Gavin Cummiskey

Gavin Cummiskey

Soccer Correspondent

Gavin Cummiskey is The Irish Times' Soccer Correspondent.

World Cup Group A guide: Mexico must finish top to set up last-16 game against England

South Africa, Czech Republic and South Korea comprise the other three competing nations in group

World Cup Group C guide: Pressure on Brazil to start strongly

Scotland have what it takes to make history

‘If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I’: Ruesha Littlejohn not concerned about lack of club minutes

Midfielder made a key impact for Ireland against the Netherlands despite barely playing for her club this season

Ireland manager Carla Ward: ‘This group has resilience, character, togetherness’

Irish side are one win away from qualifying for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027 after beating the Netherlands

Ireland halfway to World Cup dreamland after Amber Barrett’s winner against Netherlands

Momentous victory for Carla Ward’s side on a rainy night in Cork, as they head to the final game in France with a chance of automatic qualification for Brazil

Loss of O’Sullivan and Murphy leaves Ireland up against it for World Cup qualifier in Cork

Ireland welcome the Netherlands to Páirc Uí Chaoimh with direct qualification still a possibility

Katie McCabe signs for Chelsea following Arsenal departure

Dubliner made over 300 appearances for Arsenal having joined from Shelbourne in 2015

Republic of Ireland players discuss releasing statement on Israel games

FAI emergency general meeting to hear motion in favour of boycotting Nations League fixtures with Israel

Graham Burke’s moment of brilliance sees Shamrock Rovers past St Pat’s

Rovers stay six clear of Bohemians with St Pat’s eight points adrift

Israel fixtures to be discussed by FAI board of directors next week

The FAI did not confirm if the board will consider moving home game at the Aviva Stadium to a neutral venue

‘Everybody has a right to protest’: Heimir Hallgrímsson unfazed by tennis ball protest during Qatar win

League of Ireland fans for Palestine group demonstrate against Nations League fixtures against Israel

Red cards, debuts and a tennis ball protest as Ireland ease past Qatar

Nathan Collins’ early goal settles slow-paced friendly where Jack Moylan was sent off

‘I am a dad, I’ve got a heart’: Séamus Coleman angry Israel issue left to players

The Ireland captain has also revealed he may play on with a view to competing at Euro 2028

‘I feel good’: Séamus Coleman not planning retirement and hopes to play for Ireland at Euro 2028

Veteran right-back expected to line out in a strong Ireland team including Troy Parrott against Qatar

‘We are not the bad guys here’: Hallgrímsson says Israel questioning unfair on Ireland players

‘I think the best answer for us is just to win this game, to win this war [on the pitch] against them’

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