Louise Quinn Injury Doubt Ahead Of Ireland’s Clash With Canada

Louise Quinn has emerged as an injury doubt for tomorrow’s clash between the Republic of Ireland and Canada. Following last Thursday’s 1-0 defeat to Australia, Quinn was seen wearing a protective boot, having picked up a knock in the game. Despite this, Quinn took full-part in training on Tuesday evening, and is expected to be available for selection on Wednesday. …

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Professional contracts announced for players in Women’s National League

The Football Association of Ireland and the League of Ireland have confirmed the introduction of professional contracts to players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League (WNL) which will be introduced December 1st, 2022. From this date, professional players in the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League will be subject to the same Standard Player Contract and minimum wage regulations as …

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Squad Update | Stapleton and Atkinson called up ahead of Slovakia

Two players have been called up to the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team squad ahead of their final 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier away to Slovakia. Shelbourne’s Jessie Stapleton and West Ham United’s Isibeal Atkinson will report into camp on Friday, September 2nd. Players departing the squad include Niamh Fahey (groin), Jamie Finn (suspended), Ruesha Littlejohn (foot) and …

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Ireland Finish Finland To Qualify For World Cup Play-Offs

Ireland edged past Finland at a packed Tallaght Stadium last night, securing their spot in the World Cup play-offs. Vera Pauw said that her team dared to believe…to #OUTBELIEVE…that they could secure a spot in the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifying Play-Offs. Ireland have made it into the World Cup Play-Off stages, after an intense match and a hard-fought …

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“There Were No Pitches Available To Us” Ellee McEvoy Is Raising Awareness For Womens Football

The current whipped up, their rafts collided with logs on the river bank and they began to take on water, six of the group went under. Ellee McEvoy spotted two who were being taken away by Bow River in Canada and stuck out her hand to save them before everyone climbed up on one of the logs. The ice-cold temperatures …

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SSE Airtricity WNL Round-up Week 6

Shelbourne and Peamount United remain joint top of the SSE Airtricity Women’s National League after a thrilling weekend of action. Sligo Rovers 3-1 Treaty UnitedOn paper, this game was a fairly even contest. Sligo were missing taliswoman Emma Hansberry and in-form goalkeeper Kristen Sample. It was the home side though who really deserved the win, their first at The Showgrounds. …

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Republic of Ireland WNT squad announced for Sweden qualifier

Vera Pauw has selected 27 players to make up her Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team squad for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifier away to Sweden. Following recent good form that has included wins over Finland and Georgia, as well as finishing third in the Pinatar Cup, Ireland will travel to Gothenburg for their encounter with Sweden on Tuesday, April …

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Sky Launches Bursary Support For WNT

Sky Ireland announced a bursary designed to support five Women’s National Team players with their academic studies and career development off the pitch.

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UEFA And Disney’s Incredible Initiative To Be Rolled Out To 30 Clubs In Ireland To Enocurage More Girls Into Football

Playmakers employs an innovative storytelling approach featuring much-loved Disney characters to help more girls see the fun in regular physical exercise and football.

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