Ireland to face Bulgaria in Nations League play-off

The Republic of Ireland will do battle with Bulgaria in March in a promotion/relegation play-off in the Nations League. Today’s draw at UEFA HQ for the play-off had Ireland with four potential opponents from League C, in a two-legged clash to stay in League B. Ireland avoided Kosovo, Slovakia and Armenia but have been paired with Bulgaria.

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Heimir Hallgrímsson appointed as new Ireland manager

Heimir Hallgrimsson has been appointed as the new head coach of the Republic of Ireland. He replaces interim manager John O’Shea, who has been in charge since Stephen Kenny’s departure in November last year. The 57 year old guided Iceland to Euro 2016 and the 2018 World Cup in Russia before a stint in Qatar. He most recently managed the Jamaican national team at the Copa America.

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John O’Shea appointed interim Republic of Ireland manager

The FAI’s long search for a new permanent head coach is set to continue with the association announcing that an appointment will be made in early April, with John O’Shea today named interim boss for the March window. The former Man United player will be assisted for Paddy McCarthy for the games against Belgium and Switzerland.

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Ireland to face England, Finland and Greece in Nations League

The Republic of Ireland have been drawn in a difficult UEFA Nations League group alongside England, Finland and Greece. The

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Stephen Kenny not distracted by speculation over his future ahead of Gibraltar clash

Stephen Kenny says he is “realistic” about his long-term prospects as Ireland boss but is adamant that he will be in charge for the November international window no matter what happens in tomorrow’s qualifier away to the group’s bottom side, Gibraltar. Kenny heads into the penultimate game in the group with a return of just three points from six games.

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