“Narcissism in the women’s game is becoming so big that nobody cares about the coach” – Vera Pauw Tells All In New Podcast

If you thought the saga had finally subsided between Vera Pauw and the FAI, you’d have been wrong. The former Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team manager spoke out publicly yesterday for the first time since the organisation chose not to renew her contract for that position, in conversation with Richie Sadlier on his podcast, titled ‘Episode’, in conjunction with …

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Hannah Dingley to succeed Eileen Gleeson as new FAI Head of Women and Girls’ Football

The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Hannah Dingley as the new Head of Women and Girls’ Football. A UEFA Pro Licence holder, Hannah – who holds a Msc in Coaching and a BSc in Sport and Exercise – has worked as a senior lecturer in sports coaching along with having over two decades’ worth of experience working at all …

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PREVIEW | Ireland WNT v England WNT

The first home game of UEFA EURO 2025 Qualifying for Ireland sees them host England in the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night. Having played France last Friday, Eileen Gleeson’s squad enter into their second game of Group A3 and prepare to take on the reigning European champions in just the eighth meeting between the teams. Over 30,000 tickets have already …

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Ireland U19s qualify for European Championships for first time since 2014

The Ireland Women’s Under 19s have qualified for the UEFA Women’s Under-19 European Championships for the first time since 2014. After beating Iceland 4-1 in their opening Group A2 game, the Girls in Green overcame Austria 1-0 on Saturday to qualify for the finals tournament in Lithuania. A second-half goal from Shamrock Rovers forward Joy Ralph proved to be the …

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Turner’s Cross Emerges As Potential Venue For Ireland V France Euro 2025 Qualifier

The Women’s Nations League clash between Ireland and France is poised to take place at Turner’s Cross in Cork, marking a departure from the original plan to host the match at Tallaght Stadium. Eileen Gleeson’s side had also hoped to play all three of their home games at the Aviva Stadium but the venue will not be available in the …

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Arsenal Are the Conti Cup champions: McCabe celebrates, Hayes shoves Eidevall, Maanum in stable condition after collapse

Arsenal Are the Conti Cup champions, coming out on top over Chelsea, 1-0, at the Molineux Stadium after 120 minutes and a goal from Stina Blackstenius. From a medical scare to tension between the managers, and the fact that outcome means Jonas Eidevall’s side have denied The Blues the chance at the quadruple, it was a dramatic affair all around, …

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The Secret Behind Lionesses’ Commercial Success

Women’s sport is exploding. From the Caitlin Clark effect, to a record-breaking Women’s World Cup, to the founding of the Professional Women’s Hockey League, the growth has been incredible — and businesses are starting to take notice as they realize the massive return offered on investment in women’s sport. A report from Deloitte predicts that women’s sport will generate over …

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Who is Anna Patten? Reaction to Ireland WNT’s squad announcement this morning

The Republic of Ireland WNT have been counting down the days to showcase their talents in Nations League A, and that time has finally come, with Eileen Gleeson naming her squad to kickstart their Euro 2025 campaign this morning, but leaving a lot of people questioning – Who is Anna Patten? The Aston Villa defender is an outlier amongst the …

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Luis Rubiales Faces Jail Time For Infamous 2023 Women’s World Cup Kiss

According to recent reports, a Spanish prosecutor is seeking a prison term for Luis Rubiales – the former football executive who kissed national player Jenni Hermoso after Spain’s victory in the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Following Spain’s 1-0 final triumph over England last August in Sydney, Rubiales kissed Spanish striker Hermoso on the lips. However, Hermoso, later testified in court …

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Ireland WNT squad selected for opening EURO 2025 qualifiers

The quest to qualify for the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championships begins this month for the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team with games away to France and home to England. Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has selected a 26-player squad for their two opening games in Group A3 which sees them start against UEFA Nations League runners-up France in Metz …

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