The Republic of Ireland sign off before World Cup qualifying in frustrating fashion as they are held to a scoreless draw by Luxembourg.

HEIMIR Hallgrimsson is proving a communications manager’s dream. Since the 57-year-old former Iceland co-manager arrived a year ago, a calm has settled around the Republic of Ireland national team.

There seems to be a different energy around this Ireland squad, a sense that confidence is building as the World Cup qualifying campaign looms.

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Heimir Hallgrimsson was left with more questions than answers after watching his Republic of Ireland side scrap out a 0-0 friendly draw in Luxembourg. The visitors twice hit the woodwork at the ...

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has encouraged his players to be excited by the progress they have made as they prepare for a new World Cup qualifying campaign. Ireland will bring ...

Heimir Hallgrimsson has admitted that the attitude his players showed towards Tuesday’s friendly in Luxembourg will not be sufficient for what they need to do in September’s World Cup qualifiers.

"We used to play against teams, against Ireland, against the North, and expect to win, now you can see how far we are behind.