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Tag: northern ireland

What if the Olympics had an all-Ireland football team?

What if the Olympics had an all-Ireland football team?

August 4, 2016 by Niall Farrell

With Rio 2016 just around the corner, Niall Farrell looks at the hypothetical of an all-Ireland team representing the island at the Olympic Games.

Euro 2016 - Are the minnows really getting better?

Euro 2016 – Are the minnows really getting better?

October 14, 2015 by Andrew Smith

Andrew Smith explores whether or not the so called minnows of Europe are showing improvement and becoming more competitive.

Euro 2016: A minnow's tale?

Euro 2016: A minnow’s tale?

September 18, 2015 by Ellis King

As we approach the home stretch of Euro 2016 qualification, the competition looks as open as ever, with the potential for an unexpected winner, writes Ellis King

Billy's Boys - When Northern Ireland so nearly reached Euro 1984

Billy’s Boys – When Northern Ireland so nearly reached Euro 1984

August 21, 2015 by Aidan Williams

Northern Ireland are in the midst of their best qualifying campaign for years, evoking memories of when they almost went to Euro 84, writes Aidan Williams.

Leicester switch would be cowardly for Martin O’Neill

Leicester switch would be cowardly for Martin O’Neill

July 13, 2015 by Patrick Mills

The chance to the return to the Premier League with Leiecester may be attractive for Martin O’Neill, but he should stay the course, writes Patrick Mills.

Un-event-full Ireland - Part 1

Un-event-full Ireland – Part 1

June 9, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the lack of top brass support when it comes to having major sporting events in Ireland.

North men, south men; comrades all!

North men, south men; comrades all!

March 29, 2015 by Daniel Collins

An analysis on the discussion of the Irish player eligibility matter discussed at the 50th plenary session of the British Irish Parliamentary Assembly.

Northern Ireland v Finland - Sunday Bloody Sunday

Northern Ireland v Finland – Sunday Bloody Sunday

March 27, 2015 by Rich Nelson

Rich Nelson looks at the upcoming game between Northern Ireland and Finland which will see an international first for the hosts.

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Danske Bank Premiership title race shaping up to be most exciting in years

December 17, 2014 by Matt Gault

With four teams still in with a shout of winning the Danske Bank Premiership, Matt Gault looks an exciting title race.

Optimism slowly returning to Northern Ireland ahead of Romania clash

Optimism slowly returning to Northern Ireland ahead of Romania clash

November 14, 2014 by Dean Murray

After decades of disappointment competition qualification is a genuine possibility for Northern Ireland, as Dean Murray writes.

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