They never gave up on their World Cup dream, even if many of us did weeks ago. In Caoim h ín Kelle h er we trustIreland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher saves a shot from Hungary's Roland Sallai during Sunday's World Cup qualifier in Budapest. Troy P arrott h as finally got h is wingsIreland's Troy Parrott and Séamus Coleman celebrate after Sunday's 3-2 victory against Hungary in Budapest. Photograph: Stephen Gormley/InphoOf all the great headlines and puns around Troy Parrott over the last week, perhaps Troy of the Rovers was the most fitting. Lack of midfield goals remains a concernFinn Azaz puts Troy Parrott through for Ireland's second goal against Hungary during Sunday's World Cup qualifier at Puskás Arena, Budapest.

Source: The Irish Times November 17, 2025 12:01 UTC