Shelbourne Win 2022 EVOKE.ie FAI Women’s Cup

Shelbourne completed the domestic double by lifting the EVOKE.ie FAI Women’s Cup following a 2-0 victory over Athlone Town in front of a record crowd in Tallaght Stadium. For the second year in a row, there has been a new attendance record for the FAI Women’s Cup. The 2021 attendance record was 3, 053 fans in attendance. This year, the …

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Duo added to the Republic of Ireland WNT squad

Saoirse Noonan and Harriet Scott have been drafted into the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team for a training camp in Spain. Durham WFC forward Noonan comes in for Glasgow City’s Emily Whelan, who picked up an injury, while Birmingham City defender Harriet Scott is also added. Vera Pauw’s squad will begin training in Marbella on Monday, November 7th and close the camp with …

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16-year-old Katie Keane Receives First Senior Call-Up for Ireland

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will bring 26 players to Spain for an eight-day training camp that will include an International Friendly against Morocco. Manager Vera Pauw is keen to use this camp to begin preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with international camps to follow in February, April and June next year ahead of the …

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Republic of Ireland WNT to Play Morocco in International Friendly Nov. 14

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will begin their preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a training camp from next week in Spain, followed by an International Friendly against Morocco. Following on from the World Cup Draw, which paired Ireland with Australia, Canada and Nigeria in Group B, the squad is now ready to return to …

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WNL Award Nominees Announced

The nominees for the 2022 SSE Airtricity Women’s National League Awards have been announced ahead of the Award Ceremony on Thursday, November 24th. Athlone Town striker Emily Corbet, Peamount United veteran Áine O’Gorman and Wexford Youths midfielder Ellen Molloy are all in the running for the Player of the Year. O’Gorman previously won this award in the 2014/15 season. Corbet …

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RTÉ to Broadcast Fifa 2023 World Cup

RTÉ announced earlier this week that it has secured the rights to broadcast the complete Fifa 2023 Women’s World Cup next summer, when the Republic of Ireland will compete in the tournament for the first time. The World Cup will take place from July 20-August 20 in Australia and New Zealand, with matches being held in 9 host cities. The …

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3 Gold for Ireland at European Boxing Championship – Weekend Roundup

Women’s European Boxing Championship – Three Gold for Team Ireland! Team Ireland swept the Women’s European Boxing Championship this week, with Kellie Harrington, Aoife O’Rourke, and Amy Broadhurst winning gold. Caitlin Fryers and Christina Desmond took home silver medals and Michaela Walsh and Shannon Sweeney brought home bronze medals. Dublin’s Olympic gold winner Harrington won gold in the lightweight category …

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2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Times Revealed

The ninth FIFA Women’s World Cup will be held in New Zealand and Australia next summer. This is the first time the 64-fixture match schedule will be played in two host countries.  The tournament will be played across nine cities. The first match will take place on July 20th, 2023, at Eden Park in New Zealand, while the closing match …

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FAI Creates New Role for Head of Women and Girls’ Football

The Football Association of Ireland will continue its development of women and girls’ football with the recruitment of a Head of Women and Girls’ Football.  With more girls playing football in the Republic of Ireland than ever before, a pathway in place from Grassroots to the Women’s National League and the historic qualification of Ireland Women’s National Team to the …

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