On Portland Row in Dublin’s inner city, bunting, flags and posters hang from the houses where there is “so much pride” in footballer Troy Parrott despite Ireland’s defeat to the Czech Republic on Thursday. “[It’s] fabulous to see him doing so well ... it’s a great area, great people,” he said, adding “it’s great motivation for all of them. Behind one there is 10 more coming up.”Dublin's north inner city showed its pride in local hero Troy Parrott despite Ireland crashing out of World Cup contention. But I have to say they reached the peak last night with this community, with Troy living around the corner. “It was a bad way to go out, I actually thought they had it but it was a good game.

Source: The Irish Times March 27, 2026 20:30 UTC