Person: Diane Caldwell

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Claire O’Riordan during a Republic of Ireland WNT training session at Johnstown House in Enfield, Meath. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

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Claire O'Riordan: A goal scored in Germany but made in Newcastle West

Nina Lange’s early opener in Saturday’s 2-0 triumph over Bayer Leverkusen set up a first league victory since October, lifting the Irishwoman’s side five points above the relegation zone with six games left.

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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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Caldwell keeps Ireland firmly in mix for Euros

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Proud Pauw admits more goals needed

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Brendan O'Brien: Pauw's team edge one step closer to a seismic leap

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

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

Ireland edge thriller in Tallaght

Despite running up a 2-0 lead, defensive frailties were punished as Ukraine drew level before a second half own goal gave Ireland victory.

Tue, 08 Oct, 2019

Poor start sees Ireland fall to 3-0 defeat against world champions

The world champions dominated from the outset of this clash which kicked-off their victory tour with a bang in front of 37,040 people at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena.

Sun, 04 Aug, 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

Louise Quinn header secures victory over Wales

Republic of Ireland Women's National Team secured a fantastic victory over Wales thanks to a second-half header from Louise Quinn.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2019

Bell issues rallying call as Ireland WNT finish in style

Republic of Ireland 4 Northern Ireland 0

Sat, 01 Sep, 2018

Colin Bell's heroines confident of making history against Norway

After producing a couple of magic moments for Irish women’s football in their World Cup qualification campaign to date, Áine O’Gorman wants the team to deliver a meteoric one in the Norwegian coastal city of Stavanger this evening.

Tue, 12 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

Caldwell: It’s all down to us now

After the spotlight shining on the Ireland women’s team at the start of the campaign for unusual reasons, Diane Caldwell feels it only fitting the same should apply at the business end approaches.

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

Dutch overpower fighting Irish in Tallaght

So no repeat of last year’s heroics in Holland from Ireland in Tallaght last night, but no shame either, as the Netherlands showed why they are the European champions with a classy and comfortable 2-0 victory.

Wed, 11 Apr, 2018

Amber Barrett keeps Ireland’s World Cup dream alive

A late victory over Slovakia last night keeps Ireland’s women firmly in the hunt to challenge European champions the Netherlands for a place at next year’s World Cup.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2018

Ireland Women's squad named for World Cup qualifiers

Player of the Year Harriet Scott has been ruled out of the two matches due to a collarbone injury whilst striker Stephanie Roche continues her spell on the sidelines with a long-term injury.

Thu, 29 Mar, 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

Megan Campbell shines as Republic overcome N. Ireland in World Cup qualifier

Republic of Ireland Women's Team made a winning start to their FIFA 2019 World Cup qualification campaign with a 2-0 win over Northern Ireland tonight.

Tue, 19 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

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

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

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

Ireland Women secure hard-fought draw in Russia

Russia 0 Republic of Ireland 0

Thu, 19 Jun, 2014

Irish women still in hunt

Republic of Ireland 1 Croatia 0

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

Ireland U-19 women get off to a good start

Republic of Ireland 1 - 0 Portugal

Mon, 09 Apr, 2007

King calls up two players for UEFA women's qualifiers

Republic of Ireland Women's team manager Noel King has added defender Grace Murray (Dundalk City) and goalkeeper Catriona Connolly (Sligo IT) to his squad for Sunday’s UEFA Championship Qualification opener against Hungary at Tolka Park, kick-off 3pm.

Sat, 31 Mar, 2007

Irish women lose out to Italy in Rome

The Republic of Ireland women’s U-19 team recovered after losing to Italy on Tuesday to draw with the same opposition in Rome on Thursday.

Thu, 15 Feb, 2007

Thanks but no thanks, Shels tell Di Stefano

SHELBOURNE have ruled out any possible deal with controversial lawyer Giovanni Di Stefano.

Tue, 25 Apr, 2006

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