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Equal treatment played a part in victory - Mustaki

Chloe Mustaki paid tribute to the Republic of Ireland players who campaigned and fought for fair treatment from the FAI five years ago, after Vera Pauw's side secured their place in the 2023 World Cup.

Soccer • 13 Oct 22

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe leads the celebrations

'It doesn't feel real' - McCabe & Quinn in dreamland

Katie McCabe was left feeling "numb" and "speechless" after her World Cup dream became a reality at Hampden Park on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

McCabe and O'Sullivan were immense in Glasgow

McCabe: We're going to the World Cup, book your tickets

'Anyone buying or selling tickets, folks?' Katie McCabe may not exactly be flogging passes for next year's World Cup - she'll have bigger business to attend to Down Under - but the Irish captain is a sports marketer's dream.

Soccer • 12 Oct 22

Katie McCabe was all smiles at Hampden Park on Monday evening

Captain McCabe dreaming big for Glasgow showdown

Katie McCabe admits it took her time to adjust to the "overwhelming" responsibility of being Republic of Ireland captain as she prepares to lead the Girls in Green into battle against Scotland in tonight's World Cup play-off.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

Ireland go through their paces at Hampden Park

Preview: Destiny calling ahead of huge Hampden battle

The Republic of Ireland face a huge challenge at Hampden Park against a strong Scottish side as their World Cup journey heads for a nerve-jangling climax.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

Katie McCabe was all smiles as she left Dublin Airport on Sunday evening

Postcard from Glasgow: Destiny calls on familiar ground

For the second time in just over a fortnight, the Republic of Ireland are in town for an international derby, with the stakes incredibly high for both sides.

Soccer • 10 Oct 22

Vivianne Miedema is mobbed after her crucial goal

Arsenal beat Ajax to make Champions League group stage

Arsenal booked their spot in the group stages of the Women's Champions League with a 1-0 win at Ajax.

Soccer • 28 Sep 22

Katie McCabe battles for the ball against Spurs captain Shelina Zadorsky

Arsenal reign in North London as Spurs hammered

Republic of Ireland women's captain Katie McCabe played the full 90 minutes as her Arsenal side made it two wins from two in the Women's Super League with a 4-0 thumping of North London rivals Tottenham.

Soccer • 24 Sep 22

McCabe denied as Ajax hold Arsenal to a draw

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe thought she had snatched a late winner for Arsenal as they took on Ajax in the UEFA Champions League qualifier on Tuesday night.

Soccer • 20 Sep 22

Vera Pauw: 'The opponent was at times really nasty'

'Nasty' and 'ugly' but elated Pauw can't hide her pride

It was "nasty", "ugly" and "very physical", but neither Vera Pauw or Katie McCabe cared as the Republic of Ireland edged past Slovakia to book a pace in the second round of the World Cup play-offs in October.

Soccer • 06 Sep 22

It was an emotional night at Tallaght Stadium

Floored by emotion, grounded by the challenges ahead

The Republic of Ireland soaked up an emotional win in Tallaght last night that sent them to the World Cup play-offs. But it didn't take long for the squad to reset their focus for the huge challenges still ahead.

Soccer • 02 Sep 22

Katie McCabe in the middle of the Irish huddle

Katie McCabe pays tribute to those who paved the way

Ireland captain Katie McCabe has paid tribute to those who have paved the way previously as their 1-0 win over Finland brought them a giant step closer to reaching a first-ever major tournament.

Soccer • 01 Sep 22

Katie McCabe surveys Tallaght Stadium on the eve of the match

Pauw and McCabe set the tone ahead of enormous night

A relaxed Katie McCabe and bullish Vera Pauw set the tone for the Republic of Ireland ahead of a massive showdown with Finland at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

Soccer • 01 Sep 22

Katie McCabe celebrates with the match ball after her hat-trick in the 9-0 win over Georgia

'We can do it' - Irish rallying call for Finland tie

Team captain Katie McCabe and manager Vera Pauw have urged people of all ages to come out in numbers to support their team as the Republic of Ireland continue their quest towards the World Cup play-offs.

Soccer • 28 Jun 22

Katie Taylor takes a break from her training session in Connecticut

'I don't want to be famous - I want to be the best'

Katie Taylor says the magnitude of her upcoming showdown with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden is not lost on her as she seeks to inspire a generation of fans.

