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Troy Parrott gave us a chance to be innocently happy. Whatever happens from here, that lasts forever

Over the campaign, this Ireland side showed themselves to be all the things you’d want from a team representing the country

Troy Parrott celebrates his third goal against Hungary in Sunday's World Cup qualifier in Budapest. Photograph: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images
Troy Parrott celebrates his third goal against Hungary in Sunday's World Cup qualifier in Budapest. Photograph: Attila Kisbenedek/AFP via Getty Images
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Malachy Clerkin
Mon Nov 17 2025 - 14:23 • 4 MIN READ

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