Tickets for Republic games go on sale

Soccer: Tickets for the Republic of Ireland’s international friendly matches against Paraguay and Algeria at the RDS will go on sale from midday today.

• Giovanni Trapattoni’s side take on Paraguay on Tuesday, May 25th and Algeria three days later with tickets available through the FAI website (www.fai.ie) and Carrolls store on Westmoreland St, Dublin.
• Tickets for the two matches are bundled with North and South stands costing €65 and €85 for Anglesea / Grandstand areas.
• “It will be important to test ourselves against strong international opposition before going into the Euro campaign in September,” said Trapattoni.
• “During the World Cup qualification campaign, our squad made solid progress and we intend to build on that now as we prepare ourselves for the challenges ahead.”
• Schoolboy/girl tickets for both games are available for €10 through their respective leagues.

• Kick-off for both games is 7.45pm.