Had things gone the other way in her sliding doors moment five years ago, Claire O’Riordan might’ve been part of Limerick’s GAA set-up rather than marshalling Ireland’s defence in tonight’s concluding World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland (Tallaght, 5.30pm, live on RTÉ2).

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.

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.

They may have survived some scares in Nijmegen last night but Ireland remain well in the mix to challenge for World Cup qualification after preventing the Netherlands from extending their winning run to 12 matches.

Tonight’s World Cup qualifier in Nijmegen could feature six Arsenal players with Ireland’s Gunners pair Louise Quinn and Katie McCabe hoping to have the measure of their Dutch comrades.

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.

One day short of the first year anniversary of their last competitive game, Ireland’s women’s team open the World Cup qualification quest tonight against neighbours Northern Ireland at Mourneview Park in Lurgan (7.30pm).

Megan Campbell has enjoyed some major football occasions during her blossoming career but the Ireland women’s international will forever savour her role in Manchester City’s FA Cup win last month.

Success on the club front has proven relatively easy for Chelsea defender Niamh Fahey but it’s fixtures like today’s European Championship qualifier which will define whether she can add international progression to her repertoire.

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

Galway 0-17 Monaghan 0-14 Galway boss Kevin Reidy heaped praise on his side following Saturday’s All-Ireland Ladies SFC quarter-final win over Monaghan at St. Brendan’s Park in Birr.

Galway 0-17 Monaghan 0-14

Monaghan forwards Niamh Kindlon and Catriona McConnell combined to dump Ulster rivals Tyrone out of the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football championship this afternoon.

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The Republic of Ireland senior women’s team were beaten 4-0 by France in Guingamp in their penultimate European Championship Group 4 qualifying game on Saturday night.

Republic of Ireland women’s team boss Sue Ronan last night named her squad for the UEFA Euro 2013 Group 4 qualifier against Scotland.

Ireland’s women yesterday completed their preparations for next month’s UEFA qualifier against Scotland by lifting the Algarve Cup.

The Ireland Women’s team crashed to defeat against Algarve Cup hosts Portugal in Faro last night.

STEPHEN IRELAND might still be on a self-imposed exile from international football but that hasn’t stopped him being nominated for a Young Player Of the Year gong in the 18th eircom/FAI International Awards, which will be broadcast live on RTÉ in February.

Armagh 1-13 Galway 1-12

Galway 3-11 Meath 1-17

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Reigning champions Galway have made one change to their line-up for Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football final against Cork at Croke Park.

2002 Junior champions Galway have taken the All-Ireland Ladies senior title in front of 20,706 at Croke Park today, as second half goals from captain Annette Clarke and substitute Edel Concannon helped them to a 3-8 to 0-11 success over Dublin.

Last year's All-Ireland runners-up Dublin take on Galway in the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies football final in Croke Park today (3.10pm) and either way, the Brendan Martin Cup will be going to a new home.

HIGH on John O’Leary’s wish list for Dublin in tomorrow’s TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football senior final against Galway in Croke Park is to see his team in a comfortable position approaching the closing stages.

Galway have made two changes for Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland Ladies football final against last year's runners-up Dublin at Croke Park.

Galway have made two personnel changes for Sunday's All-Ireland Ladies football final - the Tribeswomens' first senior decider in 29 years.

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