Menu
14/09/2017
NI Reach 20th Position In FIFA World Rankings
Northern Ireland are at their highest position in the FIFA World Rankings.
The team have risen to 20th position in the world after they beat San Marino and the Czech Republic earlier this month.
They have pushed up two places ahead of Sweden, Iceland and Costa Rica.
Northern Ireland's next opponents, Germany, have moved back to the top of the list following their recent victories over Czech Republic and Norway.
Wales are the highest ranked of the home nations in 13th, two places ahead of England in 15th. The Republic of Ireland have dropped to 34th in the world with Scotland in 43rd.
(CD)
The team have risen to 20th position in the world after they beat San Marino and the Czech Republic earlier this month.
They have pushed up two places ahead of Sweden, Iceland and Costa Rica.
Northern Ireland's next opponents, Germany, have moved back to the top of the list following their recent victories over Czech Republic and Norway.
Wales are the highest ranked of the home nations in 13th, two places ahead of England in 15th. The Republic of Ireland have dropped to 34th in the world with Scotland in 43rd.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 April 2024
DUP Remains 'Focused On The Task Ahead'
The DUP remains "focused on the task ahead", interim leader Gavin Robinson has said in his first public comment since the arrest of former leader Jeffrey Donaldson. Donaldson resigned as party leader on Friday, 29 March, following his arrest on charges of rape and other historical sexual offences.
DUP Remains 'Focused On The Task Ahead'
The DUP remains "focused on the task ahead", interim leader Gavin Robinson has said in his first public comment since the arrest of former leader Jeffrey Donaldson. Donaldson resigned as party leader on Friday, 29 March, following his arrest on charges of rape and other historical sexual offences.
06 February 2024
Naomi Long Re-Elected As Justice Minister For Northern Ireland
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has been re-elected as Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, following a cross community vote in the Assembly. Minister Long previously held the Justice portfolio from January 2020 to October 2022.
Naomi Long Re-Elected As Justice Minister For Northern Ireland
Alliance Party leader Naomi Long has been re-elected as Justice Minister for Northern Ireland, following a cross community vote in the Assembly. Minister Long previously held the Justice portfolio from January 2020 to October 2022.
27 November 2007
Northern Ireland To Met Eastern Europe In World Cup Qualifiers
There'll be divided loyalties next year when the increasing number of Czech and Polish nationals now living and working in Northern Ireland will have to choose which team to cheer on in the forthcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Northern Ireland To Met Eastern Europe In World Cup Qualifiers
There'll be divided loyalties next year when the increasing number of Czech and Polish nationals now living and working in Northern Ireland will have to choose which team to cheer on in the forthcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
11 February 2009
Supporters Backing An NI Win
A victory and three points toward World Cup qualification are in the sights for Northern Ireland soccer fans arriving in San Marino today for this evening's away World Cup qualifier.
Supporters Backing An NI Win
A victory and three points toward World Cup qualification are in the sights for Northern Ireland soccer fans arriving in San Marino today for this evening's away World Cup qualifier.
29 February 2024
Economy Minister Welcomes Increase In Southern Visitors To NI
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has welcomed a recorded increase in the number of visitors to NI from the Republic of Ireland. The latest visitor statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), show a very strong performance on trips, nights and spend by Republic of Ireland residents in Northern Ireland in the first nine months of 2023.
Economy Minister Welcomes Increase In Southern Visitors To NI
Economy Minister, Conor Murphy, has welcomed a recorded increase in the number of visitors to NI from the Republic of Ireland. The latest visitor statistics from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), show a very strong performance on trips, nights and spend by Republic of Ireland residents in Northern Ireland in the first nine months of 2023.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A few fog patches at first, soon clearing to leave a dry day with some patchy cloud and good sunny spells. Light and variable winds. Feeling mild in sunny spells. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:Dry and quite chilly overnight under prolonged clear spells and light winds. This will allow a few fog patches to develop in places. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
