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Northern Ireland defeated by Poland in Euro 2016 opener
Northern Ireland face an uphill task to qualify for the knockout stages of Euro 2016 after losing 1-0 to Poland in Nice.Jun 12, 17:51
Live Commentary: Poland 1-0 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Poland's 1-0 victory over Northern Ireland at Euro 2016.Jun 12, 15:00
Rory McIlroy to Northern Ireland team: 'Write the next chapter in our sporting history'
Four-time golf Major winner Rory McIlroy sends a recorded message to the Northern Ireland team preparing to take on Poland at Euro 2016.Jun 11, 19:56
Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland can handle Poland's Robert Lewandowski'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that he has no worries about how his players will cope with Poland striker Robert Lewandowski in their Euro 2016 opener.Jun 11, 17:42
Alain Giresse doubts Northern Ireland chances at Euro 2016
Former France international Alain Giresse dismisses Northern Ireland's chances of progressing from the group stages at Euro 2016.Jun 8, 19:34
Northern Ireland forward Kyle Lafferty's groin injury 'not serious'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reportedly claims that Kyle Lafferty's groin injury is 'not serious'.Jun 7, 11:17
Northern Ireland extend unbeaten streak with Slovakia draw
Northern Ireland make it 12 games without defeat courtesy of a goalless draw with Slovakia in their final Euro 2016 warm-up match.Jun 4, 20:41
Will Grigg named in Northern Ireland squad for Euro 2016
Will Grigg is named in Northern Ireland's final 23-man squad for Euro 2016 after scoring 25 goals in League One for Wigan Athletic.May 28, 11:49
Northern Ireland's Michael O'Neill: 'Game could not have gone much better'
Michael O'Neill says that Northern Ireland's 3-0 drubbing of Belarus "couldn't have gone any better".May 27, 21:10
Clinical Northern Ireland make it 11 games without defeat by seeing off Belarus
Northern Ireland beat Belarus 3-0 at Windsor Park in their final home match before Euro 2016, courtesy of goals from Kyle Lafferty, Conor Washington and Will Grigg.May 27, 20:33
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 3-0 Belarus - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Northern Ireland's 3-0 win over Belarus as the hosts racked up an 11th match without defeat.May 27, 17:44
Michael O'Neill set on Northern Ireland squad for Euro 2016
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill reveals that he has already decided on the 23 players that he will take to Euro 2016 this summer.May 26, 21:33
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Belarus
Sports Mole previews Friday evening's friendly fixture between Northern Ireland and Belarus at Windsor Park.May 26, 14:11
Michael O'Neill expecting Northern Ireland to perform at Euro 2016
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill says that he is expecting his players to flourish when they represent their nation at Euro 2016 this summer.May 11, 10:04
Northern Ireland up to highest-ever FIFA world ranking of 26th
Northern Ireland reach their best-ever FIFA ranking of 26th after setting a new country record of 10 matches unbeaten.Apr 7, 16:48
Michael O'Neill: 'Conor Washington is an asset to Northern Ireland'
Michael O'Neill hails the performance of Conor Washington in Northern Ireland's 1-0 win against Slovenia.Mar 28, 21:23
Northern Ireland set new unbeaten record
Conor Washington's first international goal helps Northern Ireland to record a 1-0 win over Slovenia, extending their unbeaten run to a record 10 matches in the process.Mar 28, 20:34
Team News: Roy Carroll starts for Northern Ireland against Slovenia
Veteran keeper Roy Carroll replaces Michael McGovern in goal as Northern Ireland continue their Euro 2016 preparations against Slovenia at Windsor Park.Mar 28, 17:56
Michael O'Neill prepared to continue tinkering with Northern Ireland formation
Michael O'Neill suggests that he will rotate his Northern Ireland starting lineup against Slovenia in order to try out a few more different tactical formations.Mar 27, 17:18
Preview:Romania vs. Spain
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's international friendly between Romania and Spain in Cluj-Napoca.Mar 26, 15:43
Michael O'Neill not expecting feisty Wales clash
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill plays down comments from Wales boss Chris Coleman suggesting that the friendly between the two sides will be "feisty".Mar 23, 21:36
Michael O'Neill unhappy with Gareth Bale absence
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill admits that he would have liked to see Gareth Bale in the Wales squad for their Euro 2016 warm-up clash in Cardiff.Mar 23, 19:44
Preview:Wales vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Thursday's Euro 2016 warm-up clash between home nations Wales and Northern Ireland in Cardiff.Mar 23, 16:04
Craig Cathcart draws comparisons between Quique Flores, Michael O'Neill
Watford and Northern Ireland defender Craig Cathcart draws comparisons between his club manager Quique Flores and national team boss Michael O'Neill.Mar 22, 20:14
Michael O'Neill signs new Northern Ireland deal
Head coach Michael O'Neill signs a new four-year contract with Northern Ireland.Mar 16, 11:03
Chris Brunt to miss Euro 2016 with knee injury?
Northern Ireland and West Brom utility man Chris Brunt could reportedly miss Euro 2016 having picked up a knee injury against Crystal Palace at The Hawthorns.Mar 1, 17:47
Northern Ireland to face Belarus in pre-Euro 2016 friendly
Northern Ireland will face Belarus in their final home friendly on May 27 before their debut appearance in the European Championship finals.Feb 17, 12:27
Michael O'Neill close to new four-year Northern Ireland contract
Michael O'Neill reveals that he is close to signing a four-year contract extension as Northern Ireland manager.Dec 23, 14:46
Michael O'Neill named coach of the year
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill is named coach of the year at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year awards.Dec 20, 20:53
Kyle Lafferty heading back to Palermo?
Italian outfit Palermo are reportedly plotting a reunion with Norwich City's Northern Ireland international Kyle Lafferty.Dec 15, 11:52
Report: Manchester United defender Paddy McNair to leave in January
Paddy McNair plans to leave Manchester United in January in search of first-team football to make Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 squad.Dec 4, 00:54
Alex Neil: 'Kyle Lafferty not leaving Norwich City on loan'
Alex Neil insists that no Norwich City players, including Kyle Lafferty, will be leaving the club on loan before the January transfer window opens.Nov 20, 11:04
Michael O'Neill: 'We should celebrate Euros after memorable year'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insists that he wants his players to celebrate reaching Euro 2016 following a memorable qualification campaign.Nov 14, 15:10
Michael O'Neill keen for Kyle Lafferty to secure move away for more football
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill urges Kyle Lafferty to secure a move away from Norwich City so that he can play more first-team football ahead of Euro 2016.Nov 14, 12:45
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill pleased to end year with victory
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill admits that he was delighted to see his side end 2015 on a high note by defeating Latvia 1-0 in their friendly match.Nov 14, 09:37
Steven Davis gives Northern Ireland slender victory over Latvia
A second-half finish from Steven Davis gives Northern Ireland a hard-fought 1-0 victory over visitors Latvia in the sides' friendly fixture at Windsor Park.Nov 13, 21:36
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 1-0 Latvia - as it happened
Relive Northern Ireland's 1-0 win over Latvia as Steven Davis gave the hosts their first win in an international friendly in more than seven years.Nov 13, 19:15
Jonny Evans hopes Michael O'Neill stays on as Northern Ireland boss
Jonny Evans is hopeful that Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill will sign a new contract.Nov 11, 18:04
Preview:Northern Ireland vs. Latvia
Sports Mole previews Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 warm-up game at home to Latvia.Nov 10, 22:44
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the internationals
In his weekly Sports Mole column, Sam Matterface talks England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as addressing rumours linking Robert Lewandowski with Liverpool.Oct 12, 13:06
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