PREVIEW | Slovakia v Republic of Ireland WNT

The final game in Group A for the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team sees them come up against Slovakia on Tuesday evening. Vera Pauw’s squad are aiming to collect another win to aid their bid to qualify for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with the game taking place in Senec. Three points in this game would propel Ireland …

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Ciara Mageean Smashes Sonia’s 1500m Record | Weekend Roundup

Ciara Mageean sets an all time Irish record   Ciara Mageean has officially smashed Irish Legend Sonia O’Sullivan’s Irish 1500m record, bringing Ireland another victory at the Diamond League meeting in Brussels. The athletics superstar clocked a time of 3 :56.63, carving more than two seconds off O’Sullivan’s previous record of 3:58.85, which has not been beaten since it was …

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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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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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