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Dara O'Shea
Athlete
Dara O'Shea is a defender and captain of the Republic of Ireland national football team.
Notable Quotes
"We've got to respect each other's opinions and each other's views and really sit down and take the time, because it deserves the time to talk about."View Story →
"For us, the decision was made by the FAI, Uefa and the Government. For us as players, that's not our decision."View Story →
"Look, it's difficult, the manager, and Dara, and Nathan [Collins] spoke well about it."View Story →
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Israel game should not go ahead - Republic of Ireland's Knight
Jason Knight has become the first Republic of Ireland player to publicly voice his opposition to playing Israel on Sunday.
September 25, 2026'Don't put pressure on us' over Israel games - Republic of Ireland's Ogbene
Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene urges the public to not "put the pressure on us" over the campaign to boycott the upcoming Nations League games against Israel.
September 24, 2026'It can't be brushed over' - Republic of Ireland squad to discuss Israel games
Dara O'Shea says the Republic of Ireland squad will wait until after Thursday's Kosovo game before discussing how they approach Sunday's contentious fixture against Israel.
September 23, 2026