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Michelle O'Neill on assistant referee duty in the League of Ireland last year

Trailblazing referee O'Neill announces retirement

Trailblazing Irish referee Michelle O'Neill has announced her retirement to bring the curtain down on an illustrious 18-year career.

Soccer • 16 Sep 24

O'Neill chosen as assistant ref for women's CL final

Michelle O'Neill has been chosen as an assistant referee for the Women's Champions League final next month.

Soccer • 22 May 23

Assistant referee Michelle O'Neill during the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and Bohemians last October

Ref O'Neill confirmed for 2023 World Cup assistant role

Irish referee Michelle O'Neill has been included on the list of match officials for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Soccer • 09 Jan 23

Michelle O'Neill is one 50 assistant referees selected for the Tokyo Games

O'Neill appointed assistant referee for Tokyo Olympics

Irish referee Michelle O'Neill has been confirmed as one of 50 assistant referees appointed for the upcoming Olympic football tournaments in Japan.

Soccer • 23 Apr 21

'I'm excited to get started back now to be honest'

How referee Michelle O'Neill has utilised the downtime

International referee Michelle O'Neill discusses how she has made the most of lockdown period to prepare physically and mentally for a return to officiating.

Soccer • 23 Jun 20

Referee Stephanie Frappart (C) looks on with assistant referees, Manuela Nicolosi (R) and Michelle O'Neill

Klopp praises 'brilliant' officials on landmark night

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp heaped praise on the all-female team of match officials - which included Wexford woman Michelle O'Neill - that oversaw Wednesday night's Super Cup in Istanbul.

Soccer • 15 Aug 19

Klopp is hoping to see more female referees appointed for men's fixtures.

Klopp praises 'historic' appointment of female referee

Jürgen Klopp has backed UEFA's decision to appoint France's Stephanie Frappart to referee Wednesday's Super Cup final meeting of Liverpool and Chelsea.

Soccer • 13 Aug 19

Michelle O'Neill is part of the team of officials for Wednesday night's UEFA Super Cup game between Liverpool and Chelsea

Irish official O'Neill prepares to make more history

Stephanie Frappart said she and her team of officials, which includes Ireland's Michelle O'Neill, will once again prove their capabilities on the big stage when they become the first all-female team to take charge of a major UEFA competition final when Liverpool face Chelsea in the Super Cup.

Soccer • 13 Aug 19

Michelle O'Neill named Super Cup assistant referee

Wexford assistant referee Michelle O'Neill will run the line as part of the first female team to take charge of a major men's European final in the UEFA Super Cup between Liverpool and Chelsea later this month.

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

Michelle O'Neill: 'I just wanted to stay focused'

'I shook Rapinoe's hand and said, "I was born ready"'

Wexford referee Michelle O'Neill spoke to RTÉ Sport's Tony O'Donoghue about the biggest day of her career - running the line for the Women's World Cup final.

Soccer • 08 Jul 19