Listed as injured but playing for her club, why Sinead Farrelly isn’t in the Irish squad

Sinead Farrelly ’s absence amongst the 25 Irish WNT players selected for this Nations League window caused confusion, and even more so when she took the field for her club NJ/NY Gotham FC over the weekend despite being listed amongst the FAI’s injured players. Interim head coach Eileen Gleeson will be disappointed to be without the deft touch of the 33-year-old …

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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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Eileen Gleeson is New Head of Women and Girls’ Football

The Football Association of Ireland has appointed Eileen Gleeson as Head of Women and Girls’ Football to lead the continued development and growth of football for all women and girls in Ireland. A UEFA Pro Licence holder with experience coaching at domestic and international levels, Eileen recently left her role as manage of Glasgow City having previously spent two years …

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WNT: World Cup Qualifiers Squad Released As Gleeson Departs For Glasgow City

The Football Association of Ireland has announced that Eileen Gleeson will depart her role as Assistant Manager with the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team in order to take over as Manager of Glasgow City.

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