FAI fined €20k for IRA song controversy

The FAI have been fined €20,000 by UEFA following the singing of a song associated with supporting the IRA in the dressing room after qualifying for the 2o23 FIFA World Cup in Hampden Park in October. The video was circulated online after their World Cup play-off win against Scotland which subsequently lead to Ireland manager Vera Pauw, the FAI and …

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Katie McCabe to pass on watching World Cup in Qatar

Katie McCabe has said she would not have travelled to Qatar for the World Cup finals that start this month. “No I wouldn’t have went” McCabe said also stating “What is going on there isn’t great. It’s not a good look for football, but the decision has been made. The World Cup will continue, and hopefully, there won’t be any …

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Republic of Ireland Glory: A prime example of what is possible when you invest in women’s sport

Two days on from their victory in Hampden Park, it is beginning to sink in what the Republic of Ireland team have achieved. Denise O Sullivan’s inch-perfect pass to substitute Amber Barrett, who slotted the ball perfectly into the bottom corner on her first touch was ultimately the difference between Ireland and Scotland. The moment was incredibly poignant with Barrett …

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“It was not luck” Vera Pauw on qualifying for the 2023 FIFA World Cup

The Republic of Ireland squad have made history and have qualified for the 2023 FIFA World Cup after defeating Scotland 1-0 in Hampden Park. Manager Vera Pauw spoke to HerSport following the teams return to Dublin “It’s starting to sink in, but the moment that the final whistle went it was just ‘We’re going to the World Cup, what happened …

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A Breakdown: The Republic of Ireland’s Fifa World Cup Qualifying route

Last Thursday, the Republic of Ireland finally found out who they will be playing in their World Cup qualifying playoff when Scotland beat Austria 1-0 in Hampden Park. The Girls in Green face Scotland on Tuesday, October 11th with kick-off at 8pm after weeks of uncertainty. And the uncertainty is still not over when it comes to this World Cup. …

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“We need to play our best game ever” Vera Pauw on Republic of Irelands World Cup Qualifier against Scotland

The Republic of Ireland WNT will face Scotland in their World Cup play-off on Tuesday with KO at 8pm. Manager Vera Pauw will be up against her former team and remarked that it will be no easy task. “Physically they will be ready. The emotions, we will need to see how they handle that. On the other hand, they have …

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WNL Stars Pay Special Visit To INTERSPORT Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools Girls-Only Camp

There has been no shortage of excitement at East Meath United since the INTERSPORT Elverys FAI Summer Soccer Schools began, but a special visit this week is all anyone can talk about now. Four players from the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League turned up at Minnistown Road to get involved with the girls-only camp that has been a big hit with …

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