Vera Pauw appointed head coach of United Arab Emirates national team
UAE will be the former Republic of Ireland manager’s seventh national side
Vera Pauw
FAI director of football Marc Canham faces endemic problems. He has yet to convince he’s the man to solve them
In February he launched an ambitious plan, but it’s far from clear he can implement it. And the Republic of Ireland’s men’s team still don’t have a permanent manager
Vera Pauw ‘destroyed’ by Diane Caldwell’s criticism and ‘disappointed’ in Eileen Gleeson
Ex-Ireland manager hits out at former colleagues after tenure in role ended following 2023 World Cup
‘We’re building something phenomenal right now’: Ireland’s Diane Caldwell sees a bright future
35-year-old was critical of Vera Pauw’s reign but is now focused on continued success – and staying involved after she retires
Amber Barrett: ‘I say nothing when I don’t know the full truth ... The social media people should have done the same’
The Republic of Ireland forward reflects on a year of ups and downs - including a World Cup appearance and a public backlash - and tells of her relaunch in Belgium
‘We can do good things’: Denise O’Sullivan reflects on a rollercoaster year and looks to future attractions
Republic of Ireland international says she and her team-mates are relishing new style of play
Mary Hannigan: When it rains at the FAI, it buckets down. Process begins to find new Ireland manager
Vote to remove five counties from National Hurling League may not go ahead next month; Katie Taylor seeks redemption against Chantelle Cameron at career crossroads
Ireland v Greece: Kick off time, TV channel and team news ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier
All you need to know ahead of Friday night’s international action
Denise O’Sullivan loving life at No 10 as Ireland get back on the front foot
Midfield playmaker enjoying the freedom to express herself in Nations League campaign
New era for Ireland’s women’s team at a ground-breaking occasion
The first priority is qualification for 2025 European Championships but Ireland are also desperate to halt a string of poor results
Karen Duggan: Time to focus on the bright future of Ireland women’s team after recent distractions
It is vital the next manager is fully committed to a long-term strategic plan and is willing to put in the work
Saoirse Noonan: ‘We owe it to everyone to put on a good performance’
The Republic of Ireland player is not dwelling on the past as an opportunity to make history beckons this weekend against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium
Savannah McCarthy: ‘It was really tough ... but I’ve come out the other side of it’
The Shamrock Rovers defender is back in the Republic of Ireland squad after missing the World Cup because of a ‘horrific’ injury
Katie McCabe says idea that player power ousted Pauw is an ‘unfair narrative’
Ireland captain will lead team out against Northern Ireland for the first women’s football international at the Aviva Stadium
Diane Caldwell: ‘The results and performances we got were in spite of Vera Pauw being our coach’
‘From my position as a pretty experienced player I don’t think it was up to the standard I expected at international level’
Tyler Toland returns to the fold after four years as Eileen Gleeson names Ireland squad
22-year-old Blackburn Rovers midfielder failed to win a cap under Vera Pauw’s management
FAI aim to avoid further Vera Pauw controversy, calm concerns over Stephen Kenny’s future and shift the focus
Jonathan Hill and Marc Canham endeavoured to shift focus to the future of the game in Ireland
Why did Vera Pauw’s training methods suddenly only become an issue in the summer of 2023?
FAI say Vera Pauw was let go because of her ‘training methods, the style and nature of training sessions and her approach to fitness and conditioning’
Mary Hannigan: FAI executives face busy media briefing over Pauw’s exit and Kenny’s future
Also, all the latest Irish rugby news including Sexton’s expected start against Tonga, and, in Gaelic games, a look at the dominant clubs around the country
The questions Jonathan Hill and the FAI need to answer on Thursday morning
FAI CEO will end three months of silence when he is joined by director of football Marc Canham for media briefing
Vera Pauw’s unforgivable sin was to stand up for herself
If obstreperousness in a man can be an aphrodisiac, in a woman it is a crime punishable by firing squad
FAI made the right decision on Vera Pauw but they have to come out and own it now
Silence from the association has left the public confused as to why the manager who got Ireland to their only World Cup has been sent packing
Vera Pauw claims FAI undermined her authority at World Cup
Former Ireland manager says association’s CEO and director of football interfered in ‘technical football matters’ during tournament
Vera Pauw accuses FAI of reneging on contract ‘promise’
FAI board of directors voted to cut ties with the Dutch woman after she guided Ireland to their first World Cup
Stephen Kenny hails ‘terrific job’ by Vera Pauw
Senior managers of the Ireland men and women developed a ‘good relationship’ over the past three years
Vera Pauw accuses FAI of reneging on contract pledge and undermining her at World Cup
Ireland women’s manager was told on Tuesday her contract would not be renewed, following six-hour board meeting
Karen Duggan: There was too much noise and too many distractions around Vera Pauw as Ireland manager
Logic dictated that Ireland needed a change after the Women's World Cup, and the successor to the Dutch woman must be strong-minded - Damien Duff ticks all the boxes
Malachy Clerkin: The Vera Pauw era ends after marathon FAI board meeting
Soccer, racing and the return of Gordon D’Arcy all feature in today’s sports section
Eileen Gleeson to replace Vera Pauw as Ireland manager on interim basis
Former assistant manager to Pauw will be in charge for the crucial Nations League games against Northern Ireland and Hungary next month
FAI parts company with manager Vera Pauw after six-hour board meeting
Pauw led Ireland to a first ever Women’s World Cup this summer
FAI board to decide Vera Pauw’s fate on Tuesday
Player view paramount as director of football Marc Canham submits detailed report on World Cup adventure
Harriet Scott interview: ‘Football is one of the best jobs in the world. So life will feel very odd without it’
At 30, the Republic of Ireland defender is stepping away from football to devote herself fully to the medical profession – but she has no regrets as she looks back at her career
Jack Charlton was bemused by them, but homecomings are part of the Irish psyche
Our instinct is to celebrate the return of sports teams and individuals even if they have won nothing
The FAI must know coaches run out of road if they don’t harness player power
Tipping point: Katie McCabe was out of line at the Women’s World Cup and Vera Pauw reacted poorly. The dressingroom verdict will help determine what the FAI does next
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