Ireland and DR Congo remind us the World Cup can be football at its purest

No other competition inspires such uncomplicated, widespread joy. When you strip it back to its core, the World Cup is ...

Hungary v Republic of Ireland - who impressed you?

Who has impressed you? Has anyone stood out? Have your say on Republic of Ireland's performance against Hungary with our ...

Who is Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott?

TROY PARROTT scored a brilliant hat-trick in the Republic of Ireland’s crucial 3-2 win over Hungary. The striker was in tears ...

Ireland's Parrott hails Hungary win as best night of his life

A tearful Troy Parrott saluted the Republic of Ireland's resilience after his brilliant hat trick kept their World Cup dream ...

Hungary vs Republic of Ireland predictions and betting tips – Winner takes all in Budapest

The Republic of Ireland’s 2-0 victory over Portugal has breathed new life into their World Cup qualification campaign.

Dublin pub explodes with joy as Republic of Ireland stars join fans roaring ‘Troy Parrott’s on fire’ after Hungary win

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND players and fans erupted into song in a packed Dublin bar last night. They supporters belted out “Troy Parrott’s on fire” after the striker’s stunning hat-trick sealed a ...
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Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off draw explained

The draw for the World Cup play-off is on Thursday at 12pm in Switzerland. It will be live on RTÉ platforms. More details will be confirmed shortly. There will be 16 teams chasing the last four ...

New contract talks not the focus for Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson

Hallgrimsson decided against talks about a new contract after his team lost to Armenia in September. Even now he says he ...