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# 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.

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Sep 26th 2019, 3:04 PM

# 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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Sep 17th 2019, 3:23 PM

# coygig

'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.

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Sep 16th 2019, 8:06 PM

# new boss

New Ireland boss Pauw enthused by 'philosophy of working within the FAI'

Ex-Dutch coach Vera Pauw was unveiled as the new Ireland women’s manager at a press conference this afternoon.

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Sep 4th 2019, 7:36 PM

# Euro Vision

'It's about building morale and backing ourselves that little bit more that we can do it'

A winning start for Ireland on the road to England 2021 last night, but definitely not the most convincing performance.

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Sep 4th 2019, 3:00 PM

# can't see can't be

'All the players stay out afterwards and want to thank everyone for coming. We love it'

3,423 fans turned out as Ireland opened their Euro 2021 qualifying campaign at Tallaght Stadium last night.

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Sep 4th 2019, 12:39 PM

# Job Done

'Our objective was to win and keep a clean sheet, and that is what we have done'

Interim Ireland boss O’Connor, captain McCabe and defensive duo Quinn and O’Riordan were pleased with the result against Montenegro.

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Sep 4th 2019, 6:00 AM

# montenegro mission

Ireland make winning start to Euro 2021 campaign with McCabe and Toland on target

The Girls in Green were 2-0 winners over a gutsy Montenegro side in front of 3,423 at Tallaght Stadium.

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Sep 3rd 2019, 9:37 PM

# Euro Vision

Cruel injury blow sees Glasgow striker withdraw from Ireland squad as U19 star called up

Clare Shine had been included for the first time since 2017, but Chloe Singleton now takes her place ahead of their opening Euro 2021 qualifier.

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Aug 27th 2019, 6:33 PM

# new boss

'I don’t mind if it’s internal or external, once it’s the right person for the job' - Ireland captain McCabe

The Arsenal winger isn’t concerned that there’s no permanent manager in place ahead of the Euro qualification opener in two weeks’ time.

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Aug 20th 2019, 5:48 PM

# build it and they will come

'It has to be done at the right time' - Aviva fixture an aim for Ireland women's team

Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn outlined her aspirations on Episode Two of The Football Family.

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Jul 30th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Reports

Ireland set to face World Cup champions USA at the Rose Bowl later this summer

Jill Ellis’ side earned their fourth star yesterday.

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Jul 8th 2019, 9:29 AM

# coygig

Stunning Ryan Doyle double sends Ireland into University Games quarter-finals as group winners

A 2-1 win over Korea adds to their excellent opening victory against reigning champions Brazil.

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Jul 4th 2019, 7:16 PM

# coygig

Brilliant 30-yard Lauren Kelly strike gives Ireland win over Brazil at University Games

Ireland produced a dominant performance to keep the reigning champions at bay.

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Jul 3rd 2019, 8:09 AM

# 2020 vision

Irish international Campbell rewarded with Manchester City contract extension

The 25-year-old defender has signed a new deal to remain with the English club until next summer.

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Jun 20th 2019, 12:00 PM

# The Skipper

Irish centurion's full focus on captaining club as life goes on after international duty

Áine O’Gorman and Peamount United get their 2019 Women’s National League campaign underway this evening.

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Mar 9th 2019, 7:30 AM

# The mighty quinn

Second-half goal from Arsenal's Louise Quinn gives Ireland victory in Marbella

Colin Bell’s side picked up the win over Wales after the teams had played out a draw last Thursday.

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Mar 5th 2019, 2:37 PM

# coygig

We go again: Ireland back in the spotlight as Euro 2021 draw takes place today

Colin Bell’s side will hope to reach a first-ever major tournament this time around.

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Feb 21st 2019, 7:15 AM

# Taking the positives

'At the start I was actually going into the scrum myself!': Ross making his impact felt

The performance of the scrum was one positive aspect of Ireland Women’s heavy Six Nations defeat to England on Friday.

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Feb 5th 2019, 6:45 AM

# Tweet Elite

Southampton shade, banners at the Aviva and more tweets of the week

Here’s the best of what the world of sport had to offer on Twitter over the past seven days.

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Nov 18th 2018, 10:30 AM

# WNT

LIVE: Watch Ireland's women take on Poland

Colin Bell’s side were involved in a friendly this evening.

