Person: Dave Connell

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Vera Pauw's Ireland close to three 'signings'

It was a case of in with the old but also in with the new, when Vera Pauw yesterday unveiled her provisional squad for Ireland’s crucial Euro 2021 qualifiers.

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Ireland start Euro 2021 campaign with 2-0 win over Montenegro

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McCabe: I’ve no issue with internal appointment as boss

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FAI set to appoint Meinert as new Ireland women’s boss

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Campbell calls for external appointment as women’s manager

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Building a future in football, at the highest level, for Irish girls

FAI defend controversial Gaynor Cup changes

The FAI have defended controversial changes to the format of the 2018 Gaynor Cup, the annual tournament in Limerick widely-regarded as the premier showcase for underage women’s football in Ireland.

Thu, 17 May, 2018

Ireland Women's U19s sunk by injury time penalty

Dave Connell's charges suffered defeat in their opening UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship Elite Round fixture against Scotland, losing 2-1 courtesy of a ninety-fifth minute penalty.

Tue, 04 Apr, 2017

Jessica Gargan believes Ireland U19s can bounce back against Azerbaijan

Ireland’s U19 side take on Azerbaijan tonight in their second Uefa Elite Phase European Championship qualifiers (Tallaght Stadium, kick-off 7.30pm).

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

No luck for battling Ireland women

The Republic of Ireland bowed out of the UEFA Women’s U17 European Championships in Iceland following a 2-0 loss to Norway yesterday.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2015

Republic of Ireland bow out of U17 European Championships

Republic of Ireland bowed out of the UEFA Women's U17 European Championships in Iceland following a 2-0 loss to Norway today.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2015

Ice Queens’ hot display comes up short

Republic of Ireland 0 Switzerland 1

Fri, 26 Jun, 2015

Saoirse and Eoin Noonan focusing on different missions

It’s very much a family affair for Saoirse Noonan at the Uefa Women’s U17 European Championships as her brother also plays a key role in Iceland.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2015

Ireland now face crucial Switzerland clash

Ireland 0 France 1: Ireland coach Dave Connell will rally his charges for Thursday’s make-or-break clash with Switzerland after a frustrating opening to the Uefa Women’s Under 17 European Championships yesterday.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2015

Ireland’s U17 women narrowly beaten in opening Euro game

Ireland were unlucky in their opening match of the UEFA Women’s U17 Championship, losing 1-0 to France despite a solid performance.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2015

Ireland Women's Under 17s ready for Euro Finals opener

The Republic of Ireland Women's Under 17 side begin their UEFA Women's U17 European Championships in Iceland this afternoon.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2015

Evelyn Daly has plenty of fighting spirit to call on

Evelyn Daly doesn’t have to look far to tap into a fighting spirit ahead of today’s UEFA Women’s Under 17 European Championship opener because her brother is a cage fighter.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2015

Ireland ready to spring a surprise in women’s U17 Uefa Championship qualifier

Republic of Ireland women’s U17 manager Dave Connell believes that his side can spring a surprise or two in this week’s elite qualifying round for the Uefa Championships.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2015

Farrelly and McKevitt goals see Ireland through

The Republic of Ireland Women’s U17 team yesterday qualified for the Elite Phase of the 2014-15 Uefa European Women’s U17 Championships with a game to spare.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Euro star Shine eyes senior start

Now that she’s ended her golden spell with Ireland’s underage teams, Cork girl Clare Shine has senior honours in her sights.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2014

Dublin welcomes Ireland's heroic Women's U19 team

The Republic of Ireland Women's U19 squad arrived back home to Dublin Airport this morning after their heroics at the UEFA Women's U19 Championships in Norway.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2014

Dutch destroyers end dream for the History Girls

UEFA U19 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL:

Fri, 25 Jul, 2014

Connell proud as Ireland go down fighting

It may have been a step too far in the end, but the Republic of Ireland Women’s U19 team made a giant leap forward for youth football around the country.

Fri, 25 Jul, 2014

Ireland girls miss out on place in U19 European final

Republic of Ireland 0 Netherlands 4

Thu, 24 Jul, 2014

Meet Ireland’s newest soccer stars as they prepare for Euro semi-final

Check out the 18 brilliant young women making Irish soccer history with a UEFA Women's Under-19

Thu, 24 Jul, 2014

We’re here to win title, insists Ireland defender Savannah

Having reached tonight’s UEFA U19 European Championship semi-final in Oslo, Irelanddefender Savannah McCarthy has no intention on settling for second best.

Thu, 24 Jul, 2014

Irish Women’s Under 19 side 'year ahead' of plan to challenge in Europe

The manager of the Republic of Ireland Women’s Under 19 team, Dave Connell, has said that his side are "a year early" in their progress since he took over three years ago.

Wed, 23 Jul, 2014

Victory takes ‘History Girls’ into last four

UEFA Women’s U19 European Championship Group 8

Tue, 22 Jul, 2014

Fantastic Irish U19’s women secure European Championship semi-final spot

Republic of Ireland 2 Sweden 1

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Connolly has no regrets as soccer calling pays off

UEFA U19 Women’s European Championship finals:

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Irish ‘History Girls’ stun England

Republic of Ireland 2 England 1

Sat, 19 Jul, 2014

Ireland women's U19s record stunning comeback victory over England

Republic of Ireland 2 England 1

Fri, 18 Jul, 2014

Ireland's U19 Women's team one game away from European semis

The Republic of Ireland U19 Women play England at 6pm Irish-time in Oslo, knowing a win would guarantee them a place in the semi-finals of the UEFA European U19 Championship.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2014

McCabe on a mission to make European semi-finals

Football success has visited the McCabe household over many years but Katie has designs on taking it to the European pinnacle with Ireland’s U19 women’s team.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2014

Busy Rowe plans to make room in schedule for boyfriend at Croker

Ireland U19 women’s attacker Sarah Rowe plans to repay the support of her boyfriend Aidan O’Shea at the Euro finals by cheering him on at Croke Park soon.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2014

Shine blasts Irish to victory

Women’s U19 finals

Wed, 16 Jul, 2014

Shine lifts Irish spirits after winning fitness race

Clare Shine has been tipped for football greatness since Noel King included her in his World Cup squad at just 15, but the Cork native was close to missing tonight’s U19 Uefa finals opener against Spain in Oslo (6pm Irish time).

Tue, 15 Jul, 2014

Tough task for Ireland U19s

The Republic of Ireland have been handed a tough task after being drawn to face 2009 winners England, 2012 victors Sweden and Spain in Group B of the Uefa Women’s U19 Championship finals in Norway this summer.

Wed, 30 Apr, 2014

Eircom League: Connell and Galway United part company

Dave Connell has left Galway United last night after a disappointing start to the season.

Thu, 25 Oct, 2001

Eircom League: Two games planned for today

There are two games today in the FAI Eircom Premiership after Bohemians’ draw with Cork City and UCD defeated Longford Town yesterday.

Sun, 21 Oct, 2001