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Irishness in life and football
In the wake of last week’s meeting between two neighbours on the same island, Aidan Boland discusses national identity.
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Gallery: Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland draw in Dublin
There were no goals between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland in Thursday night’s friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
What if the Olympics had an all-Ireland football team?
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?
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?
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
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
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
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!
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
Rich Nelson looks at the upcoming game between Northern Ireland and Finland which will see an international first for the hosts.