Sky announces 2025 ‘Sky WNT Fund’ Recipients
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Jennifer O'Reilly
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June 5, 2025
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Soccer
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The Sky WNT Fund supports Women’s National Team players with a €30,000 bursary. Yesterday, 4 June 2025, Sky Ireland has announced the four recipients of the 2025 Sky WNT Fund, established to champion members of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team in their academic and career ambitions off the pitch. Now in its fourth year, Sky Ireland has reaffirmed …
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Women & Girls Plan Launched For FAI Football Pathways
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HerSport Editor
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March 11, 2025
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Soccer
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With more girls playing football in the Republic of Ireland than ever before, the Women & Girls’ Football Action Plan will Strengthen The Foundations already in place so that the game can continue to grow. Aligned with the Football Association of Ireland’s Football Pathways Plan, the Action Plan will help create an encouraging, empowering and exciting football ecosystem for women and …
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3 Women’s Sports Events To Bookmark This Weekend
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HerSport Editor
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February 20, 2025
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Athletics, Hockey, Soccer
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carla ward, Denise O'Sullivan, FAI, Hockey, Katie Mccabe, Railway Union, Sarah Healy, Sharlene Mawdsley, Tallaght Stadium, UCD, Women's football, Women's National Team
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As sports fans across Ireland gear up for an action-packed weekend, three major events are set to take centre stage, each bringing its own unique brand of excitement. From the track to the pitch, top athletes and teams will battle for glory in what promises to be a thrilling few days of competition. National Indoor Championships: Stars Ready to …
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Where Does Irish Women’s Football Go From Here?
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Deb Shaw
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December 10, 2024
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Soccer
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Eileen Gleeson, Euros, FAI, Ireland, Ireland vs Wales, Ireland women's football team, Irish football, Irish WNT, Katie Mccabe, Lionesses, Soccer, Vera Pauw, wales
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It’s been exactly a week since Irish women’s football faced another bitter disappointment. A defeat to Wales marked the second consecutive failure to qualify for the UEFA Women’s European Championship, reigniting questions about the future of the game in Ireland. The blame game has already begun, with critics targeting coach Eileen Gleeson and captain Katie McCabe. However, solely focusing on …
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Ireland WNT to take on Georgia in EURO 2025 Qualifying Play-Off
The Ireland Women’s National Team will continue their quest to qualify for EURO 2025 by taking on Georgia in Round 1 of the Play-Offs in October. The Draw for the Play-Offs was made at UEFA HQ in Nyon, Switzerland on Friday afternoon with Ireland going in as a seeded team following their victory over France in their final Group A3 …
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Jonathan Hill to depart his position as CEO of the FAI
The Board of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) is today announcing the departure of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jonathan Hill. Jonathan joined the FAI as CEO in November 2020 and has been at the helm of the association for the past three and a half years. Tony Keohane, independent Chair of the Board of the FAI commented: “Jonathan joined …
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“Narcissism in the women’s game is becoming so big that nobody cares about the coach” – Vera Pauw Tells All In New Podcast
If you thought the saga had finally subsided between Vera Pauw and the FAI, you’d have been wrong. The former Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team manager spoke out publicly yesterday for the first time since the organisation chose not to renew her contract for that position, in conversation with Richie Sadlier on his podcast, titled ‘Episode’, in conjunction with …
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Sky Unveils Sponsorship With Ireland’s Women’s and Men’s Football Teams Until 2028
Sky and the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) have announced an extension of their partnership with the Women’s National Football Team, and will become the primary partner for the Men’s National Team until 2028. In response to the announcement, JD Buckley, CEO of Sky Ireland, said: “Over the past two and a half years, we have enjoyed a fantastic partnership …
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Aoife Mannion Makes Returns To Pitch For Manchester United After Nine-Month Injury Hiatus
The Republic of Ireland’s Aoife Mannion has made a return to the pitch after a nine-month hiatus due to injuries. Mannion was only on the pitch briefly for team Manchester United against Southampton in the FA Cup on Monday, 12 February 2024. Lots of love poured in for her return from her high-profile teammates, excited to see Mannion back in …
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Sky Ireland Reveal Five Recipients Of The Sky WNT Fund 2023
The Sky WNT Fund provides €25,000 to help five Women’s National Team players with their studies and career development. Sky Ireland today announced the five recipients of the 2023 Sky WNT Fund. The €25,000 bursary is designed to support members of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team in furthering their career development and academic studies. After reviewing applications from …
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