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Denise O'Sullivan and Niamh Fahey during training at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium II in Tbilisi

Preview: Ireland complacency the main danger in Tbilisi

The Republic of Ireland take on a Georgia side ranked 118th in the world in this evening's Euro 2025 play-off semi-final first leg. It could be a golden opportunity for those on the fringes of the squad to remind Eileen Gleeson what they're capable of.

Soccer • 25 Oct 24

Jessie Stapleton: 'I'm absolutely loving it'

Stapleton on life with the Black Cats and Irish targets

An energised Jessie Stapleton is hoping for a golden opportunity to impress in a green shirt this week after making another fresh start in her young career.

Soccer • 22 Oct 24

Julie-Ann Russell (R) made a brilliant impact against England and France

Russell says Ireland U23s would help League of Ireland

Julie-Ann Russell says the formation of a Republic of Ireland Under-23s would benefit the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division and the national senior team as a crucial bridge between both levels of football.

Soccer • 21 Oct 24

Shelbourne celebrate their FAI Cup triumph

'Everything clicked' - Boss Wearen toasts superb Shels

Shelbourne boss Eoin Wearen toasted a Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup final glory a year in the making after watching his side overwhelm league champions Athlone Town on Sunday.

Soccer • 20 Oct 24

Kate Mooney (C) is mobbed after finding the net against Athlone Town

Shels ride the storm to hammer Athlone in cup final

Kate Mooney and Noelle Murray both scored twice as Shelbourne tamed Storm Ashley to hammer Athlone Town 6-1 in the Women's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 21 Oct 24

'It's misrepresentative' - Gleeson hits back at Kilduff

Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson has hit back at suggestions she is ignoring SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division players, claiming such accusations are "misrepresentative".

Soccer • 17 Oct 24

Molloy back in Ireland squad, Keane gets first call

Ellen Molloy is back in the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time in two years, while Athlone Town goalkeeper Katie Keane has been handed a first senior call-up.

Soccer • 17 Oct 24

Athlone Town head coach Ciaran Kilduff will lead his side into the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup final on Sunday

Kilduff: LOI's young stars worthy of international call

Athlone Town boss Ciaran Kilduff has reiterated his belief that young Irish players in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division deserve more senior international recognition.

Soccer • 16 Oct 24

Clockwise from top left: Leanne Kiernan, Katie McCabe, Courtney Brosnan and Abbie Larkin

As WSL grows, so does challenge facing Irish exports

The Women's Super League returns this weekend, bigger and stronger than ever. But with serious ambitions in place to sustain its impressive growth, the challenge for Irish players to make it across the water is only getting tougher.

Soccer • 19 Sep 24

Caoimhin Kelleher punches the ball away under pressure

Player ratings: Ogbene & Kelleher carry the Irish fight

The Republic of Ireland endured a tough evening at the Aviva Stadium, as England outclassed the Boys in Green in the Uefa Nations League. Here's how we rated the players.

Soccer • 08 Sep 24