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Denise O'Sullivan poses for a picture with fans after the win over Turkey

New optimism for O'Sullivan and Ireland under Ward

Denise O'Sullivan was delighted to put the pain of the Euro 2025 play-off loss to Wales behind her as a new era for the Republic of Ireland kicked off with a 1-0 Nations League win over Turkey in Carla Ward's first game in charge.

Soccer • 21 Feb

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward will work in the weeks and months ahead on improving the composure of her troops

Ward urges Ireland to resist going into 'chaos mode'

Carla Ward said her Republic of Ireland players strayed into "chaos mode" during their scrappy Nations League 1-0 defeat of Turkey at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Feb

Kyra Carusa celebrates her opening goal for the Republic of Ireland

Ireland start Ward era with hard-fought win over Turkey

Carla Ward got her Republic of Ireland reign up and running with a hard-fought and scrappy Nations League victory over Turkey at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 21 Feb

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

Izzy Atkinson at the Ireland training camp in Marbella

Atkinson ready to make impression for club and country

Izzy Atkinson is hoping to make her case to Vera Pauw using both club and country in the coming months, starting this afternoon against Morocco.

Soccer • 11 Nov 22

Vera Pauw's side are edging towards World Cup qualification

'No fear' for Ireland as Pauw plots play-off plan

Vera Pauw believes that Ireland have been handed a very tough draw in the World Cup play-offs, however, the Republic of Ireland manager insists that her team have no fear travelling to either Austria or Scotland.

Soccer • 09 Sep 22

Denise O'Sullivan celebrates with some supporters after the win against Finland

Ireland are in the play-offs - so what happens next?

The Republic of Ireland have made it to the play-offs for the 2023 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. What happens now? We take a deep dive into all the permutations and scenarios.

Soccer • 02 Sep 22

Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan will play in the Women's Super League after Liverpool's promotion last season

Byrne: Players' form means Pauw faces selection dilemma

The strength in depth of a Republic of Ireland squad brimming with talent means manager Vera Pauw faces a number of difficult selection decisions ahead of Thursday's crucial World Cup qualifying clash with Finland at Tallaght Stadium, according to RTÉ pundit Conan Byrne.

Soccer • 30 Aug 22

Louise Quinn has hailed her manager Vera Pauw

Vera is the bravest woman on our team - Louise Quinn

Louise Quinn has hailed Vera Pauw as "the bravest woman on our team" ahead of the Republic of Ireland's huge World Cup qualifier against Finland on Thursday night.

Soccer • 30 Aug 22

Ireland are looking to secure a play-off for the World Cup by finishing second in their group

RTE to show Ireland's concluding World Cup group games

The Republic of Ireland's FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 September qualifiers will be shown live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Soccer • 27 Jun 22

Lily Agg celebrating with her team-mates

Agg bags debut winner for Ireland against Philippines

Lily Agg had a day to remember as she netted a debut winning goal for the Republic of Ireland against the Philippines in Antalya, Turkey.

Soccer • 19 Jun 22

Katie McCabe celebrates her first-half strike in Sweden

Women's World Cup recap: Sweden 1-1 Ireland

The Republic of Ireland secured an important and impressive 1-1 draw against Sweden in Gothenburg.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

Vera Pauw taking a training session at Tallaght Stadium ahead of the game

Ireland must win to keep World Cup dream alive - Pauw

Vera Pauw expects her side to sign off in style in Tuesday night's World Cup qualifier against Georgia at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 29 Nov 21

Ireland celebrate the opening goal at Tallaght Stadium

Ireland see off Australia in five-goal thriller

The Republic of Ireland came out on the right side of a five-goal thriller at Tallaght Stadium as Vera Pauw's side beat Australia 3-2 in a friendly international.

Soccer • 21 Sep 21

The big wheel keeps turning as Ireland move on to the World Cup qualifying campaign

'Everything to play for' - Pauw on World Cup chances

Following Friday's draw for the World Cup qualifying stages, Ireland manager Vera Pauw believes that her side have "everything to play for" in their quest to qualify for the 2023 tournament.

