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Irish football couple McCabe and Littlejohn speak of pride after coming out

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Irish football couple McCabe and Littlejohn speak of pride after coming out

Partners on the international pitch and in life, Katie McCabe and Ruesha Littlejohn say they have been very moved by the response to their decision last year to come out in public as a couple.

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

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

Ireland see off Montenegro to jump top of Euro qualifying group

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Ireland see off Montenegro to jump top of Euro qualifying group

Liam Mackey: What Katie McCabe does next...

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Liam Mackey: What Katie McCabe does next...

Caldwell keeps Ireland firmly in mix for Euros

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Caldwell keeps Ireland firmly in mix for Euros

Proud Pauw admits more goals needed

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Proud Pauw admits more goals needed

Vera Pauw's Ireland close to three 'signings'

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

'Women footballers don’t have the financial security that the men have'

'Women footballers don’t have the financial security that the men have'

The recent FIFA Women’s World Cup France was a game changer for football. As the series progressed, the players gained huge traction with supporters for their skill, drive and guts. A record 750 million watched on TV. Channelling the excitement, sports pundits are predicting a brave new world where superstar female soccer players are awarded the same terms and conditions as their male counterparts.

Wed, 28 Aug, 2019

Women can’t just let their football do the talking

Women can’t just let their football do the talking

The Women’s World Cup 2019 kicks off tomorrow in Paris with the hosts France taking on South Korea.

Fri, 07 Jun, 2019

#SafeToDream: ‘It gives a voice to show it’s OK to be who you are’

#SafeToDream: ‘It gives a voice to show it’s OK to be who you are’

Sitting in a Technicolor Aviva Stadium on Monday night, Katie McCabe turned to Ruesha Littlejohn and dreamed out loud.

Wed, 05 Jun, 2019

FAI 2018 IT Carlow Sports Courses Launch

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

Dutch overpower fighting Irish in Tallaght

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

Ireland Women's squad named for World Cup qualifiers

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

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

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

Emma Byrne heroics in vain as gutsy Ireland suffer defeat to Spain

Emma Byrne heroics in vain as gutsy Ireland suffer defeat to Spain

Spain 3 Republic of Ireland 0: Reality bit for Ireland’s women in Madrid yesterday but at least they won’t have to play Spain again in their pursuit of Euro qualification.

Wed, 13 Apr, 2016

Sue Ronan’s Ireland turn on the style in Montenegro

Sue Ronan’s Ireland turn on the style in Montenegro

Montenegro 0 Republic of Ireland 5

Fri, 08 Apr, 2016

Ireland women hit back for first win

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

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

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

Long road ahead before reaching her goal

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

Injury-time goal sees Ireland through to win over Slovakia

Slovakia 0 Republic of Ireland 1

Sat, 13 Sep, 2014

Ireland Women secure hard-fought draw in Russia

Ireland Women secure hard-fought draw in Russia

Russia 0 Republic of Ireland 0

Thu, 19 Jun, 2014

Irish women still in hunt

Irish women still in hunt

Republic of Ireland 1 Croatia 0

Mon, 16 Jun, 2014

YouTube sensation Roche hoping for string of international goals

YouTube sensation Roche hoping for string of international goals

Republic of Ireland striker Stephanie Roche is hoping her winning goal against Switzerland at the Cyprus Cup yesterday will be the beginning of a hot streak.

Tue, 11 Mar, 2014

Littlejohn looking to stun the Scots

Ireland women’s team striker Ruesha Littlejohn recalls her childhood trips to Killarney with fondness and now wants to put the country’s female side on the European football map.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2012