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<p>DUTCH DISRESPECT: Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward and Netherland's head coach Arjan Veurink before the Women’s World Cup Qualifier. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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'A few things were disrespectful' - Carla Ward disappointed by Dutch approach

Netherlands shaded this second series in the World Cup qualifiers thanks to a late winner eight minutes from the end but for the rematch at Pairc Uí Chaoimh they’ll meet a determined Irish irked at being disrespected.

<p>Amber Barrett of Republic of Ireland during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match against the Netherlands. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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More late disappointment for Ireland against Dutch but key tests await

<p>In the absence of Denise O'Sullivan, Lucy Quinn will slot into midfield alongside Cork native Megan Connolly. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>

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Lucy Quinn the sole newcomer to Ireland side for Dutch World Cup qualifier

Carla Ward 6/3/2026

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Carla Ward: It is difficult to replace Denise. I would put her in any team

Denise O'Sullivan dejected after the match 3/3/2026

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Tide against O'Sullivan to make Ireland's World Cup test in Netherlands

Republic of Ireland v France - FIFA Women's World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Group A2 - Tallaght Stadium

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Katie McCabe: 'We need to see out games better - that is lesson from France game'

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session and Media Conference

'Technically I'm allowed to speak to other clubs': Arsenal time nearing end for Katie McCabe

McCabe's Arsenal contract runs out at the end of the season and will not be renewed

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026

Carla Ward 2/3/2026

'One percenters matter', Ward's narrow angle a wider ploy for France

Ireland take on Les Bleus at Talaght on Tuesday evening.

Mon, 02 Mar, 2026

Katie McCabe Visits Childrens Health Ireland at Crumlin

'We don’t play football to sit back' - Katie McCabe wants Ireland to attack upcoming World Cup qualifiers

Ireland are guaranteed entry into the playoffs for next year’s World Cup even if they lose all six of their qualifiers but McCabe doesn’t concur with Carla Ward’s view that finishing above Poland is the primary objective.

Thu, 26 Feb, 2026

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

Denise O'Sullivan: I was jet-lagged and exhausted every time I played for Ireland

The Cork native believes her move from North Carolina Courage in America to Liverpool will enable her to play better for Ireland.

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026

Carla Ward 17/2/2026

Carla Ward: 'We want to reach the World Cup – be it by hook or by crook'

Carla Ward has opted for experience over youth in her Ireland squad for the World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands

Wed, 18 Feb, 2026

Republic of Ireland Head Coaches Visit Carrigtwohill Community National School

'I support my players in all their decisions, football and non-football' - Carla Ward on Ireland facing Israel

Ward welcomes back goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan, midfielder Megan Connolly and attacker Leanne Kiernan.

Tue, 17 Feb, 2026

Leinster v Edinburgh - United Rugby Championship

FAI and DHL Express Ireland agree contract for further four years

DHL have been a key partner of the FAI since the mid-1990s and will continue to deliver for Men’s and Women’s Senior Teams, as well as all international squads

Mon, 16 Feb, 2026

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

Páirc Uí Chaoimh to host Ireland World Cup qualifier against Netherlands

Ireland will face the Netherlands at the home of Cork GAA on June 5

Sat, 24 Jan, 2026

FAI confirm appointment of Gary Cronin as Ireland WNT's assistant coach

FAI confirm appointment of Gary Cronin as Ireland WNT's assistant coach

“I’m excited to join the Ireland Women’s National Team squad at such a crucial time, going into the FIFA Women’s World Cup qualifiers," said Cronin.

Tue, 20 Jan, 2026

Longford Town v Galway United - SSE Airtricity League First Division Play-Off Semi-Final 1st Leg

Carla Ward to appoint former Bray boss Gary Cronin as Ireland women's team assistant manager

Ex-Ireland international Alan Mahon stepped down from the role in December having been part of Ward’s staff since her appointment last January.

Sun, 18 Jan, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

Alan Mahon resigns as Ireland assistant for 'personal reasons'

Mahon was named assistant to Carla Ward when she took over as Ireland head coach in January

Tue, 02 Dec, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - UEFA Women's Nations League Play-off 1st Leg

Ireland manager Carla Ward slams Littlejohn backlash as 'disgraceful and disgusting'

Carla Ward cited the cases of player Maddy Cusack and manager Matt Beard, both of whom passed in tragic circumstances, as evidence that social media companies need to monitor the abuse which appears on their platforms

Fri, 28 Nov, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Georgia - UEFA Women's EURO 2025 Play-Off Round 1 Second Leg

Back in love with football, fit-again O’Hanlon raring to go with Ireland

The Man City starlet has battled back from various injury setbacks.

