribute to an emotional Seamus Coleman during friendly clash with North Macedonia.
Ireland U21 debutant scores last-minute winner to keep slim hopes alive
Ireland U21 debutant scores last-minute winner to keep slim hopes alive
Ireland U17s book World Cup place, but miss out on European Championship spot
Ireland U17s book World Cup place, but miss out on European Championship spot
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed as new Spurs boss
Roberto De Zerbi confirmed as new Spurs boss
'Iran will be at World Cup', says FIFA president Infantino
'Iran will be at World Cup', says FIFA president Infantino
An Ireland game that embraces the ballad of the Lonesome Boatman
An Ireland game that embraces the ballad of the Lonesome Boatman
Visit of North Macedonia offers a chance for fans to show appreciation after missing out on World Cup.
Carla Ward: 'I want to be here and I want to get to a World Cup, that's my number one goal'
Carla Ward: 'I want to be here and I want to get to a World Cup, that's my number one goal'
Ireland's long, long road to Euro 2028 begins with a very unwanted friendly
Ireland's long, long road to Euro 2028 begins with a very unwanted friendly
Monday
30 Mar
Havertz scores penalty as Undav rescues Germany with late winner in Ghana friendly
Havertz scores penalty as Undav rescues Germany with late winner in Ghana friendly
Cardiff City lose compensation case over Emiliano Sala death
Cardiff City lose compensation case over Emiliano Sala death
Aoibhe Brennan: Bohs teenager in Ireland squad is already drawing Ella Toone parallels
Aoibhe Brennan: Bohs teenager in Ireland squad is already drawing Ella Toone parallels
Brennan received her first senior international call-up today.
Whatever Tomorrow Is
Whatever Tomorrow Is
First Ireland senior call-up for Bohemians teenager Brennan as Agg and Ziu return
First Ireland senior call-up for Bohemians teenager Brennan as Agg and Ziu return
Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports
Tottenham close in on De Zerbi as next boss - reports
Hallgrimsson unlikely to make wholesale changes for North Macedonia friendly
Hallgrimsson unlikely to make wholesale changes for North Macedonia friendly
'No other club has given me the love I get from the Irish fans and the players here'
'No other club has given me the love I get from the Irish fans and the players here'
Sunday
29 Mar
Denise O'Sullivan boost as Ward due to name Ireland squad for decisive double-header
Denise O'Sullivan boost as Ward due to name Ireland squad for decisive double-header
Tottenham part ways with Igor Tudor after just seven games as interim manager
Tottenham part ways with Igor Tudor after just seven games as interim manager
First call-up for Millenic Alli as Portsmouth winger joins Ireland squad
First call-up for Millenic Alli as Portsmouth winger joins Ireland squad
Saturday
28 Mar
'It’s just the modern way' - Clarke disappointed as Scotland fans boo team after Japan defeat
'It’s just the modern way' - Clarke disappointed as Scotland fans boo team after Japan defeat
'We've shown we can beat big teams, things are starting to come together for us'
'We've shown we can beat big teams, things are starting to come together for us'
Hallgrimsson hopeful that Seamus Coleman will continue with Ireland
Hallgrimsson hopeful that Seamus Coleman will continue with Ireland
Dana Scheriff scores four for five-star Athlone in win over Bohs
Dana Scheriff scores four for five-star Athlone in win over Bohs
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France, despite being stripped of title
Sean Dyche laughs off speculation he is in talks with ‘brilliant club’ Tottenham
Sean Dyche laughs off speculation he is in talks with ‘brilliant club’ Tottenham
'It’s like a car crash... the best thing to do is to get back in a car and drive'
'It’s like a car crash... the best thing to do is to get back in a car and drive'
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face North Macedonia?
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face North Macedonia?
Troy Parrott is a new leader to emerge in every sense for the Republic of Ireland
Troy Parrott is a new leader to emerge in every sense for the Republic of Ireland
The 24-year-old’s importance is not just in the goals he is now scoring, but in the example he sets for teammates.
Friday
27 Mar
Ben White booed, scores and concedes penalty as England held by Uruguay
Ben White booed, scores and concedes penalty as England held by Uruguay
Cork City thump four goals past Athlone Town to make it six wins from seven
Cork City thump four goals past Athlone Town to make it six wins from seven
VIDEO: Coming to terms with the Pain of Prague
VIDEO: Coming to terms with the Pain of Prague
David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney make their final bow in Prague as they reflect on last night’s bitterly disappointing defeat for Ireland.
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Coming to terms with the Pain of Prague
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Coming to terms with the Pain of Prague
David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney make their final bow in Prague as they reflect on last night’s bitterly disappointing defeat for Ireland.
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Irish football has reasons for optimism despite crushing Prague defeat – it’s just hard to see them today
Irish football has reasons for optimism despite crushing Prague defeat – it’s just hard to see them today
Heimir Hallgrimsson will have to use Thursday night’s pain to forge a better future on the road to Euro 2028.
Ireland’s penalty shootout heartbreak in Prague draws record numbers for RTÉ
Ireland’s penalty shootout heartbreak in Prague draws record numbers for RTÉ
Roy Hodgson back in football aged 78 after taking Bristol City job
Roy Hodgson back in football aged 78 after taking Bristol City job