‘Pain’ felt by Heimir Hallgrímsson after Prague loss shows how far Ireland have come
Manager made key changes after humiliating Armenia defeat that ultimately made the team better
Troy Parrott
A team of good eggs but room for a bad one: What we learned from Ireland’s qualifying campaign
Age profile of Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side is on the right side of 30 . . . just don’t mention penalty practice
‘Behind one there is 10 more coming’: A corner of Dublin shares its pride in Troy Parrott
Along Portland Row, home to Kellie Harrington and Barry Keoghan, they are used to celebrating young success
Malachy Clerkin: A brutal end but the seeds sown by Ireland’s campaign will sprout long into the future
Just as nothing lifts the country like an Ireland football team going well, nothing hurts like the dashed hopes of nearly getting there
Ireland blew chance against the Czechs but Hallgrímsson can lead us forward
The defeat in the Czech Republic was painful but Ireland have shown they have a highly competitive squad, albeit it with one glaring weakness
Czech Republic v Ireland: Heartbreak for Ireland as they lose on penalties - as it happened
Finn Azaz and Alan Browne miss from the spot after 2-2 draw in Prague in World Cup playoff
Ireland player ratings: Dara O’Shea and Nathan Collins lead from the back
Chiedozie Ogbene and Troy Parrott had their moments during World Cup playoff defeat on penalties against the Czech Republic
Ireland v Czech Republic: Passion, composure – and Troy Parrott – needed for this one
Séamus Coleman will be almost certain to start in Prague, but will it end with Caoimhín Kelleher having to save penalties?
Ken Early: Ireland may want to avoid penalties in the home of Antonín Panenka
Scorer in 1976 Euro final has seen penalty technique copied worldwide, and Czechs have shootout record
‘Sort out The Parrot, will ye’ – Ireland fans arrive in Prague with tickets thin on ground
Tourists in Czech capital marvel at chanting Irish supporters as World Cup hopes build
If not Troy Parrott, then who? Other Irish scoring threats against the Czech Republic
Robbie Brady has the best goal record of 10 outside of Parrott, while Evan Ferguson with eight goals is missed
Ireland v Czech Republic: Squad updates, TV details and more
Everything you need to know before Thursday’s World Cup play-off semi-final in Prague
Harvey Vale could be the wild card: Our writers pick their Ireland team to face Czech Republic
Spine of the team picks itself and then the conversation turns to Séamus Coleman’s fitness
How Heimir Hallgrímsson found the formula for Ireland to use in the Czech Republic
Finn Azaz has become part of an attacking trio that will need to fire well if Ireland are to make the World Cup
‘Eliminate Parrott’: Czech Republic turn attention to Ireland star ahead of playoff
Palpable sense of relief after striker came through AZ Alkmaar match unscathed
Is Hallgrímsson right not to practise penalties? Previewing Ireland v Czech Republic
America 2026 with Kevin Kilbane and Paul Howard
Kevin Kilbane: I can tell you what disingenuous Thierry Henry said to Richard Dunne
Usually, the jitters disappear after the anthems, but Prague promises to be a psychological battle to beat them all
Troy Parrott gets a shoutout during Zohran Mamdani’s St Patrick’s Day ‘hijack’
Visionary leader sought for Ireland’s AI office; RTÉ cranks up the hyperbole for Jessie Buckley; hairdressing classes for ‘warehoused’ prisoners
From the airport to the maternity ward – where were you for Troy Parrott’s goal?
Ireland’s winner in Budapest was an explosion where the shrapnel came in the form of smiles and tears and hugs with strangers
Evan Ferguson to be unavailable should Ireland qualify for World Cup
Striker not expected to recover from ankle surgery in time for Group A opener
Troy Parrott on the scoresheet for AZ Alkmaar in Prague
Irish international helped Dutch side advance in Conference League ahead of return to Czech capital next week
Troy Parrott scores both goals as AZ Alkmaar take first-leg lead over Sparta Prague
Irish striker moves on to 26 club goals for the season two weeks out from World Cup playoff against the Czech Republic
Irish player tracker: Finn Azaz and Troy Parrott sparkle in cup successes
David McGoldrick bolsters case for a return to Republic of Ireland duty at age 38
Why does it take Kellie Harrington and Troy Parrott to say children need places to play?
State has money for American football and Ryder Cup, but little to provide youngsters with amenities
Irish player tracker: Troy Parrott to the rescue for AZ and ex-Sligo star off mark in Scotland
Owen Elding’s header set his team on course for victory in game with a distinctly Irish flavour
The miracle of Budapest: How Troy Parrott’s heroics may have dented Viktor Orban’s re-election hopes
Republic of Ireland striker’s late goal ended Hungary’s campaign, punctured a government myth and may dent Orban’s re-election hopes
Kevin Kilbane: Gasperini’s negative comments about Evan Ferguson have gone too far
Brighton or Roma should intervene, because a young man’s career is being stained by the manager’s ‘medical opinion’
Ireland Player Tracker: Fresh concern on the injury front for Evan Ferguson
Goal disallowed for Troy Parrott against Ajax on a frustrating day
Troy Parrott scores his 26th goal of the season as Evan Ferguson is left out of Roma squad
Irish player tracker: An outstanding day for the Irish at Brentford as they beat Aston Villa away
Troy Parrott stays cool under growing interest, Caoimhín Kelleher and Nathan Collins on losing end with Brentford
Light week for Irish participation in the Premier League
Troy Parrott continues scoring streak for AZ Alkmaar in Excelsior draw
Dubliner nets 20th goal of the season for Dutch club
Troy Parrott sale could make AZ threefold profit; where is it going wrong for Ferguson?
While Parrott has enjoyed a fine goalscoring season in the Netherlands, Evan Ferguson has had a frustrating run at Roma
Troy Parrott nets hat-trick in AZ Alkmaar demolition of Ajax
Parrott on song for Dutch club in 6-0 home win
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