Women’s World Cup: Ireland out to make golden memories in historic showdown with AustraliaVera Pauw’s side will start as underdogs against the talented Matildas in front of a huge Sydney crowdWed Jul 19 2023 - 15:26
Minister says Government need time to consider increase in betting tax to boost funding for sportThomas Byrne: ‘One would have to question should we be expanding the profile of gambling’Wed Jul 19 2023 - 12:16
Gianni Infantino confirms Fifa will not directly pay bonuses to players but to associationsAll 736 players are expected to be played a minimum of €28k for taking part in the tournamentWed Jul 19 2023 - 11:34
Denise O’Sullivan set to train fully on Wednesday ahead of Ireland’s opener against AustraliaWomen's World Cup: Midfielder has completed two light training sessions but signals are positive that midfielder will be fit for opening gameTue Jul 18 2023 - 12:30
Ireland’s Ruesha Littlejohn relishing the brief calm before the storm begins Following the unwanted distraction of the Colombia controversy, midfielder counting down the days to when Ireland’s first World Cup begins against hosts AustraliaTue Jul 18 2023 - 05:00
Denise O’Sullivan sheds moonboot and returns to training ahead of World Cup openerFAI seek to dampen social media blaze over abandoned Colombia gameMon Jul 17 2023 - 08:01
Ireland’s Louise Quinn relishing another chance to keep Australian sensation Sam Kerr under wraps Striker has been in stunning form but she drew a blank against the Irish defender the last time they metSun Jul 16 2023 - 12:58
Women’s World Cup 2023: Footage emerges of foul by Colombian player on Denise O’SullivanChallenge by Lorena Bedoya in the 20th minute of the warm-up game led to the match being abandonedSun Jul 16 2023 - 11:41
Next 48 hours crucial for Denise O’Sullivan’s World Cup dream after horror tackle by Colombian playerVera Pauw: ‘This will not disturb us from being ready for Australia’Sat Jul 15 2023 - 07:45
Irish diaspora has provided significant talent for Women’s World Cup squadThe Irish diaspora has provided some significant talent for Vera Pauw’s Republic squad as they embark on a first World Cup adventureSat Jul 15 2023 - 06:00
Ireland abandon ‘overly physical’ World Cup warm-up game as Denise O’Sullivan goes to hospitalRepublic of Ireland’s game against Colombia stopped after just 23 minutes when tackle on midfielder prompted Irish management to actFri Jul 14 2023 - 19:51
Denise O’Sullivan: ‘To have my dad here would be a dream but I know he’s looking down’The Cork woman’s World Cup journey began at age eight, watching with her beloved father as Robbie Keane scored for Ireland in 2002Fri Jul 14 2023 - 06:00
Barbra Banda set to light up World Cup as Katie McCabe allays injury concernsIreland fared better than Germany against the sensational Zambian striker in pre-tournament friendliesWed Jul 12 2023 - 11:29
Katie McCabe injury fears allayed as she boards plane to World Cup in AustraliaIreland’s third opponent Nigeria threaten to boycott opening match versus Canada over pay disputeFri Jul 07 2023 - 17:28
Ireland v France: Record home crowd left disappointed by off-colour displayFrance far too strong for Vera Pauw’s side, with injury worries for Katie McCabe and Sinead FarrellyThu Jul 06 2023 - 22:27
Ireland v France: Pauw’s masterplan to reveal itself in World Cup warm-up gameFrench come to Tallaght with serious pedigree having lost to the USA in the 2019 World Cup semi-finalThu Jul 06 2023 - 05:00
Vera Pauw: ‘There is a person that is targeted to destroy my career’Allegations and counteraccusations continue to distract Ireland’s World Cup preparationsWed Jul 05 2023 - 23:00
Ireland manager Vera Pauw accuses The Athletic of ‘agenda’ against her on eve of World CupKatie McCabe: ‘Vera has a style of management that we are used to over the last two years’Wed Jul 05 2023 - 16:33
FAI supports Vera Pauw’s denial of fresh allegations she was ‘physically aggressive’Republic of Ireland manager says employee of Houston Dash threatened to ‘shoot me in the head’Mon Jul 03 2023 - 18:01
Shelbourne owner Acun Ilicali: ‘Our vision is not to destroy the Irish league, it is to improve it’ Turkish media magnate Acun Ilicali believes Damien Duff’s side can win the league in 2024 and play in European league next seasonFri Jun 30 2023 - 23:00
Back from the brink: Sinead Farrelly returns from seven-year exile Ireland international remains a natural, even after a car crash, 4½ years of severe concussion and traumatic stressFri Jun 30 2023 - 19:00
Stephen Kenny faces sack if Ireland don’t pick up points in September qualifiers Despite loss in Athens FAI wants to avoid a managerial hunt during Women’s World CupThu Jun 29 2023 - 14:44
Vera Pauw intends to play her best Ireland team for send-off game against FranceIrish manager says she was guided by sports science when excluding Leanne Kiernan and Megan Campbell from squadWed Jun 28 2023 - 23:00
Jamie Finn omission ‘the hardest decision’ of World Cup squad, says PauwLeanne Kiernan and Megan Campbell were not deemed fit enough to travel to AustraliaWed Jun 28 2023 - 15:14
