Retro Ireland Home Jersey 1995/1996

Republic of Ireland National Football Team 1995–1996 Home Shirt

🗓️ Years

1995–1996

🧥 Version

Home Kit

🏷️ Brand

Umbro

💼 Sponsor

Opel

🎨 Design Features

• Primary Color: Green, the traditional home color of Ireland.

• The front features a two-tone geometric panel design with a subtle speckled gradient effect.

• White Opel sponsor logo across the chest.

• White Umbro logo on the right chest and the FAI (Football Association of Ireland) circular crest on the left chest.

• Green fold-over collar with white and orange trim, representing the Irish national flag.

• Made from lightweight glossy polyester fabric with vertical shadow stripes, a hallmark of mid-1990s Umbro kits.

⚽ Historical Background

This shirt was worn by the Republic of Ireland during the latter stages of the Euro 1996 qualifiers and in several friendly matches.
Designed by Umbro, it was part of the brand’s first range after succeeding adidas as the national team’s kit supplier.
It reflected the bold geometric and gradient design trends of the mid-1990s and was worn under manager Jack Charlton during the closing phase of his tenure.