Republic of Ireland v Israel

Stories related to the two Nations League matches between the Republic of Ireland and Israel

Ireland manager Hallgrímsson faces question on Israel row ahead of Kosovo clash

Ireland manager Hallgrímsson faces question on Israel row ahead of Kosovo clash

Furore over Israel fixtures has distracted from the task at hand, as Republic of Ireland face a strong Kosovan side in Pristina

By Gavin CooneyThu Sept 24 2026 - 06:00

Martin and Mamdani call bingo numbers and smile for the cameras in heart of Irish New York

Martin and Mamdani call bingo numbers and smile for the cameras in heart of Irish New York

Mayor bats away offer from marijuana dispensary as Taoiseach explains the Subway’s Cork connection

By Keith DugganWed Sept 23 2026 - 22:45

Irish footballers should abandon match against ‘baby killers’, TD tells Dáil

Irish footballers should abandon match against ‘baby killers’, TD tells Dáil

Paul Murphy calls on team to ‘do the right thing’ by refusing to fulfil Israel fixture on Sunday

By Marie O’HalloranWed Sept 23 2026 - 15:20

Hallgrímsson admits Israel controversy has taken attention away from Kosovo game

Hallgrímsson admits Israel controversy has taken attention away from Kosovo game

Ireland manager says focus on Israel games has overshadowed Thursday’s Nations League opener

By Gavin CummiskeyWed Sept 23 2026 - 11:15

Football bodies struggle to keep sport and politics apart as Israel games approach

Football bodies struggle to keep sport and politics apart as Israel games approach

As Ireland prepare to play Kosovo on Thursday, attention remains focused on Sunday’s match against Israel

By Gavin CooneyTue Sept 22 2026 - 19:54

FAI will remove all sponsor branding for upcoming Nations League matches

FAI will remove all sponsor branding for upcoming Nations League matches

Commercial partners are understood not to be getting a rebate for their reduced exposure, with the FAI describing the Israel fixtures as ‘unique’

By Gavin CooneyMon Sept 21 2026 - 15:44

Killian Phillips called into Ireland squad for Nations League matches

Killian Phillips called into Ireland squad for Nations League matches

Harvey Vale and Jamie McGrath ruled out through injury

By Gavin CummiskeyMon Sept 21 2026 - 11:27

Kevin Kilbane: The FAI will come to regret letting the Ireland-Israel match go ahead

Kevin Kilbane: The FAI will come to regret letting the Ireland-Israel match go ahead

I do not believe Ireland would have been left out in the cold if we had taken a stand

By Kevin KilbaneMon Sept 21 2026 - 06:00

Uefa defend draw policy after Ireland request as Israel FA dismiss FAI comments

Uefa defend draw policy after Ireland request as Israel FA dismiss FAI comments

Israel FA: ‘We long ago stopped getting worked up over statements detached from reality’

Sat Sept 19 2026 - 15:30

FAI boss believes Israel games leave him in a lose-lose situation: ‘I have to do my job’

FAI boss believes Israel games leave him in a lose-lose situation: ‘I have to do my job’

David Courell says Irish football should never have been left to face an impossible situation

By Gavin CooneyFri Sept 18 2026 - 19:04

Uefa reject FAI’s request to be kept apart from Israel due to no history of ‘direct conflict’

Uefa reject FAI’s request to be kept apart from Israel due to no history of ‘direct conflict’

The FAI are proceeding with Nations League games against Israel on September 27th and October 4th

Fri Sept 18 2026 - 15:00

Gavin Cooney: Why I won’t be joining media boycott of Ireland’s games against Israel

Gavin Cooney: Why I won’t be joining media boycott of Ireland’s games against Israel

Staging of these games is wrong but there is nothing additional to be gained by the media refusing to cover them

By Gavin CooneyFri Sept 18 2026 - 06:00

Some Ireland players ‘feel really uncomfortable’ about Israel matches, says Hallgrímsson

Some Ireland players ‘feel really uncomfortable’ about Israel matches, says Hallgrímsson

Séamus Coleman overlooked for selection but earmarked for future coaching role

By Gavin CummiskeyFri Sept 18 2026 - 06:00

Heimir Hallgrímsson walks a tightrope at a very abnormal Ireland squad announcement

Heimir Hallgrímsson walks a tightrope at a very abnormal Ireland squad announcement

Ireland camp navigating tense atmosphere as controversial fixtures loom

By Gavin CooneyFri Sept 18 2026 - 06:00

Séamus Coleman out while Liam Kitching earns call-up to Ireland squad for matches, including Israel double header

Séamus Coleman out while Liam Kitching earns call-up to Ireland squad for matches, including Israel double header

Coleman (37) has not signed for a new club since leaving Everton last season but his international career may not be over yet

By Gavin CummiskeyThu Sept 17 2026 - 11:47

Ciarán Murphy: Trump in Doonbeg was a walk in the park compared to weeks ahead for the Republic of Ireland

Ciarán Murphy: Trump in Doonbeg was a walk in the park compared to weeks ahead for the Republic of Ireland

There would be consequences to boycotting the games against Israel, but they should be consequences we’re willing to face

By Ciarán MurphyThu Sept 17 2026 - 06:00

Ireland are set to play Israel – which means we have already lost

Ireland are set to play Israel – which means we have already lost

Those who argue that politics has no place in sport are delusional

By Fintan DruryWed Sept 16 2026 - 13:45

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