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The Republic enjoyed a facile victory over their northern counterparts in the Dublin encounter

Northern Ireland to host Republic at Windsor Park

The Irish FA have confirmed that Northern Ireland's final Women's Nations League fixture against the Republic of Ireland will take place at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 01 Nov 23

(L to R): Diane Caldwell, Caitlin Hayes, Courtney Brosnan and Louise Quinn celebrate the win in Albania

Hayes confident Ireland will thrive in elite company

Caitlin Hayes believes the Republic of Ireland will prove they belong among the best teams in Europe after they sealed promotion to League A of the UEFA Nations League.

Soccer • 02 Nov 23

Jamie Finn (L) runs to celebrate with Denise O'Sullivan after her winner

O'Sullivan eyes more big days at Aviva after promotion

Denise O'Sullivan has her eyes on some big days at the Aviva Stadium in the spring after the Republic of Ireland sealed promotion to League A of the UEFA Nations League.

Soccer • 01 Nov 23

UEFA Women's Nations League - Albania 0-1 Ireland recap

The UEFA Women's Nations League B1 clash between Albania and Ireland was suspended for over an hour due to downpours in Shkoder.

Soccer • 01 Dec 23

Katie McCabe comes into the game on the back of a hat-trick against the same opponents last Friday

Albania v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland resume their UEFA Women's Nations League campaign on Tuesday with the second of two back-to-back fixture against Albania. Here's all you need to know about the match including coverage details.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

Katie McCabe has four goals in three games thus far

Promotion a matter of time as Ireland arrive in Albania

The Republic of Ireland squad arrived in Shkoder yesterday evening for a second Nations League meeting with Albania in five days.

Soccer • 30 Oct 23

Lily Agg (R) and Megan Connolly wearing pink T-shirts in training to promote Breast Cancer Ireland's awareness month

Republic of Ireland v Albania: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland resume their UEFA Women's Nations League campaign at Tallaght Stadium with the first in a double header of October fixtures against Albania. Here's all you need to know about Friday's match including coverage details.

Soccer • 27 Oct 23

Diane Caldwell (R) with Kyra Carusa in training

Preview: Ireland look to stay in their happy place

The UEFA Nations League wins are coming easily, the goals are flowing freely and after the drawn-out departure of Vera Pauw, the atmosphere is serene. It sounds like heaven - but this is purgatory. And the Republic of Ireland will not be here for long.

Soccer • 27 Oct 23

Abbie Larkin could help kickstart her Glasgow career in the double-header against Albania

Glasgow recruit Larkin hopes to figure for Ireland

Republic of Ireland forward Abbie Larkin hopes to feature in the upcoming Nations League double-header against Albania despite still attempting to establish herself at Glasgow City since her move from Shamrock Rovers.

Soccer • 26 Oct 23

England felt Lieke Martins goal was "clearly offside"

Bright: Lack of VAR for England defeat 'mind-blowing'

Millie Bright said it was "mind-blowing" that VAR was not used in England's 2-1 Women's Nations League defeat against the Netherlands.

Soccer • 27 Sep 23

Eileen Gleeson: 'It's an exciting place to be'

Gleeson happy with interim role among 'exciting' squad

Eileen Gleeson cooled any suggestion she's in the running to take the Republic of Ireland job on a permanent basis after overseeing a 4-0 UEFA Nations League hammering of Hungary on Thursday night.

Soccer • 27 Sep 23

O'Sullivan got the Player of the Match award

Ireland's style shift a hit with O'Sullivan

Denise O'Sullivan commended the Republic of Ireland's attempt to try "new things" after brushing aside Hungary 4-0 in Budapest.

Soccer • 27 Sep 23

Women's Nations League: Hungary 0-4 Ireland - recap

The Republic of Ireland have beaten Hungary 4-0 away in the second match of their inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League campaign.

Soccer • 26 Sep 23

Tyler Toland takes in the surrounds of the Aviva Stadium

Toland's return puts a full stop on the end of an era

Tyler Toland's player-of-the-match performance against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday put a big full stop on the end of an eventful chapter in Irish football.

Soccer • 24 Sep 23

Nations League recap: Rep of Ireland 3-0 N Ireland

The Republic of Ireland beat Northern Ireland 3-0 in their UEFA Women's Nations League opener which saw Eileen Gleeson's side play at the Aviva Stadium for the first time.

Soccer • 23 Sep 23

Players go around interim assistant coach Emma Byrne as part of a warm-up drill on Tuesday

Rep of Ireland v Northern Ireland: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland will get their inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League campaign underway against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Soccer • 22 Sep 23

Savannah McCarthy: 'I knew time would be a factor'

Returning McCarthy keeping one foot in the Kingdom

Savannah McCarthy endures a round-trip of almost seven hours to train and play with Shamrock Rovers while still living in her native Co Kerry. It's a hell of a trek, but completely in keeping with a career defined by journeys.

Soccer • 20 Sep 23

Ireland are currently hold League B status for the inaugural UEFA Women's Nations League

How Women's Nations League impacts Irish Euros hopes

The Republic of Ireland will begin their UEFA Women's Nations League campaign on Saturday, with the inaugural competition having an impact on their qualification hopes for the 2025 European Championships.

Soccer • 21 Sep 23

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Champions League semis & LOI issues

Johnny McDonnell and Paul Corry join Raf Diallo and Anthony Pyne to review the weekend's SSE Airtricity League action and stories. They also look ahead to the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City, while Anthony outlines Ireland's Women's UEFA Nations League draw.

Soccer • 08 May 23

UEFA Womens Nations League

Northern Ireland to host Republic at Windsor Park

Hayes confident Ireland will thrive in elite company

O'Sullivan eyes more big days at Aviva after promotion

UEFA Women's Nations League - Albania 0-1 Ireland recap

Albania v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

Promotion a matter of time as Ireland arrive in Albania

Republic of Ireland v Albania: All you need to know

Preview: Ireland look to stay in their happy place

Glasgow recruit Larkin hopes to figure for Ireland

Bright: Lack of VAR for England defeat 'mind-blowing'

Gleeson happy with interim role among 'exciting' squad

Ireland's style shift a hit with O'Sullivan

Women's Nations League: Hungary 0-4 Ireland - recap

Toland's return puts a full stop on the end of an era

Nations League recap: Rep of Ireland 3-0 N Ireland

Rep of Ireland v Northern Ireland: All you need to know

Returning McCarthy keeping one foot in the Kingdom

How Women's Nations League impacts Irish Euros hopes

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Champions League semis & LOI issues

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