Republic of Ireland WNT

Better news for Eileen Gleeson as key players get over injuries

On the downside Aoife Mannion is absent for Manchester United with unspecified injury, while fellow defender Diane Caldwell is still out for FC Zurich with back problem

Sun Nov 17 2024 - 20:00

Ireland drawn with Turkey, Slovenia and Greece in Women’s Nations League

Eileen Gleeson’s side are comfortably the highest ranked of the four teams in the group

Thu Nov 07 2024 - 13:11

WPL round-up: Return of Irish stalwarts brings positive news for Gleeson

Megan Connolly was back in action for Lazio while Chloe Mustaki started for Bristol City and defender Aoife Mannion returned for Manchester United

Sun Nov 03 2024 - 21:37

Julie-Ann Russell intent on staying in shape for Wales showdown

Galway United striker impressed against Georgia but must now rely on her own personal plan to be fit for the European Championship playoff

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 14:41

Katie McCabe gets over penalty woe as ‘bleedin’ deadly’ Ireland enjoy dead rubber

Eileen Gleeson’s team will take on a set of Celtic cousins for a place in Euro 2025

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 22:08

Ireland to face Wales in Euro 2025 playoff after comfortable Georgia victory

Ireland-Wales first leg will be in Cardiff on November 29th, second leg in Tallaght on December 3rd

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 22:04

Ireland 3 Georgia 0 as it happened: Euro 2025 playoffs

Eileen Gleeson’s women win comfortably 9-0 on aggregate and will play Wales for a place in the tournament

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 21:48

Ireland v Georgia: Gleeson to fine-tune squad and debut youngsters in Tallaght Stadium sell-out

After 6-0 win in Tbilisi, a spot in final Euro 2025 qualifier beckons for Ireland, where they’ll face either Wales or Slovakia

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 06:00

Marissa Sheva glad to be back playing her part for the Republic of Ireland

Portland Thorns player celebrated her return to the international stage for the first time in 15 months with a goal against Georgia

Mon Oct 28 2024 - 06:00

Ireland finally break down Georgia as goals flow late on in Tbilisi

Three goals in the closing stages leaves Eileen Gleeson’s side in complete control of playoff tie ahead of Dublin return

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 19:40

Euro 2025 playoffs – Republic of Ireland beat Georgia 6-0: As it happened

Captain Katie McCabe opened the scoring for Ireland from the penalty spot

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 19:04

Ireland should be confident but not complacent facing Georgia

Eileen Gleeson’s squad is aiming to secure a place at Euro 2025

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 06:00

Abbie Larkin: ‘Moving to Palace has helped me develop more. I went there to challenge myself’

Ringsend native Larkin, who is still a teenager, recently realised her WSL ambition after moving from Glasgow City to Crystal Palace

Thu Oct 24 2024 - 06:00

Karen Duggan: There is a feel-good factor with the Irish women’s team. None of it extends to the league that produced them

The ‘disconnect’ between the league and international set-up means players feel they are not being seen

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 06:00

Ireland’s defensive linchpin Anna Patten eyeing ‘must win’ fixtures against Georgia

‘There are connections growing on the pitch and everyone ... can take confidence from beating France’

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 06:00

Georgia v Ireland: TV details, kick-off time, team news and more

Everything you need to know about the Euro 2025 playoff semi-final in Tbilisi

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 17:01

Louise Quinn and Megan Connolly ruled out of Georgia playoff

Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson will not be calling up replacements despite losing veteran players

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 11:39

Irish players get behind letter to Fifa opposing Saudi Aramco’s World Cup sponsorship

Five Irish internationals were among 106 pro players from 24 countries to sign the letter to Fifa president Gianni Infantino

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 16:31

‘I went to a CrossFit session on her due date’: Julie-Ann Russell on pregnancy as an elite athlete

Parenting in My Shoes: Working and training, the Republic of Ireland and Galway United player suffers from the dreaded parental guilt

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 14:45

Mixed news for Gleeson in advance of Euro 2025 play-off against Georgia

Ireland manager reduced to watching brief on the 26 players called up to squad for crucial fixture

Sun Oct 20 2024 - 20:25

Former Ireland international Ronnie Gibbons alleges sexual assault by Mohamed Al Fayed

The former Republic of Ireland player and Fulham captain said ‘finally telling my story will hopefully help me heal’

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 17:29

Eileen Gleeson left frustrated by claims of ‘disconnect’ with League of Ireland players

Ireland manager responds to critical comments from Athlone Town manager Ciarán Kilduff as she names squad for Euro 2025 playoff

Thu Oct 17 2024 - 23:00

Playing attention: How the EA Sports FC video game promotes real-life women’s football

The decision to allow women players to compete with men in the popular franchise’s Ultimate Team initially sparked a backlash, but it has driven extra interest in the real careers of the women represented in the game

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 14:17

Áine O’Gorman confident Ireland can continue momentum with Euro 2025 qualification

Eileen Gleeson’s team will face Georgia in the European Championship playoffs next month

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 00:01

Increased Irish interest as English Women’s Super League prepares to kick off

Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson will have 15 players to keep an eye on in the English top-flight this season

Fri Sept 20 2024 - 15:00

FAI to disband its Emerging Talent Programme, with AGM to hear of ‘massive cuts across the board’

Cash-strapped association’s executive to inform its members at Saturday’s AGM on details of cuts

Sat Sept 14 2024 - 06:00

Ireland to play Euro 2025 playoffs in Tallaght and Aviva Stadium

First game will take place in Tallaght in October, while Eileen Gleeson’s women will play in the Aviva in December should they progress

Thu Aug 15 2024 - 15:01

Ireland bow out of women’s under-19 European championships with defeat to Netherlands

Two goals for the Dutch sends them through to the semi-finals

Sun Jul 21 2024 - 17:20

Republic of Ireland to face Georgia in Euro 2025 playoff semi-final

Two sides met in qualifying for the 2023 World Cup with Ireland comfortably winning on both occasions

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 12:22

Ireland’s victory over France shows they can live with the world’s best. The FAI can’t waste this opportunity

The old FAI mangled the aftermath of Italia ‘90, the new regime cannot repeat that mistake as Ireland women continue to impress

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 06:00

Win over France gives Ireland edge for Euro 2025 playoffs

Victory means Eileen Gleeson’s team will be seeded in Friday’s draw, with Greece and Romania among potential opponents