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Liveblog

Czechia v Ireland, World Cup qualification play-off semi-final

Ireland faced Czechia in Prague to start a potential two matches to get to the World Cup.

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Middle East

Trump further postpones US strikes on Iran's power plants and says talks going 'very well'

Tipperary

Woman and teenage girl arrested in connection with assault of Scarlett Faulkner

Belfast

Officer unable to explain why he told inquest he was tasked with searching for Noah Donohoe’s coat

a nation holds its breath

A message from Troy Parrott's mam: 'He loves playing for his country, he loves Ireland'

Today's news

The Daily Poll

Will you be sporting something old or something new for tonight’s Ireland match?

I'll be wearing a classic jersey
I have a new jersey that I'll wear
I have both and haven't decided yet
I won't wear a jersey, but will wear the Ireland colours
I won't be wearing a jersey or the Ireland colours

See Results

Yesterday

26th March 2026

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DAFT.IE PROPERTY MAGAZINE

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BEST OF THE BOX

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

Unmissable sport this weekend

Unmissable sport this weekend

Poll: What did you make of Peaky Blinders - The Immortal Man?

Poll: What did you make of Peaky Blinders - The Immortal Man?

Our top 5 watches of the weekend

Unmissable sport this weekend

Poll: What did you make of Peaky Blinders - The Immortal Man?

Review: Is The Pitt worth watching?

Quiz: Are these facts about the series Friends true or false?

What you need to know about... The Comeback

See all Domino’s picks

the end

Ireland's World Cup dreams are over after penalty heartbreak in Prague

Ireland blew a two-goal lead before falling to a shootout loss to Czechia.

The 42

reports from the Fortuna Arena, Prague

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Sponsored

Meet Benji, the cat that was saved by his new family

Donald Trump

US paper currency will soon bear Trump's signature, a first for a sitting president

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Liveblog

Czechia v Ireland, World Cup qualification play-off semi-final

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SPOTLIGHT

All eyes on Prague The latest from our team on the ground as the Republic of Ireland face Czechia in a must-win World Cup playoff

get up to speed

All you need to know about the biggest Ireland football match of the decade so far

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live from prague

Fans are continuing to arrive ahead of the match – here's what it's like in the Czech capital

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on the pitch

Seamus Coleman declares himself fit and ready to play

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light a candle

This father-son team brought their homemade Saint Troy Parrott candles to Prague

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looking back

From tearing across the M50 to the cusp of the World Cup – Dara O'Shea's dad on his son's journey

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G7

France denies disinviting South Africa from G7 Summit due to US pressure

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Epstein files

Sarah Ferguson loses Freedom of City of York over links with Jeffrey Epstein

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Hertfordshire Constabulary

UK police force reopens investigation into sex abuse claims against Andrew Tate

3 hrs ago

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News Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Thursday

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Middle East

Trump further postpones US strikes on Iran's power plants and says talks going 'very well'

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Belfast

Officer unable to explain why he told inquest he was tasked with searching for Noah Donohoe’s coat

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Donegal

Planning permission granted for new service station next to site of Creeslough tragedy

6 hrs ago

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EU AI Act

European Parliament votes to ban 'nudification' apps

Updated 6 hrs ago

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John Cooney

Preliminary hearing takes place ahead of inquest into death of Galway boxer after fight last year

6 hrs ago

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Winning Streak

The view from the commentary box: What's the Irish for 'A Nation Holds its Breath'?

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investigates

Investigations from our team this year

Threats in Court

A death threat and panic buttons: Ireland’s courts are seeing increased aggression

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Garda Referral

Tusla has referred five emergency child care providers to Gardaí over vetting concerns

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Emergency Arrangements

Vulnerable children spending years in Tusla’s temporary Special Emergency Arrangements

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Suicide Prevention

Hundreds of people died by suspected suicide after recent contact with HSE services

Social Housing

Councils taking enforcement action against private developers over social housing

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Residential Care

Mounting damage costs in residential care amid warnings that children are 'criminalised'

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Oil supply

What happens if the US launches an invasion of Iran’s Kharg Island?

Military analysts have voiced concern, and in some cases outright alarm, at the idea of a US invasion.

David MacRedmond

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FactCheck

Debunked: Photo of woman buried in the ground does not show her about to be stoned to death in Iran

6 hrs ago

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Courts

Man made ‘stupid split-second decision’ in assaulting GAA umpire at underage game, court hears

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Court

Teenage girl admits harassing teacher and possessing 718 abuse images

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New York

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro appears in court as Trump says 'other cases to be brought'

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Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

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Boys in Green

‘Same passion in the North’: Sinn Féin criticises geo-blocking of tonight’s World Cup play-off

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Herzog Park

Dublin councillors in fresh push to rename Herzog Park

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price wars

Lidl, Tesco and Supervalu and Aldi have reduced price of their own-brand milk and butter today

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This Is The One

Back from the chaos: Irish football is nervous and alive once again

Days like today have been a vanishingly rare thing in the recent history of Irish football.

The 42

reports from Prague

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VOICES

Thoughts and opinions on the stories that matter

Teen social media ban

Protecting kids online shouldn’t mean killing privacy

Andrea Horan

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Self-inflicted wound

Low cadet pay is damaging the Defence Forces

Lt Col Conor King

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Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing

Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem

Jennifer Whitmore

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This rainy season has nearly washed us away

Paul Handrick - The Bee Guy

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The rise of the Irish sauna

Heat, cold plunges and a new kind of social ritual

Stephen O'Rourke

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The Mental Load

The parenting work that no one sees, mostly done by women

Niamh O'Reilly

Donating a bag to a charity shop won't fix Ireland's big clothing problem

Solene Schirrer

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Ireland's history

The Irish at the Oscars, over the years

Dr Eoin Kinsella

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streaming now

HBO Max has launched in Ireland - here's what's on it, and how you can watch

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32m

LA2028

The Olympics has banned transgender women from competing in female categories from 2028

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Beo agus Buach

Náisiún ar chipiní ag feitheamh ar an gcluiche mór idir Éirinn agus An Seicia, deir tráchtaire

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book

Nikita Hand to publish book on her fight for justice and challenging the 'perfect victim' idea

10 hrs ago

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sports funding

Troy Parrott a sporting success not due to government support model but in spite of it, Dáil hears

10 hrs ago

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play-off fever

The Nation Holds Its Breath: Rate how you're feeling ahead of the Big Match

11 hrs ago

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school dinners

School meals scheme should be rolled out to secondary schools as 'urgent priority'

11 hrs ago

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FactCheck

Debunked: Keir Starmer did not suggest the UK should go into lockdown over meningitis cases

11 hrs ago

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a nation holds its breath

A message from Troy Parrott's mam: 'He loves playing for his country, he loves Ireland'

Jennifer Parrott and all the family are gearing up for what could be a famous night in Prague.

David Sneyd

reports from Prague

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illegal streaming

Dodgy boxes are back in the news - does a High Court ruling mean their days are numbered?

11 hrs ago

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Police Ombudsman

PSNI 'did not use excessive force' after toy water pistol sparked armed response in Belfast

11 hrs ago

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ships at sea

Starmer gives go ahead for British forces to begin boarding Russian Shadow Fleet ships

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Changes

Ireland's 23-man matchday squad for tonight's World Cup play-off has been named

The 42

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