Anthony Pyne

Head coach Carla Ward speaking to media during a Republic of Ireland women media day at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin.

Ward admits 'outside noise' around FAI a distraction

Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward has admitted "outside noise" around the FAI has been a source of frustration since she took the reins last January.

Soccer • 20 Oct 25

Jamie Finn poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland women media day at the FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin

Finn finds deep inner resilience to return to big stage

Jamie Finn is back in the Republic of Ireland squad, 20 months after suffering a cruel ACL injury that tested her resilience to the absolute max.

Soccer • 21 Oct 25

Athlone Town investor Nick Giannotti celebrates after the 2025 Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Final match between Athlone Town and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Athlone owner Giannotti confident more glory days ahead

Athlone Town chairman Nick Giannotti says he's determined to sustain the "momentum" of the women's team after witnessing the Midlanders lift the Sports Direct FAI Cup to complete the double on Sunday.

Soccer • 20 Oct 25

Kelly Brady of Athlone Town celebrates with the cup after the 2025 Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Final match between Athlone Town and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Cup star Brady open to continuing her Athlone journey

Kelly Brady said she's open to staying at Athlone Town next year after firing in a dream FAI Cup final hat-trick to sink Bohemians on Sunday.

Soccer • 19 Oct 25

Athlone Town manager John Sullivan celebrates with the FAI Cup after the 2025 Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Final match between Athlone Town and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Sullivan's zen-like approach pays dividends for Athlone

Athlone Town boss John Sullivan took a trip to a playzone with his young son to ease any pre-FAI Cup final nerves, his zen approach to the big occasion clearly rubbing off on his all-conquering side.

Soccer • 20 Oct 25

Kelly Brady of Athlone Town celebrates after scoring her, and her side's, third goal during the 2025 Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup Final match between Athlone Town and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Brady fires hat-trick as Athlone complete the double

Athlone Town wrapped up the double as a Kelly Brady hat-trick fired them to a 3-2 win against Bohemians in an absorbing Sports Direct FAI Cup final on Sunday afternoon.

Soccer • 20 Oct 25

Lisa Murphy of Bohemians with her son Jackson, age 5, after the EVOKE.ie FAI Women's Cup First Round match between Bohemians and Galway WFC at Dalymount Park in Dublin

Bohs' Murphy doing it for Jackson as dream day arrives

Lisa Murphy, Bohemians' teak-tough defender, will be doing it for her son Jackson when she lines up in today's Sports Direct FAI Cup final against Athlone Town at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 19 Oct 25

Athlone Town manager John Sullivan and players, from left, Kelly Brady, Kayleigh Shine and Izzy Groves and Bohemians manager Alban Hysa with players, from left, Rachael Kelly, Lisa Murphy and Hannah Healy during the Sports Direct Women's Cup Final media d

Women's FAI Cup final preview: Can Bohs shock Athlone?

A youthful Bohemians will attempt to upset the odds by taking down the champions Athlone Town today in the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup final.

Soccer • 19 Oct 25

Bohemians manager Alban Hysa during the Sports Direct Women's Cup Final media day at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Bohs boss Hysa says women's LOI must grow its fanbase

Bohemians boss Alban Hysa believes the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division needs to grow its fanbase if it is to become fully professional.

Soccer • 18 Oct 25

Kelly Brady of Athlone Town poses for a portrait during the Sports Direct Women's Cup Final media day at Tallaght Stadium

Brady has passport 'ready to go' if Ireland shot comes

Athlone Town's Kelly Brady has her passport "ready to go" if she gets a break with the Republic of Ireland as the striker aims to cap a brilliant campaign with Sports Direct FAI Cup final glory on Sunday.

Soccer • 18 Oct 25