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A republic, based on the Latin phrase res publica, is a state in which political power rests with the public through their representatives—in contrast to a monarchy.

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Ferguson misses penalty as Republic draw with Belgium Evan Ferguson misses an early penalty for the Republic as they are held to a 0-0 draw by Belgium in a friendly at the Aviva Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
O'Shea out to shine in 'amazing' Republic opportunity Republic of Ireland interim boss John O'Shea says he is proud to manage the team in Saturday's friendly against Belgium. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Coleman keen to enjoy remainder of Republic career Seamus Coleman admits he thought his Republic of Ireland career might be finished when he sustained a serious knee injury last May. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024

Republic to host England Euro qualifier at Aviva The Republic of Ireland's women's team will host champions England and Sweden at the Aviva Stadium in their difficult Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. BBC Sport - Published on March 7, 2024
'The toughest draw we could get' - Republic's Gleeson Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson says she is happy her side are in League A despite being drawn in the same group as France, England and Sweden for the Euro 2025 qualifiers. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024
Keane says Republic job would 'appeal' to him Roy Keane says managing the Republic of Ireland would "appeal" to him as the former Manchester United captain speaks about returning to management. BBC Sport - Published on January 24, 2024

Republic to play Belgium and Switzerland in March The Republic of Ireland will play a friendly double-header against Belgium and Switzerland in Dublin in March. BBC Sport - Published on December 20, 2023
Clinical Republic show 'realistic and patient' Northern Ireland new level After the Republic of Ireland breezed past Northern Ireland 6-1 at Windsor Park on Tuesday, Simone Magill says the hosts have to learn in a bid to get to a level where they want to be BBC Sport - Published on December 6, 2023
I'll always be part of this Republic team - Gleeson Republic of Ireland interim manager Eileen Gleeson says she will "always be part of this team" ahead of their final Nations League games. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2023
Republic backroom staff depart after Kenny's exit A number of the Republic of Ireland's backroom staff depart their roles, the Football Association of Ireland announces. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023

