“I know we’re going to have games at the Aviva next year” – Megan Connolly
Megan Connolly is confident the Irish WNT will play “some of the bigger games” at the Aviva Stadium next year, building on their inaugural outing at the venue last September. “I know we’ll have some games next year at the Aviva, and at Tallaght,” she told HerSport.ie yesterday. Understanding of course that “there are logistics that go into it”, Connolly …
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“She’s the sunshine that Albania needed” – Caitlin Hayes talks her friendship with Irish WNT teammate
Just as Caitlin Hayes has been a welcome addition to the Irish WNT, it appears the WNT has served as a welcome boost to the Celtic defender’s life as well. After only four games played, she’s already a major stakeholder in the starting line up for the Girls in Green, and seems to be slotting in well to the team’s …
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Freya Healy to replace injured Emily Whelan in Ireland WNT squad for Hungary, NI games
Peamount’s Freya Healy is replacing injured Emily Whelan in the Ireland WNT squad Interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has announced for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Hungary and Northern Ireland, on Dec.1 and Dec. 5 respectively. Healy, who turned 16 at the beginning of this month, will join the squad for training on Monday, where Gleeson will assess …
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Ireland WNT squad announcement: First call up for Dolan as Littlejohn & Stapleton return
The Ireland Women’s National Team will finish off their 2023/24 UEFA Nations League campaign with games against Hungary and Northern Ireland. Interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has picked 26 players for the two games, starting with Hungary in Tallaght Stadium on Friday, December 1 and then concluding with Northern Ireland in the National Stadium, Belfast on Tuesday, December 5. There …
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Eileen Gleeson On Katie McCabe: “She’s In Her Prime Right Now”
Eileen Gleeson ‘s Ireland left the crowd cheering as they beat Albania 5-1 on Friday night in what was an epic show of strength and diverse play by the girls in green. The team is no doubt hoping to continue this winning streak as they are set to play Albania’s team today yet again, but this time, on their home …
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PREVIEW | Albania v Ireland
For the fourth game in Group B1, the Ireland Women’s National Team are in Shkoder, Albania to take on the same opponent from last Friday’s win in Tallaght Stadium. A 5-1 victory in the first meeting between the teams keeps Ireland top of their group and in contention to secure promotion to League A. But they will not be taking …
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Abbie Larkin: “It’s been a bit of a whirlwind…I was just ready for the next challenge”
It is clear that Abbie Larkin is a very talented player, with the year 2023 having been a testament to her exceptional abilities. The 18 year old was one of the Irish national team’s youngest players called up to the FIFA World Cup Squad, and played in Australia. Following this momentous international tournament, she was included in the roster for …
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Jamie Finn speaks out about her exclusion from the World Cup Squad for the first time
When Vera Pauw announced Ireland’s World Cup squad back in June, the absence of one name sent shockwaves through WNT supporters around the country- Jamie Finn. Not only did she play in six of Ireland’s nine qualification games, she also started in their infamous playoff win over Scotland, and proved herself on countless occasions to be a player that was …
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West Ham United’s Izzy Atkinson Is Hopeful For The Nations League Road Ahead
Izzy Atkinson has had a significant year playing for the Irish Women’s National Football team (WNT). Ahead of the Ireland-Albania game, the 22 year old who plays for the Women’s Super League (WSL) side West Ham United, addressed a pre-match media conference on Monday. Having been called up to the 2023 FIFA World Cup squad, she participated in the international …
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Hayley Nolan Discusses Taking Away The Taboo Around Periods | The Period Panel
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October 12, 2023
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Hayley Nolan, the football sensation from Crystal Palace and Ireland National team squad, sat down with Niamh Tallon for a candid conversation about a subject often relegated to hushed tones – periods. The talk revolved around shattering the stigma associated with discussing periods, the effects of menstruation on a professional athlete’s performance, and the significance of preparation on and off …
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