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
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Ireland are set to play Israel – which means we have already lost
Those who argue that politics has no place in sport are delusional
Séamus Coleman on board to help Ireland navigate testing Nations League window
Four games in 10 days, including two meetings with Israel at neutral venues, may challenge the limits of Heimir Hallgrímsson’s squad
FAI’s hopes of Ceadach O’Neill declaring for Republic dealt blow after Nations League squad inclusion
Northern Ireland manager Michael O’Neill says 18-year-old Arsenal forward is ‘in the squad on merit’
Irish player tracker: Gavin Bazunu back in the good books with outstanding Bolton display
Keeper shows his class as John Egan’s fine form with Hull offers a boost for Ireland
Séamus Coleman ‘was done’ with football until chat with Heimir Hallgrímsson
Republic of Ireland manager ‘planted a seed’ with the defender for Euro 2028
Pellegrini praises Troy Parrott while Nathan Collins injury a cause for concern for Ireland
Irish player tracker: Evan Ferguson gets positive injury update, but Nathan Collins is a concern after going off
Johnny Kenny’s move from Celtic to Preston the pick of quiet transfer window for Irish players
Chiedozie Ogbene joins Mason Melia at Lincoln City in loan deal from Ipswich Town; Séamus Coleman and Will Smallbone remain without clubs
Troy Parrott feels the sting of harsh Spanish critics after first La Liga start
Jack Moylan seals first league goal for Cardiff; Finn Azaz puts on a magic show
Robbie Keane’s relentless ambition continues to be hindered by decision to manage in Israel
The former Maccabi Tel Aviv boss is a new addition to Match of the Day, but this should be a brief diversion from management
Arsenal teenager Ceadach O’Neill at the centre of a tug of war between the FAI and IFA
Already capped by Northern Ireland, the 18-year-old could request a Fifa transfer to the Republic
Troy Parrott is off to Real Betis. Forsaking English football has been the making of him
Ireland hero taking another step up in a fascinating career
FAI to refund season ticket holders for Ireland v Israel fixture in Serbia
Ireland’s ‘home’ leg fixture to be played behind closed doors in Backa Topola on October 4th
FAI Cup: James McClean a doubt for Derry City’s third-round trip to UCD
Former Republic of Ireland international has not featured for the Candystripes since July 19th
From Azaz to Vata: 10 Irish players to watch in the English Championship this season
Eyes will be on Mason Melia’s loan move, while Andrew Moran is among those with potential
FAI will not seek ticket allocation after Israel announce game in Hungary will be open to fans
Nations League game will be played in the 20,000-capacity Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen
FAI ‘will not facilitate’ Irish fans attending Nations League fixtures against Israel
Ireland to face Israel in Hungary on September 27th before ‘home’ tie in Serbia on October 4th
Stop the Game protest could disrupt Ireland’s home game against Austria
Ireland’s ‘home’ tie against Israel in the Nations League has been moved to Serbia due to operational challenges
Group protesting Israel vs Ireland soccer match occupies Department of Sport offices
#StoptheGame demonstrators demand cancellation of Nations League fixture and promise further action
GAA community feels the piercing glare of soccer’s greedy eye
Ken Early’s article a fresh take on the views that surface when the national soccer team fails
No Israel boycott for Irish football team – but elite frisbee-throwers see things differently
Plus: mixed signals on Metrolink, taking back placenames and wine-testing at the Abbey
Will Wednesday’s FAI egm determine whether the Ireland-Israel matches go ahead?
Up to 138 delegates are to vote on whether to back the FAI board’s decision to fulfil the Nations League fixtures
Hungary and Serbia can hardly be called neutral venues for Ireland-Israel fixtures
Both central European countries have been strong supporters of the Tel Aviv administration
‘It was ridiculous, nuts’: When Ireland played Mexico in 43 degrees at 1994 World Cup
Jason McAteer and John Aldridge look back on the game that was more of a science experiment than a sporting contest
Ireland’s principles will be eroded by Israel matches
Agreeing to play fixtures risks normalising a situation that has been repeatedly condemned
Ireland will play Israel in Serbia as neutral venue for Nations League match
The FAI said the decision follows decision to move fixture due to ‘operational challenges’ of playing on home soil
Union urges RTÉ to show ‘moral courage’ and rethink decision to broadcast Israel games
Broadcaster references ‘contractual obligation’ to show Nations League matches in September and October
FAI say call for EGM to discuss boycotting of Israel games ‘invalid’
Association did not receive the required number of letters of requisition to call the meeting
Minister’s wording when talking about the Ireland-Israel match was unwise
Patrick O’Donovan may regret leaving Ireland’s players to tackle the dilemma alone
Ireland v Israel: Government might find it easier to do the right thing
Minister’s Olympics excuse sounds like scraping the barrel for pretexts to justify inaction
‘I saw grown men cry’: Charlie O’Leary, kitman in Jack Charlton era, recalls the highs of Irish soccer
The 102-year-old Dubliner is being honoured for his services to football at a presentation hosted by the city’s Lord Mayor
Gavin Cooney: FAI doesn’t want to find out what repercussions of boycotting Israel game would be
The bottom line is authorities don’t want to pay the price for a principled stand
Tensions come to fore over drive towards single-tier healthcare
Inside Politics: Meanwhile, political focus on controversial Ireland-Israel matches as, elsewhere, the World Cup kicks off
Ireland to play ‘home’ match against Israel at neutral venue behind closed doors
October game will be played overseas and behind closed doors
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