Ireland and Northern Ireland Squads announced for UEFA Nations League opening games

Interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson, who takes the role after Vera Pauw’s controversial exit, has selected her 25-player Ireland WNT squad for the opening games of the inaugural UEFA Nations League. New Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby has also named a 23-strong squad. Ireland will host Northern Ireland on Saturday, September 23 in Aviva Stadium to kick off their Group …

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Irish Star Abbie Larkin Joins Glasgow City on Transfer Deadline Day

On the final day of the transfer window, Young Irish international Abbie Larkin has sealed a move to Glasgow City, a prominent Scottish football club. The 18-year-old forward, known for her impressive performances during the World Cup, has made the switch from Shamrock Rovers, marking a significant development in her career. “I’m delighted to be signing for Glasgow City FC. …

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Grassroots Is Where It All Started For Ireland WNT players

As thousands of girls and boys around the country get involved with football for the first time this summer, the players with the Ireland Women’s National Team are remembering when it all started for them. For some it was kicking a ball around in the back garden. For others it was joining friends on the local green. For most, however, …

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Ireland Secure 3-2 Win Against Zambia In Women’s World Cup Preparations

Tallaght Stadium was buzzing Thursday night as 5732 gathered to watch Ireland take on Zambia in an international friendly ahead of the World Cup. Similarly to Ireland, this will also be Zambia’s first World Cup. Zambia was one of the first African nations to introduce women’s football in 1982. After competing at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and winning the COSAFA …

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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 squad selected for FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Play-Off

A selection of 28 players make up the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team squad for their 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Play-Off on Tuesday, October 11th. Manager Vera Pauw unveiled her squad at Cadbury Ireland HQ on Friday morning as the opportunity to secure a place at next summer’s main event draws closer. Ireland will be away to …

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Who Is Abbie Larkin? Ireland’s 17-Year-Old Rising Star

Abbie Larkin is a name to remember. The Shelbourne teenager scored her first international goal against Georgia on Monday, in what was just her fourth senior international cap. On the other side of the coin, veteran defender Niamh Fahey also bagged her first Ireland goal on her 104th appearance. “She’s only 17-years-old, but I hope that everybody has seen how …

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