Mon, 24 Nov, 2025

2025 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Awards

Kelly Brady receives first senior call-up as Ireland WNT name squad for training camp and Hungary friendly

The WNT squad will assemble at their training base in Spain on Monday, November 24th and spend the week working together before facing Hungary on Saturday, November 29th.

Tue, 18 Nov, 2025

Carla Ward 28/10/2025

Carla Ward's Ireland to face Hungary in Spain

The WNT will round out the year with a behind-closed-doors friendly.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025

Belgium v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Women's Nations League Play-off 2nd Leg

Carla Ward finally gets a grip on Ireland's strengths as World Cup qualifiers loom

"I think since Carla's come in, she's come into our team, our culture, we've wanted to understand what she wants to do and she wants to understand what playing for Ireland is all about," said Katie McCabe.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

'It's a very sacred thing' but Katie McCabe wants positive result to mark 100th Ireland appearance

The 30-year-old will become the eight female centurion when she leads the time into battle against the Belgians, following Emma Byrne, Ciara Grant, Áine O'Gorman, Diane Caldwell, Niamh Fahey, Louise Quinn and Denise O’Sullivan into an exalted club.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - UEFA Women's Nations League Play-off 1st Leg

'I'm disappointed we conceded two sloppy goals' - Katie McCabe not dwelling on hat-trick close call

Despite Uefa initially awarding the second goal of the game to McCabe, they changed it to an own-goal to Nicky Evrard as the shot off the post last touched the Belgian goalkeeper on its way into the net.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Belgium - UEFA Women's Nations League Play-off 1st Leg

Katie McCabe's brace gives Ireland commanding lead to take to Belgium

It’s a pity only 14,118 were at the Aviva Stadum to witness the Arsenal winger’s masterclass.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2025

Carla Ward 20/10/2025

Carla Ward: Equal pay for Ireland women’s manager should be considered

The Ireland manager is in constant dialogue with FAI CEO David Courell about resources for the women's team. “Am I happy? Yes," said Ward. "Am I happy with everything? No. Things can always be better."

Mon, 20 Oct, 2025

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

'She has driven women's football again and again': Alan Mahon on soon to be centurion Katie McCabe's influence

Alan Mahon stepped in to announce the squad while his boss Carla Ward was away and lauded the 30-year-old Gooner for her achievements to date

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025

Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy 4/12/2023

'I have seen things that are unacceptable': Colin Healy backs Eileen Gleeson in FAI dispute

Healy was Gleeson's assistant during her time as manager of the Irish women's team.

Tue, 02 Sep, 2025

Shelbourne v Shamrock Rovers - Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Quarter-Final

World will watch if Gleeson's equal pay claim reaches court

Eileen Gleeson has lodged a landmark equality claim against the Football Association of Ireland.

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

United States v Republic of Ireland - Women's International Friendly

Ireland midfielder Tyler Toland joins Women's Super League 2 club Durham

The Donegal native leaves Blackburn Rovers after two seasons.

Tue, 15 Jul, 2025

United States v Republic of Ireland - Women's International Friendly

Fatigue and fundamental errors leave Ireland exposed again against USA

Extracting positives from this friendly series will be difficult. Carla Ward can point to the absences of their two marquee players, Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan, yet the lack of effort on goal over the 180 minutes is still telling.

Sun, 29 Jun, 2025

United States v Ireland - International Friendly

USA a cut above as Ireland slump to four-goal defeat in Colorado friendly

Mixing the outrageous talent of Alyssa Thompson with the calm experience of Rose Lavelle, the reshuffled world number-one ranked Americans showed the wealth of their player development pipeline

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

Carla Ward hoping Ireland can scale new heights against the USA in Colorado

The Girls in Green will have to contend with the altitude at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, which resides over 5,200 feet above sea level when they face the US in the first of a friendly double-header.

