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Nominees announced for 35th FAI International Awards

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the nominees for the 35th edition of the FAI International Awards, set to take place on Friday, June 6th at the Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland’s international friendly against Senegal. This year’s awards will honour standout performances from June 2024 to May 2025, recognising the achievements of players across all age levels in …

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Ireland U19s ready to kick off Euro campaign against Spain on Monday

The Ireland Women’s Under-19s kick off their 2024 UEFA Women’s Under-19 European Championships campaign on Monday against holders Spain. The first game in Group B will be played in the Futbolo Stadionas Marijampolėje in Lithuania as Dave Connell’s squad aim to get off to a positive start. This is just the second time that the Ireland WU19 will have competed in …

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Ireland U19s qualify for European Championships for first time since 2014

The Ireland Women’s Under 19s have qualified for the UEFA Women’s Under-19 European Championships for the first time since 2014. After beating Iceland 4-1 in their opening Group A2 game, the Girls in Green overcame Austria 1-0 on Saturday to qualify for the finals tournament in Lithuania. A second-half goal from Shamrock Rovers forward Joy Ralph proved to be the …

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Athlone Town defeat Peamount United 3-0 to win President’s Cup

Three second-half goals helped Athlone Town to a 3-0 victory over Peamount United to win the President’s Cup in Athlone Town Stadium. Goals from Chloe Singleton (2) and Casey Howe ensured that the home team successfully retained the trophy that they won last year following an impressive display. This was a battle between the 2023 Sports Direct Women’s FAI Cup …

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Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland sidelined with injuries ahead of Italy friendly

The Ireland Women’s National Team have updated their squad ahead of the International Friendlies against Italy and Cymru. Midfielders Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland have been ruled out due to respective knee injuries with Peamount United duo Erin McLaughlin and Jess Fitzgerald brought in as replacements. It is a first senior call up for 17-year-old Lucan native Fitzgerald, who is promoted from the …

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Peamount United lift trophy after final round of Women’s Premier Division

Peamount United lifted the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division trophy for the fourth time in their history following a 6-1 win over Sligo Rovers at PRL Park. Goals from Jess Fitzgerald (2), Ellen Dolan (2), Erin McLaughlin and Avril Brierley saw James O’Callaghan’s team collect their 17th win of the season and sign off in style in front of 1,059 spectators and the …

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Ireland u19s defeat Faroe Islands 4-0

Two goals from Jess Fitzgerald helped the Ireland Women’s Under-19s record a 4-0 victory over Faroe Islands in their UEFA European WU19 Championship Qualifiers. Head Coach Dave Connell made some changes to the starting line-up following their loss to Belgium in the opening game of Group A6 and those tweaks injected more energy into the team. Peamount United midfielder Fitzgerald …

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Peamount United win Women’s Premier Division with two games left to play

Peamount United 2-0 Wexford Youths Peamount United became SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division champions for the fourth time following a 2-0 victory over Wexford Youths at Ferrycarrig Park. The Peas extended their lead at the top of the table to 12 points, with two games still to play, but hold a better head-to-head record over second-placed Shamrock Rovers, so they …

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U19 Northern Ireland defeat Ireland 1-0 in International Friendly

A late goal from Kerri Halliday saw Northern Ireland claim a 1-0 victory over Ireland Women’s Under-19s in an International Friendly in Danny Blanchflower Stadium, Belfast. After beating Wales twice in two games in Wrexham, Dave Connell’s squad finished off a busy international window with this game that was affected by strong windy conditions. Ireland were the better of the …

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Ireland U19s to play Friendlies with Wales, Northern Ireland

The Ireland Women’s Under-19s have lined up three International Friendly games to help prepare for upcoming UEFA European Championship Qualifiers. Head Coach Dave Connell has selected a new-look squad with several uncapped players at this level for a trip to Wales and then to Northern Ireland. Ireland will take on Wales twice, on Wednesday, September 20 and Friday, September 22, …

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