Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson speaks to Red FM's Ruairi O'Hagan on his visit to Midleton FC in Cork.

The manager reflects on the mood since the Hungary win and why the squad badly needed a positive result

His reaction to Troy Parrott’s late goal — and why there was no time to celebrate

Looking ahead to March and what the trip to Prague will demand

Have expectations and pressure increased since the Hungary result?

Does one win change how a manager is judged — and how fine the margins really are

What the performance against Hungary showed about Ireland’s never-say-die mentality

An early assessment of the Czech Republic: physical, experienced, and packed with top-level players