Republic of Ireland deaf WNT secure World Cup qualification 

They secured a spot in next year's showpiece after beating Sweden 5-2 earlier today

JOY: The Irish team celebrates clinching qualification for the World Cup. Pic: FAIFootballForAll/Twitter

The Republic of Ireland deaf women's national team have secured qualification to the World Cup.

Ireland secured a spot in next year's showpiece after beating Sweden 5-2 earlier today, thanks to braces from Rebekah Grant and Catherine Grier, while Carmel Heery also notched for the side.