Martin O'NeillIt was a weekend of new beginnings for Ireland’s national teams.  Joe Schmidt tasted victory in his first match in charge of the Irish Rugby team while Martin O’Neill raised smiles and levels of optimism as he has finally formally unveiled as manager of the Republic of Ireland senior soccer team.

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