New Czech Republic manager describes Ireland’s football as ‘simple’ ahead of World Cup playoff – The Irish Times
The new Czech Republic manager Miroslav Koubek has described the Republic of Ireland as a team that play…
At least we’re not Greenland, an Atlantic island with limited defences, strategic value and Russian ships around it – The Irish Times
There is a difficult St Patrick’s Day ahead for more than one world leader in the US. For…
I was there – Roy Keane did not call Mick McCarthy an ‘English c**t’ – The Irish Times
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story. My wife was more annoyed than…
Scotland to get an extra Bank Holiday day for the World Cup this year
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Trump is showing Fifa what a shameful mistake its bogus peace prize was – The Irish Times
How’s that Fifa Peace Prize going, Gianni? Any second thoughts at all? Any nagging doubts? As we sit…
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Irish Embassy spent thousands on 1994 World Cup tickets to prevent ‘riotous situation’ – The Irish Times
Irish Embassy officials spent thousands of pounds buying tickets for Republic of Ireland matches at the 1994 USA…
‘78 buses cramming into the Cliffs of Moher at 8am is not a quality experience’ – The Irish Times
With hindsight, 2025 wasn’t the disaster for Irish tourism that industry figures had first feared. Far from it…
‘I don’t feel any kind of security, I enjoy the feeling of each job being the one and only’ – The Irish Times
I don’t suppose Éanna Hardwicke, currently Cork’s busiest actor, is old enough to remember much about the 2002…
Ticket prices for Ireland’s potential World Cup games revealed as Fifa is accused of ‘betrayal’ of fans – The Irish Times
The ticket prices for the Republic of Ireland’s potential World Cup games against South Korea, South Africa and…
World Cup Pride Match was supposed to be a celebration. Now it’s a problem – The Irish Times
So, how’s the build-up to next summer’s World Cup going? Well, there have already been a few hiccups,…
Trump and Infantino’s maniacal new World Cup order – The Irish Times
The 2026 Fifa World Cup Draw: a show all about a very special individual called Johnny Infantino. There…