Heimir Hallgrimsson
Heimir Hallgrimsson is the head coach of the Republic of Ireland national football team.
Notable Quotes
"none of us feel comfortable playing in these games but once we have decided to play them, we all stick together and play as one."View Story →
"Obviously we have different opinions, different strength of opinions."View Story →
"none of us feel comfortable playing in these games"View Story →
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Republic of Ireland to wear black armbands for Israel game
Republic of Ireland players intend to wear black armbands "in recognition of all lives lost in the [Gaza] conflict" for match against Israel.
September 26, 2026Republic of Ireland confirm rescheduled news conference before controversial Israel game
The Republic of Ireland will now hold their delayed news conference at 14:30 BST before they face Israel in tomorrow's Nations League fixture in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
September 26, 2026Israel FA comments on Hallgrimsson 'unacceptable' - Irish taoiseach Martin
Irish taoiseach Micheal Martin says comments made by the Israel Football Association about the Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson are "unacceptable".
September 22, 2026Irish sportspeople urge Republic of Ireland to boycott Israel game
More than 160 Irish sportspeople sign an open letter to urge the Republic of Ireland senior men's team to refuse to participate in their upcoming Nations League games against Israel.
September 21, 2026Hallgrimsson spoke to players individually about Israel games
Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says he spoke to players in his Republic of Ireland squad individually about the prospect of facing Israel, adding "none of us feel comfortable playing in these games".
September 17, 2026