Kiernan, Campbell and Mannion miss out as Vera Pauw names Ireland’s World Cup squad Jamie Finn to miss out on final 23, while injuries to rule out Aoife Mannion and Megan CampbellWed Jun 28 2023 - 10:34
Vera Pauw set to make some big calls for Ireland World Cup squadEstablished players sure to miss out on the flight to Brisbane as injury and form will influence Dutch coach’s selectionTue Jun 27 2023 - 19:37
‘You have to start somewhere’: Robbie Keane on his move to Tel AvivMaccabi Tel Aviv’s new head coach shuts down question about working in Israel: ‘I don’t want to get into politics’Tue Jun 27 2023 - 19:26
Robbie Keane announced as new head coach at Maccabi Tel Aviv in surprise moveKeane joins the Israeli club on a two-year contractMon Jun 26 2023 - 12:28
Drogheda United set to receive significant investment from US groupTrivela Group LLC are also owners of Walsall FC in England’s League TwoFri Jun 23 2023 - 14:40
‘Have the guts to make mistakes’: Vera Pauw’s team talk unleashes Ireland team frozen in fearClaire O’Riordan backs up inclusion after impressing in Scottish Cup finalThu Jun 22 2023 - 22:38
Amber Barrett at the double as she comes to Ireland’s rescue against ZambiaVera Pauw’s women overcome a sluggish opening gambit to score three goals in second halfThu Jun 22 2023 - 21:44
Former FAI honorary treasurer Joe Delaney has diedThe 82-year-old father of former FAI CEO John Delaney played a key role in the administration of Irish football during the Jack Charlton yearsThu Jun 22 2023 - 11:40
Katie McCabe benched for Zambia clash as Vera Pauw runs rule over Ireland squadIreland manager must cut 32-woman training panel to 23 next Thursday ahead of World CupWed Jun 21 2023 - 23:00
Vera Pauw: ‘I’m very happy in Ireland. I want to stay. But I’m not part of that process’Aoife Mannion’s chances of featuring at the World Cup remain touch and goWed Jun 21 2023 - 17:34
Stephen Kenny: ‘I’ve made brave decisions in the best interests of Irish football, okay?’The Ireland manager tackles a three-year narrative about who he is and the job he is doingTue Jun 20 2023 - 23:36
League of Ireland clubs receive kind draws in European qualifying roundsDundalk FC were drawn against Gibraltar’s FC Bruno’s Magpies, while St Pat’s will face F91 Dudelange of LuxembourgTue Jun 20 2023 - 14:37
FAI says alleged racist remark made by Kuwaiti player was heard by ‘a number of players’Ireland Under-21 match against Kuwait called off as was senior international between New Zealand and QatarTue Jun 20 2023 - 14:33
Ireland fail to impress as they make heavy work of victory over GibraltarStephen Kenny’s side struggled for an hour before sub Mikey Johnston broke minnow’s resistance with openerMon Jun 19 2023 - 22:11
Ireland under-21s walk off pitch and abandon friendly after ‘racist remark’FAI will report incident to Uefa and Fifa after Kuwaiti player allegedly directed remark at Irish substituteMon Jun 19 2023 - 18:50
Stephen Kenny accuses journalist of ‘absolutely terrible’ disrespect Ireland manager believes his position is secure until end of Euros campaignSun Jun 18 2023 - 23:00
Kenny tactical struggles overshadow McClean milestoneRising dismay around five Irish defeats from the Republic’s last eight matchesSun Jun 18 2023 - 22:15
Gus Poyet unsparing in assessment of Ireland after Greece win tactical battleStephen Kenny says he is ‘not concerned about myself at the moment’ after defeat in AthensSat Jun 17 2023 - 23:00
Kenny master plan in tatters as Ireland slump to disappointing defeat Goalkeeper Bazunu the one shining light as Greece in no way flattered by a one goal victoryFri Jun 16 2023 - 22:47
Greece v Ireland: Ferguson mania prompts chance of Irish ‘home’ game in AthensEuro 2024 qualifiers: Local disinterest in high summer opens possibility of a Green Army invading Greek capitalThu Jun 15 2023 - 23:02
Gus Poyet signals no tactical adjustment by Greece to handle Republic of Ireland threatExtrovert Greece manager heaps pressure on laid-back counterpart Stephen Kenny — ‘no drama if we don’t win’Thu Jun 15 2023 - 19:00
Motivational video revives memory of Irish football’s glory daysHistoric goals by Lawrenson, Aldridge, Cascarino, McGeady shown to current Irish players ahead of Athens duelWed Jun 14 2023 - 23:00
Mikey Johnston jinks into view for Ireland and Celtic‘Brendan Rodgers is a great manager and if he came back to Celtic he would be unreal’Wed Jun 14 2023 - 23:00
Troy Parrott puts Tom Cannon’s Ireland v England allegiance call into perspective ‘We would like to have him here but if it’s in his interests to go elsewhere then I wish him all the best’Tue Jun 13 2023 - 23:00
Callum O’Dowda comfortable with Ireland wing back berth if required for Greek showdown‘I have all of the attributes to play in that position and to get up and down’Tue Jun 13 2023 - 15:11
Family Affair: Rising Ireland stars Collins and Ferguson guided by ex-professional fathersNathan Collins: ‘You probably don’t really notice when you are young that you are being introduced to football so early’Tue Jun 13 2023 - 14:47
