O’Riordan and Ireland eye first major tournament

As the sold-out signs were last night hoisted for Tuesday’s Euro women’s qualifier against Ukraine at Tallaght Stadium, Ireland defender Claire O’Riordan insists she’s ready to meet the nation’s expectations.

Ireland have never qualified for a major senior women’s tournament but the momentum of the team, coupled with the expansion of the 2021 finals, has raised hopes of the drought being ended.