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Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward will work in the weeks and months ahead on improving the composure of her troops

Ward urges Ireland to resist going into 'chaos mode'

Carla Ward said her Republic of Ireland players strayed into "chaos mode" during their scrappy Nations League 1-0 defeat of Turkey at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Feb

(L to R): Ruesha Littlejohn, Amber Barrett, Denis O'Sullivan, Katie McCabe and Anna Patten

Team news: Ward goes with experience for Tallaght bow

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward has leaned into experience for her first game in charge as Turkey come to Tallaght in the Nations League.

Soccer • 21 Feb

A new era starts for Ireland under Carla Ward

Republic of Ireland v Turkey: All you need to know

Carla Ward takes charge of the Republic of Ireland for the first time as her side looks to start their Nations League campaign with a home win over Turkey. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 20 Feb

Republic of Ireland players go through their paces at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown

Preview: Ward wants evolution rather than revolution

The Carla Ward reign begins with a Nations League clash against Turkey in Tallaght Stadium tonight. A trio of retirements offers an opportunity for others to stake a claim and prove they can play a part in a new era for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe with head coach Carla Ward

Ward and McCabe eye Turkish delight to kick off new era

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe paid tribute to Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy before setting her sights on a Nations League victory against Turkey tomorrow night, as the Carla Ward era begins at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 20 Feb

Alan Mahon is assistant to new Ireland boss Carla Ward

Mahon looking ahead after turbulent Ireland transition

New Republic of Ireland coach Alan Mahon doesn't believe there will be issues in the transition to the Carla Ward era following the fallout from departure of Eileen Gleeson and Colin Healy last year.

Soccer • 18 Feb

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward at Tallaght Stadium

Sparks still flying but Ward a cool, calm presence

Carla Ward has started life as Republic of Ireland boss stamping out the flames of a fire she didn't start, but the 41-year-old exudes a cool authority that bodes well as the Girls in Green enter another new era.

Soccer • 12 Feb

Five takeaways from Ward's first squad announcement

New Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward named her first squad on Tuesday morning. Here's five takeaways from her selection for the upcoming UEFA Nations League games against Turkey and Slovenia.

Soccer • 11 Feb

Emily Whelan (22) is among the players included in the development group

Graham spotlights development group as Ward squad looms

As new Republic of Ireland women's manager Carla Ward prepares to name the first squad of her tenure on Tuesday, the advent of a development group to bridge the gap from the Under-19s is a good step according to former international Rachel Graham.

Soccer • 11 Feb

Carla Ward previous managerial role was at Aston Villa until the end of last season

New Ireland boss Ward 'very highly thought of' - Ronan

Former Republic of Ireland manager Sue Ronan believes the FAI have made a good call in appointing the "highly thought of" Carla Ward as the new head coach of the Girls in Green.

Soccer • 18 Jan

Carla Ward's first press conference as head coach was dominated with talk of Colin Healy's departure

Ward credits 'Irish mentality' for appointment

While Carla Ward's Republic of Ireland WNT appointment press conference was dominated by talk of Colin Healy's dispute over his departure from the FAI, the ex-Aston Villa boss made very clear the intentions for her tenure.

Soccer • 16 Jan

Carla Ward was in talks with a different national team but was 'vocal' about stepping into the role in Ireland

Ward on Ireland role: 'This is the one I wanted'

Carla Ward, Ireland's new head coach, doesn't shy away from a challenge and isn't put off by the controversy that emerged just as her name was announced to take what she saw as a coveted job.

Soccer • 17 Jan

Carla Ward has five weeks before her first match in charge

'It's pretty positive' - De Búrca on Ward appointment

Méabh De Búrca believes the Republic of Ireland have got one of the best coaches that was available in Carla Ward, with competitive action for the side resuming in the UEFA Women's Nations League in just over a month's time.