Promotion provides a daunting challenge for improving Ireland The Republic of Ireland women's side will need to step up their game to last longer than a calendar year among the best teams in EuropeThu Nov 02 2023 - 06:00
Eileen Gleeson hails Ireland team as they secure promotion to Nations League top tier on ‘chaotic night’ Four wins from four in League B puts Eileen Gleeson’s team on course to qualify directly for Euro 2025Wed Nov 01 2023 - 06:00
Denise O’Sullivan leads Ireland to Nations League promotion as they beat Albania in waterlogged ShkodërIreland prevailed in three-hour Nations League game, stalled by thunderstormTue Oct 31 2023 - 21:25
Ireland bid to secure Nations League promotion in Albania Promotion to Nations League 'A' would mean the welcome prospect for the FAI of the Republic of Ireland women's squad facing top-level opposition at Lansdowne Road next yearTue Oct 31 2023 - 06:00
Lionel Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’OrAitana Bonmatí keeps the Ballon d’Or Féminin trophy in Barcelona and Spain for a third consecutive yearMon Oct 30 2023 - 21:42
How Shamrock Rovers won their fourth consecutive league titleIt was not a vintage year for Rovers but Stephen Bradley’s side know how to win gamesFri Oct 27 2023 - 22:13
Katie McCabe scores hat-trick with torn tricep as Ireland demolish AlbaniaIreland vs Albania: Three wins from three for Eileen Gleeson’s women as they ease to victory in TallaghtFri Oct 27 2023 - 21:27
‘If I wanted to manage any team, it’s this team’: Ireland interim boss Eileen Gleeson wants permanent roleWith two wins from two in charge, Gleeson is the simple solution to FAI’s search for next manager of women’s senior teamThu Oct 26 2023 - 23:00
Ireland v Albania: Promise of Katie McCabe ‘bangers’ should bring the crowds Denise O’Sullivan pays tribute to her Ballon d’Or-nominated team-mate as Ireland’s women’s team prepare for expected full house at Tallaght StadiumThu Oct 26 2023 - 22:35
Tyler Toland turns the page on her three-year Ireland exile‘If you focus on other people, on their thoughts, it is not going to do well for you . . . I knew the chance would come’Wed Oct 25 2023 - 06:00
Jamie Finn tells of her shock and disappointment at World Cup omissionThe announcement of Ireland’s World Cup squad should have been a peak in her career but was instead a lowTue Oct 24 2023 - 06:00
St Patrick’s Athletic turn title race into a three-horse affair after Dalymount win Mark Doyle and Conor Carty goals put dent in Bohemians’ European ambitionsFri Oct 20 2023 - 22:11
Stephen Kenny’s Ireland tenure likely to end next month with Lee Carsley the FAI’s preferred successorFAI board of directors will decide Stephen Kenny's fate following an assessment of the European Championship campaign by director of football, Marc CanhamTue Oct 17 2023 - 23:00
Stephen Kenny says Championship winger is close to declaring for Ireland Ireland manager says the relentless nature of the Championship has deprived him of injured players during his tenureMon Oct 16 2023 - 23:26
No wobble from Ireland as Gibraltar are brushed aside in FaroGoals from Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston, Matt Doherty and Callum Robinson secure a second win of the qualifying campaignMon Oct 16 2023 - 22:09
Struggling Ireland desperate for a victory over minnows GibraltarIt’s been a nightmare campaign for Stephen Kenny’s men and anything less than a victory over Gibraltar will deepen the gathering gloomMon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
Ireland’s Josh Cullen has tough battles on his hands on two frontsManager Stephen Kenny says that he is not considering resigning - ‘My contract is to the end of the campaign’Sun Oct 15 2023 - 23:00
Sideshow overshadows poor Ireland showing as apathy replaces anger at the AvivaAvoidable distractions have disrupted Stephen Kenny’s three years in charge of the national teamSat Oct 14 2023 - 23:00
Ireland outclassed and out of time as Greece pick off three points at their ease Stephen Kenny’s future in the manager’s job looks in serious peril after another flat home performanceFri Oct 13 2023 - 22:09
Stephen Kenny on his guard before showdown with ‘streetwise’ GreeceIreland’s attacking options enhanced by returns of Evan Ferguson, Mikey Johnston and Callum RobinsonFri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Ireland v Greece: Gus Poyet gives short shrift to talk of ‘spying’ and ‘diving’ Greece manager says suggestions Brighton coach Gary Dicker assisted his team in June are 'cheap accusations'Thu Oct 12 2023 - 21:12
Euro 2028: In five years’ time, a young Republic of Ireland squad will be hitting their primeEvan Ferguson will be 23 and heading towards record goal scoring; Gavin Bazunu will be 26. The future looks brighter for Ireland footballThu Oct 12 2023 - 06:00
‘He’s an outstanding man’ - Keith Andrews praises Andy Farrell after spending time in Irish rugby campIreland assistant manager was invited to observe rugby side’s training during the Grand Slam runWed Oct 11 2023 - 06:00
How will Ireland plan to develop future international stars?Fifa and Uefa funding crucial to the future development of promising young Irish footballersWed Oct 11 2023 - 06:00
Evan Ferguson eases fitness concerns after missing recent Euro 2024 qualifiers Brighton striker has yet to play a full 90 minutes since returning from a patellar tendon issueTue Oct 10 2023 - 18:07