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

USA v Republic of Ireland - Women's International Friendly

Several players unavailable as Ireland name squad for USA friendlies

Ireland manager Carla Ward said she knew "certain players" would be unavailable when the games were organised.

Wed, 11 Jun, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Slovenia - UEFA Women's Nations League League B

Denise O'Sullivan: Wales loss still hurts but it will stand to us with World Cup push

A 2-1 loss to Wales at the Aviva Stadium last December dashed Ireland's dreams of reaching this summer's Euros and they are destined for playoffs again following Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash with Slovenia.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Slovenia - UEFA Women's Nations League League B

'She's on the verge of burnout': Ireland captain Katie McCabe opts out of USA trip

The Ireland captain completed a gruelling year by helping the Girls in Green to a 1-0 win over Slovenia on Tuesday, not enough to usurp the Balkan team for top spot in their Uefa Nations League game.

Wed, 04 Jun, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Slovenia - UEFA Women's Nations League - League Phase - League B - Group B2 - Pairc Ui Chaoimh

'We need a Carla Ward team on the ball and an Irish mentality off it' says Ireland WNT boss

Ireland’s route to the next World Cup, the 2027 version in Brazil, will be shaped by the outcome of another play-off in October.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

Katie McCabe: I can feel the Cork support already when you're walking by shops and pubs

Ireland face Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in a Nations League promotion decider on Tuesday.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session

'He can talk as much as he wants' - Carla Ward shrugs off Slovenia boss comments

Sasa Kolman claimed Ireland “played into our hands” in the reverse fixture.

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Katie McCabe 2/6/2025

Ireland dealt double injury issue for Nations League decider at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Ireland require a four-goal win if they are to overhaul Slovenia for League A promotion.

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

Turkiye v Republic of Ireland - UEFA Women's Nations League League B Group B2

Ireland come from behind in Turkey to clinch battling win

Carla Ward's side laboured to the victory in Istanbul with sub Emily Murphy striking the winner.

Fri, 30 May, 2025

Republic of Ireland Women Training Session

Marissa Sheva helping fellow American Erin Healy settle into Ireland setup

'I’m trying to just make sure she feels comfortable and is able to perform the way she can and not feel any unnecessary stress outside of being on the pitch'

Wed, 28 May, 2025

Arsenal v Barcelona - UEFA Women's Champions League Final

Louise Quinn: 'Katie McCabe made everyone aware she was Irish. She did not let go of that flag'

Ireland face Turkey on Friday and then Slovenia in Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Tuesday.

Mon, 26 May, 2025

Womens UEFA Cup Final 2nd Leg: Arsenal v Umea IK

Katie McCabe can take inspiration from Irish trailblazers in the Arsenal class of 2007

The Gunners got their hands on European silverware 18 years ago. McCabe is looking to help them reclaim it on Saturday.

Sat, 24 May, 2025

Republic of Ireland Women Squad Announcement

Carla Ward: I turned down Women's Super League club job to remain with Ireland

Vacancies have arisen in the English game as the season concludes but the Ireland custodian is adamant no alternative – even an unlikely offer from six-in-a-row champions Chelsea – can entice her home.

Wed, 21 May, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Nigeria - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 - Group B - Brisbane Stadium

Louise Quinn led Women's football in Ireland from the front, both on and off the pitch

Ireland manager Carla Ward has spoken of her retired veterans assuming mentoring functions around the squad and none better than Quinn.

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025

FAI's Football Pathways Plan - Media Briefing

The rise and fall of Marc Canham during his tenure at the FAI

While many in Irish football predicted his departure, the timing has still come as a surprise.

Tue, 22 Apr, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Greece - UEFA Women's Nations League B

'They’ve done a lot of defending over the years,' Carla Ward aims to change Irish mentality

Ward succeeded Eileen Gleeson in January and has overseen three wins, with a 4-0 defeat in Slovenia the rare but hurtful blemish.

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Denise O'Sullivan 7/4/2025

Ireland’s Nations League fate hinges on final flourish

Ireland need a flawless finish, and maybe some help from elsewhere, if they are to top their Nations League group

Tue, 08 Apr, 2025

Kyra Carusa celebrates scoring her sides second goal 4/4/2025

Four-midable Ireland blow Greece away with second-half surge

Katie McCabe's introduction at half time proved to be decisive.

Fri, 04 Apr, 2025