It was confirmed earlier this afternoon that FAI were set to end their long standing relationship with JACC Sports, the company that had supplied Republic of Ireland kits for the last number of years. Through them, the various national teams had been kitted out in New Balance and Umbro jerseys.
In fact, you would have to go all the way back to the mid-90s to find a time when Irish kits weren't made by one of those two aforementioned brands. Now, change is on the horizon.
There are no indications yet of what manufacturer could take on the team, although it hasn't stopped supporters from picturing potential new kits.
We have put together some potential designs to give you an idea of what an Ireland jersey from potential sponsors could look like. Here's what we came up with.
What could Ireland's next kit look like?
Adidas
Adidas seems to be the most popular choice among Ireland fans.
They are the field leader when it comes to international kits, with most of the eye-catching efforts for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar produced by the German manufacturer.
Adidas made quite a number of Ireland kits from the 1970s up to the 1990s, including the iconic jerseys at Italia 90 and USA 94. It would be great to see that partnership be rekindled and you'd imagine a kit such as the one above would fly out the doors of shops.
Castore
Castore are a new player in the market, but they already have an impressive portfolio of teams under their belt. Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Rangers, Bayer Leverkusen, Wolves, and Sevilla are just some of the club sides on their current roster.
They have yet to move into international football, although they could see Ireland as a good opportunity to do so. The above kit is in-fitting with their current style, with the use of Celtic crosses a possibility when you look at some of the background designs on their other kits.
It would be an intriguing option.
Hummel
Hummel would certainly be one of the more popular choices among the supporters. They have released some brilliant kits in recent seasons.
Denmark are the most obvious example, with their jersey for the upcoming World Cup in Qatar making plenty of waves. Everton have also had a couple of crackers over the last couple of years.
It would be interesting to see what they could do with the Irish colours.
Joma
Joma kits are a common sight on the continent, with a number of well-known European clubs currently on their roster. The likes of Atalanta, Getafe, Torino, and Hoffenheim among the hipster choice teams that are supplied by them.
They would be an outside the box choice at international level, although you couldn't rule it out.
Kappa
We'd imagine that this would be a hugely popular choice.
Kappa have been known for some incredible kits down through the years. Venezia are a football hipster's dream at the moment, with the likes of Monaco, Fiorentina, and Palmero also currently under their umbrella.
Something similar to the above kit would go down a storm.
Le Coq Sportif
A brand that you don't see as often in recent times, Le Coq Sportif sill have their toe in the market. Their Atletico Mineiro kit is very nice, while their Cameroon offering is among the best jerseys for the upcoming World Cup.
However, it seems an unlikely choice.
Macron
Macron kits are fairly common in Europe, especially in Italy. They have a few belters available at the moment, with this Red Star Belgrade one a real eye-catcher. Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Reading are among their representatives in English football.
They are currently partnered with a number of international teams, including Armenia and Chad. They have some incredible kits out at the moment and it would be very interesting to see what they would come up with for Ireland.
Nike
This would be a popular choice among many supporters, although it would come with some potential pitfalls.
Nike have been known to use kit templates, especially in international football. A number of their jerseys at this year's World Cup are very similar and not all that appealing.
Still, they do come up with some belters, especially at club level.
O'Neills
This would no doubt go down a storm.
O'Neills may be more known for their GAA kits, but they are still sizeable players in the football market. They have partnered with quite a few teams in the League of Ireland, while they have also been making the DR Congo kits for a number of years now.
They have made Ireland kits in the past, stretching back into the 1970s and 1980s. Unlike some of the bigger international brands, you could be certain that they would put a huge amount of though into any given kit considering their status as a homegrown company.
We would back this one all the way.
Puma
Puma have a number of huge clubs on their books at the moment, including Manchester City. When it comes to international football, there are any number of examples of their work.
They are the most common kit supplier among African nations, with Ghana and Senegal both set to sport beautiful Puma kits in Qatar. Their Uruguay design is also among the very finest in the tournament.
They have been known to push the boat out on some of their designs and could be a decent partner for Ireland moving forward.
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