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WNT Squad Selected For UEFA Nations League Games

The Ireland Women’s National Team squad has been confirmed for their remaining UEFA Women’s Nations League Group 2 games away to Türkiye and home to Slovenia. Head Coach Carla Ward has selected 24 players for two games that Ireland need to win in order to have a chance of securing promotion to League A, as they currently trail Group leaders …

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Amber Barrett: “Keep pushing for the sport you want”

From the pitches of Milford to representing Ireland on the international stage, Amber Barrett’s journey in football is one defined by passion, perseverance, and purpose. Now an AYA Brand Ambassador, Amber sat down with Her Sport to talk about her beginnings in sport, the challenges facing young female athletes, and her habits that keep her game-ready, both physically and mentally. …

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Denise O’Sullivan to miss Sweden rematch after knee injury

Both Denise O’Sullivan with a knee injury and Ruesha Littlejohn with an Achilles issue missed Ireland’s 0-3 defeat to Sweden Friday, and it’s confirmed O’Sullivan will not be recovered in time for the rematch Tuesday. Eileen Gleeson, however, had some positives to take away from the heavy defeat. Ireland had some significant chances in the first half when both Amber …

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“We have to play like we belong in League A and the girls showed that”: Eileen Gleeson praises Irish performance in draw against Italy

Eileen Gleeson’s first game as permanent manager of the Ireland WNT may have snapped her winning streak after six straight wins in the Women’s National League, but she pronounced herself very pleased with the 0-0 draw against Italy, a team ranked ten places higher than Ireland. “That was a very positive performance. I’m really proud of the girls,” said Gleeson …

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Impressive Ireland hold Italy to 0-0 draw in International Friendly

Ireland held hosts Italy to a 0-0 draw at Viola Park in Florence on Friday in an International Friendly. It was an impressive performance for Ireland’s first game under Eileen Gleeson as permanent manager, as Italy are ranked 14th in the world — 10 places higher than Ireland. Amber Barrett and Leanne Kiernan, both subbed on at 63 mins, combined …

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Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland sidelined with injuries ahead of Italy friendly

The Ireland Women’s National Team have updated their squad ahead of the International Friendlies against Italy and Cymru. Midfielders Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland have been ruled out due to respective knee injuries with Peamount United duo Erin McLaughlin and Jess Fitzgerald brought in as replacements. It is a first senior call up for 17-year-old Lucan native Fitzgerald, who is promoted from the …

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Freya Healy to replace injured Emily Whelan in Ireland WNT squad for Hungary, NI games

Peamount’s Freya Healy is replacing injured Emily Whelan in the Ireland WNT squad Interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has announced for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Hungary and Northern Ireland, on Dec.1 and Dec. 5 respectively. Healy, who turned 16 at the beginning of this month, will join the squad for training on Monday, where Gleeson will assess …

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Izzy Atkinson to replace injured Ruesha Littlejohn in Ireland Nations League Squad

Izzy Atkinson will link up with the Ireland Women’s National Team squad on Wednesday ahead of their Saturday UEFA Nations League opener against Northern Ireland Saturday. The game will take place in Aviva Stadium (KO 13:00) and will be broadcast live on RTE2. West Ham ace Atkinson replaces midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn who has returned to her club with to recover …

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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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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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