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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8 Things You Need to Know About the Women’s World Cup

After the Republic of Ireland’s historic 1-0 victory against Scotland on Oct. 11th, the women’s national team is going to the Fifa World Cup for the first time. Here are the eight things you need to know about the tournament! 1. When is it happening? July 20- August 20 2023. Rumors have been flying that moving the tournament to October …

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“We need to play our best game ever” Vera Pauw on Republic of Irelands World Cup Qualifier against Scotland

The Republic of Ireland WNT will face Scotland in their World Cup play-off on Tuesday with KO at 8pm. Manager Vera Pauw will be up against her former team and remarked that it will be no easy task. “Physically they will be ready. The emotions, we will need to see how they handle that. On the other hand, they have …

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World Cup Playoff Squad Named- Weekend Roundup

Irish World Cup Playoffs- Squad Named This week the squad was named for Ireland’s upcoming World Cup qualifying playoff, which will be on Oct. 11. Niamh Farrelly, Roma McLaughlin, Isibeal Atkinson and Kyra Recusa all received recalls, and Niamh Fahey and Jamie Finn are also returning after missing the Slovakia win. Injuries have already ruled out many players including Megan …

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What Is Next For Ireland In The World Cup Qualifiers?

Ireland are just on the brink of qualifying for their first ever World Cup but there is still one more, rather challenging, hurdle to go.  They have already had two impressive consecutive victories, winning 1-0 against both Finland and Slovakia.   This has awarded them a Play-Off spot for the second round, where they will face either Scotland or Austria. …

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Republic of Ireland WNT squad announced for Sweden qualifier

Vera Pauw has selected 27 players to make up her Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier away to Sweden. Following recent good form that has included wins over Finland and Georgia, as well as finishing third in the Pinatar Cup, Ireland will travel to Gothenburg for their encounter with Sweden on Tuesday, April …

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WNT: World Cup Qualifiers Squad Released As Gleeson Departs For Glasgow City

The Football Association of Ireland has announced that Eileen Gleeson will depart her role as Assistant Manager with the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team in order to take over as Manager of Glasgow City.

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