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O'Shea 'Proud to Be Irish' on Iconic Night in Budapest
Parrott scored five goals over the weekend, including a hat-trick against Hungary, securing Ireland’s spot in the World Cup playoffs and sparking nationwide celebrations.
- On November 16, 2025, Troy Parrott scored his first international hat-trick in Budapest, securing a dramatic 3-2 win for the Republic of Ireland men's national team with a last-minute winner.
- With qualification on the line, Troy Parrott had earlier scored twice in a surprise 2-0 win over Portugal on Thursday, while Ireland trailed 2-1 with 10 minutes remaining in Budapest.
- A Kelleher clearance found Liam Scales, who flicked the ball on for Parrott to score from close range, after Parrott had earlier equalised with a floated finish over the Hungarian goalkeeper.
- The win propelled the Republic of Ireland men's national team into second place in Group F and into the UEFA World Cup qualification March play-offs, where they must win a semi-final and final.
- Across Ireland, celebrations erupted with Dublin Airport renaming itself on X to Troy Parrott International Airport, while Ms Parrott’s house was blanketed in flags and Neighbour Marie Harding said, `I can't breathe thinking about it`.
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‘Five goals in one weekend, who does that?’ Troy Parrott’s family and fans react after hat-trick victory over Hungary
Troy Parrott might be a newly baptised hero for Ireland but he’s always been a star to his grandmother, who has a “lump” in her throat after his hat-trick win over Hungary.
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