Two games in March

Stephen Kenny’s men will play the Belgians at the Aviva Stadium on  Saturday, 26 March 2022, with a 5pm kick-off.

The Irish side will play Lithuania the following Tuesday, 29 March 2022, with a 7.45 pm kick-off.

These opening fixtures of the 2022 international season will be preparation for the UEFA Nations League campaign when Ukraine and Scotland will visit Dublin in June.

These opening fixtures of the 2022 international season will be preparation for the UEFA Nations League campaign when Ukraine and Scotland will visit Dublin in June. And you want to place a bet on who will win those games, check out these amazing UK betting sites.

Tickets

Ticketing details for the Belgium and Lithuania games will be announced by the FAI later this month. The two fixtures are included in the FAI Season Ticket for 2022 which will opens for season ticket renewals only on Tuesday, February 1st. The public sale of new season tickets will commence on Monday, February 21st.

Looking ahead to the two March fixtures, FAI Chief Executive Jonathan Hill said:

“The Centenary of the FAI demands a very special opponent to celebrate the rich history of Irish teams on the international stage and what better opponents than the top ranked team in the world. Belgium have set the standards for developing young players in recent years and we are really excited by the visit of Roberto Martinez’s team. We also look forward to welcoming Lithuania to Dublin for the second of our games in March.”

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Stephen Kenny’s side will travel to Barcelona to face Andorra on June 3 at the Estadi Johan Cruyff with kick-off at 5pm Irish time (6pm local time).

The Republic of Ireland squad will then travel to Budapest for a fixture against Hungary at the Szusza Ferenc Stadion, with kick-off at 7pm Irish time (8pm local time).

Kenny’s squad will commence a training camp in Girona, Spain on Friday, May 28 before the two June fixtures.

Republic of Ireland – June 2021 Fixtures

3 June 2021 Andorra v Ireland, Estadi Johan Cruyff, 5pm Irish time.
8 June 2021 Hungary v Ireland, Szusza Ferenc Stadion, 7pm Irish time.

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Manager Stephen Kenny has accepted Kelly’ to step away from his role due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“Alan called to inform me of his decision and I have accepted it,” Stephen said. “I want to thank him for his time as goalkeeper coach with me and for his overall contribution to Irish football.”

Reflecting on his decision, Alan said: “With COVID-19 still viciously circulating in our communities, it is with a heavy heart that I have decided the time is right to step down from my role with the Republic of Ireland senior international team and pass on a fantastic group of goalkeepers to a new goalkeeping coach for the upcoming World Cup qualifying campaign.

“It has been an absolute honour and a privilege to represent the Republic of Ireland as a player and coach for the last 28 years.  A special thank you goes out to all the Irish International goalkeepers I have played alongside and had the good fortune to coach.

“I would like to thank the FAI and wish Stephen, the staff and all the players the very best of luck in the World Cup qualifiers beginning in March and for the future.”

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The FAI’s Medical Director Dr Alan Byrne received the results today from the tests carried out at Dundalk, Shamrock Rovers, Derry City and Bohemians. All of the indivduals tested have been informed of their negative result.

All four clubs will undergo further testing next Monday, June 8, when they return to collective training.

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