Daniel McDonnell: Why this play-off defeat to Czechia hurt much more than all the others
Squandering a 2-0 lead after putting in the hard yards on Thursday might just make Ireland’s seventh play-off…
Ireland v Czechia big preview: Heimir Hallgrimsson faces big calls as World Cup fate hangs on Prague clash
Seasoned Séamus Coleman remains Ireland’s spiritual leader ahead of seismic showdown Ireland’s head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson at the…
Finding Heimir Hallgrimsson – Travelling to Iceland’s Vestmannaeyjar islands to discover the origin story of the Ireland manager
The Irish Independent travelled to a distant part of Iceland to find out how a windswept volcanic island…
Bohemians will open new League of Ireland season with Aviva Stadium derby against St Patrick’s Athletic
Breaking | Bohemians will take on St Patrick’s Athletic in their League of Ireland Premier Division season-opener against St…
Heimir Hallgrimsson: I know making World Cup is key for Ireland fans and FAI staff
26 August 2025; Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland squad announcement at Sky HQ in…
Shamrock Rovers teen sensation Victor Ozhianvuna smashes League of Ireland transfer record with €2m move to Arsenal
Victor Ozhianvuna of Shamrock Rovers. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile Shamrock Rovers teenager Victor Ozhianvuna is set to become the…
Stunning second half comeback seals Europa League win for Shels on famous night in Croatia
Joey O’Brien’s Reds bounced back from the disappointment of a nightmare penalty concession to score twice against the…
Heimir Hallgrimsson: Luxembourg struggle was not about tactics, it was about attitude
Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson with Nathan Collins. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile Heimir Hallgrimsson has admitted that…
Daniel McDonnell: Ireland’s forgettable draw against Luxembourg serves as a reminder of distance this team must travel
Ireland’s Evan Ferguson is tackled by Luxembourg’s Leandro Barreiro during last night’s friendly at Stade de Luxembourg. Photo:…
Caoimhín Kelleher tops the list as Evan Ferguson struggles – Ireland’s Premier League players ranked
Concern for Irish football’s future after Boys in Green struggle to make their mark in England in 2024-’25…
Bulgaria v Ireland preview: Boys in Green need to prove they can accomplish a mission – even if it’s an insignificant one
Nathan Collins and Evan Ferguson (right) training at Hristo Botev Stadium in Plovdiv. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile In Plovdiv,…
Daniel McDonnell: Does it really matter if Ireland lose their Nations League play-off to Bulgaria?
Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a training session in Abbotstown ahead of his team’s play-off against Bulgaria.…