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Which Irish National Team Players Are In The Women’s Super League?

The Women’s Super League (WSL) commenced on October 1st, and with it, the return of various Irish internationals still buzzing with excitement from their World Cup appearances and Nations League wins. The Republic of Ireland has the largest number of expatriate football players in the WSL. Here is a list of the Irish internationals in the WSL. 1. Katie McCabe (Arsenal)  …

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Megan Connolly will captain Bristol City for WSL return

Irish International Megan Connolly will captain Bristol City WFC for their return to the Barclays Women’s Super League after two years in the Championship. The 26-year-old midfielder signed from Brighton and Hove Albion, where she has made 58 appearances in four years. She was also part of Vera Pauw’s World Cup squad this summer. The Robins are returning to the …

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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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FAI fined €20k for IRA song controversy

The FAI have been fined €20,000 by UEFA following the singing of a song associated with supporting the IRA in the dressing room after qualifying for the 2o23 FIFA World Cup in Hampden Park in October. The video was circulated online after their World Cup play-off win against Scotland which subsequently lead to Ireland manager Vera Pauw, the FAI and …

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“It’s an Honor to Represent your Club and County Team” Grace Walsh

Camogie defender, Grace Walsh, is a Tullaroan native whose life revolves around the sport.   Her earliest memories of camogie were playing with her brothers in their family’s back garden. Her family has always been a huge GAA fan, especially her dad. “He didn’t really let us sit inside much, so we were always outside pucking with the hurling sliotar …

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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 Glory: A prime example of what is possible when you invest in women’s sport

Two days on from their victory in Hampden Park, it is beginning to sink in what the Republic of Ireland team have achieved. Denise O Sullivan’s inch-perfect pass to substitute Amber Barrett, who slotted the ball perfectly into the bottom corner on her first touch was ultimately the difference between Ireland and Scotland. The moment was incredibly poignant with Barrett …

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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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