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The Latest Breaking News from Ireland

World Cup 2026 play-off draw in full: Northern Ireland to face Italy as Wales meet Bosnia on same path

Republic of Ireland travel to Czechia in semi-finals, with the winners to face either Denmark or North Macedonia

Evening Standard

2026 World Cup Playoff Draw: Full Bracket Revealed

The likes of Italy, Republic of Ireland, Jamaica and Bolivia have learned their opponents in March’s final World Cup playoffs.

Sports Illustrated

Republic of Ireland’s route to World Cup 2026 in full after play-off draw

The Republic of Ireland now know who they will have to beat to qualify for the World Cup 2026

The Independent UK

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World Cup 2026 playoffs draw: Wales v Bosnia-Herzegovina, Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland, Italy v Northern Ireland – as it happened

Wales and Northern Ireland have been drawn in the same playoff route to the World Cup finals, while the Republic of Ireland head to Prague first

The Guardian - UK

World Cup 2026 play-off draw live: Wales, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland learn opponents

Wales and Northern Ireland must get past Italy in path A of the World Cup play-offs while Republic of Ireland face a tricky trip to Czechia

The Independent UK

Could Northern Ireland play Republic of Ireland in a World Cup 2026 Playoff Final?

Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland will find out their pathway to the World Cup soon, but could it involve a clash between the two?

FourFourTwo

How the best week of the football year surpassed all expectations

WORLD CUP 2026 : Scenes of celebration and anguish across the globe highlighted how the World Cup retains a special ‘magic’ - even as those emotions are being used by wider forces, writes Miguel Delaney

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High street giant closing 57 stores across UK & Ireland

Paddy Power is closing 57 stores

Evening Standard

Harris takes finance post in Irish Cabinet reshuffle

Ireland’s deputy premier Simon Harris has assumed the position as Finance Minister in a Cabinet reshuffle prompted by a high-profile resignation.

Evening Standard

Card fraud rates ‘often spike around now as shoppers prepare for Christmas’

AI technology allows criminals to rapidly generate synthetic identities using a mix of real and fake information.

Evening Standard

Big-stage Dooley wants to add to Lions' Irish legacy

Neasa Dooley won an All-Ireland title in front of 45,000 fans at Croke Park and wants to taste the same success in her first AFLW season with Brisbane.

AAP

Ireland to act if tougher asylum rules create Belfast back door for migration

Jim O’Callaghan says he will closely monitor changes proposed by Britain amid concerns over impact

The Guardian - UK

Asylum seekers will not view Ireland more favourably than UK – minister

Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan said he will be publishing a new International Protection Bill to reform Ireland’s asylum system later this year.

Evening Standard

PSNI launch criminal probe into Presbyterian Church after safeguarding failures

A senior officer said his investigation team aimed to make sure ‘perpetrators will be held to account’.

Evening Standard

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The Independent UK

Why Troy Parrott’s magic moment meant much more than just the World Cup play-offs to Ireland

The plight of Heimer Hallgrimsson’s team after four games meant none of this should have possible for a country which lacks the talent pool of yesteryear

The Independent UK

The joy and the lesson of Ireland hero Troy Parrott’s now-famous World Cup qualifier goal

INSIDE FOOTBALL: The latest Miguel Delaney: Inside Football newsletter explores Ireland’s dramatic World Cup qualifier win, Troy Parrott’s unforgettable goal, and how moments like this highlight the enduring magic and unpredictability of football

The Guardian - US

Ireland’s big moment is what World Cup qualifying is all about

Troy Parrott’s last-gasp goal and DR Congo’s triumph proved once again why the best soccer is almost never about the soccer

AAP

Irish first for Wallabies in daunting start to new comp

The Wallabies will launch their debut Nations Championship campaign with a triple-header against Ireland, France and Italy in Australia in July 2026.

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The Guardian - UK

Troy of the Rovers: Parrott trick sends Republic of Ireland into delirium

In today’s Football Daily: an Irish hero and voodoo

Evening Standard

There is a ‘window of opportunity’ to address Troubles legacy, says Harris

In September, British and Irish leaders unveiled a joint framework to address longstanding legacy issues in Northern Ireland.

Euronews

Social benefits: Which EU countries spend the most?

With pensions, social housing, unemployment benefits, medical care, and disability support, Europe has among the best social protections in the world. But which EU countries are the most generous when it comes to public spending?

The Guardian - UK

Incredible story of Irish labourer buried alive in coffin for 61 days told in new documentary

Mick Meaney made global headlines when he beat world record in 1968, but returned to Ireland penniless

Sports Illustrated

Three Reasons Why Portugal Are Hopeful of Cristiano Ronaldo Avoiding World Cup Ban

Ronaldo’s straight red card against the Republic of Ireland could have dire consequences.

The Independent UK

What is the Nations Championship? Rugby’s new-look north vs south competition

The competition has been created to give more meaning to rugby’s Test schedule, with the July internationals and autumn matches revamped

FourFourTwo

How Republic of Ireland hero Troy Parrott got career back on track after Tottenham Hotspur rejection

Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott became the country's newest hero after his exploits during the November international break

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