Karen Carney details the period leakage anxiety she experienced as an England player

Former England star Karen Carney has been in many situations that would induce worry for the average person. From broadcasting in front of thousands as a sports journalist on live TV, to playing in the World Cup and the Olympics, she’s not batted an eye, but there is one thing that certainly did cause her anxiety throughout her career. Opening …

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Arsenal Are the Conti Cup champions: McCabe celebrates, Hayes shoves Eidevall, Maanum in stable condition after collapse

Arsenal Are the Conti Cup champions, coming out on top over Chelsea, 1-0, at the Molineux Stadium after 120 minutes and a goal from Stina Blackstenius. From a medical scare to tension between the managers, and the fact that outcome means Jonas Eidevall’s side have denied The Blues the chance at the quadruple, it was a dramatic affair all around, …

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Ireland WNT squad selected for opening EURO 2025 qualifiers

The quest to qualify for the 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championships begins this month for the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team with games away to France and home to England. Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has selected a 26-player squad for their two opening games in Group A3 which sees them start against UEFA Nations League runners-up France in Metz …

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2024 Ladies HEC All-Stars and Rising Stars announced

The 2024 Ladies HEC All-Star and Rising Stars teams have been announced, celebrating the top performers from a very entertaining season of Ladies HEC third-level football. MTU Cork played host to the finals of seven competitions across the weekend of March 7-9, to bring the 2024 championships to a close. The finals kicked off with the third edition of the …

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5 things to look forward to in this year’s Women’s Premier Division

The League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division kicks off tomorrow, Saturday the 8th of March, and as comes with every season, there’s a renewed air of optimism and excitement looming. With some new faces, increased investment and overall a more competitive league across the board there’s a lot up for grabs. Here’s five things to look forward to in this …

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Sky launches WNT Fund for third year, who will be this year’s recipients?

Sky today announced the return of the ‘Sky WNT Fund’ for the third year – reaffirming its commitment to supporting the growth and development of Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team (WNT) players, both on and off the pitch. The Sky WNT Fund is a €25,000 bursary, open to Women’s National Team players, to aid their academic, professional and post-football …

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Ireland WNT to play two EURO 2025 Qualifying Fixtures at the Aviva Stadium

The Ireland Women’s National Team will play two of their home 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship qualifiers in the Aviva Stadium. Having been drawn into Group A3, Ireland will begin their quest to qualify for the EUROs by visiting France on Friday, April 5th before returning to Dublin to host England at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, April 9th. The …

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‘I don’t think it was up to the standard expected at international level’ Diane Caldwell’s reflections on Vera Pauw’s reign

The last time she briefed the media, Diane Caldwell’s reflections on Vera Pauw’s reign grabbed all of the headlines, and now, five months on, such observations are still pertinent. With 101 caps for Ireland, her opinion is certainly to be headed, but with that all said and done, she’s relishing this new lease of life under new head coach Eileen …

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Why Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes wore a “Football without fans is nothing” t-shirt at the Old Firm derby

Ireland defender Caitlin Hayes has slammed the decision to ban Celtic fans from their derby away to Rangers yesterday, calling out a “false intent to grow the game” by the home side at the Old Firm match. Rangers had in fact sold away tickets to the fixture at the Ibrox Stadium only to cancel that allocation at short notice due …

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The ultimate LGFA Division 1 breakdown: Armagh dethrone Meath, Dublin triumph, Waterford beat Cork

There was plenty of unmissable action in the Lidl National Football League over the weekend, here’s the ultimate LGFA Division 1 breakdown. Dublin 0-16 Galway 1-12 By DARREN KELLY All-Ireland champions Dublin staged a stunning comeback in the closing minutes to come from three points down to beat Galway in the Lidl Ladies National Football League in Parnell Park. Trailing …

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