# coygig

Last year

2022

# On the up

Ireland reach all-time high in Fifa rankings ahead of World Cup in Australia

The rise continues for Vera Pauw’s side.

7.2k

Dec 9th 2022, 11:01 AM

# Future Focused

Pauw 'in contact' with Irish-eligible World Cup hopefuls and planning home friendly

Meanwhile, the Ireland boss says there is ‘no hope’ for a timely return for injured duo Jess Ziu and Ellen Molloy.

3.5k

Nov 15th 2022, 6:45 AM

# coygig

Ireland add two players to squad for Spain training camp and Morocco friendly

The camp begins next Monday 7 November in Marbella.

4.6k

Nov 7th 2022, 10:20 AM

# opposition view

What do Ireland's World Cup group rivals think of Vera Pauw's side?

The Girls In Green will face Australia, Canada and Nigeria next summer.

22.1k

Oct 31st 2022, 8:00 AM

# Luke Connolly

Supporting sister reaching the World Cup, county final days and moving on from Cork

Nemo Rangers captain Luke Connolly has taken huge pride in his sister Megan’s sporting achievements.

23.2k

Oct 29th 2022, 10:21 AM

# Amber Barrett

'Those two messages really caught me off guard. That meant more to me than anything'

Republic of Ireland goalscoring hero Amber Barrett dedicated her winning goal to Creeslough.

21.3k

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Oct 24th 2022, 8:03 PM

# preparations

'We qualify and suddenly there is a lot of players with Irish backgrounds emailing you'

Vera Pauw is hoping to make use of the November international window if the FAI can afford it.

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Updated

Oct 23rd 2022, 11:32 AM

# blockbuster

Pauw: 'This is a team that doesn’t fear anyone. Pressure is embraced'

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw reacts to the 2023 World Cup draw in Auckland.

4.3k

Oct 22nd 2022, 12:01 PM

# aus

Ireland drawn against Australia, Canada and Nigeria in 2023 World Cup group

The draw took place in Auckland this morning.

53.1k

Oct 22nd 2022, 8:50 AM

# set the alarms

The best and worst scenarios as Ireland get set to learn World Cup fate

The draw takes place at 7.30am Irish time in Auckland tomorrow.

5.4k

Oct 21st 2022, 6:45 AM

# Donegal's finest

'Watching her kiss the armband, that was massive' - the rise of Amber Barrett

Amber Barrett’s historic goal was a special one for a host of clubs across the county.

22.2k

Oct 12th 2022, 5:45 PM

# World Cup Bound

'I hope this inspires a generation of young Irish girls to dream'

Katie McCabe and Louise Quinn had a word for almost everyone after last night’s monumental success.

14.7k

Oct 12th 2022, 7:00 AM

# fervour she wrote

Ireland's World Cup history-makers give us a reason to get carried away all over again

Amber Barrett provided one of the most famous moments in Irish sporting history in sending Ireland to the 2023 Women’s World Cup.

33.0k

Oct 11th 2022, 10:58 PM

# Tribute

'That goal... I'm dedicating it to those 10 beautiful souls who perished on Friday' - Barrett

Donegal native Amber Barrett was Ireland’s matchwinner against Scotland.

31.7k

Oct 11th 2022, 10:48 PM

# Report

History in Hampden as Ireland clinch qualification for 2023 World Cup

Amber Barrett was the goal-scoring hero against Scotland, sending Ireland to their first-ever major tournament.

31.9k

Oct 11th 2022, 10:16 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Scotland v Ireland, World Cup playoff

Ireland faced Scotland as they looked to secure their place at the World Cup.

112k

Oct 11th 2022, 9:09 PM

# coygig

Áine O'Gorman one of three Irish changes for World Cup play-off showdown

The team news is in before the big one in Hampden Park.

4.3k

Oct 11th 2022, 6:51 PM

# Blow

West Ham confirm ACL injury to Ireland international Ziu

The 20-year-old had already been ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup play-off with Scotland at Hampden Park.

3.0k

Oct 10th 2022, 4:06 PM

# coygig

Ireland will play Scotland in next Tuesday's World Cup play-off showdown

Hampden Park will host the clash, after the Scots overcame Austria tonight.

30.3k

Oct 6th 2022, 10:12 PM

# coygig

All eyes on Hampden as Ireland set to learn World Cup play-off fate

Vera Pauw’s side will face Scotland or Austria away on Tuesday.

3.6k

Oct 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Showdown

Vera Pauw: Ireland need 'the best game of our lives' in historic World Cup play-off

The Girls In Green face Scotland or Austria as their bid to reach a first-ever major tournament hits new heights.

