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The Irish team training in Stadium ŠK Tomášov in Slovakia today

Slovakia v Ireland: All You Need To Know

The lay of the land ahead of Ireland's final game in Group A of the 2023 World Cup qualifiers, away to Slovakia in Senec

Soccer • 05 Sep 22

Stephanie Roche could win her 56th Ireland cap against Georgia

Roche recalled by Ireland for Georgia qualifier

Stephanie Roche has been recalled by the Republic of Ireland for their Women's World Cup qualifier against Georgia on 27 June.

Soccer • 15 Jun 22

Manager Vera Pauw training with the Ireland squad in Gothenburg over the weekend

Fallon: Ireland have to believe they can rattle Swedes

Lisa Fallon tells RTÉ's Soccer Podcast that the Republic of Ireland have got the correct mindset to finally qualify for a big international tournament.

Soccer • 11 Apr 22

Rachel Furness came close to scoring an early goal

Northern Ireland dealt World Cup blow in Austria

Northern Ireland were dealt a blow to their 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualifying hopes after a 3-1 defeat against Austria in Wiener Neustadt.

Soccer • 08 Apr 22

Ireland enjoyed a facile victory to sign off for 2021

Record-breaking Ireland hit 11 past hapless Georgia

A record-breaking performance saw the Republic of Ireland secure a remarkable 11-0 victory over Georgia in their World Cup qualifier at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 01 Dec 21

Smiling in the rain - Vera Pauw speaking to RTE Sport after the game

Proud Pauw praises players who made history in Tallaght

Vera Pauw was bursting with pride on a historic night in Tallaght Stadium as her Ireland side played their way into the record books with an 11-0 victory over Georgia.

Soccer • 01 Dec 21

Kyra Carusa looks set to start in attack for Ireland

Preview: Morale-boosting win can drive World Cup push

The Republic of Ireland welcome Georgia to Tallaght Stadium for tonight's World Cup qualifier in what is now, by the manager's admission, a "must-win" game.

Soccer • 30 Nov 21

Vera Pauw with key players Katie McCabe and Denise O'Sullivan following the game at Tallaght Stadium

Ireland could not get a grip of Slovakia clash - Pauw

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw had mixed emotions following her side's battling 1-1 draw with Slovakia at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 25 Nov 21

Savannah McCarthy takes to the field ahead of the 2-1 win over Finland

McCarthy grabbing Irish opportunity with both hands

Republic of Ireland defender Savannah McCarthy is hoping to cap off a whirlwind couple of months with six precious World Cup qualifying points over the next few days.

Soccer • 25 Nov 21

Roma McLaughlin returned to the Irish squad in June

McLaughlin ready to build on US form with Ireland

That distinct Donegal twang has certainly been evident at Abbotstown this week as the Republic of Ireland go through their final preparations for the World Cup qualifiers with Slovakia and Georgia.

Soccer • 24 Nov 21

Éabha O'Mahony and Jessica Gleeson in a home-based training session in April

Ireland's Éabha O'Mahony still learning lessons

The addition of Shelbourne's 16-year-old ace Jessie Stapleton to Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers with Slovakia and Georgia gained plenty of traction yesterday, and in Éabha O'Mahony they have another youngster destined for a big future in the game.

Soccer • 22 Nov 21

Jamie Finn is hoping to help the Republic of Ireland to a big three points against Slovakia on Thursday

Finn hoping for more highs in crucial week for Ireland

Rarely have the highs and lows of football been as crystallised for Republic of Ireland midfielder Jamie Finn as they have been in recent weeks.