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Carla Ward appointed as Ireland Women’s National Team Head Coach

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Carla Ward as the new Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s National Team (WNT).   The former Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Aston Villa Manager will lead the WNT through to the end of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign.   Ward will take over the WNT with immediate …

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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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Professional contracts announced for players in Women’s National League

The Football Association of Ireland and the League of Ireland have confirmed the introduction of professional contracts to players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League (WNL) which will be introduced December 1st, 2022. From this date, professional players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League will be subject to the same Standard Player Contract and minimum wage regulations as …

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FAI Creates New Role for Head of Women and Girls’ Football

The Football Association of Ireland will continue its development of women and girls’ football with the recruitment of a Head of Women and Girls’ Football.  With more girls playing football in the Republic of Ireland than ever before, a pathway in place from Grassroots to the Women’s National League and the historic qualification of Ireland Women’s National Team to the …

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