West Ham United’s Izzy Atkinson Is Hopeful For The Nations League Road Ahead
Izzy Atkinson has had a significant year playing for the Irish Women’s National Football team (WNT). Ahead of the Ireland-Albania game, the 22 year old who plays for the Women’s Super League (WSL) side West Ham United, addressed a pre-match media conference on Monday. Having been called up to the 2023 FIFA World Cup squad, she participated in the international …
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McLaughlin & Campbell Return To Ireland Squad As Gleeson Preps For Albania
The Ireland Women’s National Team will continue their UEFA Nations League campaign with two games back-to-back against Albania. Interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has selected a 26-player squad for the two games, which start at home on Friday, October 27 in Tallaght Stadium before travelling to Shkoder for a game on Tuesday, October 31. With all tickets sold out for …
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Eileen Gleeson To Continue As Interim Ireland WNT Head Coach For UEFA Nations League Group Campaign
The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed that Eileen Gleeson will continue as Interim Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s National Team for the remainder of the 2023/24 UEFA Nations League group campaign. The recruitment process for a new Head Coach has reached the long list of candidates and this will move to a short list within the coming month. …
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7 Key Takeaways From Ireland vs Hungary
Eileen Gleeson’s side top their Nations League group at the close of this international break, picking up the win last night once again here’s the key takeaways from Ireland vs Hungary. From attacking flair to defensive stability and a new lease of life effect on the team, it was all evident during their 4-0 victory in Budapest. 1.O’Sullivan shines in …
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“Ever So Proud” Caitlin Hayes Aspires To Be Louise Quinn Mark II
Celtic player Caitlin Hayes had a debut to remember on Saturday, helping the Irish WNT to a clean sheet and three points in their first game at the Aviva Stadium. It tops off an extraordinary weekend for the centre back who only received clearance to play for the team on Friday, which also happened to be her 28th birthday. “It …
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“This is the pinnacle” McCabe ready to make the Aviva Stadium home
The Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe is ready to make the Aviva Stadium home tomorrow, as the Girls in Green take on Northern Ireland in the Nations League. The game marks a series of firsts; a first match in charge for interim manager Eileen Gleeson and NI manager Tanya Oxtoby, a first showcase for the Republic of Ireland since …
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Glasgow City’s Emily Whelan Is Ready For The Nations League Window
Emily Whelan has been called up to the Irish women’s national squad ahead of their match against Northern Ireland on 23 September. The 21 year old, who plays for Scottish side Glasgow city FC, was unfortunately not included in the Irish World Cup squad. While Whelan described the time as tough, she supported her counterparts and viewed this as an …
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“Saturday’s Going To Be An Amazing Occasion” – Saoirse Noonan Thrilled For Historic Match at Aviva Stadium
“We’re all looking forward to Saturday. We want to make that a special occasion, and it should be a special occasion; that’s what we should be looking at”, says Saoirse Noonan, echoing in anticipation as Ireland braces for a historic showdown against Northern Ireland. On Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, the Aviva Stadium will witness a momentous event – the first-ever …
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Savannah McCarthy on overcoming ACL fear and revelling in 7 hour round trips to training
Shamrock Rovers star Savannah McCarthy may be over the moon to overcome her biggest fear in an ACL injury, but she’s keeping her feet firmly planted to the ground back home in Kerry. The centre back from Listowel returned to the Ireland squad this week under the interim management of Eileen Gleeson, marking the first time she’s done so since …
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‘There’s No Escaping The Elephant In The Room’- Gleeson Looks To Open New Chapter For The Irish WNT
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Alanna Cunnane
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September 19, 2023
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Interview, Soccer
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Eabha O'Mahony, Eileen Gleeson, Emily Whelan, Glasgow City, Hayley Nolan, Head of Women and Girls' Football, Ireland WNT, Peamount United, Saoirse Noonan, Tyler Tolund, UCD Waves, Vera Pauw
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Interim Irish WNT manager Eileen Gleeson has addressed the “ elephant in the room ” that former boss Vera Pauw has left behind, commenting today on the players returning to the squad, the general public sentiment towards the team and their upcoming match versus Northern Ireland at the Aviva stadium. As the current Head of Women and Girls’ Football she …
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