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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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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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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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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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‘There’s No Escaping The Elephant In The Room’- Gleeson Looks To Open New Chapter For The Irish WNT

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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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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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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The Girls In Green Overseas: Moves For Littlejohn, Ryan-Doyle and Whelan

Birmingham City will somewhat emulate a WNL fantasy team this season in the Women’s Super League after their signings of Peamount United’s Eleanor Ryan-Doyle and Shelbourne’s Emily Whelan brings their Irish squad count to five.

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