Witness Ireland’s WNT Make History At The Aviva Stadium
On Saturday, September 23rd, a historic moment will unfold as Ireland’s Women’s National soccer team takes to the field for the first time ever at the renowned Aviva Stadium. The team will face Northern Ireland in the opening game of the 2023-24 UEFA Women’s Nations League. Ireland WNT Manager Vera Pauw said: “It is fantastic to know that our players …
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FAI Welcomes Additional Government Funding For Women And Girls’ Football
The Football Association of Ireland has welcomed the announcement by government of additional funding to support the development of women’s and girls’ football. At a special function at Farmleigh last night, to celebrate the Ireland Women’s National Team ahead of FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023, it was confirmed that up to €500,000 will be earmarked for Grassroots girls’ programmes, adult …
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Ireland WNT Squad Confirmed For FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
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HerSport Editor
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June 28, 2023
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The Ireland Women’s National Team squad to compete in FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 has been confirmed. The final squad, consisting of 23 players, will travel to Australia on Friday, July 7 – the day after their final preparation on home soil against France in Tallaght Stadium. The squad selection is subject to change should any injuries occur in advance …
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Everything To Know About Ireland v Zambia Friendly Match
Ireland Women’s National Team will head to Tallaght Stadium to take on Zambia in an International Friendly tonight. The Thursday night encounter – which will be broadcast live on RTÉ2 – is the penultimate game for Vera Pauw’s on home soil before they depart for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Isibeal Atkinson comes into the squad, while Megan Campbell will …
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Club Signings Provide Pre-World Cup Boosts For Amber Barrett And Niamh Fahey
Ireland’s striker Amber Barrett and defender Niamh Fahey have received pre-World Cup boosts after signing contracts for their respective professional clubs. Barrett, who has spent four years in Germany, has concluded her tenure there by signing a contract with the Belgian team, Standard Liege. Standard Liege is currently Belgian Women’s Cup champions and finished third in the league last season. …
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Over One Million Tickets Sold For Women’s World Cup
This year has seen many triumphs for women’s soccer – the latest one being that the Women’s World Cup is on track to become the most attended standalone women’s sporting event ever with over one million tickets sold, according to FIFA. The forthcoming tournament is set to get underway on July 20, hosted in Australia and New Zealand, with an …
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Vera Pauw Reveals Ireland’s Women’s Training Squad For FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Ireland Women’s National Team training camp squad was announced at Circle K headquarters this afternoon. A group of 27 players will connect in Dublin on Monday, June 12 to continue preparations with the Ireland Women’s National Team for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. Manager Vera Pauw expressed much excitement to work with the selected squad leading up to the International …
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World Cup Activity Book Aims To Get Children Reading about FIFA Women’s World Cup
Over 150,000 copies of a World Cup Activity Book will be distributed around the country to help get children reading and learning all about FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. With the Ireland Women’s National Team set to make their major tournament debut at the World Cup in July, the curiosity of children will be sated with this free activity book …
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Minister Byrne Asks Sport Ireland To Develop Code Of Conduct
Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education Thomas Byrne yesterday (May 9) met with representatives from the FAI, IRFU, GAA, and Sport Ireland to discuss the prevention of racist and violent incidents in sport. The meeting came after a number of disgraceful high-profile incidents, especially involving the harassment of referees, one of whom — for an U17 minor hurling …
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Minister Byrne To Meet With Sporting Bodies Over Sideline Problems
The Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne, will meet representatives of the FAI, GAA, IRFU and Sport Ireland on Tuesday, 9 May 2023, to discuss how to address incidents of racism and violence in sport. “As a sporting community, it is imperative that we demonstrate that there is simply no place for violence and racism in …
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