Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

30 May 2025; Jessie Stapleton of Republic of Ireland, 2, reacts after Türkiye scored their first goal during the UEFA Women's Nations League, League B match between Türkiye and Republic of Ireland at Esenler Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye. Photo by Stephen

Nations League: Turkey 1-2 Republic of Ireland recap

The Republic of Ireland recover from falling behind to earn a 2-1 victory away to Turkey in the Nations League.

Lauren James is one of England's most influential players

England's injured James out of Ireland game in Norwich

Mary Earps has been named in England's training camp squad for upcoming Euro 2025 qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Sweden but Lauren James is injured.

Soccer • 01 Jul 24

Anna Patten with Abbie Larkin (L) and Tyler Toland (R) during a Ireland training session at Stage Saint-Symphorien in Metz

Preview: Ireland look to take huge evolutionary step

The Republic of Ireland square up to a fantastic France outfit at Stade Saint-Symphorien tonight as they begin their Euro 2025 qualification campaign with a hugely challenging assignment.

Soccer • 05 Apr 24

Ronan: 'I'd be surprised if Gleeson didn't want job'

Former Republic of Ireland women's manager Sue Ronan said she'd be "surprised" if interim boss Eileen Gleeson didn't want the job on a permanent basis.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

Ireland return to competitive action against Northern Ireland on 23 September in Dublin

FAI to honour Ireland's women internationals at Aviva

Every woman who has represented the Republic of Ireland at senior level has been invited to the Aviva Stadium for the Nations League opener against Northern Ireland on Saturday, 23 September.

Soccer • 16 Aug 23

"She is someone who gives absolutely everything to her career, to her team-mates and for her country"

Pauw hails 'fighting spirit' of Louise Quinn

Louise Quinn will captain the Republic of Ireland as she wins her 100th senior cap against Morocco on Monday evening.

Soccer • 13 Nov 22

"That was the turning point. It showed that people care"

Quinn: Liberty Hall a 'turning point' in women's game

Ahead of her 100th international cap, Republic of Ireland centre-half Louise Quinn pinpointed the Liberty Hall protest as one of the most significant moments of her long career and a "turning point" in the history of the women's game in Ireland.

Soccer • 14 Nov 22

'We need to win in Slovakia to get a chance to skip the first round'

Pauw: It's amazing but we're only halfway there

Ireland manager Vera Pauw was in jubilant mood following the team's advancement to the playoffs - but stressed they were only "halfway there" in their quest to reach a first ever World Cup.

Soccer • 01 Sep 22

The Republic of Ireland have a huge game against Finland coming up

Play-offs part of the journey - not the destination

The Republic of Ireland can make a hugely important breakthrough if they beat Finland on Thursday, but a convoluted play-off minefield means things would still be far from straightforward in their quest to make the World Cup.

Soccer • 28 Aug 22

'We're not dead and buried. It's just a little bump in the road that we didn't expect'

Barrett laments two points dropped after Greek setback

Republic of Ireland striker Amber Barrett lamented the 1-1 draw in Greece as a case of 'two points dropped' in the team's quest to reach a first ever major championship.

Soccer • 12 Nov 19

Rianna Jarrett replaces Heather Payne who is on duty with the U19s

Jarrett recalled as Bell names squad for Italy friendly

Manager Colin Bell has named his squad for Ireland's upcoming friendly against Italy in Reggio Emilia next week.

Soccer • 29 Mar 19

Some of the Ireland players after their last game in the World Cup.

LGFA and camogie can learn from rugby controversy

Aligning all branches of the GAA under one umbrella has always seemed like a logical move, and people invariably question why it isn't already so, writes Sinead Farrell.

GAA • 22 Oct 17

Republic of Ireland Women's Team