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    The Republic of Ireland were a regular feature at major international tournaments in the 1990s but have struggled to find consistency on the world and European stage in recent years.

    Although the team began life as a unified Irish side, since 1953, they have competed as a nation distinct from Northern Ireland.
    The Republic of Ireland draws most of its players from the top English and Scottish leagues with their domestic league comparatively weak. Their best youth players tend to cross the Irish Sea early.
    They have traditionally turned out in a home kit made up of a green shirt, white shorts and green socks with the colour scheme reversed for their away kit.
    The Republic of Ireland's best performance on the international stage came in the 1990 World Cup in Italy where they made the quarter-finals before losing to the hosts.
    At the 2016 European Championships, the Republic made the knockout stages for the first time but it was the last time they qualified for a major tournament.
    English World Cup-winner Jack Charlton is considered to be the Republic of Ireland's most influential manager, guiding the team to three major championships during his 10-year spell in charge between 1986 and 1996.
    The team's designated home ground is the Aviva Stadium in Dublin which they share with the Irish rugby team.

    Early history

    Republic of Ireland and the 1988 European Championships

    Back-to-back World Cups

    The 2002 World Cup and return to the Euros

    Recent years

    Legends of the Republic of Ireland

    Biggest rivals

    Fanbase

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