Carla Ward

Brosnan, Connolly and Kiernan ruled out of Nations League playoff against Belgium

Denise O’Sullivan included despite club absence due to knee issue

Courtney Brosnan a major doubt for Ireland’s Nations League play-off against Belgium

Denise O’Sullivan returns to North Carolina Courage’s match-day squad

Denise O’Sullivan remains Carla Ward’s chief worry ahead of Belgium playoff games

Midfielder is back running after knee injury but yet to see any game time

Matt Beard: Players pay tribute after former Liverpool manager’s death

The ex-Liverpool Women manager, who died aged 47, mentored many Irish players

Ireland’s Amber Barrett and Abbie Larkin on the double in strong start to club season

Denise O’Sullivan’s absence for North Carolina Courage will be a concern for Ireland boss Carla Ward

Low Irish representation in Women’s Super League is no bad thing for Carla Ward

Ireland manager will be content to see squad members getting playing time in WSL2 rather than bench-warming in the top flight

Ireland boss Carla Ward faces into the unknown in bid for historic victory against United States

World’s top-ranked nation will be much-changed for first of two friendlies

Hayley Nolan hoping for a change in luck after Ireland recall

Crystal Palace defender hopes to add to her three caps against the United States this week

Ellen Molloy keen to make the most of opportunity after Ireland recall for United States trip

21-year-old has recovered her love for the game following a difficult few years

Played 15, conceded 51, scored one: Carla Ward looking to change Ireland’s history against US

Squad preparing for first of two friendlies against the States

Katie McCabe named Sportswoman of the Month for May

McCabe played more minutes – 1,296 to be exact – than any player in the history of the Champions League

Katie McCabe left out of Irish squad for United States friendlies

Hayley Nolan and Ellen Molloy are both recalled but Ireland captain rested for matches later this month

Karen Duggan: Manager Carla Ward needs to park her fixation with attacking flair and embrace the Irish way

Someone needs to remind Ward that defensive strength got Ireland to a World Cup

Ireland to face Belgium in October playoffs for spot in Nations League A

Promotion to League A guarantees at least a 2027 World Cup qualifying playoff

Carla Ward: ‘Katie McCabe is on the verge of burnout’

Arsenal star will be rested in US, while Patten is suspended for playoffs later this year

‘He can talk all he likes’: Ireland boss Carla Ward won’t be drawn on Slovenia manager’s ‘tactical win’ claims

The teams meet again in a crucial Nations League international at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Ireland in need of a goal glut against Slovenia to top Nations League group

Carla Ward’s team face huge task against team they lost 4-0 against in reverse fixture

Nations League: Turkey 1 Republic of Ireland 2 – As it happened

Win sets up Group 2 showdown againt Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Emily Murphy bags late winner for Ireland to keep Nations League promotion hopes alive

Carla Ward’s team require big win over Slovenia to climb to League A

Erin Healy hoping to meet the moment after becoming latest call-up born beyond Irish shores

The San Diegan, who qualifies through her Monaghan grandfather, has had an impressive season in Australia

‘So, when I say I am in, I am in’ - Carla Ward reaffirms Ireland commitment

Head coach says she recently turned down WSL position as she prepares squad for Nations League double-header

‘It is absolutely ludicrous’: Ireland manager Carla Ward shocked by skorts controversy

‘There are still some countries who have an old mentality towards women. It is crazy’

Mary Hannigan: Marc Canham’s time at FAI marred by own goals and pipedreams

FAI's departing director of football frequently found himself on the back foot

Katie McCabe’s Arsenal beaten 2-1 at the Emirates Stadium in first leg of semi-final against Olympique Lyonnais

Five of McCabe’s Irish team-mates face nerve-jangling conclusion to their club seasons with place in Women’s Super League up for grabs

FAI warns of Brexit impact shrinking Ireland’s talent pool

Government funding of €8m for club academies could be included in October’s budget

Patten and Barrett goals paper over cracks in nervy Ireland win over Greece

Ioanna Papatheodorou’s snap shot could have salvaged an unlikely draw for the visitors

Ireland 2 Greece 1 FT as it happened: Barrett and Patten goals give Ireland the win

Carla Ward’s women make it back-to-back wins in Tallaght

Ireland v Greece preview: Katie McCabe and Kyra Carusa missing as Irish side chase goals in Tallaght

Nations League: Time for others to take their chance in the green jersey

Ireland’s Kyra Carusa to miss Nations League clash with Greece

Amber Barrett or Leanne Kiernan in line to start up front on Tuesday

Greece 0 Republic of Ireland 4 as it happened: Carla Ward’s side get Nations League back on track

Ireland bounce back from heavy defeat to Slovenia

Amber Barrett on target as Ireland hammer Greece with strong second-half display

Katie McCabe makes big impact off the bench as Irish side recover well from Slovenia defeat

Carla Ward needs to figure out which Irish pieces go where against Greece

New Republic of Ireland manager takes blame for awful display against Slovenia

‘We are all learning’: Ireland aim to respond on pitch against Greece after Slovenia humbling

Hannah Dingley, the FAI’s head of women’s and girls’ football, replaces Amber Whiteley as coach due to ‘passport’ issue

Ruesha Littlejohn goal highlights League of Ireland’s potential and shortcomings

‘I think for young girls coming to Tallaght every week, to see that type of player, it’s only going to improve the league’

All but three of Carla Ward’s Ireland squad were in action at the weekend

Manager will be happy with Saoirse Noonan’s goalscoring form for Celtic

Republic of Ireland to return to Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Nations League clash against Slovenia

Carla Ward’s side to end Group B2 campaign in Cork

Ireland boss Carla Ward keen to work with Colin Healy despite unresolved dispute

Manager suggests former assistant coach could return to the fold in advance of June friendlies in USA

Chloe Mustaki and Saoirse Noonan called up to Ireland squad to face Greece

Coach says that she encouraged Ruesha Littlejohn to sign for Shamrock Rovers

Ruesha Littlejohn strikes for Shamrock Rovers on debut

Midfield international curls free-kick into net on debut against league champions Athlone Town at Tallaght Stadium

Defending champions Athlone Town off to winning start as they await player permits

Athlone awaiting clearance for three American players to play in League of Ireland

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