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Troy you beauty....

As expected, Evan Ferguson won’t be back from his ankle injury for Sunday’s final World Cup qualifier in Hungary.

Irish Fan Mocking Ronaldo Immortalised in New Statue Replacing the Spire https://t.co/fxlRDM4ARM

Plenty covered here, including why Ronaldo's red card against Ireland was four years overdue.

They’ll need to update the museum at Lansdowne.

Fully deserved Ireland victory brings destiny to final qualifier in Hungary on Sunday. Another win there will seal a playoff next March. First away defeat for Portugal in a World Cup qualifier since 2016. Ireland made them look bang average.

Portugal leave the pitch mightily frustrated at conceding twice and lack of clearcut chances. Troy Parrott takes mantle from absent Evan Ferguson to fire Ireland into two-goal lead. Only half-time…

Major setback for Galway Utd. Plan to develop training facility at Mountain South, Athenry rejected by planners. Benefactor Luke Comer had designs on superseding Arsenal’s facility. Being ‘a disorderly and haphazard’ development was the showstopper.

Congratulations to Shamrock Rovers for claiming first double since 1987. Cork City had their moments to cause an upset but needed 11 men on pitch to complete Cup final mission. Bohs the beneficiaries, back in Europe. Could be a pivotal month for Rovers manager Stephen Bradley…

FAI announce at AGM refinancing deal of €42m debt with BOI, Uefa and Fifa. CEO David Courell says amidst current pinch points an extension of five years from 2031 to 2036 before full clearance. Latest of many revised targets.

FAI General assembly passes motion requesting UEFA to immediately suspend Israel from European football. Result 77/7.

@ShamrockRovers Wouldn’t be the FAI Cup final without a sprinkling of worthy nostalgia. This personal insight around Cork City’s 1998 triumph by Declan Daly, in conversation with @KieranShannon7, is something to behold. Always felt he was good enough to play in England. https://t.co/vfc7NkYDZl

@ShamrockRovers Another player who’s earned the right to be known by his first name in LOI circles. Seáni talks relegation ‘guilt’, 2016 Cup final memories, Ireland regrets and needing to replicate the semi final ‘battering’ of St Pat’s:

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Undoubtedly the story of the season. From part-time footballer, combining with a day job, to the World Cup in less than a decade. Five titles in six years, now within 90/120 mins of emulating Pat Byrne by captaining first @ShamrockRovers double winners for 38 years. Arise Pico.

Oodles of FAI Cup build-up in @ExaminerSport David Meyler is unapologetically ambitious, declaring his intention to manage Ireland and/or in the Eng Premier League. Discusses the six month crash course at his hometown club, assisting Ger Nash who he’d never met, and more besides

Humdinger of a playoff final. Relief in Waterford…and Fleetwood.

Game swung on early dreadful red card decision. Slo-mo anything to snail’s pace and you’ll find reason but that was yellow, at most. No opponent protested. Seems refs craving these VAR incidents in Uefa games to earn career promotion.

Heimir Hallgrímsson discusses the marginal call in excluding Celtic striker Johnny Kenny from Ireland squad. Content to keep faith with the three strikers, including Evan Ferguson, who is ‘back on the grass’ after his ankle injury.