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'People will say there's positives to take from it but at the moment, we're all gutted'
'People will say there's positives to take from it but at the moment, we're all gutted'
Have Ireland blown their best chance of qualifying?
Have Ireland blown their best chance of qualifying?
Monday
18 Nov 2019
Age Hareide: 'We didn't play well and were lucky to get away with a draw'
Age Hareide: 'We didn't play well and were lucky to get away with a draw'
McCarthy 'immensely proud' of Irish players on another nearly-night
McCarthy 'immensely proud' of Irish players on another nearly-night
Paul Fennessy
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Denmark
Paul Fennessy
Switzerland qualify for Euros as winners in Ireland's group while Spain end campaign with 5-0 rout
Switzerland qualify for Euros as winners in Ireland's group while Spain end campaign with 5-0 rout
Azzurri complete stunning campaign with remarkable 9-1 rout of Armenia
Azzurri complete stunning campaign with remarkable 9-1 rout of Armenia
Plenty to admire in Ireland's effort but lack of quality in the box the killer again
Plenty to admire in Ireland's effort but lack of quality in the box the killer again
Another Danish draw not enough as Ireland consigned to Euro 2020 play-offs
Another Danish draw not enough as Ireland consigned to Euro 2020 play-offs
Ireland v Denmark, Euro 2020 qualifier
Ireland v Denmark, Euro 2020 qualifier
'His running stats and his ability with high-speed running are always really exceptional'
'His running stats and his ability with high-speed running are always really exceptional'
Few surprises as McCarthy names Irish side to face Denmark
Few surprises as McCarthy names Irish side to face Denmark
Ireland U17s win again to finish first qualifying phase with 100% record
Ireland U17s win again to finish first qualifying phase with 100% record
Everton had the chance to sign Robertson, Maguire and Haaland - Ex-director of football
Everton had the chance to sign Robertson, Maguire and Haaland - Ex-director of football
Parrott and Byrne in, Hogan and O'Dowda out - Ireland matchday squad confirmed for Denmark showdown
Parrott and Byrne in, Hogan and O'Dowda out - Ireland matchday squad confirmed for Denmark showdown
North London derby draws record crowd as Ireland captain helps Arsenal to victory
North London derby draws record crowd as Ireland captain helps Arsenal to victory
Hope rather than logic sustaining Ireland ahead of qualification finale with the Danes
Hope rather than logic sustaining Ireland ahead of qualification finale with the Danes
'Where does he need to improve, where do you want me to start?' - Roy Keane slams 'sloppy' Rice
'Where does he need to improve, where do you want me to start?' - Roy Keane slams 'sloppy' Rice
Kenny hopeful marathon travel doesn't hurt Irish U21s in crucial qualifier with Sweden
Kenny hopeful marathon travel doesn't hurt Irish U21s in crucial qualifier with Sweden
'It could be the last big night for me, and I'm going to cherish and enjoy it as much as I can'
'It could be the last big night for me, and I'm going to cherish and enjoy it as much as I can'
Sunday
17 Nov 2019
It's Sunday so here are our favourite images from the sporting week
It's Sunday so here are our favourite images from the sporting week
'When you're desperate you'll do anything' - the Irishman on the cusp of history in the US
'When you're desperate you'll do anything' - the Irishman on the cusp of history in the US
Winks and Mount hit maiden goals as England canter to victory in Kosovo
Winks and Mount hit maiden goals as England canter to victory in Kosovo
Ronaldo reaches 99 international goals as holders Portugal qualify for Euros
Ronaldo reaches 99 international goals as holders Portugal qualify for Euros
Captain Duffy eager to give Richard Keogh something to celebrate after latest Danish clash
Captain Duffy eager to give Richard Keogh something to celebrate after latest Danish clash
McCarthy: 'I guess the only surprise to everyone tomorrow will be if we win'
McCarthy: 'I guess the only surprise to everyone tomorrow will be if we win'
Irish striker's hat-trick helps Fowler to first A-League win with Brisbane Roar
Irish striker's hat-trick helps Fowler to first A-League win with Brisbane Roar
Ireland star striker Jarrett caps off impressive season with Player of the Year award
Ireland star striker Jarrett caps off impressive season with Player of the Year award
Sadio Mane's legendary generosity and more of the week's best sportswriting
Sadio Mane's legendary generosity and more of the week's best sportswriting
Jim Donnelly: the greatest Irish football story you've never heard of
Jim Donnelly: the greatest Irish football story you've never heard of
'I worked in Stillorgan Shopping Centre... My dad said: Manchester United want to speak to you'
'I worked in Stillorgan Shopping Centre... My dad said: Manchester United want to speak to you'
Saturday
16 Nov 2019
Germany, Croatia and Austria join list of teams qualified for Euro 2020
Germany, Croatia and Austria join list of teams qualified for Euro 2020
Netherlands book Euro 2020 berth after Davis penalty miss for Northern Ireland
Netherlands book Euro 2020 berth after Davis penalty miss for Northern Ireland
Comfortable win in Baku sets Wales up for crunch Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday
Comfortable win in Baku sets Wales up for crunch Euro 2020 qualifier on Tuesday
Ruthless Ireland U19s put 13 past Gibraltar
Ruthless Ireland U19s put 13 past Gibraltar
Shamrock Rovers members vote to accept Dermot Desmond investment
Shamrock Rovers members vote to accept Dermot Desmond investment
Christie and McGinn hit the net as understrength Scotland defeat Cyprus
Christie and McGinn hit the net as understrength Scotland defeat Cyprus
Former Liverpool and Leeds defender Matteo undergoes surgery on brain tumour
Former Liverpool and Leeds defender Matteo undergoes surgery on brain tumour
Sweden striker racially abused during Euro qualifier in Romania
Sweden striker racially abused during Euro qualifier in Romania
Bayern Munich's interim coach will keep the job 'at least until Christmas'
Bayern Munich's interim coach will keep the job 'at least until Christmas'