Kevin Kilbane: Hallgrímsson is laying foundations that might take Ireland to World Cup playoffs
Heimir Hallgrímsson is beginning to lay foundations that might take Ireland to the World Cup playoffs
Republic of Ireland MNT
Ireland v Bulgaria: Golden opportunity to finally shake off the stigma of underachievement
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s decisions, from starting Troy Parrott over Evan Ferguson, to reinstating Matt Doherty, paid off at Plovdiv
Ken Early: League B of this silly competition won’t be seeing the last of Ireland just yet
Nations League: Troy Parrott shines as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side enjoy rare comfortable second half
‘We showed real character’: Hallgrímsson satisfied with Ireland win but sees room to improve
Head coach bemoans Ireland’s passive approach in second-half while singling out Matt Doherty for praise
Ireland player ratings: Ryan Manning and Troy Parrott stand out in away win over Bulgaria
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s selections work out well, with Finn Azaz providing an X-factor in first-leg victory
Bulgaria 1 Ireland 2 FT as it happened: Doherty goal gives Ireland victory in Nations League playoff
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men put themselves in pole position to stay in League B after win in Plovdiv
Clinical Ireland secure rare victory on the road in Bulgaria
First-half goals from Finn Azaz and Matt Doherty put Hallgrímsson’s side in strong position to avoid relegation in Nations League
‘This is a good game for us. We are ready to go again’: Ireland can put England defeat behind them against Bulgaria, Hallgrímsson says
But suspensions and injuries weigh on Republic’s hopes in first leg of crucial playoff in Plovdiv
‘Let’s not pull the devil by the tail’: Bulgaria manager Iliev rebuffs calls to quit over double-jobbing role
The coach, who also leads a top-flight Bulgarian side, wants focus to be on Nations League playoff games against Ireland
What is at stake in Ireland’s Nations League playoff against Bulgaria?
All you need to know, and them some, as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s team are in Plovdiv for the first leg of their League B relegation playoff
James Abankwah catches Hallgrímsson’s eye, and Ireland rugby team ‘far from a crisis’
Gordon D’Arcy on how Ireland can move forward; Gerry Thornley on new optimism in Irish women’s team; and the race to become the next IOC president
Ireland renew acquaintances with their first-ever opponents Bulgaria
Despite playing in such a historic game, the 1924 Boys in Blue became the forgotten men of Irish soccer
James Abankwah moving up fast in Ireland’s defensive pecking order
‘We’re a Christian family so we prayed and gave a lot of thanks to God’
Ireland to face Senegal and Luxembourg in June friendlies
African side are ranked 17th in the world, with the two nations never having met before at international level
Matt Doherty ‘stands by’ comments that he felt disrespected when left out of Ireland squad
Wolves defender has come back into favour after cementing his starting position in Vítor Pereira’s side
Andrew Moran and Ryan Manning called into Ireland squad for Nations League play-offs
Will Smallbone and Callum O’Dowda withdraw from panel due to injury
Irish Player Tracker: Nathan Collins getting back to his best at Brentford
Defensive linchpin advancing credentials as among top young centre halves in the Premier League
Italia ’90 Ireland squad’s heroics remembered at Áras an Uachtaráin reunion
Michael D Higgins say the team gave us ‘a memory that informed the spiritual confidence of a nation like no other’
Evan Ferguson’s progress may have stalled, but he still has almost a full career ahead of him
It's easy to forget that the Ireland forward who burst on to the scene at such an early age is still only 20
President urges ‘shared responsibility’ in final St Patrick’s Day message
Michael D Higgins thanks public for placing trust in him over two terms
Unruffled Hallgrímsson calls up potential ‘game-changer’ for Ireland
Manager named three uncapped players for two-legged clash with Bulgaria
‘In the media, it feels like it’s a fight’: Heimir Hallgrímsson addresses disconnect between national team and League of Ireland
Republic of Ireland manager keen to smooth relations between LOI and FAI as national squad face relegation playoff with Bulgaria
Heimir Hallgrímsson names three uncapped players in Ireland playoff squad
Watford’s James Abankwah and Rocco Vata and Jimmy Dunne of QPR are in line for debuts against Bulgaria
Five things for Heimir Hallgrímsson to consider as he prepares to name Ireland squad
James Abankwah and Rocco Vata set for debuts ahead of Josh Honohan and Johnny Kenny
Republic’s Sammie Szmodics to miss Nations League Bulgaria fixtures
Ipswich Town winger certain to be sidelined for relegation play-off fixtures after ankle surgery
Jake O’Brien hails ‘positive vibe’ at Everton after scoring against Brentford
Republic of Ireland international’s header clawed back a draw for the visitors
Graham Potter happy to take slow road to get Evan Ferguson back up to speed
Striker’s loan to West Ham to play for his former manager could provide spark
Evan Ferguson’s move to West Ham on loan confirmed
Ferguson: ‘I want to come in and do my best for the club, score goals, and see where we get to’
Robbie Keane upbeat as he continues down unique coaching path
Ireland’s record scorer says striker Troy Parrott has been underused by Heimir Hallgrímsson
Chelsea join the race to sign Ireland striker Evan Ferguson from Brighton
Ferguson seen as option to compete with Nicolas Jackson, with Arsenal and Spurs also keen on 20-year-old
West Ham confident over deal for Republic of Ireland’s Evan Ferguson
Arsenal and Everton among others keen on Irish striker
Robbie Keane: ‘Unfortunately I can’t control what people say’
New Ferencváros manager clarifies that he resigned as Maccabi Tel Aviv manager
Bayer Leverkusen join host of Premier League clubs in race for Evan Ferguson
Bournemouth, West Ham and Tottenham keen to take Ireland striker on loan
Jake O’Brien happy to be given opportunity to ‘show what he can do’ under David Moyes
John Patrick makes his debut for Stade de Reims against Paris Saint-Germain
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