Boxing • 21 Apr 22

Katie McCabe mingles with young Ireland fans at Tallaght Stadium

McCabe: Tallaght is our home, we don't need to leave

Katie McCabe said women's football must take every opportunity it can to fill major venues as debate swirls around the use of the Manchester City Academy Stadium for the upcoming Euros - but the Republic of Ireland star has no pressing desire to leave "our home" Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Apr 22

Ji So-yun is mobbed by after scoring Chelsea's second goal

Chelsea power past Gunners to make FA Cup final

Guro Reiten and Ji So-yun fired holders Chelsea into the Vitality Women's FA Cup final with superb second-half goals in a 2-0 win against Arsenal.

Soccer • 17 Apr 22

The Republic of Ireland squad celebrate with fan Annie Holland

Ireland pump more oxygen into growing sense of belief

The Republic of Ireland have Georgia, Finland and then Slovakia to come in their group campaign - three more steps towards the promised land after one major stride forward in Gothenburg.

Soccer • 13 Apr 22

Katie McCabe: 'We've got three massive games now.'

McCabe has Georgia on her mind after Swedish battle

Katie McCabe is taking nothing for granted as the Republic of Ireland chase a place in the play-offs for the 2023 World Cup.

Soccer • 13 Apr 22

McCabe celebrating her goal in Gothenburg

McCabe not getting carried away with Swedish draw

Katie McCabe wasn't getting carried away after the Republic of Ireland picked up a potentially massive point in their quest to reach the play-offs for next year's World Cup.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

Denise O'Sullivan (L) celebrates with Katie McCabe

Pauw's Irish tigers earn brilliant draw in Sweden

The Republic of Ireland survived an incessant Swedish onslaught to earn a hugely resilient 1-1 draw in their World Cup qualifier at the Gamla Ullevi stadium on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 13 Apr 22

Katie McCabe: 'We don't go out playing these games to lose.'

McCabe wants Swedish scalp to drive Irish momentum

Katie McCabe wants her Republic of Ireland team-mates to "keep fighting" to build on the good work of former players as the class of 2022 aim to drive Irish women's football to new heights.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

McCabe fires a shot at goal against Sweden during the Tallaght qualifier last October

McCabe staying on front foot for Ireland's Sweden quest

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe speaks to Raf Diallo on the RTÉ Soccer Podcast as the World Cup qualifier against Sweden looms.

Soccer • 05 Apr 22

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: World Cup draw, Katie McCabe & LOI

Graham Gartland and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and James McMahon to talk about the World Cup draw, the weekend's LOI action and preview Man City v Liverpool. Ireland captain and Dove Self-Esteem Project ambassador Katie McCabe also speaks to Raf about club and international matters.

Soccer • 04 Apr 22

Ireland captain Katie McCabe was part of the Arsenal side

Arsenal exit Europe as Wolfsburg set up Barca showdown

Arsenal and Republic of Ireland's Katie McCabe saw their hopes of Women's Champions League glory ended as they were beaten 2-0 at Wolfsburg on Thursday to exit at the quarter-final stage 3-1 on aggregate.

Soccer • 31 Mar 22

Katie Mccabe

Equal treatment played a part in victory - Mustaki

'It doesn't feel real' - McCabe & Quinn in dreamland

McCabe: We're going to the World Cup, book your tickets

Captain McCabe dreaming big for Glasgow showdown

Preview: Destiny calling ahead of huge Hampden battle

Postcard from Glasgow: Destiny calls on familiar ground

Arsenal beat Ajax to make Champions League group stage

Arsenal reign in North London as Spurs hammered

McCabe denied as Ajax hold Arsenal to a draw

'Nasty' and 'ugly' but elated Pauw can't hide her pride

Floored by emotion, grounded by the challenges ahead

Katie McCabe pays tribute to those who paved the way

Pauw and McCabe set the tone ahead of enormous night

'We can do it' - Irish rallying call for Finland tie

'I don't want to be famous - I want to be the best'

McCabe: Tallaght is our home, we don't need to leave

Chelsea power past Gunners to make FA Cup final

Ireland pump more oxygen into growing sense of belief

McCabe has Georgia on her mind after Swedish battle

McCabe not getting carried away with Swedish draw

Pauw's Irish tigers earn brilliant draw in Sweden

McCabe wants Swedish scalp to drive Irish momentum

McCabe staying on front foot for Ireland's Sweden quest

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: World Cup draw, Katie McCabe & LOI

Arsenal exit Europe as Wolfsburg set up Barca showdown