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Wales v Ireland, Euro 2025 play-off first leg
Follow all the action from Ireland’s crunch play-off in Cardiff.
On The 42column
After decades of gombeenism, sports and politics do mix in Ireland
Sport is belatedly being treated in a serious way.
On The 42benefit cuts
FAI 'very confident' Ireland will feature at Euro 2028 with NI denied co-host wildcard
long winter ahead'All of a sudden you are representing a country' - Hallgrimsson reflects on life as Ireland manager
Reaction'An okay draw. It's not my favourite, it's not the worst' - Hallgrimsson on Bulgaria pairing
On The 42Robbie Keane
'I've got a duty of care' - Keane explains decision to remain at Maccabi Tel Aviv for all of last season
themes and trends
5 things we have learned about Ireland at the end of Hallgrimsson's first campaign
Ireland have shown a great adaptability in their games so far, but problems remain with confidence and goalscoring.
Hammering
Scales red card triggers a Wembley humiliation for Ireland
Ireland conceded five times across a brutal second-half.
match preview'We need to learn how to play against these teams' - Wembley test can give Ireland a roadmap to World Cup
On The 42bonus territory
Quirk of new Nations League play-off may hand Ireland a big World Cup qualifier boost
On The 42doffing the cap
Hallgrimsson praises Robbie Keane's presentation to Irish players ahead of Finland clash
twin motivationsDaniel Wiffen on living with fame, new plans for LA 2028, and competing with his brother
squad stocktakeHallgrimsson facing balancing act between experimentation and need to avoid relegation
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Shelbourne’s fairytale was held together by the magical cement of Duff’s charisma
Duff has proven he has a rare and underrated skill in management – emotional intelligence.
Bowing out
Dublin legend James McCarthy announces retirement from inter-county football
McCarthy won an astonishing nine All-Ireland medals across his Dublin career.
fallen shortRovers do their part of the bargain but fall short on wild night of near-miss and false rumour
the final act'What you see right now, Stephen created' - Master and apprentice vie for glory in blockbuster finale
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Pádraig Harrington is the greatest Irish sportsperson of all. This is why
Harrington won again on the PGA Tour champions last weekend – no Irish sportsperson can match his success within one sport and influence on countless others.
CommentTen Hag sacking puts focus on United's new bosses - Ineos have made a hames of their first big call
End of an eraWhy is Rowing Ireland parting ways with its supremely successful high performance director?
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