Well-wishers take to social media ahead of Ireland's world cup opening game

Denise O'Sullivan, left, is presented with her jersey by Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw during a media day at O'Reilly Hall, Dublin, in June. 

The country is bursting with pride ahead of Ireland's Women's World Cup season debut versus Australia on Thursday, with many hopeful Vera Pauw's girls will do our country proud.

With watch parties arranged in many local pubs dotted across the country for Thursday's match against Australia, no one can deny the level of support behind our girls in green.