The Irish Times

Katie McCabe: ‘Being the only girl playing on a boys team was pretty daunting’

Ireland’s team captain on equality in women’s football and inspiring future generations

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 05:00

Hermès clashes with artist who created MetaBirkins NFT

Mason Rothschild is accused by the luxury brand of infringing the copyright of its Birkin bag

Fri Dec 10 2021 - 21:24

Mary Hannigan: It’s time to judge Vera Pauw and her players by what they do on the pitch

There have been great moves made off the pitch and now results really do matter

Thu Sept 16 2021 - 06:00

Michael Walker: World from which Colin Bell emerged is all but gone

Mining, coal, part of the north-east of England’s raison d’etre, has gone

Sat Jan 09 2021 - 08:00

Former Manchester City and England midfielder Colin Bell dies aged 74

King of the Kippax scored 152 goals for City during 13 years with the club

Tue Jan 05 2021 - 20:25

Claire O’Riordan hard-wired into reality of Bundesliga survival

Ireland defender keen on securing new forward role with Duisburg next season

Tue Jun 30 2020 - 06:00

Dutch duo on ‘a mission’ to get Ireland to Euro championships

Women’s national team face vital group games against Greece and Montenegro

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 06:00

State must not be complacent about risk of homophobic attacks, says Panti Bliss

Planned nature of recent attack on gay man in Dublin ‘really horrifying’, performer says

Fri Oct 18 2019 - 21:54

Vera Pauw confident on Ireland’s hopes for qualification

Manager boosted by return to fitness of Megan Campbell for key Ukraine match

Tue Oct 08 2019 - 07:21

FAI left out of re-launched Sport Ireland funding for women in sport

41 national governing bodies to share out €3.25m over two-year cycle

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 19:26

New manager Pauw sets target of qualification for European finals

Vastly experienced Dutch native pinpoints vital games for Republic against Ukraine

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 06:00

FAI announce Vera Pauw as new Ireland women’s manager

Pauw has managed Scotland, Russia and her native Holland as well as earning 89 caps

Wed Sept 04 2019 - 11:34

Barrett ready to move on and see just how good she can be

Striker is on her way to play in Germany aiming seal her place on the Ireland senior team

Thu Aug 01 2019 - 06:00

Dunne urges McCarthy to fast-track teen star Parrott

Dublin-born striker (17) made his debut in Tottenham’s first team for Juventus friendly

Tue Jul 23 2019 - 06:00

Colin Bell says FAI board rejected offer to expand women’s team role

Former Ireland manager reveals that he turned down initial Huddersfield offer

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 21:21

Stephanie Roche: FAI must prioritise Colin Bell’s Ireland replacement

Englishman leaves Irish women’s job to become assistant at Huddersfield

Sat Jun 29 2019 - 18:23

City prove they are definitively the dominant force in Manchester

It is a derby, it is United; how could it not have been a night of furious passions and tension?

Thu Apr 25 2019 - 16:44

Quinn on target as Ireland get better of Wales

Arsenal defender scores the only goal in Marbella friendly

Tue Mar 05 2019 - 17:00

Ireland women face tough European Championships draw

Colin Bell’s side drawn with eight-times tournament winners Germany

Thu Feb 21 2019 - 19:30

Leanne Kiernan settling into life away from the farm with West Ham

Young Cavan woman took a while to get to grips with what to cook and the washing machine

Thu Dec 06 2018 - 06:00

Ireland finish World Cup qualifying in style

Women’s side hammered Northern Ireland 4-0 with signs of progression showing

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 20:53

Bell calls on Republic to finish off World Cup group on a high

Wexford striker Rianna Jarrett in line for a return to action after her injury woes

Fri Aug 31 2018 - 01:00

Áine O’Gorman hits the century as Ireland hit last chance saloon

Player hoping for two reasons to celebrate in Ireland’s must-win match against Norway

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 06:00

Ireland women’s World Cup hopes dented by Norway

Colin Bell’s side were outclassed by Norway at Tallaght Stadium

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 21:02

Improving Ireland look to take next step against Norway

Colin Bell’s side eager to cause upset in potentially crucial World Cup qualifier in Tallaght

Fri Jun 08 2018 - 05:00

Scott included in Colin Bell’s Republic of Ireland women’s squad

Manager hopeful left back fully fit for the two games against Norway

Wed May 30 2018 - 19:11

Martin O’Neill: Christie abuse shows racism still rife in football

But Ireland manager says situation has improved a lot since the dark days of the 70s

Mon Apr 30 2018 - 23:10

Dutch dent Ireland’s World Cup hopes with comfortable win

European champions scored two first half goals to put the game to bed in Tallaght

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 22:01

Netherlands’ women in different financial league to Irish counterparts

Republic face a squad of full-time professionals several of whom earn six-figure salaries

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00

Ireland braced for another daunting task against Netherlands

Colin Bell’s side will opt for the defensive plan which frustrated the Dutch in Nijmegen

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00

Amber Barrett’s late winner keeps Ireland in hunt for World Cup

Colin Bell’s side get the better of scrappy encounter in Tallaght

Fri Apr 06 2018 - 19:56

Colin Bell says Slovakia win vital if Ireland are to retain World Cup hopes

Victory in first of two crucial home games would set up Netherlands clash nicely

Fri Mar 30 2018 - 06:00

Ireland without player of the year Harriet Scott for double header

Manager will need to improvise at left back for games against Slovakia and the Netherlands

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 18:50

Stephanie Roche focusing on just getting back to playing football

Improvements in treatment has allowed squad members raise their game

Thu Mar 01 2018 - 06:00