Despite poor relations with Israel at the time, the Republic of Turkey played a significant yet silent role in Shalit's release.

The Republic of Ireland plays in the European Championship finals for the first time.

After the game against Iceland in 1960 it would be thirty years before a Republic of Ireland B team officially played again.

Since then the Republic of Ireland B has played and drawn with Scotland B twice.

Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are playing this week.

India's territorial disputes with neighbouring Pakistan and People's Republic of China have played a crucial role in its foreign policy.

The Republic of Ireland national football team also played two games at the venue during the construction of the Aviva Stadium.

Former Republic of Ireland Brian Kerr (football manager) played at junior level for the club.

On 5 June 1966 at Dalymount Park Joe played in the first ever Republic of Ireland U23 game.