The Irish Times

Northern Ireland end bad week with second-half collapse in Bulgaria

Todor Nedelev’s double ends any last hopes of qualification for Ian Baraclough’s side

Tue Oct 12 2021 - 23:07

Northern Ireland get qualifying campaign on track with big win in Lithuania

Peacock-Farrell makes vital penalty save as Lavery and Ballard score first international goals

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 22:22

Baraclough urges Northern Ireland’s young guns to shine after Dallas blow

Victory over Lithuania looks essential after claiming only one point from first two games

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 21:40

Baraclough delighted as goals finally flow for Northern Ireland

Win over Malta is first since victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina last year

Sun May 30 2021 - 21:27

Baraclough selects mix of youth and experience in Northern Ireland squad

Liverpool’s Conor Bradley has been handed his first senior Northern Ireland call-up

Wed May 26 2021 - 10:54

Bailey Peacock-Farrell earns point for Northern Ireland with brilliant late save

Ian Baraclough’s side dominate Bulgaria but again struggle to make impact up front

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 22:06

Northern Ireland brought back down to Earth by Austria

Defeat in Windsor Park is their sixth in seven matches in the Nations League

Sun Oct 11 2020 - 22:11

Northern Ireland savour shoot-out win to set up Slovakia clash

Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Liam Boyce prove the heroes on a great night in Sarajevo

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 23:30

Gavin Whyte steals a point for Northern Ireland in Bucharest

Ian Baraclough’s first game in charge sees his side secure a late draw against Romania

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 22:16

West Brom blast their way back to the top of the Championship

Round-up: Baggies too strong for Bristol City as Forest move up to fourth with QPR win

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 22:20

All to play for as Irish football embarks on a potentially pivotal new decade

Things are in flux on the island and it’s hard to know what shape the game will be in by 2030

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 06:00

Germany put six past Northern Ireland

Michael O’Neill suffered the second heaviest defeat of his eight-year reign

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 22:14

Northern Ireland head down the playoff route as Dutch qualify for Euro 2020

Steven Davis blazes penalty over the bar as Michael O’Neill’s final home game ends in draw

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 22:23

Northern Ireland dare to dream before nightmare finish in Rotterdam

Netherlands score twice in stoppage time after Josh Magennis had given visitors the lead

Thu Oct 10 2019 - 22:07

Northern Ireland dig deep as McNair produces late winner

With half the group games gone, they have given themselves every chance of qualifying

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 10:30

O’Neill wants Northern Ireland to pile pressure on the Dutch by beating Belarus

Victory for Northern Ireland would put them on 12 points from four games

Mon Jun 10 2019 - 21:06

Late goals help Northern Ireland banish the away-day blues

Conor Washington and Josh Magennis turn the tables on hosts with two quickfire goals

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 19:24

Pressure tells as Northern Ireland sweep aside Estonia

Niall McGinn breaks the deadlock as Michael O’Neill’s side dominate at Windsor Park

Thu Mar 21 2019 - 21:55

Callum O’Dowda on target as Bristol City advance

Robins now unbeaten in 12 games as they beat Bolton in FA Cup

Fri Jan 25 2019 - 22:33

Michael O’Neill names Northern Ireland squad for Nations League

Tom Flanagan replaces Gareth McAuley for matches against Austrian and Bosnia & Herzogovina

Wed Oct 03 2018 - 14:30

Jack Harrison rescues a point for Leeds at Millwall

Championship round-up: Boro suffer their first defeat; Brentford go second after win over Wigan

Sat Sept 15 2018 - 17:45

Championship round-up: Roofe on fire as Leeds continue brilliant start

Rodriguez double helps West Brom to first win; Swansea make it two from two

Sat Aug 11 2018 - 20:52

Sobering return to the Championship for West Bromwich Albion

Bolton beat the Baggies at the Hawthorns, Daryl Murphy salvages a point for Forest

Sat Aug 04 2018 - 17:37

Northern Ireland’s World Cup dream dies in Basel

Controversial penalty in Belfast enough for Switzerland to secure spot in Russia

Sun Nov 12 2017 - 20:19

Northern Ireland’s World Cup hopes fade after ludicrous penalty

Switzerland take huge advantage back to Basel for second leg after referee howler

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 22:30

Northern Ireland’s march continues despite German humbling

The local side were no match for the world champions but should still make play-offs

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 22:12

Defence key as Northern Ireland stand on verge of playoffs

A point against the Czech Republic would guarantee second place in pool

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 06:00

O’Neill: Ireland must be at their best to beat ‘class act’ Serbia

Manager calls for bigger performance as pressure mounts on side after Georgia draw

Mon Sept 04 2017 - 06:00

Michael O’Neill: Northern Ireland deserving of promising position

Win over San Marino leaves side second in Group C - seven points clear of Czechs

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 12:19

Northern Ireland need 70 minutes to break San Marino deadlock

Michael O’Neill’s men widen gap in second as Germany sink Czech Republic at the death

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 22:19

Northern Ireland to the four once again at Windsor Park

Michael O’Neill’s side ease past Azerbaijan to move second behind Germany

Fri Nov 11 2016 - 22:30

Northern Ireland beaten but unbowed in Germany

Michael O’Neill’s side manage to keep score respectable against world champions

Tue Oct 11 2016 - 22:11

Kyle Lafferty’s late goals add gloss at the new Windsor Park

Northern Ireland score three goals in last 12 minutes against 10-man San Marino

Sat Oct 08 2016 - 23:21

Euro 2016 review: The tournament winners

A look at five teams who will consider their campaigns in France a roaring success

Sun Jul 10 2016 - 17:00