Louise Quinn on being called up to the front: ‘I’m told to go up there, I’m going to give it everything that I have’Birmingham city skipper is the glue that keeps Ireland’s defence intact, but when Ireland go behind, she is often the one called on to get a goal or create oneSun Jul 30 2023 - 16:27
Ireland could still do Australia and Canada a favour in this last match – as long as Nigeria don’t catch fire With nothing to play for but pride and legacy, Ireland should deliver an emotionally charged first-half performance, but they could easily fall off a cliff thereafterSun Jul 30 2023 - 16:00
Vera Pauw critical of FAI over contract delay ahead of final World Cup gameIreland manager is seeking a two-year extension to guide the team into 2025 European ChampionshipsSun Jul 30 2023 - 07:49
Historic campaign leaves Ireland with memories, regrets and plenty to build onVera Pauw has got a lot right during her reign but some crucial decisions backfired at the World CupSat Jul 29 2023 - 06:00
Put Áine O’Gorman’s name down under ‘Irish trailblazer’ There is far more to O’Gorman’s career than her World Cup appearance against CanadaFri Jul 28 2023 - 06:00
Katie McCabe left frustrated as Ireland let big chance slip away‘I hope we’ve done the nation proud,’ says valiant Republic captain after unlucky own goal before the interval helped tilt the tie in Canada's directionWed Jul 26 2023 - 19:16
Ireland’s World Cup runs out of steam after Katie McCabe’s early moment of magicMegan Connolly own goal on the stroke of half-time sucks the life out of huge Irish crowd in PerthWed Jul 26 2023 - 16:20
Ireland defender Louise Quinn available for World Cup clash with Canada after coming through training Ireland manager Vera Pauw had been ‘concerned’ about foot injury suffered by Irish centre backTue Jul 25 2023 - 14:23
Women’s World Cup: Nothing less than a draw will do Ireland against Olympic champions CanadaThe Canadians have ramped up the narrative around Ireland and specifically captain Katie McCabeTue Jul 25 2023 - 12:43
Ireland to stick with back five for Canada clash as Vera Pauw points out lack of pace in defenceManager highlights ‘fantastic’ Irish defenders’ lack of pace ‘and that is what we’re dealing with’Tue Jul 25 2023 - 06:00
Women’s World Cup failing to make a dent in the TV screens of sports-mad AustraliansBrisbane letter: Fifa’s decision to keep matches behind a paywall means locals are missing out as rugby, AFL and cricket dominateMon Jul 24 2023 - 19:51
Abbie Larkin pushing to start World Cup game against Canada and can see and be Katie McCabe 2.0Louise Quinn moonboot should not hinder Perth landing for Canada missionSun Jul 23 2023 - 13:06
Denise O’Sullivan: ‘I feared the worst after tackle against Colombia’Midfielder walks another tightrope against Canada and Nigeria as a yellow card would lead to suspensionSat Jul 22 2023 - 12:54
Vera Pauw’s ‘perfect tactics’ reveal fly in the Ireland ointment Women’s World Cup: Abbie Larkin pushing for a starting place after inspirational performance off the benchSat Jul 22 2023 - 06:00
Ireland defeated but unbowed as they give hosts a scare in SydneyVera Pauw’s team kick off Women’s World Cup with a battling display at Stadium AustraliaFri Jul 21 2023 - 01:00
Ireland manager Vera Pauw praises players and game plan that ‘worked perfectly’ ‘We are a team that is battling, we are Irish, the DNA of the team is to battle’Thu Jul 20 2023 - 18:06
Ireland 0 Australia 1: Irish narrowly beaten on Women’s World Cup debutSteph Catley steps up to the mark for hosts as Ireland pay the penalty in SydneyThu Jul 20 2023 - 13:33
Ireland v Australia: ‘We don’t fear anyone,’ says Vera Pauw in advance of World Cup kick-offWomen’s World Cup: Ireland look to seize a day that has been a long time comingWed Jul 19 2023 - 19:00
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
