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Pauw pleased as Ireland remain 'very much on track for qualification'

With the routine qualifiers out of the way, Ireland manager Vera Pauw admits the real tests for reaching next year’s European Championships loom over the next six months.

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Ireland see off Montenegro to jump top of Euro qualifying group

Ireland moved top of their Women’s European Championship group by beating minnows Montenegro in Petrovac with the help of two late goals.

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This is our time, says Denise O’Sullivan

Denise O’Sullivan is backing the senior Irish women’s team to become history makers. At the halfway point of qualification for Euro 2021, Ireland are in second place in Group I, after last Thursday’s 1-0 win against Greece in Tallaght maintained their unbeaten record.

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Liam Mackey: What Katie McCabe does next...

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Caldwell keeps Ireland firmly in mix for Euros

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Proud Pauw admits more goals needed

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.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Sanita Puspure deservedly wins sportswoman of the year award

WORLD sculls champion Sanita Puspure got an early birthday present yesterday when she won the 2019 Sportswoman of the Year award.

Fri, 20 Dec, 2019

Late equaliser deflates Ireland in Euro qualifier

The Republic of Ireland blew the chance to surge joint-top of their women’s European Championship group heading into 2020 after conceding a sloppy stoppage-time equaliser against Greece this afternoon.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2019

Denise O’Sullivan's journey from the streets of Knocknaheeny to being hailed as ‘one of the world's best’

An abiding love of football nurtured on the streets of Knocknaheeny now sees Denise O’Sullivan with the world at her feet. As Ireland take on Greece today in their continuing bid to make history by qualifying for Euro 2021, the acclaimed midfielder and self-described ‘home bird’ talks Liam Mackey through the highs and lows of how a globe-trotting career took flight

Tue, 12 Nov, 2019

Pauw mulls options for Greek clash

Vera Pauw will be forced into at least three changes in personnel as Ireland hunt a third successive victory in their Euro campaign against Greece today.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2019

Denise O’Sullivan 'one of the best players in the world', says Ireland boss

The Cork native recently helped North Carolina Courage to a second successive National Women’s Soccer League title in the United States and was named the club’s MVP for the second year in a row.

Wed, 06 Nov, 2019

Ireland women name squad for friendly with World Cup winners USA

The squad travels to California on Monday with assistant coach Tom O’Connor managing the team for the game in the wake of Colin Bell's departure.

Fri, 26 Jul, 2019

Strong start not enough for Ireland against Italy

An early goal from Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team captain Katie McCabe gave her side a superb start against Italy before they ultimately fell to a narrow defeat.

Tue, 09 Apr, 2019

Hotshot Denise O’Sullivan makes Canberra guest move

Globetrotting Ireland women’s international Denise O’Sullivan has signed with Australian side Canberra United as a guest player for the 2018/19 W-League season.

Fri, 19 Oct, 2018

Colin Bell speaks to the players after the game 12/6/2018

Women's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak for Ireland

Norway 1 Ireland 0

Wed, 13 Jun, 2018

Deflated Irish now facing rescue mission in Norway

Rep of Ireland 0 Norway 2

Sat, 09 Jun, 2018

Defeat to Norway sees Republic of Ireland drop to third-place in group

Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team suffered a 2-0 defeat to Norway in their 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier, in Tallaght Stadium.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2018

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Rianna back under Ireland umbrella

Wexford Youths striker Rianna Jarrett has put her injury nightmare behind her to earn a recall to the Ireland women’s squad for the first time since she made her senior debut against Italy in the Cyprus Cup in April 2016.

Thu, 31 May, 2018

Harriet Scott back for Ireland's World Cup qualifiers, but Leaving Cert trio miss out

The Irish player of the year had missed the matches against Slovakia and the Netherlands in April with a broken collarbone.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Battling for hearts and minds... and points

Our household’s resident young footballer found some rewarding consolation in defeat after the Irish women’s team lost 2-0 to the Netherlands in Tallaght last Tuesday night.

Sat, 14 Apr, 2018

Denise O'Sullivan: Keeping her eyes on the prize

One game at a time — if ever the old mantra applied, it’s to the tantalising situation the Irish women’s team find themselves in as they prepare for back-to-back World Cup qualifiers in Tallaght.

Fri, 06 Apr, 2018

Megan Campbell's class shines out

Northern Ireland 0 Republic of Ireland 2: Megan Campbell starred for Ireland last night as they easily overcame Northern Ireland in Lurgan to begin their 2019 World Cup quest with victory.

Wed, 20 Sep, 2017

New manager Colin Bell wants Ireland to put pedal to the metal

Colin Bell doesn’t quite go so far as to declare that the girls in green need to turn it up to 11 but, as a fan of Jurgen Klopp’s brand of ‘heavy metal football’, the new manager of the Irish women’s team certainly places a high value on intensity.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2017

Denise O’Sullivan has no regrets after America move

Denise O’Sullivan holds no regrets in moving to America as she aims to send Ireland women’s manager Sue Ronan off on a high note.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Evening briefing: Garda Commissioner says information systems are well protected. Catch up on all the headlines

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Thu, 24 Nov, 2016

Dundalk and Cork City dominate PFAI awards shortlist

Dundalk and Cork City, the top two sides in the domestic game over the last three seasons, dominate this year’s PFAI awards shortlist and Premier Division team of the year.

