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Wednesday 29 March 2023 Dublin: 11°C

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# Progress
Equal pay not centre stage for Ireland women right now but historic flight plan an encouraging step
Vera Pauw’s side will travel by charter flight for the first time ahead of their all-important Euro qualifier.
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Ireland squad named for vital European Championship qualifier against Ukraine
A point for Vera Pauw’s side in Kiev later this month would be enough to guarantee them a play-off spot.
# brave but beaten
Heavyweights Germany shine but Ireland's Euro dream lives on despite defeat
The Girls In Green were beaten 3-0 in Essen.
# Next Level
The importance of this Ireland team reaching a first-ever major tournament can't be stressed enough
Captain Katie McCabe’s class act before Germany clash shows how important encouragement and visibility is.
# Euro Vision
Ireland not planning to 'park the bus' when they face 'the best team in the world'
The Girls in Green resume their European Championship qualifying bid against Germany next month.
# Perfect 10
English loan move to ensure O'Sullivan's availability for crucial Ireland games
Ireland boss Vera Pauw has revealed that the midfielder will leave North Carolina Courage temporarily.
# Skipper
'Beyond my wildest dreams' - Ireland's Niamh Fahey named Liverpool captain
The Galway woman will lead the Reds as they aim for a swift return to the Women’s Super League.
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Ireland's Amber Barrett signs contract extension with FC Köln
Ireland striker scored three goals in 15 appearances last season.
# Road To Return
Big news for Pauw's Ireland as three remaining Euro qualifiers set for later this year
The Girls in Green will face Germany in September and December, and Ukraine in October.
# on and off the ball
'It's strange but we're grateful to be training again' - The Ireland football star back in business in Germany
Diane Caldwell discusses a wide range of topics, but mainly life in mainland Europe in the current climate.
# Under the knife
Time is on the side of 'grateful' Mustaki thanks to fast-tracked ACL surgery
The Charlton Athletic player looks set to miss far less football than she anticipated at first.
# decision
Ireland's Euro 2021 qualifier against Germany next month to be played behind closed doors
The game is scheduled for 11 April.
# chasing history
Three-goal Ireland go top of Euro 2021 qualifying group after battling win in Montenegro
Vera Pauw’s side have taken another huge step towards a potential first-ever major tournament.
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Watch: Carbon-copy Caldwell goal gives Ireland lead against Montenegro
The Girls in Green are playing a vital Euro qualifier away to Montenegro this afternoon.
AS IT HAPPENED
Ireland v Montenegro, Euro 2021 qualifier
Vera Pauw’s Girls In Green won another crunch clash on the road to England 2021.
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West Ham goalkeeper handed international debut as Ireland resume qualifying campaign
Courtney Brosnan starts against Montenegro this afternoon.
# Euro Vision
'Monumental' should Ireland qualify, praise for 'world-class' O'Sullivan and a must-win game behind closed doors
Diane Caldwell will again lead the Girls In Green’s defence against Montenegro this afternoon.
# queen of scott
'It does feel like the whole country is behind us. It's exactly what we need'
Ireland and Birmingham City defender Harriet Scott is eyeing a big finish to the Euro 2021 qualifying campaign.
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Ireland book friendly in Serbia to follow next month's Euro 2021 qualifier against Germany
Vera Pauw’s side will play two away games in four days.
# European dream
Caldwell the goal-scoring hero as unbeaten Ireland move closer to history with nervy Euro qualifier win
The Girls In Green were 1-0 winners over group rivals Greece at Tallaght Stadium.
# Euro Vision
'People believe in us' - Unbeaten Ireland eyeing another special night as Greeks come to town
It’s a ‘must-win’ game in the Girls In Green’s bid to reach a first-ever major tournament.
# captain's call
'Once you want to represent Ireland with 100% and give it all in the Irish shirt, I don't care where you're from'
Ireland captain Katie McCabe fully supports Vera Pauw’s approach in searching out non-Irish born players to boost their Euro 2021 hopes.
# Update
Ireland without Brighton star for crucial Euro qualifiers, business as usual amid coronavirus fears
Another record crowd at Tallaght Stadium is expected for the Greece tie on Thursday night, with over 5,000 tickets gone.
# Euro Vision
Ireland facing into must-win qualifiers in their bid for the big breakthrough
The next fortnight has the potential to define the Euro 2021 qualifying campaign for Vera Pauw’s side.
# vera era
'We're waiting for answers' - Irish-eligible trio may come into fold for crunch Euro qualifiers
Vera Pauw on the situation regarding three potential newcomers, the ‘honesty’ of the FAI through turbulent times and the relief now.
# ruled out
Germany forced to plan without key midfielder for Euro clash with Ireland
Sara Däbritz has sustained an anterior cruciate knee ligament injury while on club duty with PSG.
# London Calling
Ireland defender Chloe Mustaki joins Charlton Athletic
The former Shelbourne player recently received her first senior international call-up from Vera Pauw.
# Oh Carolina
Multi-year contract extension with US champions for 'genius' O'Sullivan
The Republic of Ireland midfielder has been rewarded for her form with North Carolina Courage.
# two points dropped
'A little bump on the road that we didn't expect' takes gloss off Barrett's excellent goal in Greece
The FC Köln striker scored her second international goal today – but was left disappointed afterwards.
# Proper 12
'To go somewhere and be paid to play would definitely be a breath of fresh air'
After her player-of-the-match display against Ukraine, Rianna Jarrett is the latest guest on The Football Family.
# reflections
The Vera Era: Oh, what a night as Pauw's Ireland look in good stead to reach next level
Plenty of positives for the Girls in Green on an historic night in Tallaght.
# one to remember
Ireland's long-throw specialist Campbell 'buzzing to be back' in green after injury hell
The Manchester City star shone on the big stage last night.
# irish pride
'The fighting spirit of these players brought the win' - Pauw's 'special' first night in charge
Ireland got The Vera Era underway with a hard-fought 3-2 Euro 2021 qualifier win over Ukraine last night.
# coygig
The addition of 'fantastic' Gleeson, tuition from ex-boss Bell and transition to Irish culture
Ireland face Ukraine in a crunch, sold-out Euro 2021 qualifier at Tallaght Stadium tonight in Vera Pauw’s first game in charge.
# Euro Vision
'We are going to qualify. After this week, I dare to say that' - Ireland boss Pauw
The Dutch coach is confident in what she’s seen ahead of her first Euro 2021 qualifier in charge tonight.
# Green shoots
Ireland's young guns progress to U19 Euro Elite Round qualifiers with a game in hand
18-year-old Shelbourne star Alannah McEvoy was the goal-scoring hero for Dave Connell’s side.
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All-Irish officiating team take charge of historic Euro 2021 qualifier in Spain
It was the first time that Ireland had a team of four female officials on international duty, according to referee Paula Brady.
# interesting mix
Absentees return as Ireland boss Pauw names first squad for Euro 2021 qualifier
2014 FAI Player of the Year Julie-Ann Russell is one interesting inclusion in the 23-strong group.
# Pauw Patrol
Ireland targeting record-breaking Tallaght turn-out for next month's Euro qualifier
Vera Pauw will take charge of the Girls in Green for the first time when Ukraine come to Dublin on 8 October.
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'We are absolutely elated' - Three wins from three sees Ireland U17s ease into Euro Elite Round
21 goals scored and none conceded as James Scott’s young guns finished top of their group.