Republic Of Ireland
This week
23rd March 2025 - 28th March 2025
Fireside Chat
Canham 'hopes' academy funding comes this year, plays down Ward's Late Late Packie Bonner claim
rumbling on
Colin Healy saga: Marc Canham appears to contradict Carla Ward's 'not in the building' comment
Soccer
'It’s not that I’m used to it, I’ve gone past the stage of caring' - Adam Idah on racist abuse
Striker spoke up after FAI reported alleged incident during Under-17 game.
League B loyal
Ferguson and Idah goals secure League B status and another comeback win
Ireland recovered to beat Bulgaria 2-1 for the second time in a week.
looking ahead
FAI CEO says League of Ireland academies will 'define next generation' of Ireland team
Preview
Ireland should have enough to beat Bulgaria again and maintain the good vibes
Ireland can win home-and-away to an inferior side for the second time under Hallgrimsson – but for only the third time in eight years.
Last week
16th March 2025 - 22nd March 2025
On Second Thoughts
Hallgrimsson rows back on 'passive' criticism of Ireland players ahead of second leg
AnalysisAnalysis
More flexibility and fewer opposition counter-attacks - How Hallgrimsson has improved Ireland
We look at the principles and tactics the new manager is using to deliver better results.
deadly dane
Hojlund gives Denmark edge over Portugal with place in Ireland's World Cup group on the line
halfway there
Ireland take stride to Nations League safety with comeback win in Bulgaria
Goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty secured a first-leg lead for Ireland ahead of Sunday’s return game in Dublin.
Comeback
Finn Azaz provides welcome flashes of satisfaction to help seize control of play-off
Midfielder impressed for Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side and also scored his first international goal.
Preview
Expect a slog as Ireland bid to avoid relegation in low-key Bulgarian play-off
Ireland face Bulgaria in the first leg of their relegation play-off tonight.
Bulgarian Days
'It's frustrating' - The player whose form in Bulgaria could have earned an Ireland call up
Watch Out
Hallgrimsson issues Bulgaria warning on eve of relegation play-off
Ireland must beat Bulgaria over two legs this week to secure their League B status.
This month
March 2025
FAI Disconnect
Hallgrimsson's calm diplomacy badly needed at Irish football's time of mass disconnect
column
Irish managers are told football is a results business - the same must hold true for the FAI
The FAI are currently giving the public perception of a rudderless ship. CEO David Courell must show leadership and instil some confidence.
selection preview
Squad turnover expected as Hallgrimsson ramps up preparation for Bulgaria play-off
Alan Sheehan
The little-known Athlone man close to landing Swansea City job in England's Championship
Last month
February 2025
Wrap
Ireland's Knight and O'Mahony on target in Championship, Barrett fires Belgian side into cup final
January
January 2025