Wed, 19 Oct, 2016

Christy Holly Q&A: ‘Right now, I’m working with the best players in the world’

Tomorrow, Derry man Christy Holly will manage Sky Blue FC of New Jersey against Washington Spirit as the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) begins its fourth season. A former player with Limavady United in the Irish League, Holly is the first Irish head coach of a professional women’s soccer club in America.

Sat, 16 Apr, 2016

Veteran keeper Emma Byrne looks to inflict pain on Spain

For Ireland’s veteran goalkeeper Emma Byrne to crown her career by reaching next year’s Euros, then extracting something from today’s qualifier in Spain would be most helpful.

Tue, 12 Apr, 2016

Sue Ronan’s Ireland turn on the style in Montenegro

Montenegro 0 Republic of Ireland 5

Fri, 08 Apr, 2016

Irish women must win in Montenegro to keep European qualification hopes intact

Ireland’s women’s soccer team cannot afford any slips in Montenegro today if they’re to keep alive their European qualification ambitions.

Thu, 07 Apr, 2016

Jon Walters ‘privileged’ to win player of the year award

Jon Walters capped a memorable weekend and a memorable year when, having scored for Stoke City in their 2-1 win at Watford on Saturday, he was last night named Ireland’s Player of 2015 at the annual FAI/3 International Awards.

Mon, 21 Mar, 2016

Clare Shine primed to sparkle on debut

After a couple of injury-enforced absences hampered her progress, Cork girl Clare Shine is eager to end 2015 by earning her competitive debut against Spain in tomorrow’s European Championship qualifier.

Wed, 25 Nov, 2015

Ireland women hit back for first win

Portugal 1 Republic Of Ireland 2: The Republic of Ireland women’s team got their first win of the Euro 2017 qualifying campaign yesterday when they came from behind to beat Portugal in Moreira de Conegos.

Wed, 28 Oct, 2015

Finland inflict early Euro woe on Irish

Ireland 0 Finland 2: Ireland’s women suffered an early Euro setback last night against Finland at Tallaght Stadium.

Tue, 22 Sep, 2015

Women's national team lose to USA in friendly

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team were beaten 3-0 by World No.2 USA in a friendly international at the Avaya Stadium in San Jose yesterday.

Mon, 11 May, 2015

VIDEO: Denise O’Sullivan hailed as a hometown star at Evening Echo awards

Women soccer players were the top scorers at the annual Evening Echo Ladies Sports Star of the Year awards, scooping the supreme and special achievement awards.

Sat, 07 Feb, 2015

Long road ahead before reaching her goal

Unlike her rivals for the Fifa Puskás Award, James Rodriguez and Robin van Persie, Ireland’s Stephanie Roche will be taking the rocky road to Zurich for the prize-giving ceremony on Monday week.

Sat, 03 Jan, 2015

Stephanie Roche: There is talent here in Ireland

Ireland’s Stephanie Roche talks to our reporter Shaun Cronin about how she got into football, life with her new team in France, her and about THAT goal.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2014

Injury-time goal sees Ireland through to win over Slovakia

Slovakia 0 Republic of Ireland 1

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Ireland make hard work of seeing off Slovenia

Ireland 2 Slovenia 0

Thu, 21 Aug, 2014

Girls in Green take victory in World Cup qualifier

Republic of Ireland 2 Slovenia 0

Wed, 20 Aug, 2014

Connolly has no regrets as soccer calling pays off

UEFA U19 Women’s European Championship finals:

Mon, 21 Jul, 2014

Ireland Women secure hard-fought draw in Russia

Russia 0 Republic of Ireland 0

Thu, 19 Jun, 2014

Ireland keep World Cup hopes alive with one-goal win over Croatia

Republic of Ireland 1 Croatia 0

Sat, 14 Jun, 2014

Russia dent qualification hopes for Irish women

Ireland 1 Russia 3

Wed, 07 May, 2014

Irish women make their sales pitch

Huge changes were proposed to raise the profile of women’s sport in Ireland during a press conference at the UCD Smurfit Business School yesterday.

Fri, 21 Jun, 2013

O’Sullivan: League stars making mark

Republic of Ireland’s Denise O’Sullivan believes the rapid evolution of the Bus Éireann FAI Women’s National League is illustrated by the presence of seven players in Sue Ronan’s squad for their Uefa Women’s Euro 2013 Group 4 Qualifiers away to France and Israel.

Sat, 15 Sep, 2012

Peamount hold off battling Cork

PEAMOUNT UNITED are two points clear at the summit of the Bus Éireann FAI Women’s National League following a 3-2 victory over Cork Women’s FC at Greenogue yesterday.

Mon, 23 Jan, 2012

Peamount daring to dream of stunning PSG

PEAMOUNT UNITED versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Wed, 28 Sep, 2011

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