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: Nathan Collins has served as team captain since 2025.

The national team is currently in a rebuilding phase under manager , showing positive momentum in recent months.

: In the Irish Premiership, Larne secured their third title in four years with a historic 8-0 win over Dungannon Swifts in late April 2026. Irish Language and Public Policy : Nathan Collins has served as team captain since 2025

New legislation and strategic plans aim to normalize the use of the Irish language in daily public life. Quarterly Bulletin Q1 2026 | Central Bank of Ireland

: Completions reached 36,300 in 2025 and are expected to rise to 37,500 in 2026 . However, this remains below the estimated 50,000 units needed annually to address the national housing shortage. Irish Language and Public Policy New legislation and

: Employment remains strong with a record 2.57 million payrolled employees as of February 2026, a 2.4% year-on-year increase. Unemployment is low at 4.7% .

: Ireland’s prospects for the 2026 World Cup received a "massive boost" following back-to-back qualification wins over Poland in April 2026. : Employment remains strong with a record 2

The following report covers the status of the Irish economy, the national football team, and language policy as of late April 2026.