Retro Ireland Away Jersey 1997/99

Republic of Ireland National Football Team 1997–1999 Away Shirt

🗓️ Years

1997–1999

🧥 Version

Away Kit

🏷️ Brand

Umbro

💼 Sponsor

Opel

🎨 Design Features

• Primary Color: Orange, representing the orange segment of the Irish national flag.

• Chest and shoulder areas feature a striking black, green, and white geometric pattern, reflecting the dynamic design style of late-1990s Umbro kits.

• Green fold-over collar with white and black trim.

• Black Umbro logo and black Opel sponsor logo on the chest, with the FAI (Football Association of Ireland) crest on the left chest.

• Made from a lightweight, glossy fabric with subtle vertical shadow stripes.

⚽ Historical Background

This shirt was worn by the Republic of Ireland under manager Mick McCarthy during the 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign and the early stages of the Euro 2000 qualifiers.
The orange color continued Ireland’s long-standing tradition of incorporating all three colors of the national flag, symbolizing unity between communities.
It is also recognized as one of Umbro’s most iconic geometric designs of the late 1990s.