Step into a nostalgic chapter of the Republic of Ireland's football heritage with the 1994–95 Home Shirt designed by Umbro. As the fresh successor to an eight-year partnership with adidas—a period marked by some of the most memorable times in Irish football—Umbro stepped onto the pitch during a bittersweet transition.
 
Umbro’s inaugural design for the Republic of Ireland was characteristically baggy, reflecting the style of the era. It featured an innovative use of two distinct shades of green, initiating what would become a signature theme for Irish shirts in the years that followed.
 
This shirt was worn during the challenging times of a 2–0 defeat to the Netherlands in the Euro 96 qualifying play-off, a tough moment for Irish football fans. Notable players such as Jeff Kenna and Eddie McGoldrick donned this shirt with pride, representing their nation's resilient spirit.
 
The 1994–95 Home Shirt is more than just a piece of fabric; it's a symbol of a transitional era for Irish football—a tangible piece of the past that reflects both triumphs and trials on the path of Irish football history.
 
GK
1
Alan Kelly
RB
2
Gary Kelly
CB
5
Paul McGrath
CB
4
Phil Babb
LB
3
Denis Irwin
RM
6
Jeff Kenna
CM
7
Andy Townsend (c)
CM
10
John Sheridan
LM
11
Terry Phelan
CF
8
John Aldridge
CF
9
Tony Cascarino
Substitutions:
MF
14
Jason McAteer
DF
15
Alan Kernaghan