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<p>GONE: Ireland assistant coach Gary Cronin in conversation with head coach Carla Ward during a Republic of Ireland training camp at Fota Island Resort in Cork. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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Tensions led to Gary Cronin's Ireland WNT stint being short-lived

Carla Ward is now seeking a third assistant in the space of 10 months, potentially four games away from reaching next year’s World Cup in Brazil.

<p>The mood music from Abbotstown seemed to change once John Martin became director of football, succeeding the man associated with pushing the concept, Marc Canham. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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Last rites applied to FAI’s summer soccer masterplan

<p>ON THE MOVE: Republic of Ireland striker Leanne Kiernan has left Liverpool to join Women’s Super League 2 club Newcastle for an undisclosed fee. Pic: Jess Hornby/Getty Images.</p>

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Ireland striker Leanne Kiernan leaves Liverpool to join Newcastle

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

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Ireland defender Jessie Stapleton departs West Ham for Leicester City

Cork native Saoirse Noonan completes move to Watford

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Cork native Saoirse Noonan completes move to Watford

Republic of Ireland v France - 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship Qualifier

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Ireland Women's World Cup play-off to be played at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in October

Attendees at the protest 20/2/2026

S John Fallon: In football performance parlance, the FAI have had a shocker

It’s hardly surprising the FAI are still on the back foot around the matter.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2026

Áine O’Gorman becomes first female State-funded Academy recruit

Áine O’Gorman becomes first female State-funded Academy recruit

O’Gorman has been appointed as the new academy director of Bray Wanderers

Mon, 29 Jun, 2026

France v Republic of Ireland - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Carla Ward: 'If you're going to get to a World Cup, you've got to beat the best'

Should Ireland overcome that semi-final challenge, Belgium or Poland await as the Girls in Green look to book their ticket to Brazil in 2027 and qualify for a second World Cup in a row.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

'It needed to be a little bit of Carla with the ball and Ireland without the ball'

This summer break offers space to smooth imperfections rather than engineer an overhaul.

Thu, 11 Jun, 2026

Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Connolly after the game 9/6/2026

'I hope we can continue to play in Cork' - Ireland star O'Sullivan vouches for Páirc play-off

Ireland's defeat to France on Tuesday means they will have to go through the play-off system to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil

Wed, 10 Jun, 2026

Denise O'Sullivan 9/6/2026

Explained: How Ireland can still qualify for Women's World Cup

By finishing third in the group, seeded status is bestowed on them for both the play-off semi-final in October and the November final, should they progress.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Katie McCabe after the game 9/6/2026

World Cup play-offs next for Ireland after another narrow French loss

Defeating a French side that hadn’t lost a home World Cup qualifier for 21 years was always a long shot but Carla Ward will leave Grenoble feeling at least a draw was merited.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

France v Republic of Ireland - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

'Proud' Ward keen for Ireland group to keep growing

Ireland were edged by France by the narrowest of margins in Grenoble on Tuesday night, meaning the play-off route awaits Ward's women once more if they are to reach the 2027 showpiece.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Four previous occasions where Ireland’s women upset the odds

Ireland will be looking for a fifth historic upset in France on Tuesday which would secure their place at the 2027 World Cup

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

Fuelling Ireland's French mission: Ward credits nutrition shift for late game surge

Ireland face France in Grenoble on Tuesday evening with a place at the World Cup in Brazil on the line.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Carla Ward 8/6/2026

'One of the biggest sporting stories in the world': Ireland manager outlines scale of opportunity

Last Friday’s third straight victory in their group, against a Netherlands team 10 places above in Fifa’s rankings, gives the Girls in Green the opportunity of a virtual Cup final against France in Grenoble on Tuesday.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

'It's a cup final' - Páirc hero Amber Barrett keen for Ireland to complete job against France

Barrett's dramatic late winner against the Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh has put the Girls in Green a win away from securing a place at the 2027 World Cup.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Travel to France

Ruesha Littlejohn: 'If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I'

Littlejohn cited the example of 37-year-old Séamus Coleman to illustrate how age and a paucity of club minutes shouldn’t kill her Ireland career.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

France v Ireland - the three possible outcomes for World Cup destiny

The Girls in Green earned a memorbale win over the Dutch in Cork on Friday night.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Páirc life suiting Ward's Ireland just fine

All roads now lead to Grenoble where Ireland’s women could record a similarly historic double-header victory to what the men produced against Portugal and Hungary late last year.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

'I wasn't settling for 2-2': Ward lavishes praise after Dutch demolition

Three times her team took the lead and the final goal coming in the last minute was crucial as Amber Barrett’s winner propelled Ireland into second place heading into Tuesday’s final game.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

World Cup hero Amber Barrett puts Ireland within reach of another tournament

Ireland’s victory over the sixth best team in Europe before a crowd of 12,569 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh was fully earned - Barrett’s last-minute strike the third occasion they took the lead.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Half-time report: Cool Carusa hands Ireland interval lead

Kyra Carusa’s cool finish in the 19th minute has Ireland halfway to a historic victory

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

Katie McCabe takes social media break after Chelsea switch to concentrate on Ireland duty

Leaving Arsenal put Irish captain in the spotlight but her priority is Friday's clash with Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

Cork crowd can push depleted Ireland to 'statement win' at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

With everything to gain and nothing to lose, Ireland can afford to be quietly confident at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday night.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Katie McCabe 4/6/2026

'Nasty' McCabe can be a hit at Chelsea, says Dutch captain

Janssen was a teammate of McCabe during the early stage of her spell at Arsenal, which has this week ended after a decade by her move to deadly rivals Chelsea

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Katie McCabe 4/6/2026

'It's been difficult over the last few months,' Ireland captain Katie McCabe opens up on Arsenal exit

The Dubliner has penned a three-year deal with Chelsea.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

Amber Barrett: 'I'm very accepting of the role that's given to me - whatever role that is'

In three of Ireland’s four qualifiers during this tilt at securing back-to-back appearances at the World Cup, Barrett has been sprung from the sideline.

