Anthony Pyne

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

What is success against this vastly superior England?

The Republic of Ireland have enjoyed just two victories in 17 meetings with the neighbours: a 2-0 win at Goodison Park in 1949, and the 1-0 success in Stuttgart at Euro 88. With the gulf arguably bigger than ever, can we even dare to dream of a third on Saturday evening?

Soccer • 06 Sep 24

Interim England boss Lee Carsley brings his team to Dublin this Saturday

Lee Carsley: Spotlight swivels towards the underdog

As a player Lee Carsley was an underdog, dutifully doing the dirty work so others didn't have to. Now he's facing into an audition to take on one of the most notoriously demanding jobs in the game.

Soccer • 04 Sep 24

(L to R): Peamount's Jess Fitzgerald, Karren Duggan and Ellen Dolan

Preview: Peas begin their Champions League mission

Reigning SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division champions Peamount United flew to Croatia on Monday to begin their Women's Champions League mission, whch begins tomorrow morning with a clash against the Belarusians Dinamo-BGU FK.

Soccer • 04 Sep 24

Preview: Hoops aiming to PAOK a punch

A week on from their impressive dismantling of NK Celje, Shamrock Rovers return to European football with big dreams and a lucrative safety net.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24