2.9k

Sep 30th 2022, 12:34 PM

# coygig

Ireland hit by injury as Pauw prepares to name squad for World Cup play-off

The Girls In Green face Scotland or Austria away on 11 October.

3.2k

Sep 29th 2022, 12:55 PM

# coygig

A closer look at Ireland's potential World Cup play-off opponents

Vera Pauw’s side face the winners of Scotland and Austria away on 11 October.

3.5k

Sep 9th 2022, 8:00 PM

# reflection

A success? - Reviewing Ireland’s World Cup qualifying campaign so far

The play-off bound Girls In Green rounded off the group stages with a fifth win last night.

1.8k

Sep 7th 2022, 7:00 PM

# coygig

World Cup play-off system 'really confusing' for Ireland's goal-scoring hero

The Cork star scored the match-winner last night against Slovakia.

4.3k

Sep 7th 2022, 2:15 PM

# Megan Connolly

'Fractured ribs and bruised kidney' forces Ireland midfielder to miss Slovakia game

Brighton player Connolly will be absent for Ireland’s World Cup qualifier tomorrow.

5.5k

Sep 5th 2022, 8:50 PM

# vera pauw

Ireland boss: 'You need to take responsibility when you buy a ticket. It is a real shame'

The Girls In Green face Slovakia in Senec tomorrow, hoping to shorten their World Cup play-off route.

65.6k

Sep 5th 2022, 7:55 PM

# Cheers

Ireland receive major playoff boost following England's victory over Austria

Victory over Slovakia on Tuesday would see Ireland bypass the first playoff round.

41.7k

Sep 3rd 2022, 8:42 PM

# Journey

From Euros heartbreak to World Cup dreams, Liberty Hall and everything in between

The past, the present and the future: Denise O’Sullivan spoke brilliantly after her Ireland team etched their names into history.

9.4k

Sep 3rd 2022, 7:00 AM

# coygig

'I'm dreaming' - Ireland's heroes savour epic night after earning World Cup play-off spot

Lily Agg scored the winner for Vera Pauw’s side against Finland.

3.8k

Sep 1st 2022, 9:55 PM

# The dream continues

Ireland secure historic World Cup play-off with victory over Finland

A record crowd of 6,952 watched on at Tallaght Stadium.

37.9k

Sep 1st 2022, 9:04 PM

# coygig

Megan Campbell starts for first time in three years as Pauw names team to face Finland

Plagued by injury for three years, the Liverpool defender earned her last cap in Vera Pauw’s first game in charge back in October 2019.

4.8k

Sep 1st 2022, 5:55 PM

# coygig

'You want to lead your team out there' - Euros fever puts 'fire in belly' of Katie McCabe

The Ireland captain has no shortage of motivation ahead of tonight’s crunch World Cup qualifier.

1.8k

Sep 1st 2022, 7:30 AM

# Permutations

A play-off for the play-offs: Breaking down Ireland's possible path to the World Cup

Vera Pauw’s side welcome Finland to Tallaght Stadium on Thursday night as part of a decisive double-header.

18.0k

Aug 30th 2022, 8:00 PM

# Reeling In The Years

Frozen pitch, familiar faces, trip to Iceland - The last time Ireland faced a play-off

Euro 2009 is the closest the Girls In Green have ever come to reaching a major tournament.

12.3k

Aug 28th 2022, 7:00 AM

# coygig

Vera Pauw names squad as Ireland look to seal World Cup play-off place

Pauw names 28 players for decisive double-header against Finland and Slovakia.

3.6k

Aug 26th 2022, 10:29 AM

# coygig

World Cup play-off tournament confirmed for NZ in February - could Ireland be there?

The Girls In Green are in a favourable position in their qualifying group, but a long, and convoluted, road lies ahead.

3.1k

Jul 5th 2022, 2:00 PM

# Making moves

In-demand Ireland striker Barrett set for big summer switch

Most recently at FC Köln, the Donegal star has attracted attention from elsewhere in Germany, England, Austria and Switzerland.

5.4k

Jul 4th 2022, 9:38 PM

# coygig

Ireland beat Georgia 9-0 to ensure World Cup dream hits new heights

Captain Katie McCabe bagged a hat-trick and was one of six Irish goal-scorers as the record away win was equalled in Gori.

26.9k

Jun 27th 2022, 7:00 PM

# coygig

Live TV coverage confirmed for Ireland's final two World Cup qualifiers in September

Ireland are at home to Finland and are away to Slovakia in September.

2.9k

Jun 27th 2022, 2:39 PM