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The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025

Heimir Hallgrimsson knows scale of World Cup task despite win over Armenia

The Republic of Ireland face Portugal at home and Hungary away as the campaign comes to a head next month.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Evan Ferguson goal sees Ireland edge past Armenia to keep World Cup hopes alive

Armenia skipper Tigran Barseghyan was sent off for headbutting Finn Azaz.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Beach erosion: What are the ten best beaches that could no longer exist in a hundred years' time?

Rising sea levels in Europe could wipe out some of the continent's most beloved beaches by 2100.

Euronews · Oct 14, 2025

Republic of Ireland skipper Nathan Collins: I’m driven by the hurt losing causes

The defender still cannot explain last month’s 2-1 defeat in Yerevan.

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025

Supreme Court to examine Northern Ireland Troubles legacy law

The Government has brought a challenge to the UK’s highest court on aspects of the last Conservative government’s contentious Legacy Act.

Evening Standard · Oct 14, 2025

Champion Stakes at Ascot attracts the best but faces fight to maintain status

Ombudsman against Delacroix is a £1.3m clash to savour in the face of competition from Ireland and the US

The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025

A Protestant candidate has added a twist to Ireland’s presidential race

Ireland will elect a new president on October 24. But not all Irish people will get to vote. Residents of Northern Ireland are not eligible. A Northern Irish candidate can stand in the election – indeed, the Belfast-born Mary McAleese served as president from 1997-2011 – but not vote for…

The Conversation · Oct 13, 2025

Second match syndrome and Portugal toll – Republic of Ireland talking points

Ireland sit bottom of Group F after three games and take on Armenia on Tuesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025

Irish deputy premier says ‘genocide in Gaza cannot be forgotten’

Simon Harris welcomed the release of hostages on Monday.

Evening Standard · Oct 13, 2025