Soccer • 30 Apr 21

Ireland played better in the second half but Denmark's first-half strike proved the difference

Ireland undone by early Denmark goal at Tallaght

Nicoline Sorensen's early effort proved decisive as Ireland were beaten 1-0 by an impressive Denmark side in tonight's friendly international at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 08 Apr 21

Vera Pauw feels that her team are still improving despite missing out on Euros qualification

'Unfinished business' - Pauw aiming for World Cup berth

Vera Pauw hit the ground running when she took over the Ireland job in September 2019, as she maintained the side's winning start to their European Championships qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 22 Feb 21

Vera Pauw feels Ireland may have blown their chances following the defeat in Kyiv

'We feel we've given it away here' - Pauw rues defeat

Vera Pauw believes that Ireland may have missed their chance of Euro 2022 qualification as the women's national team lost 1-0 to Ukraine in Friday's Euro 2022 qualifier.

Soccer • 23 Oct 20

Katie McCabe is leading the Republic of Ireland on the biggest game so far in Ukraine

History weighs lightly on excited captain McCabe

Katie McCabe is somewhat reluctant to acknowledge what could be achieved by the Republic of Ireland as they face Ukraine in Group I of UEFA Euro 2022 qualifying today, even though the temptation is so big.

Soccer • 23 Oct 20

Ireland have quality to secure Ukraine result - Mustaki

Injured Ireland defender Chloe Mustaki believes that Vera Pauw's side have the quality to get a result in Ukraine in their Euro 2022 qualifier on Friday.

Soccer • 19 Oct 20

Vera Pauw speaking to RTE Sport following the game in Montenegro

'Job done' but room for Irish improvement - Vera Pauw

Ireland manager Vera Pauw said that while it was a case of "job done" following her side's 3-0 victory over Montenegro, she emphasised that there was real room for improvement as the women's national side look to qualify for Euro 2021.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

Ireland took the lead in the 12th minute

Euro 2021 qualifier recap: Montenegro 0-3 Ireland

Ireland continued their quest to qualify for Euro 2021 with a 3-0 victory in Montenegro.

Soccer • 11 Mar 20

Denise O'Sullivan marshalled the midfield in the home clash with Greece

O'Sullivan staying grounded as group hots up

Ireland are expected to move top of their Euro 2021 qualifying group in Montengero on Wednesday, however, star midfielder Denise O'Sullivan stressed that their is still a long way to go in the qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 09 Mar 20

Katie McCabe and her crew will play Serbia in April

Ireland line up friendly encounter away in Serbia

The Republic of Ireland women's team will play Serbia in an international friendly fixture on 14 April.

Soccer • 08 Mar 20

The Ireland captain leading by example on Thursday night at Tallaght Stadium

'It won't mean anything if we don't beat Montenegro'

As Ireland's chances of qualifying for their very first European Championships continue to move from dreams towards reality, captain Katie McCabe insists the team's main focus is on Wednesday's away match in Montenegro.

Soccer • 07 Mar 20

WNT

New optimism for O'Sullivan and Ireland under Ward

Ward urges Ireland to resist going into 'chaos mode'

Ireland start Ward era with hard-fought win over Turkey

Northern Ireland to host Republic at Windsor Park

Atkinson ready to make impression for club and country

'No fear' for Ireland as Pauw plots play-off plan

Ireland are in the play-offs - so what happens next?

Byrne: Players' form means Pauw faces selection dilemma

Vera is the bravest woman on our team - Louise Quinn

RTE to show Ireland's concluding World Cup group games

Agg bags debut winner for Ireland against Philippines

Women's World Cup recap: Sweden 1-1 Ireland

Ireland must win to keep World Cup dream alive - Pauw

Ireland see off Australia in five-goal thriller

'Everything to play for' - Pauw on World Cup chances

Ireland undone by early Denmark goal at Tallaght

'Unfinished business' - Pauw aiming for World Cup berth

'We feel we've given it away here' - Pauw rues defeat

History weighs lightly on excited captain McCabe

Ireland have quality to secure Ukraine result - Mustaki

'Job done' but room for Irish improvement - Vera Pauw

Euro 2021 qualifier recap: Montenegro 0-3 Ireland

O'Sullivan staying grounded as group hots up

Ireland line up friendly encounter away in Serbia

'It won't mean anything if we don't beat Montenegro'