Leanne Kiernan in race to recover ahead of World Cup

Republic of Ireland International Leanne Kiernan will be out of action for at least another 10 weeks, Liverpool head coach Matt Beard confirmed earlier this week. The delay means a return in time to represent Ireland at the World Cup in July is in doubt. Kiernan has not played since suffering an ankle injury in Liverpool’s win over Chelsea last …

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Amber Barrett: “You’ll never improve unless you’re being pushed to your limits.”

Amber Barrett shot to the front pages of the media following her heroic and poignant goal against Scotland, securing her side’s place at this year’s 2023 FIFA World Cup. Amber has always been surrounded by sport. Her brothers play gaelic football for club and Donegal and her parents are immersed in sport. The Donegal native began playing soccer with Milford …

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Girls in Green to Grand Marshal St. Patrick’s Day Parade

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Football Team has been chosen as the Grand Marshal for the 2023 National St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Team Manager Vera Pauw, experienced defender Diane Caldwell and former international Paula Gorham will represent the team and lead out the national parade on Friday March 17th. The efforts, skill and determination of the Women’s National Football …

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The League of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Football League agree all-island competition

The League of Ireland and the Northern Ireland Football League have agreed to introduce an all-island competition for women’s teams that will start play in June 2023. Talks between both leagues have been ongoing for some time to create a new competition that will see SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division clubs take on their NIFL Women’s Premiership counterparts during the season break …

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Athlone Town win President’s Cup in dramatic penalty shoot-out

Athlone Town 2-2 Shelbourne (5-4 penalties) Athlone Town secured their first ever piece of silverware by lifting the President’s Cup following a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Shelbourne after finishing 2-2 at full-time. In the inaugural staging of this competition for SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division teams, first-half goals from Noelle Murray and Alex Kavanagh put Shelbourne ahead before Muireann …

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