Irish WNT Niamh Fahey Returns To The Pitch After Injury Hiatus
Veteran Irish WNT player Niamh Fahey is stepping back onto the pitch this week, “buzzing” to be back for the Girls in Green in time for their international friendly against Italy this Friday, 23 February 2024. Making a comeback The 36 years old, who boasts 111 caps for the Republic of Ireland, has been absent from the national team since …
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Gleeson not entertaining talk of a return to Head of Women’s and Girls Football role
Ireland WNT head coach Eileen Gleeson has refused to entertain talk that she could possibly return to the role of Head of Women’s and Girls Football in the FAI at some point in the future, insisting that she is “ fully focussed” on her current job at hand. Gleeson had departed that developmental role within the FAI in order to …
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Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland sidelined with injuries ahead of Italy friendly
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Grace Fisher
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February 18, 2024
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Soccer
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Abbie Larkin, Amber Barrett, Aoife Mannion, Caitlin Hayes, courtney brosnan, Cymru WNT, Denise O'Sullivan, Diane Caldwell, Eileen Gleeson, Emily Murphy, Erin McLaughlin, Grace Moloney, Heather Payne, Ireland WNT, Italy WNT, Izzy Atkinson, Jamie Finn, Jess Fitzgerald, Jess Ziu, Jessie Stapleton, Katie Mccabe, Kyra Carusa, Leanne Kiernan, Lily Agg, Louise Quinn, Lucy Quinn, Megan Campbell, Megan Connolly, Niamh Fahey, Ruesha Littlejohn, Sophie Whitehouse, Tyler Toland
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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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Who is Emily Murphy, the new entrant into Eileen Gleeson’s Irish WNT?
This morning Eileen Gleeson announced her first squad since she became the permanent manager of the WNT back in November, leaving a few people no doubt scratching their heads and wondering, who is Emily Murphy? Unlike some of the other returning faces to the squad such as Niamh Fahey, Aoife Mannion, Jess Ziu and Leanne Kiernan (all of whom had …
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Confirmed: Who’s made Eileen Gleeson’s backroom team?
Eileen Gleeson’s backroom team has been confirmed this morning ahead of the opening of the Irish WNT’s 2024 season. Gleeson, who was announced as the permanent WNT manager following a stint as the interim boss for Ireland’s latest Nations League campaign, will be once again joined by Colin Healy and Emma Byrne as her assistants, with Rhys Carr joining the …
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The Lessons Learned From Ireland’s Nations League Campaign
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Alanna Cunnane
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December 6, 2023
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Soccer
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Caitlin Hayes, Colin Healy, Denise O'Sullivan, Eileen Gleeson, Emma Byrne, football, Ireland’s Nations League Campaign, Irish WNT, Katie Mccabe, Kyra Carusa, Louise Quinn, Lucy Quinn, Nations League
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A stellar 6-1 win over Northern Ireland in Windsor Park concluded Ireland’s Nations League campaign last night, earning them promotion to League A and more importantly guaranteeing them at least a play off in the bid for Euro 2025 qualification. Here are the lessons learned from Ireland’s Nations League campaign under Eileen Gleeson, leaving a rejuvenated squad and an excited …
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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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Eileen Gleeson On Katie McCabe: “She’s In Her Prime Right Now”
Eileen Gleeson ‘s Ireland left the crowd cheering as they beat Albania 5-1 on Friday night in what was an epic show of strength and diverse play by the girls in green. The team is no doubt hoping to continue this winning streak as they are set to play Albania’s team today yet again, but this time, on their home …
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PREVIEW | Albania v Ireland
For the fourth game in Group B1, the Ireland Women’s National Team are in Shkoder, Albania to take on the same opponent from last Friday’s win in Tallaght Stadium. A 5-1 victory in the first meeting between the teams keeps Ireland top of their group and in contention to secure promotion to League A. But they will not be taking …
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Abbie Larkin: “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind…I was just ready for the next challenge”
It is clear that Abbie Larkin is a very talented player, with the year 2023 having been a testament to her exceptional abilities. The 18 year old was one of the Irish national team’s youngest players called up to the FIFA World Cup Squad, and played in Australia. Following this momentous international tournament, she was included in the roster for …
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