Thu, 04 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women in Cork

With degree in the bag, Clancy sets sight on becoming Ireland's latest export

Limerick native Aoibheann Clancy chose to prioritise her degree at UCD before entering the market this summer to become Ireland’s latest export.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

Cork's Megan Connolly embracing Lazio life

Connolly has a year left on her contract at Lazio but is not pining for a return to the UK

Tue, 02 Jun, 2026

Chelsea confirm signing of Ireland's Katie McCabe

Chelsea confirm signing of Ireland's Katie McCabe

McCabe made 305 appearances during an 11-year spell with Arsenal

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

Ireland daring to believe automatic World Cup qualification is possible

Ireland play the Netherlands in Cork on Friday and then France in Grenoble on June 9

Mon, 01 Jun, 2026

Ahead of a busy few weeks with Ireland and Celtic, Noonan makes time for a special trip home

Ahead of a busy few weeks with Ireland and Celtic, Noonan makes time for a special trip home

Ireland are already assured of a playoff place to reach the World Cup in Brazil in 2027 but automatic qualification to their second-ever finals remains a possibility.

Fri, 29 May, 2026

Australia v Republic of Ireland - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B

S John Fallon: Grand home stages central to women’s legacy

Uphill task for incoming Cork City’s women’s boss, FAI Chairman’s governance drive and Shels lose Academy guru Barron to Abbotstown.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2026

Marissa Sheva celebrates with teammates after scoring her sides first goal of the match 18/4/2026

Second win over Poles eases Ward's World Cup 'obsession'

Ireland can look forward to the World Cup play-offs in October, aware their road to Brazil is easier because third-placed teams carry seeded status.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2026

Denise O'Sullivan with Martyna Wiankowska 18/4/2026

'I just had to do it': O'Sullivan will miss Cork homecoming after taking suspension hit

Ireland manager Carla Ward contended that Denise O'Sullivan was not sufficiently protected by the referee during her side's victory over Poland at the Aviva Stadium

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Poland - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Ireland smooth path to Brazil World Cup by completing double over Poland

Marissa Sheva’s close-range finish on 42 minutes proved to be the difference.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

Ireland chasing Women's World Cup playoff with Poland double

Fifa won’t replicate the men’s World Cup expansion to 48 teams until the 2031 tournament, meaning Ireland must produce something special to be among the 11 guaranteed European qualifiers travelling to Brazil next year.

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026

Katie McCabe 17/4/2026

Ireland can't switch off against world-class Pajor, says Katie McCabe

Poland will seek to bounce back from last week's defeat to the Girls in Green.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

Megan Connolly: We want to keep pushing for World Cup ticket

The Girls in Green face Poland again this weekend.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2026

Poland v Republic of Ireland - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

Megan Connolly expecting Poland to 'play on front foot' in Dublin

The sides meet again this weekend.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Travel to Dublin

Carla Ward: 'This is some of the best football we’ve seen from an Ireland team'

Chloe Mustaki has called on Ireland to keep their standards high ahead of the return fixture with Poland on Saturday.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2026

Poland v Republic of Ireland - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier

'We’ve put ourselves in the best possible position' but Carla Ward wants Poland double

Beating the Poles 3-2 in Gdansk was the first away World Cup win since Amber Barrett’s toe-poke at Hampden Park sealed the trip to Australia in 2023.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Katie McCabe celebrates after she scores her sides 2nd goal of the match 14/4/2026

'We were in complete control' - Ireland rise to third place of World Cup group after narrow win in Poland

Should Ireland avoid defeat at home, it is likely that Poland will have to beat one of top two seeds, France and Netherlands, in the final double-header to challenge Ireland for third.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session

Ireland striker Carusa out of crunch World Cup qualifier in Poland

Carusa was struck down by illness ahead of the game

Tue, 14 Apr, 2026

Republic of Ireland Media Conference and Training Session

Mersey beat: Liverpool playmaker Denise O’Sullivan eyeing points in Poland

The Girls in Green have a crucial World Cup qualifier on Tuesday evening.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Nina Patalon 13/4/2026

Poland boss takes swipe at Ireland over pitch-width tactic

Ireland reduced the width of the Tallaght Stadium pitch to minimum Fifa standards for the World Cup qualifier against France in March

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Carla Ward 13/4/2026

'Men's football could do with more women' - Ireland boss hails female trailblazer

Carla Ward is in Gdansk preparing Ireland for the first of back-to-back World Cup qualifiers against Poland over five days but revealed she’s undertaken a project on the paucity of females in the men’s game.

Mon, 13 Apr, 2026

Shamrock Rovers v Peamount United - SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division

Uncapped Maria Reynolds one of three changes to Ireland women's squad

The defender is one of three newcomers, along with Aoibheann Clancy (Shelbourne) and Jamie Finn (Sunderland).

Tue, 07 Apr, 2026