Over 2,000 kids to raise Tallaght Stadium atmosphere

The atmosphere in Tallaght Stadium on Thursday evening promises to be truly memorable as over 2,000 kids will voice their support for the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team. Vera Pauw’s team will take on Finland in their penultimate Group A qualifier, knowing that a victory will secure a Play-Off spot for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. A record …

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Tiegen Ruddy Signs A Pro Deal For FC Sion

Tiegan Ruddy bids farewell to Peamount united. The 22-year-old defender has been offered a professional contract with Swiss FC Sion. This will be her first professional contract and she has told the press she is “buzzing” to have the opportunity. She said “I’ve waited a long time for this and can’t wait to get going”. This is also a promising …

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Development of Women’s and Girls’ Football continues to grow

With more girls getting involved in football than ever before, the Football Association of Ireland is working to build on what has already been an encouraging year for women’s and girls’ football. The visibility of the female game has reached new heights thanks to the sponsorship of Sky Ireland, whose support of the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team can be …

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SSE Airtricity WNL ROUND-UP

DLR Waves 1-0 Cork City  DLR Waves hadn’t won in four outings prior to this encounter with a Cork City side who were themselves looking for consecutive wins for the first time this season. And the opening stages proved tight with neither side gaining the upper hand. On the half hour, however, the Waves broke the deadlock, Mia Dodd driving …

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Kick-Off Times confirmed for EVOKE.ie FAI Women’s Cup Semi-Finals

The kick-off times for the 2022 EVOKE.ie FAI Women’s Cup Semi-Finals have been confirmed for Saturday, September 24th. Holders Wexford Youths will take on Athlone Town in the second game of the day, which is scheduled to start at 16:30 in Athlone Town Stadium. Shelbourne will get the day started with a Dublin Derby against Bohemians at Tolka Park, kicking …

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Ireland WNT Squad Announced

Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team Manager Vera Pauw has issued call-ups to 28 players for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers against Finland and Slovakia. Ireland will host Finland in Tallaght Stadium on Thursday, September 1st in what is expected to be a record crowd after tickets for the game sold out in just 30 minutes. A flight …

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Outgoing Meath coach Paul Garrigan on how they went about retaining their TG4 All-Ireland Senior title.

Before this year’s TG4 All-Ireland senior final, Paul Garrigan drafted 38 personalised letters of appreciation, one for every player in the Meath squad. Everyone from the county board to the players who defeated Kerry on the pitch at Croke Park that day had known that the Royals would be losing their inspirational coach at the end of the season. And …

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Doherty honoured with SSE Airtricity WNL Player of the Month for June / July

The mark of a top player is when they deliver their best performance as the spotlight burns its brightest on the biggest stage. That is what Emma Doherty has done in her debut season in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League. It is also why she has been selected as the SSE Airtricity WNL Player of the Month for June …

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Carson Prickett: First Player with Limb Difference to Compete on U.S. Women’s National Team

Professional soccer player Carson Prickett became the first player with a limb difference to compete in the U.S. Women’s National team last week.  Prickett was born without her left forearm and hand. The athlete has spoken about her confidence in herself on her social media platforms, especially throughout April which is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. In an …

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