Parrott strikes late to give Ireland victory over Lithuania

Troy Parrott scored a brilliant late winner to hand Ireland a hard fought victory over Lithuania in their international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. The Boys in Green had the ball in the Lithuanian net four times on the night each being ruled out for offside before Parrott struck at the death,

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Browne header hands Ireland draw with Belgium

A late Alan Browne headed handed Ireland a deserved 2-2 draw in their friendly with Belgium. Chiedozie Ogbene had brought Ireland level after falling behind to a Michy Batshuayi strike before fellow Corkman Browne popped up to cancel out Hans Vanaken’s header to give the Boys in Green something to celebrate on the FAI’s centenary.

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John Eustace joins Ireland backroom staff

Stephen Kenny has added QPR first team coach John Eustace to his backroom staff for the Republic of Ireland. Eustace joins as assistant coach and replaces the highly rated Anthony Barry who left his position to join the coaching staff of the Belgian national team.

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Stephen Kenny signs new contract as Republic of Ireland manager

Stephen Kenny has signed a new contract that will see him continue as manager of the Republic of Ireland until after Euro 2024. Kenny drew criticism during the early days of his reign but an upturn in form has seen the 50 year old rewarded with a new deal.

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Robinson hits hat-trick as Ireland hammer Qatar

Callum Robinson hit a hat-trick as Ireland cruised to a 4-0 win over Qatar in their international friendly at the Aviva Stadium. Robinson became the first player since Robbie Keane in 2014 to hit a treble for Ireland while Shane Duffy added the other goal to round off a great week for Stephen Kenny.

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