The most recent participation by Ireland in the world cup was the 2002 Korea/Japan world cup
Spain knocked Ireland out of the 2002 World Cup. They beat them 3 - 2 in a penalty shoot out. That was in the second round of the competition.
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They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.They reached the World Cup finals in 1990, 1994 and 2002.
Republic of Ireland reached the last 16s of the World Cup, losing to Spain on penalties after the game finished 1-1.
The Republic of Ireland have qualified for the FIFA World Cup three times - 1990, 1994, and 2002.Northern Ireland have also qualified three times - 1958, 1982 and 1986.
Ireland takes part in qualification for all FIFA World Cups. They have successfully qualified for the 1990, 1994 and 2002 FIFA World Cup finals tournaments.
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Cameroon. The game ended in a 1-1 draw
Ireland wasn't in the 2010 world cup at all.
Yes, Ireland played in the 2011 Rugby World Cup.