Ireland to be confirmed as Euro 2028 co-hosts but still await news on automatic qualification Fifa says 2030 World Cup co-hosts Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay are guaranteed spotsMon Oct 09 2023 - 16:42
FAI has no issue with John O’Shea double-jobbing with Birmingham CityAaron Connolly pulled out of the squad for the games against Greece and Gibraltar through injuryMon Oct 09 2023 - 13:19
St Patrick’s Athletic set up FAI Cup final showdown with Dublin rivals BohemiansSaints too strong for Cork City at Turners Cross and will meet Bohs in the final for the second time in three yearsSun Oct 08 2023 - 17:59
No room for Andrew Moran in Ireland squad as Kenny pays tribute to departing McCleanStephen Kenny predicts a good future for Andrew Moran with the Republic of IrelandThu Oct 05 2023 - 22:30
What is the current situation with Casement Park’s redevelopment?Explainer: Should work on the Casement project fail to begin by 2025, then Euro 2028 will not be in Northern IrelandThu Oct 05 2023 - 20:16
James McClean left out of Ireland squad hours after announcing international retirementEvan Ferguson returns but Troy Parrott misses out despite impressive run of form with Excelsior RotterdamThu Oct 05 2023 - 15:04
Euro 2028: Costs and benefits of Ireland bid scrutinised ‘in great detail’ after Minister questioned financial basisPaschal Donohoe had questioned whether estimated value of events would be reachedWed Oct 04 2023 - 21:48
Euro 2028: What now as Ireland-UK bid to host finals set to get go-ahead?Q&A: FAI boss Jonathan Hill says Aviva Stadium would host six matches – four group stage games, a last-16 tie and a quarter-finalWed Oct 04 2023 - 16:00
John Egan ruled out but Evan Ferguson set to return to Ireland team to face GreeceTroy Parrott also set to return after impressing for Excelsior RotterdamWed Oct 04 2023 - 13:17
Euro 2028: Ireland and UK set to be confirmed as hosts after Turkey withdrew bidTurkey have withdrawn and now turn their attention to Euro 2032 joint bid with ItalyWed Oct 04 2023 - 10:35
Ali Coote rescues a point for Bohemians as Shelbourne left with regretsScottish winger missed a chance to win the game late on for the home side at Dalymount ParkMon Sept 25 2023 - 22:12
Republic of Ireland overwhelm Northern Ireland in first women’s international at the AvivaTyler Toland leaves trials and tribulations of Vera Pauw days behind with assured and efficient performance from midfieldMon Sept 25 2023 - 06:00
Republic of Ireland victory over Northern Ireland marks a day of firsts Denise O’Sullivan and Louise Quinn expected to recover from injuries as squad now look to BudapestSun Sept 24 2023 - 17:05
Tyler Toland lets her football do the talking as she returns to the Ireland foldThe 22-year-old player of the match showed technical skills with calm, efficient display from midfieldSat Sept 23 2023 - 16:29
Record crowd watches Republic of Ireland easily beat Northern Ireland in Nations LeagueLucy Quinn entered the history books as she became the first female international to score at the Aviva StadiumSat Sept 23 2023 - 15:36
After 151 years, Fanny Blankers-Koen will have some Irish women for company in Aviva stadium press roomDutch sprinter is only female in gallery charting historic sporting moments at Lansdowne Road since 1872Sat Sept 23 2023 - 06:00
New era for Ireland’s women’s team at a ground-breaking occasion The first priority is qualification for 2025 European Championships but Ireland are also desperate to halt a string of poor resultsFri Sept 22 2023 - 20:49
Dispute among officials sidelines hundreds of girl soccer players in DublinA dispute between league officials has led to a mass exodus of teams from the Metropolitan Girls’ LeagueThu Sept 21 2023 - 16:30
Ireland slip down to 55th in latest Fifa world rankingsSteady decline for Stephen Kenny’s men as they nudge closer to their worst Fifa rankingThu Sept 21 2023 - 14:11
Tyler Toland’s return to Ireland squad a ‘football decision’ says interim boss Eileen Gleeson 22-year-old has established herself as part of the Blackburn Rovers midfield in the English ChampionshipTue Sept 19 2023 - 16:22
Katie McCabe says idea that player power ousted Pauw is an ‘unfair narrative’Ireland captain will lead team out against Northern Ireland for the first women’s football international at the Aviva StadiumTue Sept 19 2023 - 06:00
Diane Caldwell: ‘The results and performances we got were in spite of Vera Pauw being our coach’‘From my position as a pretty experienced player I don’t think it was up to the standard I expected at international level’Mon Sept 18 2023 - 17:12
Stephen Kenny to remain as Ireland manager for rest of Euro 2024 campaign‘Stephen has a contract … and we are honouring that, and we are going through to the end of the November process,’ says FAI chiefFri Sept 15 2023 - 06:00
FAI aim to avoid further Vera Pauw controversy, calm concerns over Stephen Kenny’s future and shift the focus Jonathan Hill and Marc Canham endeavoured to shift focus to the future of the game in IrelandThu Sept 14 2023 - 23:00
Stephen Kenny to remain in Ireland role for rest of Euro 2024 campaignFAI chief executive Jonathan Hill has spoken about the decision not to give Vera Pauw a new contractThu Sept 14 2023 - 14:23
