The Irish Times

Sweden anticipate skullduggery as Ireland seek to defy the odds

Pauw says her team play passionately but always by the rules ahead of Women’s World Cup qualifier

Tue Apr 12 2022 - 01:00

Leanne Kiernan riding crest of a wave after helping Liverpool back to top flight

Club’s top scorer now targeting a starting role in Pauw’s Republic of Ireland side

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

RTÉ to broadcast women’s FA Cup tie between Arsenal and Liverpool

In a first for national broadcaster, English cup tie to be shown given high Irish interest

Wed Feb 23 2022 - 06:56

Republic of Ireland 0 Sweden 1: How the Irish team rated

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule over Vera Pauw’s side after a spirited performance

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 21:36

Sweden take the points but Ireland’s display offers further hints of progress

Unlucky own goal late in the first half settles opening World Cup qualifier in Tallaght

Thu Oct 21 2021 - 21:33

Leanne Kiernan: ‘Sometimes you have to take to a step back to take two steps forward’

After taking time out because of shin splints the Liverpool number nine is back in the goals

Wed Oct 20 2021 - 06:00

Experienced Irish defender Megan Campbell joins Liverpool

She spent five seasons at Manchester City where she won a domestic treble

Fri Jun 25 2021 - 07:01

Ireland looking for minor miracle as they host formidable Germany

Pauw’s side need to win but visitors have lost just three qualifying games in past 23 years

Mon Nov 30 2020 - 18:15

Joanne O’Riordan: Peamount show their pedigree as they prove themselves again

Crucial investment needed to fund the development of the Women’s League

Thu Nov 26 2020 - 06:37

She Plays making fantasy football a reality for the women’s game

Hugely popular pastime was previously only available for men’s leagues

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 05:00

Superior Germans get job done to take top spot from Ireland

The hosts were predictably the superior force in Essen and won with three first half goals

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 16:33

Super League influx of world stars not so super for Vera Pauw’s Irish plans

Irish players will have to battle hard for game time at top English clubs

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 12:27

Joanne O’Riordan: Pauw’s ability to grow the game makes her perfect fit for Ireland

Dutch coach’s previous jobs have led to stronger foundations for women’s football

Tue Nov 12 2019 - 21:00

Shane Duffy named Republic of Ireland Player of the Year

Leanne Kiernan wins the Senior Women’s International Player of the Year award

Sun Mar 17 2019 - 21:30

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

Leanne Kiernan completes move from Shelbourne to West Ham

Ireland international has signed her first professional terms with Women’s Super League club

Wed Jul 18 2018 - 17:26

Norway end Ireland women’s World Cup dream

Bell’s side can’t find a way back after going behind to contentious first half penalty

Tue Jun 12 2018 - 20:42

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

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

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 extends contract as Ireland manager until 2021

Women’s coach could be the first to lead Ireland to a major championship

Wed Jan 31 2018 - 13:51

Jessica Harrington crowned Sportswoman of the Year

Horse trainer wins award after memorable 2017 which included unprecedented treble

Fri Dec 15 2017 - 15:10

Irish Times/Sport Ireland sportswoman award for October: Katie Taylor

Boxer’s latest achievement a world professional title after win over Argentina’s Anahi Sanchez

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 01:00

Aoife Cassidy wins Sportswoman of Month award

Captain played a huge role in Slaughtneil’s march to All-Ireland camogie club title

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40

Rachel Graham and Shelbourne rarin’ to go again

New season beckons and last year’s double winners are intent on more silverware

Thu Mar 16 2017 - 01:00

Robbie Brady leads list of nominations for FAI awards

Burnley midfielder faces challenge from Jeff Hendrick and Séamus Coleman

Tue Mar 14 2017 - 22:03

Lure of pigs and the land still strong for Shelbourne’s Leanne Kiernan

The 17-year-old is attracting foreign interest but lure of the land is proving too strong

Thu Feb 09 2017 - 07:00

Leanne Kiernan hat-trick secures cup for Shelbourne Ladies

Mark Leavy’s turn the tables on Wexford Youths after last year’s defeat

Sun Nov 06 2016 - 17:05