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WNT Squad Selected For UEFA Nations League Games

The Ireland Women’s National Team squad has been confirmed for their remaining UEFA Women’s Nations League Group 2 games away to Türkiye and home to Slovenia. Head Coach Carla Ward has selected 24 players for two games that Ireland need to win in order to have a chance of securing promotion to League A, as they currently trail Group leaders …

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Swords Thunder beat St. Paul’s Killarney 69-63 to win Division One Trophy

iSecure Swords Thunder took MissQuote.ie Divison One Trophy honours, with a 69-63 win over St. Paul’s Killarney at the National Basketball Arena. St. Paul’s Killarney were looking to achieve the double, having sealed promotion to the Super League last month with victory in the MissQuote.ie Division One final over iSecure Swords Thunder, but this time it was the Dublin club …

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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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“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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5 Key Takeaways From Ireland Vs Albania 

Photo by Stephen McCarthy Ireland made their grand return to Tallaght Stadium on Friday with a 5-1  victory over Albania, continuing a successful Nations League journey after wins against Northern Ireland and Hungary earlier in the campaign. Several players undoubtedly stood out and made their mark on the pitch as did several position change ups.  1. Katie McCabe is the …

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Which Irish National Team Players Are In The Women’s Super League?

The Women’s Super League (WSL) commenced on October 1st, and with it, the return of various Irish internationals still buzzing with excitement from their World Cup appearances and Nations League wins. The Republic of Ireland has the largest number of expatriate football players in the WSL. Here is a list of the Irish internationals in the WSL. 1. Katie McCabe (Arsenal)  …

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Megan Connolly will captain Bristol City for WSL return

Irish International Megan Connolly will captain Bristol City WFC for their return to the Barclays Women’s Super League after two years in the Championship. The 26-year-old midfielder signed from Brighton and Hove Albion, where she has made 58 appearances in four years. She was also part of Vera Pauw’s World Cup squad this summer. The Robins are returning to the …

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Izzy Atkinson to replace injured Ruesha Littlejohn in Ireland Nations League Squad

Izzy Atkinson will link up with the Ireland Women’s National Team squad on Wednesday ahead of their Saturday UEFA Nations League opener against Northern Ireland Saturday. The game will take place in Aviva Stadium (KO 13:00) and will be broadcast live on RTE2. West Ham ace Atkinson replaces midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn who has returned to her club with to recover …

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Ireland and Northern Ireland Squads announced for UEFA Nations League opening games

Interim Head Coach Eileen Gleeson, who takes the role after Vera Pauw’s controversial exit, has selected her 25-player Ireland WNT squad for the opening games of the inaugural UEFA Nations League. New Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby has also named a 23-strong squad. Ireland will host Northern Ireland on Saturday, September 23 in Aviva Stadium to kick off their Group …

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The Biggest Irish International Transfers of the 2023-2024 Season

As the transfer window comes to a close on September 7th, several Irish international player transfers have stood out.  The World Cup showcased the raw potential of the Irish Women’s National team as they made their first ever appearance at the tournament. Needless to say, the World Cup having taken place weeks before the transfer window shed light on the …

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