Republic of Ireland WNT

‘It’s been a whirlwind’: Wearing green, Sinead Farrelly steps onto the international stage

At 33-years-old, US-born Farrelly made her international debut for Ireland last Saturday

Vera Pauw: No apologies for Ireland’s physical playing style

Ireland face World Cup holders USA for the second time in four days in St. Louis on Tuesday

Ireland players aim to take chances against much-changed USA

While the Americans look for ways to unlock Ireland’s defence, Vera Pauw’s side hope to hone their finishing and, for some players, enhance their claims for World Cup selection

As Ireland gears up for the World Cup, could this be the year of Sinéad Farrelly?

Farrelly made an impressive international debut in Ireland’s game against the USA on Saturday

TV View: First world problems real as tasty menu ensures tantalising holiday choice

At least weather gods intervened at Augusta on Saturday so we could watch Republic of Ireland v USA in peace

‘We were waiting on a player like Sinead’ - Vera Pauw hails Farrelly’s Ireland debut

American-born 33-year-old’s ability to hold on to the ball in midfield impressed in Austin

Ireland will take both heart and lessons from defeat against USA

Vera Pauw’s side provided plenty of resistance while Sinead Farrelly impressed on her unlikely international debut

Vera Pauw and Ireland braced for difficult assignment against USA

Manager takes the opportunity to once again strongly refute allegations of body shaming made in American report

Texas a fitting setting as inspirational O’Sullivan reaches major milestone

America-based Republic of Ireland midfielder will win her 100th cap when Vera Pauw’s side take on world champions the USA

No consensus on ditching white shorts but at least periods and their link to injury are now being talked about

Ireland left as something of an outlier as Vera Pauw’s squad prepare for Australia and New Zealand 2023

Childhood friends now opposing goalkeepers for Ireland and USA - Courtney Brosnan and Casey Murphy

While they’ve taken different routes along the way, they’ve always stayed in touch

US tests will help Ireland prepare for the Australian crowd and Canadians’ size

Scorelines could get ugly against the US, but these games serve a higher purpose

Don’t bet against whistleblower Sinead Farrelly getting a World Cup adventure six years after retiring

More than six years ago this exceptional player retired; then she exposed abuse; now she’s back playing and in contention for a place in Ireland’s squad

FAI, Castore and Ireland women’s squad agree to retain white shorts

Amber Barrett keen to take chance to reassert World Cup credentials when Ireland take on the USA

Aoife Mannion: ‘Putting on the Ireland jersey made me a better version of myself’

Since suffering a second ACL injury, the Manchester United player has made her international debut and got herself into contention for a World Cup place

Ireland facing mother of all tests against in form USA

Injury to Lily Agg allows Lucy Quinn rejoin squad ahead of Saturday’s match in Austin, Texas

TV view: No need for prayer, just hymns of praise for indestructible Katie McCabe

In the space of four days the Republic of Ireland star showed why she’s one of a kind

Roy Barrett on leading the FAI: I get why people were suspicious about my intentions

FAI chairman Roy Barrett talks about his hopes for an honest organisation, his amateur football days and getting a fair share from gambling

Denise O’Sullivan to captain Ireland against USA as she earns 100th international cap

Katie McCabe expected to travel to the US, despite suffering ankle injury against Bayern Munich

Katie McCabe gets all-clear after injury scare and is named in Ireland squad

The Ireland skipper is set to travel to America next week ahead of two matches against the world champions

No more camel rides: Players reflect on a 50-year journey for Irish women’s soccer - and see good times ahead

Republic of Ireland players past and present tell Mary Hannigan how far the country has come, from Portakabins to the World Cup

Jason Smyth reaches the finishing line of a truly remarkable career

The Morning Sports Briefing: keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports news

‘It’s the dream job’: Eileen Gleeson relishes new role developing women’s football

The former Peamount United manager and assistant to Vera Pauw has been hired by the FAI to steer the women’s game in Ireland

City’s win over Chelsea good news for Rep of Ireland duo

Squad-watch: Emphatic win for Katie McCabe’s Arsenal in London derby as Ireland defender Aoife Mannion returns to action in Manchester United’s win over West Ham

Concerns for Ireland manager Pauw as injury-prone Littlejohn limps off for Aston Villa

Women’s Super League round-up: Mannion returns to action for United, while three Ireland goalkeepers start for their clubs

Vera Pauw takes aim at US soccer report as she defends her tactical approach

Sonia O’Sullivan on NCAAs; James Ryan talks to Gerry Thornley; Ciana Ní Churraoin’s shock victory in handball final

Vera Pauw ‘disappointed’ by Karen Duggan’s criticism of defensive low block in Irish Times column

Ireland coach questions legitimacy of US soccer report into systematic abuse

From vibrators to Repeal jumpers, communion dresses and fake tan: A history of Irish women in 50 objects

We’re objectifying Irish women but in an illuminating, celebratory way to mark International Women’s Day 2023

Does Vera Pauw need to show more ambition in her tactical approach?

Karen Duggan’s first column; Paul O’Connell on a new breed of Irish forwards; Cheltenham allows connections play the system

Karen Duggan: Can Vera Pauw’s team advance at the World Cup? Not with the current approach

Vera Pauw should abandon the low block, trust her central defenders and set Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan free to be a creative threat

Vera Pauw must leave sentimentality outside the door when tough World Cup calls come knocking

Many things change between qualification and big tournaments, just ask Gary Waddock

Vera Pauw on US return: ‘If the crowd is going to boo or whatever, I will wave to them’

Republic of Ireland manager continues to reject sanctions handed down by NWSL

Vera Pauw praises Aoife Mannion’s ‘toughness’ in drab draw against China

Republic of Ireland manager admits new caps were effectively on trial for World Cup places

Ireland v China: Damp squib overtaken by FAI securing USA matches in April

Ireland to face the world champions twice in three days in Austin and St Louis

Ireland 0 China 0 as it happened: Stalemate in World Cup warm-up game

Vera Pauw’s women had chances to win as Aoife Mannion was impressive in debut

Megan Connolly more than ready to play her part in Ireland’s cause

Brighton stalwart looking forward to the World Cup after showing the depths of her resilience in the win over Finland

Pauw voices ‘concerns’ over Saudi Arabia sponsorship of World Cup

Irish players to wear purple wristbands in solidarity with Canadian players embroiled in gender-equality dispute

This is a golden age for Irish sportswomen but they still do not get the support they deserve

Audiences want good sport no matter who plays it - so demand more coverage of women

Sydney FC wing-back Deborah-Anne De La Harpe declares for Ireland

The 22-year-old with an Irish mother hopes to receive Fifa clearance in time to play against China

World Cup countdown: An inside look at Vera Pauw’s Ireland training

The Republic of Ireland women’s manager believes being a stickler for details will get the best out of her players

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