Anthony Pyne

(L to R): Ruesha Littlejohn, Amber Barrett, Denis O'Sullivan, Katie McCabe and Anna Patten

Team news: Ward goes with experience for Tallaght bow

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward has leaned into experience for her first game in charge as Turkey come to Tallaght in the Nations League.

Soccer • 21 Feb 25

Republic of Ireland players go through their paces at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown

Preview: Ward wants evolution rather than revolution

The Carla Ward reign begins with a Nations League clash against Turkey in Tallaght Stadium tonight. A trio of retirements offers an opportunity for others to stake a claim and prove they can play a part in a new era for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 21 Feb 25

(L to R): Eileen Gleeson, Colin Healy and Katie McCabe

McCabe urges FAI to review process around Healy exit

Katie McCabe has urged the FAI to review the process that's led to such confusion and frustration around the departure of Colin Healy as Republic of Ireland women's assistant coach.

Soccer • 21 Feb 25

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe with head coach Carla Ward

Ward and McCabe eye Turkish delight to kick off new era

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe paid tribute to Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy before setting her sights on a Nations League victory against Turkey tomorrow night, as the Carla Ward era begins at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Feb 25

Heather Payne: 'It's kind of like a new era with the Nations League'

Payne remains Ireland's low-key star ahead of 50th cap

Heather Payne is likely to earn her 50th cap for the Girls in Green against Turkey on Friday. For the dilligent, reliably consistent Roscommon native, it's just another night at the office.

Soccer • 20 Feb 25

We can lean on each other for anything - Larkin

It has been a challenging campaign at Crystal Palace for Abbie Larkin and her great friend Izzy Atkinson, with both looking to make an impact for the Girls in Green under new boss Carla Ward against Turkey on Friday night.

Soccer • 19 Feb 25

Aoife Mannion: 'We always have to turn up and appreciate the honour it is to play for the Ireland team'

Mannion: I like Eilo, it was a surprise she didn't stay

Republic of Ireland defender Aoife Mannion is ready for another fresh start in green after a difficult winter saw Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy leave their roles.

Soccer • 17 Feb 25

Emily Murphy: 'It's a fresh start and something we're all ready for'

Murphy on her reunion with Ward and Tyneside targets

Republic of Ireland attacker Emily Murphy is ready for a fresh start on the international stage under her old boss Carla Ward after returning to the English club game last month.

Soccer • 18 Feb 25

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward at Tallaght Stadium

Sparks still flying but Ward a cool, calm presence

Carla Ward has started life as Republic of Ireland boss stamping out the flames of a fire she didn't start, but the 41-year-old exudes a cool authority that bodes well as the Girls in Green enter another new era.

Soccer • 12 Feb 25

Five takeaways from Ward's first squad announcement

New Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward named her first squad on Tuesday morning. Here's five takeaways from her selection for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Turkey and Slovenia.

Soccer • 11 Feb 25