# Challenge
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Soccer - Last year 2024
# Squad Announcement
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# Squad Announcement
Aston Villa's Anna Patten named in Ireland squad for upcoming Euro qualifiers
Sinead Farrelly is out for France and England, while Niamh Fahey is included though an injury concern.
# Column
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# Column
Laugh at culture war over England jersey - but we may soon have our own cross to bear
The Irish team has so far avoided becoming the focus of a culture war in the same way as the English team has.
# Review
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# Review
3 winners and losers from Ireland's latest international window
There was mixed fortunes for several players as John O’Shea oversaw the team on an interim basis.
# Talking Point
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# Talking Point
What people don't like to admit about the Ireland managerial search
126 days on from Stephen Kenny’s departure, fans are still no closer to knowing the identity of his successor.
# Reaction
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# Reaction
O'Shea: 'I’m more than ready and capable to be a manager'
O’Shea is set to step aside for the incoming Irish boss next month.
# Huffed And Puffed
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# Huffed And Puffed
Shaqiri free-kick enough for Switzerland to beat limited Ireland
Ireland’s old problems were on show in a 1-0 defeat.
# Preview
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# Preview
Swiss roll into town to remind Ireland of their current state of limbo
Switzerland’s latest stop on their pre-Euros tour is in Dublin against an Irish side still unsure who their next manager will be.
# John O'Shea
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# John O'Shea
O'Shea largely sticks with Kenny's blueprint - with one key difference
The interim boss oversaw a goalless draw with Belgium on Saturday.
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