Who could replace Kenny as Republic manager? BBC Sport NI looks at some of the potential candidates to replace Stephen Kenny as Republic of Ireland manager. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023
Wales await play-off draw & Republic seek new boss Wales are in the Euro 2024 play-offs draw from 11:00 GMT, while Stephen Kenny's contract as Republic of Ireland boss will not be renewed, BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023
FAI confirm Kenny's exit as Republic manager Stephen Kenny's time as Republic of Ireland manager ends after the Football Association of Ireland confirm it will not be renewing his contract. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2023	Kenny's 'instinct' is he will not get Republic extension An emotional Stephen Kenny says his instinct is he won't be offered a new contract as Republic of Ireland manager by the Football Association of Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023
Republic held by New Zealand as McClean retires The Republic of Ireland fail to end a disappointing year on a high as they are held by New Zealand in James McClean's final international game. BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023	Netherlands beat Republic to qualify for Euro 2024 Netherlands secure a place in next year's finals in Germany as Wout Weghorst's early strike earns the hosts a 1-0 win over the Republic of Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2023
Republic's game with Albania halted after downpour The Republic of Ireland's Women's Nations League game against Albania is suspended at half-time following a thunderstorm in Shkoder BBC Sport - Published on October 31, 2023	McCabe hits hat-trick as Republic outclass Albania Katie McCabe's hat-trick helps the Republic of Ireland hammer Albania 5-1 in the Women's Nations League. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023
Watch: Hungary v Northern Ireland, plus Republic updates Live video and text commentary as Northern Ireland travel to Hungary and the Republic of Ireland host Albania in the Women's Nations League qualifiers. BBC Sport - Published on October 27, 2023	Players back under-pressure Republic boss Kenny Republic of Ireland forwards Callum Robinson and Mikey Johnston back under-pressure manager Stephen Kenny. BBC Sport - Published on October 17, 2023
Republic cruise to routine win against Gibraltar The Republic of Ireland get back to winning ways with a routine 4-0 victory against Gibraltar in Faro on Monday. BBC Sport - Published on October 16, 2023	Ferguson 'all good' for Republic's Greece game Evan Ferguson says he is fully fit for the Republic of Ireland's game with Greece after missing the France and Netherlands defeats. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2023
Gleeson to remain Republic's interim manager Eileen Gleeson will remain in charge of the Republic of Ireland team for the remainder of the Women's Nations League campaign. BBC Sport - Published on October 6, 2023	NI on 'right track' despite Republic loss - Oxtoby New Northern Ireland boss Tanya Oxtoby is not downhearted despite the opening 3-0 Women's Nations League defeat by the Republic of Ireland. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2023
Oxtoby debut ends in defeat as Republic beat NI Lucy Quinn and Kyra Carusa score as Tanya Oxtoby's first match in charge of Northern Ireland ends in a 3-0 defeat by the Republic of Ireland in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2023	Kenny to remain as Republic boss for rest of Euros campaign Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny will remain in charge of the team for the rest of the Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, the Football Association of Ireland has confirmed. BBC Sport - Published on September 14, 2023
Republic hope turns to despair as clouds gather over Kenny The clouds gather over Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny after a 2-1 defeat by the Netherlands effectively ends the team's Euro 2024 qualifying hopes. BBC Sport - Published on September 11, 2023	Kenny expects to remain Republic boss after defeat Stephen Kenny believes he will be in charge of the Republic of Ireland for next month's Euro 2024 qualifiers despite Sunday's defeat by the Netherlands. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2023
Republic striker Ferguson out of Euro qualifiers Evan Ferguson is ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifiers against France and the Netherlands because of injury. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2023	Republic have 'quality to hurt France' - Collins Nathan Collins believes the Republic of Ireland are ready to rise to the challenge of facing France in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2023
Gleeson takes over Republic role on interim basis Eileen Gleeson succeeds Vera Pauw as Republic of Ireland manager on an interim basis, the Football Association of Ireland has confirmed. BBC Sport - Published on August 30, 2023	Republic to play New Zealand in November friendly The Republic of Ireland will face New Zealand in a friendly game at Aviva Stadium on 21 November. BBC Sport - Published on August 25, 2023
All eyes on the Republic's future as drama unfolds Despite their historic first point at the Women's World Cup, the focus has been on the relationship between Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2023	Republic collect first point as Nigeria progress The Republic of Ireland end their first World Cup with a 0-0 draw with Nigeria, who progress to the last-16 and could face England. BBC Sport - Published on July 31, 2023
Republic going out? Brown-Finnis' World Cup predictions BBC Sport's football expert Rachel Brown-Finnis gives her predictions for the second round of group games at the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2023	Republic have the 'fight and grit' to beat Canada Sinead Farrelly says Republic of Ireland have the "grit and fight" to deal with the knockout nature of Group B at the World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 24, 2023
Women's World Cup: Australia v Republic - build-up & team news Follow team news and build-up as hosts Australia face Republic of Ireland in the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023	Republic want to leave World Cup legacy - McCabe Captain Katie McCabe says the Republic of Ireland "are not just happy to be here" and will push co-hosts Australia in their World Cup opener on Thursday. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2023
Republic match abandoned after O'Sullivan injury The Republic of Ireland's behind-closed-doors practice match against Colombia is abandoned after 20 after becoming "overly physical". BBC Sport - Published on July 14, 2023	Rain and pain for Republic as send-off dampened After a difficult build-up, the Republic of Ireland's World Cup send off provided more issues but Vera Pauw and Kyra Carusa are staying upbeat. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2023
McCabe injured as Republic lose warm-up to France Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe is forced off with an ankle injury in Thursday's 3-0 friendly defeat by France at Tallaght Stadium. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2023	Republic defeat Zambia in World Cup warm-up Amber Barrett scores twice as the Republic of Ireland fight back from a goal down to defeat Zambia 3-2 in a World Cup warm-up match in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on June 22, 2023
Kenny brushes off speculation over Republic future Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny remains bullish over his future as he prepares for Monday's Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar. BBC Sport - Published on June 18, 2023	'I have to accept criticism' - Republic boss Kenny Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny says he must accept criticism for his side's performance in the Euro 2024 qualifying defeat by Greece. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023
Republic's Euro 2024 hopes dented with Greece loss The Republic of Ireland's hopes of qualifying for next year's European Championship are dealt a major blow with defeat by Greece in Athens. BBC Sport - Published on June 16, 2023	Republic boss expects Kelleher to leave Liverpool Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny believes goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher will leave Liverpool this summer as he has been "starved of games". BBC Sport - Published on June 1, 2023
Astronomers on the island of Ireland find common ground under the stars A collaboration between observatories in Northern Ireland and the Republic is demonstrating how science transcends the politics of division. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2023	How Brighton's Ferguson became Republic's 'great hope' Evan Ferguson's emergence at Brighton has been one of the Premier League stories of the season - but is not so much of a surprise to those who knew him growing up. BBC Sport - Published on May 4, 2023
USA complete friendly double over Republic The USA complete a friendly double over the Republic of Ireland with a 1-0 win against them in St Louis. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2023