The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in men's international football. It is governed by the Football Association of Ireland.
The Republic of Ireland national team had a match at Malmö Stadion against Sweden in May 1960 – players of the team from left to right, standing; Seamus Dunne, Noel Dwyer, Charlie Hurley. Michael McGrath, Pat Saward; crouched: Joe Haverty, George Cummins, Dermot Curtis, Ronnie Nolan, Ambrose "Amby" Fogarty and Fionan "Paddy" Fagan.
The Republic of Ireland played against the Netherlands at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida, where they were eliminated from the 1994 FIFA World Cup after losing 2-0
The Ireland players celebrating qualification for UEFA Euro 2012
Irish team in September 2013
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Nathan Michael Collins is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains both Premier League club Brentford and the Republic of Ireland national team.
Republic of Ireland national football team
…across the country. Their traditional colours are green shirts and white shorts. The position of manager is currently filled by Heimir Hallgrímsson. Nathan Collins has served as team captain since 2025. Between 1882 and 1924, Ireland was represented by a single national football team organised by the Belfast-based…
Collins with Brentford in 2025
Collins in pre-match training for Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2023.