Colin Bell says FAI board rejected offer to expand women’s team role

Former Ireland manager reveals that he turned down initial Huddersfield offer

Stephanie Roche: FAI must prioritise Colin Bell’s Ireland replacement

Englishman leaves Irish women’s job to become assistant at Huddersfield

City prove they are definitively the dominant force in Manchester

It is a derby, it is United; how could it not have been a night of furious passions and tension?

Quinn on target as Ireland get better of Wales

Arsenal defender scores the only goal in Marbella friendly

Ireland women face tough European Championships draw

Colin Bell’s side drawn with eight-times tournament winners Germany

Leanne Kiernan settling into life away from the farm with West Ham

Young Cavan woman took a while to get to grips with what to cook and the washing machine

Ireland finish World Cup qualifying in style

Women’s side hammered Northern Ireland 4-0 with signs of progression showing

Bell calls on Republic to finish off World Cup group on a high

Wexford striker Rianna Jarrett in line for a return to action after her injury woes

Áine O’Gorman hits the century as Ireland hit last chance saloon

Player hoping for two reasons to celebrate in Ireland’s must-win match against Norway

Ireland women’s World Cup hopes dented by Norway

Colin Bell’s side were outclassed by Norway at Tallaght Stadium

Improving Ireland look to take next step against Norway

Colin Bell’s side eager to cause upset in potentially crucial World Cup qualifier in Tallaght

Scott included in Colin Bell’s Republic of Ireland women’s squad

Manager hopeful left back fully fit for the two games against Norway

Martin O’Neill: Christie abuse shows racism still rife in football

But Ireland manager says situation has improved a lot since the dark days of the 70s

Dutch dent Ireland’s World Cup hopes with comfortable win

European champions scored two first half goals to put the game to bed in Tallaght

Ireland braced for another daunting task against Netherlands

Colin Bell’s side will opt for the defensive plan which frustrated the Dutch in Nijmegen

Netherlands’ women in different financial league to Irish counterparts

Republic face a squad of full-time professionals several of whom earn six-figure salaries

Amber Barrett’s late winner keeps Ireland in hunt for World Cup

Colin Bell’s side get the better of scrappy encounter in Tallaght

Colin Bell says Slovakia win vital if Ireland are to retain World Cup hopes

Victory in first of two crucial home games would set up Netherlands clash nicely

Ireland without player of the year Harriet Scott for double header

Manager will need to improvise at left back for games against Slovakia and the Netherlands

Stephanie Roche focusing on just getting back to playing football

Improvements in treatment has allowed squad members raise their game

Colin Bell extends contract as Ireland manager until 2021

Women’s coach could be the first to lead Ireland to a major championship

Louise Quinn unfazed by Dutch ahead of World Cup qualifier

Player confident she will fare better in one-on-one battles with Vivianne Miedema

Ireland women’s team make it two from two with Slovakia win

With Netherlands and Norway in their World Cup qualifying group this win was crucial

No margin for error as Ireland Women brace for Slovakia in World Cup qualifier

With tougher clashes against Netherlands and Norway ahead, a win in Senec is crucial

No flags flown as Republic beat Northern Ireland due to safety concerns

No anthems were played or flags flown as Colin Bell’s side won World Cup qualifier

Ireland women target win over Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifier

Colin Bell’s side seek strong start to campaign in group featuring European champions the Netherlands

‘One of Irish football’s great servants’ - Emma Byrne retires from Irish duty

Goalkeeper steps down as most capped women’s player after 21 years in green

Harriet Scott enjoying “surprise” return to the Ireland fold

Irish defender making the most of second chance and relishing Friday night’s match in Scotland

Couple who help bereaved families win £1 million lottery

Colin and Eithne Bell set up charity after ordeal of trying to repatriate son’s body

Ireland will meet Northern Ireland in World Cup qualifying

Colin Bell’s side will also face the Netherlands, Norway and Slovakia ahead of 2019

Women’s football on the cusp on something big

Given proper support, major breakthrough can’t be too far away

Scale of FAI’s commitment to women’s game impossible to gauge

Ireland men’s team should have shown solidarity with their female counterparts

Irish women put off-field matters behind them

Just over 1,000 fans turn out for Slovakia friendly after dramatic week

Players’ group rejects Delaney’s claims about women’s team

PFAI claims Delaney’s version is ‘inaccurate’ and says no proposals were tabled

Colin Bell wants women’s side to remain in public eye

Ireland manager hoping his side can make a big impact in the World Cup qualifiers

FAI and women’s national team come to agreement

PFAI confident dispute resolved and issues will be addressed in the future

Body of Danielle McLaughlin to be flown home next week

Repatriation fund of €30,000 raised to bring murder victim’s remains back to Donegal

Rachel Graham and Shelbourne rarin’ to go again

New season beckons and last year’s double winners are intent on more silverware

Katie McCabe’s stunning strike helps Ireland to top spot

New women’s manager Colin Bell continues unbeaten start in Cyprus

Roche and O’Gorman on target as Ireland get off to flyer

New international women’s manager Colin Bell gets perfect start at Cyprus Cup

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