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Evan Caffrey of Shelbourne celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the UEFA Conference League Play-off Round first leg match between Shelbourne and Linfield at Tolka Park in Dublin

Shels beat 10-man Linfield in pulsating Tolka clash

Goals from Harry Wood, Mipo Odubeko and Evan Caffrey saw Shelbourne grind down ten-man Linfield to earn a 3-1 win in the first leg of their Conference League play-off at Tolka Park on Thursday night.

Soccer • 27 Aug 25

29 June 2025; Tyler Toland, right, and Megan Connolly of Republic of Ireland reacts after her side concede a third goal during the women's international friendly match between the USA and Republic of Ireland at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Photo

USA ease past Girls in Green in scorching Cincinnati

The Republic of Ireland fell to a second successive 4-0 friendly defeat to the USA in sweltering conditions at the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati.

Soccer • 30 Jun 25

29 June 2025; Lynn Biyendolo of United States celebrates with teammate Emma Sears, right, after scoring their side's first goal during the women's international friendly match between the USA and Republic of Ireland at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

International friendly: USA 4-0 Rep of Ireland recap

Carla Ward's Girls in Green were beaten 4-0 by the USA once again in Cincinnati. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 29 Jun 25

9 June 2025; Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the Stade de Luxembourg in Luxembourg. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Preview: Fresh faces jostle for a chance in Luxembourg

There's a growing body of evidence that the Republic of Ireland players are buying into Heimir Hallgrimsson's vision. Tonight, more fringe men are likely to get a chance to stake their claim ahead of September's opening World Cup qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia.

Soccer • 10 Jun 25

3 June 2025; Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe, centre, speaks to her teammates after the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

'She's on the verge of burnout' - McCabe out of US trip

Katie McCabe will not travel to the USA for the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against the USA at the end of the month, with head coach Carla Ward saying the 29-year-old is "on the verge of burnout".

Soccer • 04 Jun 25

3 June 2025; Saoirse Noonan of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sports

Ireland beat Slovenia but fall short in promotion quest

The Republic of Ireland delivered their best peformance under Carla Ward to date but fell short in their pursuit of Nations League promotion, despite beating Slovenia 1-0 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 03 Jun 25

3 June 2025; The jersey of Saoirse Noonan in the Republic of Ireland dressingroom before the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Republic of Ireland and Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Team news: Noonan set to make some Páirc history

Saoirse Noonan will create a bit of sporting history this evening after being named to start for the Republic of Ireland in their Nations League showdown with Slovenia at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Soccer • 03 Jun 25

BIELLA, ITALY - JANUARY 30: Megan Connolly of SS Lazio reacts during theCoppa Italia Femminile Quarter Final 2nd Leg match between Juventus FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Comunale Vittorio Pozzo Lamarmora on January 30, 2025 in Biella, Italy. (Photo by Jonatha

Connolly loving colour and passion of life in Serie A

Megan Connolly took the plunge by moving to Lazio last summer. The Cork woman has no regrets as she looks towards two important Nations League games with the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 29 May 25

27 May 2025; Republic of Ireland's Marissa Sheva poses for a portrait at their team hotel in Istanbul ahead of their UEFA Women's Nations League League B match against Türkiye on Friday. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Rejuvenated Sheva inspired by 'incredible' McCabe

Marissa Sheva couldn't get a look-in with the Republic of Ireland for 15 months, but the 28-year-old is flourishing under boss Carla Ward and targeting more highs with the Girls in Green.

Soccer • 28 May 25

Ward reveals she turned down WSL job 'a few weeks ago'

Carla Ward has revealed she rejected an offer to manage a Women's Super League club "a few weeks ago", and insisted she's fully committed to helping the Republic of Ireland make the 2027 World Cup.

Soccer • 21 May 25