Anthony Pyne

Abbie Larkin pictured in Tbilisi ahead of the Republic of Ireland's clash against Georgia

Larkin keeping feet on the ground and eyes on the prize

It's been quite a journey for Abbie Larkin, the fleet-footed winger from Ringsend who breezed onto the world stage with such carefree abandon 15 months ago. After a couple of moves and a step up in level, she's aiming to remind Republic of Ireland fans what she's capable of.

Soccer • 24 Oct 24

Anna Patten: 'You can't switch off at any moment'

'A massive step up' - Patten loving life in green

Anna Patten has been operating at the top end of the game for a long time now, having come through the Arsenal academy and then moved Aston Villa in the Women's Super League. But nothing prepared her for the challenges of the international stage.

Soccer • 23 Oct 24

Pearl Slattery (L) and Laurie Ryan are gunning for cup glory

Preview: Athlone & Shels set for part three of trilogy

It's part three of a Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final trilogy on Sunday as Shelbourne and Athlone Town collide once again at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Oct 24

Éabha O'Mahony (L) and Heather Payne bump shoulders during a Republic of Ireland home-based training session back in 2021

Cracks in women's game highlights needs to build bridge

With no home-based sessions and no bridge between the Republic of Ireland's Under-19s and senior women's teams, time is of the essence as the FAI seek to fill the void.

Soccer • 18 Oct 24

Leah Doyle: 'These big occasions are meant to be enjoyed'

Doyle ready for another battle against mentor Kilduff

On Sunday, Shelbourne's Leah Doyle once again goes up against her friend and mentor Ciaran Kilduff - the Athlone Town boss - in the Sports Direct FAI Women's Cup final, desperate to end the campaign on a high.

Soccer • 18 Oct 24

Monday's Premier Division results and reports

Shamrock Rovers beat Bohemians and Drogheda United played out a scoreless draw with Galway United in tonight's top-flight games. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 23 Sep 24

Sammie Szmodics goes through shooting practice during Ireland training

Ireland badly need their Tractor Boys to make hay

It's no secret the Republic of Ireland have creative struggles, but two Tractor Boys could help to turn the ignition as the Heimir Hallgrimsson gets motoring.

Soccer • 05 Sep 24

Premier Division: Bohemians 2-1 Shamrock Rovers recap

Bohs have beaten Shamrock Rovers in the early kick-off at Dalymount Park. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 01 Sep 24

Davidson of Basaksehir is tackled by Chris Forrester

Conference League recap: St Pat's 0-0 Basaksehir

St Pat's have drawn with Istanbul Basaksehir at Tallaght Stadium in the first leg of their UEFA Conference League play-off. Read back on how it unfolded.

Soccer • 22 Aug 24

Euro 2024 last 16: England 2-1 Slovakia AET - recap

England have squeezed past Slovakia at Arena Auf Schalke to make the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. Read back on how the action unfolded.

Soccer • 30 Jun 24