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Tribute to Creeslough victims to be paid at Hampden

Both the Republic of Ireland and Scotland will wear black armbands during tonight's World Cup play-off at Hampden Park in tribute to those who died in the explosion in Creeslough.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

Aine O'Gorman starts for Ireland in Glasgow showdown

Aine O'Gorman is back in the Republic of Ireland starting XI for tonight's huge World Cup play-off showdown against Scotland at Hampden Park.

Soccer • 11 Oct 22

The Republic of Ireland team that faced Iceland in 2008

O'Gorman out to banish memories of Reykjavik ice rink

The last time Aine O'Gorman featured in a play-off with the Republic of Ireland, the pitch was so cold and hard that groundsmen struggled to crack the ice with a shovel.

Soccer • 05 Oct 22

It has been a brilliant return for Megan Campbell

Campbell & O'Riordan define spirit of the collective

The Republic of Ireland turned to two players who had been out of the fold for a long time to help get them over the line and into round two of the World Cup play-offs. Megan Campbell and Claire O'Riordan sum up the depth and determination within a group hungry to make a major breakthrough.

Soccer • 07 Sep 22

Portugal made it to the summer's Euros in England

Who can Ireland draw in the World Cup play-offs?

The Republic of Ireland are into round two of the World Cup play-offs after they ended an impressive Group A qualification campaign with a 1-0 win in Slovakia.

Soccer • 07 Sep 22

Ireland are aiming to reach their first World Cup play-off

Off-field momentum with Ireland ahead of showdown

It's been just shy of 14 years since the Republic of Ireland last made the play-offs of a major international tournament, but it's within their grasp ahead of their clash with Finland on Thursday.

Soccer • 30 Aug 22

Katie McCabe preparing to take a penalty in the game in Tallaght

All you need to know: Georgia v Republic of Ireland

The Republic of Ireland are heavy favourites for their must-win World Cup qualifier against Georgia later in Gori.

Soccer • 27 Jun 22

Lauren Hemp celebrates England's third goal

Northern Ireland humbled by England in Belfast

Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway each bagged a brace as England moved to the brink of qualifying for the 2023 Women's World Cup with a comprehensive 5-0 win in Northern Ireland.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

McCabe celebrating her goal in Gothenburg

McCabe not getting carried away with Swedish draw

Katie McCabe wasn't getting carried away after the Republic of Ireland picked up a potentially massive point in their quest to reach the play-offs for next year's World Cup.

Soccer • 12 Apr 22

Republic of Ireland go through their stretches during a training session in Abbotstown.

Republic of Ireland v Slovakia: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland host Slovakia in another crucial World Cup qualifier. Here's all you need to know.

Soccer • 25 Nov 21

World Cup 2023 qualifying