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Oct 9th 2018, 4:45 PM

# next step

Three wins from three see Ireland's young guns coast into Euro 2019 Elite Round

The dream of reaching next summer’s finals in Scotland is well and truly alive.

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Oct 8th 2018, 4:46 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland v Norway, Women's World Cup qualifier

After a 2-0 loss in Tallaght on Friday, it was do-or-die for Colin Bell’s Ireland side in Stavanger.

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Jun 12th 2018, 4:15 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

As it happened Ireland v Norway, Women's World Cup qualifier

The Girls in Green faced a difficult test at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

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Jun 8th 2018, 4:45 PM

# coygig

Ireland striker O'Gorman set to make 99th cap as team named for crucial World Cup qualifier

Currently second in Group 3, Ireland take on Norway in the first of two crucial Women’s World Cup qualifiers.

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Jun 8th 2018, 4:40 PM

# road to world cup

'They’re looking straight past us' - Ireland star believes Norway are underestimating them

Six months on from cruciate knee surgery, Manchester City full-back Megan Campbell is nearing her return to the international fold.

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Jun 7th 2018, 4:06 PM

# Take a Bow

Ireland striker's journey back to international football after three ACL injuries by the age of 21

Rianna Jarrett has defied repeated setbacks to represent her country.

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Jun 3rd 2018, 8:00 AM

# rocky road to france

Explainer: How Ireland can still qualify for the 2019 World Cup

Their bid to reach a first-ever major tournament took a hit last night, but it can still be done.

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Apr 11th 2018, 5:11 PM

# coygig

European champions too strong for Ireland as first-half goals end unbeaten streak

There were over 4,000 in attendance at Tallaght Stadium as the Netherlands claimed a 2-0 win.

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Apr 10th 2018, 8:51 PM

# breaking boundaries

Another record-breaking crowd turns out to Tallaght for Ireland's World Cup qualifier

There were 4,047 fans watching on as they lost to The Netherlands.

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Apr 10th 2018, 8:27 PM

# Road to France

'The best team in the world on their day' - Ireland prepare to shut out European champions again

Having drawn 0-0 with the Dutch back in November, manager Colin Bell is hopeful of pulling off something similar at Tallaght Stadium tomorrow.

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Apr 9th 2018, 3:33 PM

# coygig

Ireland's record crowd in Tallaght was just one part of a landmark night for women's football

More than 72,000 fans watched eight games spread across the continent.

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Apr 7th 2018, 10:02 AM

# Road to France

'We don't see any reason why we can't qualify. We hope that the time is now'

Karen Duggan and the Ireland WNT are focused as their quest to reach a first major tournament continues.

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Apr 5th 2018, 6:10 PM

# coygig

Five-try Ireland show clinical edge to claim bonus-point win over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side held off a Welsh fightback to finish strongly and rack up a big win.

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Feb 25th 2018, 5:19 PM

# coygig

'We’ve got ourselves in a great position in the group' - Key players return as Ireland prepare for vital qualifiers

Claire Walsh, Karen Duggan and Aine O’Gorman are among those included in the 24-player squad.

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Feb 23rd 2018, 3:20 PM

# rotten luck

'It’s been hard to stay positive but I have good people around me'

Ireland striker Stephanie Roche is dealing with a new injury worry as she attempts to return from a fracture to her tibia.

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Feb 22nd 2018, 8:24 AM

# coygig

Here are all three of their goals as Ireland's women earn a convincing victory over Portugal

Shelbourne Ladies’ teenage starlet Leanne Kiernan, Louise Quinn and captain Katie McCabe were all on target for Colin Bell’s side.

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Jan 21st 2018, 7:41 PM

# Super result

Ireland give defensive masterclass to hold European champions to a draw in front of 12,000 fans

The women’s national team put in a heroic performance in Nijmegen this evening.

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Nov 28th 2017, 8:57 PM

# coygig

Ireland reveal squad for opening tournament of World Seven Series in Dubai

Anthony Eddy has included two new uncapped players in his panel.

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Nov 21st 2017, 3:08 PM

# Away Days

Two first-half goals make it two from two for Ireland as they target 2019 World Cup

Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan got the goals as Ireland beat Slovakia 2-0.

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Oct 24th 2017, 6:44 PM