Savannah McCarthy on overcoming ACL fear and revelling in 7 hour round trips to training
Shamrock Rovers star Savannah McCarthy may be over the moon to overcome her biggest fear in an ACL injury, but she’s keeping her feet firmly planted to the ground back home in Kerry. The centre back from Listowel returned to the Ireland squad this week under the interim management of Eileen Gleeson, marking the first time she’s done so since …
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‘There’s No Escaping The Elephant In The Room’- Gleeson Looks To Open New Chapter For The Irish WNT
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Alanna Cunnane
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September 19, 2023
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Interview, Soccer
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Eabha O'Mahony, Eileen Gleeson, Emily Whelan, Glasgow City, Hayley Nolan, Head of Women and Girls' Football, Ireland WNT, Peamount United, Saoirse Noonan, Tyler Tolund, UCD Waves, Vera Pauw
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Interim Irish WNT manager Eileen Gleeson has addressed the “ elephant in the room ” that former boss Vera Pauw has left behind, commenting today on the players returning to the squad, the general public sentiment towards the team and their upcoming match versus Northern Ireland at the Aviva stadium. As the current Head of Women and Girls’ Football she …
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“We’re pretty much there’, Mary McAleese Provides GAA Integration Update
Former president of Ireland Mary McAleese has provided an update on the amalgamation of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, the Camogie Association and the GAA, explaining to Late Late Show host Patrick Kielty that there will be a “plan in place by next February for the full integration.” “We’re pretty much there” she said on Friday night, in the first …
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All Star Nominations: Who’s In The Running For Camogie Player Of The Year?
The 2023 PWC All Star nominations have been released, providing a glimpse into who might be in with a shout for the camogie player of the year and for a spot in the team of the season. As O’Duffy Cup champions, Cork pick up 11 selections for the Camogie All Stars team, followed by Waterford’s nine, Galway’s seven, Tipperary’s six …
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Listed as injured but playing for her club, why Sinead Farrelly isn’t in the Irish squad
Sinead Farrelly ’s absence amongst the 25 Irish WNT players selected for this Nations League window caused confusion, and even more so when she took the field for her club NJ/NY Gotham FC over the weekend despite being listed amongst the FAI’s injured players. Interim head coach Eileen Gleeson will be disappointed to be without the deft touch of the 33-year-old …
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Who is Eileen Gleeson? A DEEP DIVE INTO IRELAND’S NEW interim MANAGER
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Alanna Cunnane
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September 16, 2023
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Soccer
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In the wake of the non renewal of Vera Pauw’s contract a familiar face with an anticipated fresh take will be stepping into the role of Irish WNT head coach, throwing up the question; who is Eileen Gleeson? At the end of August it was announced the current FAI Head of Women and Girls’ Football would step into the position …
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The FAI And Vera Pauw: The Ultimate He Said She Said
The ‘he said, she said’ between the The FAI and Vera Pauw has sparked into life, with the FAI’s Chief Executive Jonathan Hill and Director of Football Marc Canham addressing why the Dutch woman wasn’t offered a new contract. Speaking at their press conference yesterday, Hill and Canham outlined the findings of their internal review conducted after the World Cup, …
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Who is Tanya Oxtoby? A Deep Dive Into Northern Ireland’s New Manager
With the ground-breaking match between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium looming on Saturday September 23rd, HerSport.ie are looking into the background of NI’s newest manager, posing the question- Who is Tanya Oxtoby? Having failed to qualify for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, Kenny Shiels departed from his role as head coach of Northern Ireland …
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Rubiales Resigns: Spanish FA President Steps Away 3 Weeks After Women’s World Cup Final Saga
Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales resigns from his position, three weeks on from his unsolicited kiss with player Jennifer Hermoso in the aftermath of the World Cup final. He first publicised the news last night during an interview on Piers Morgan Uncensored where he explained why he couldn’t continue in the post. He outlines how he spoke with his father, …
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Shelbourne’s Hannah Healy Becomes The Youngest Player In Champions League History
Their Champions League dreams may have been dimmed yesterday after a 2-0 defeat to Glasgow City, but Shelbourne’s Hannah Healy continues to be a bright spark for the reigning Women’s Premier Division champions. The box to box midfielder came on in the 70th minute of yesterday’s tie, making her the youngest ever player in Champions League history at the age …
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