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SNAP REACTION: Troy Parrott hat-trick earns World Cup play-off for Ireland
Gavin Cooney dials in from Budapest to join David Sneyd and Shane Keegan to try and make sense of what just happened, as Ireland remarkably keep their World Cup dream alive after beating Hungary 3-2.
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Heimir Hallgrímsson
'I hope in ten years, people will look back and say ‘These guys started this''
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thrilling comeback
Troy's tears of joy encapsulate a day to cherish as love affair with Irish team deepens
Fresh from a night to remember against Portugal, Boys in Green back it up with win for the ages to keep World Cup dream alive.
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Troy Story
'There'll be a statue on Sheriff Street tomorrow': Watch Troy Parrott's sensational 96th-minute winner
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Wow
Parrott's magnificent hat-trick sends Ireland to play-offs in amazing comeback win
Ireland’s 3-2 win in Budapest sealed another night for the ages.
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match preview
Embrace the nerves and the terror, because Ireland's World Cup hopes all come down to today
We preview Ireland’s must-win qualifying group finale against Hungary in Budapest.
Saturday
15 Nov 2025
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The finale
'We have been chasing, but we can overtake them on the last day' - Ireland set sights on Hungary
Friday
14 Nov 2025
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Reaction
'There's a lot of joy. The players are connecting the nation' - Ireland U17 boss O'Brien
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Cry More
'I didn't expect this morning to see as much of myself as I did. It's all a bit mad!'
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Match Report
Ireland progress to last 16 at U17 World Cup after dramatic penalty shootout
Noonans – Alex and Michael – the heroes as Colin O’Brien’s side overcome Canada in Doha.
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Ireland WNT
Ireland's World Cup qualification campaign to start - and finish - with France clashes
As it happened
Updates
Ireland v Canada, U17 World Cup
Colin O’Brien’s side into last 16 after dramatic penalty shootout win over Canada.
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inside story
The Troy Parrott Masterplan: His next move already in pipeline and why he will stay in Europe
Dubliner turned down potential big moves last summer.
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spirit
Ireland roars again as despair is suddenly replaced by World Cup belief
A decade of scar tissue begins to heal as Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side head for Hungary needing to create history.
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Front Pages
'Slick as a Parrott': Here's how Ireland's papers have reacted to last night's famous win
The Football Family
Ireland’s Main Character Energy Delivers Famous Win
David and Gav provide immediate reaction from the Aviva Stadium after Ireland’s shock 2-0 win vs Portugal. The lads discuss Ireland’s great performance, how David was the mastermind behind Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card, and why Irish football is a fact beyond comprehension.
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Thursday
13 Nov 2025
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