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Mar 2026
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FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland prepare for the ...

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of Ireland’s friendly against North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium, with live commentary from Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne.

Heimir Hallgrimsson stresses the importance of performance and continued team growth.

Squad update: Robbie Brady, Sammie Szmodics and Jack Taylor ruled out of tonight’s game.

Potential senior debuts for Milenec Ali and Bosun Lawal discussed.

Dara O’Shea reflects on repaying fans’ support ahead of his possible 43rd cap.

Keith Treacy argues Ireland should avoid becoming a possession-based side.

Highlights from Off The Ball Breakfast, including analysis and debate.

Joe Murphy explains why penalties are tougher for goalkeepers in the modern game.

Kevin Kilbane on the mental challenge of recovering from play-off disappointment.

Ireland Under-21s face Kazakhstan despite qualification hopes already ending.

European World Cup play-off finals preview, including Czechia vs Denmark and Bosnia vs Italy.

Key talking points: Edin Dzeko’s longevity, Sweden’s hopes, and Kosovo chasing history.

Home nations friendlies: Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England all in action.

Club news: Roberto De Zerbi linked with Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino comments on Spurs.

Additional updates: Ghana sack Otto Addo, Roy Hodgson’s interim return, and Newcastle’s backing of Eddie Howe.

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The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United’s meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o’clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.

The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster’s clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.

Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o’clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. 

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