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Denise O'Sullivan scored the game's only goal

O'Sullivan fires Ireland to Pinatar Cup win over Wales

A Denise O'Sullivan goal ensured the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team recorded a 1-0 win over Wales to finish in third place in the Pinatar Cup.

Soccer • 22 Feb 22

The Republic of Ireland starting XI against Russia in the Pinatar Cup

Pauw will keep rotating as Irish look to end on high

Vera Pauw continues to talk up the positives of the Republic of Ireland's week in Spain as they prepare to close out their Pinatar Cup campaign with a third-place play-off against Wales on Tuesday afternoon.

Soccer • 21 Feb 22

Katie McCabe reacts after missing a later chance for Ireland

Much-changed Ireland miss out on Pinatar Cup final spot

An early goal proved to be the difference as a much-changed Republic of Ireland side lost 1-0 to Russia in the Pinatar Cup in La Manga on Saturday.

Soccer • 19 Feb 22

The Republic of Ireland play Russia on Saturday

Pauw committed to using whole squad ahead of semi-final

The Republic of Ireland have the rare opportunity to progress to the final of a tournament on Saturday night, but manager Vera Pauw is not losing sight of the bigger picture ahead of the Pinatar Cup last-four showdown with Russia.

Soccer • 18 Feb 22

Louise Quinn (L) and Lucy Quinn celebrate Ireland's win.

Ireland sink Poland to make Pinatar Cup semi-finals

Goals from Louise Quinn and Lucy Quinn helped the Republic of Ireland to a 2-1 win against Poland in their opening game of the Pinatar Cup on Wednesday afternoon.

Soccer • 16 Feb 22

Savannah McCarthy is one of the six players in Vera Pauw's squad who play in Ireland

Savannah McCarthy hoping for semi-pro option

Republic of Ireland defender Savannah McCarthy hopes to see a number of domestic clubs provide the option of semi-professional football in the near future to prevent players moving to Europe and the United States.

Soccer • 14 Feb 22

Jess Ziu hoping to cement an Irish starting spot

Jess Ziu earned her first Republic of Ireland start in the side's 11-0 trashing of Georgia back in November, and now the Shelbourne player is hoping to use this week's Pinatar Cup in Spain to cement a spot in Vera Pauw's starting team moving forward.

Soccer • 14 Feb 22

Megan Campbell will be hoping to add to her 42 caps

Campbell returns as squad named for Spanish tournament

Megan Campbell has returned to the Republic of Ireland squad for the Pinatar Cup tournament in Spain, which begins with a game against Poland on Wednesday.

Soccer • 11 Feb 22

Pinatar Cup