Soccer - Last year 2024
Ireland aiming to lure Finland out and finally strike decisive victory
Heimir Hallgrímsson hoping to end brutal run of form and ease fears of relegation.
Brutal conditions in Finland add to sense of dread despite clarity in Ireland camp
Two teams fighting to avoid relegation from League B in Nations League are battling to find any kind of reason to feel positive.
Ireland arrive in Finland feeling positive and ready to play without fear
Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson and captain Nathan Collins both talked up renewed confidence ahead of crucial Nations League clash.
Ireland internationals provide €30,000 support for female footballers after abuse allegations
The money had been donated initially to help start a scholarship scheme for League of Ireland academy players.
'Trying to live up to the hype at such a young age, it was never going to happen'
Troy Parrott finding his feet with AZ Alkmaar as curiosity replaces expectation in a career taking an intriguing route.
'We are too derogatory towards these players' - John O'Shea fights corner for Ireland squad
Republic of Ireland assistant head coach was speaking ahead of Nations League games away to Finland and Greece this week.
Has it been one of the best seasons ever, or one of the worst?
As the campaign approaches its climax, just seven points separate the top-six teams.