# Sue Ronan

Last year

2022

# larger than life

The forgotten story of an Irish international whose sudden death rocked a community

Remembering the late trailblazing footballer, Ann McLoughlin.

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Aug 28th 2022, 8:00 PM

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# Interview

The trailblazing coach who helped usher in a new era for Irish football

Sue Ronan discusses her time with Ireland as a player and manager, and the work she has done since.

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Sep 5th 2021, 8:15 AM

# teenage dream

Shel-shocking the Aviva and a dazzling year in green: Leanne Kiernan's 2016

The 17-year-old sensation has had a year to remember.

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Dec 31st 2016, 8:00 AM

# Looking Back

In Pics: A review of Sue Ronan's career as Ireland women's football manager

We take a look back at some significant moments during Sue Ronan’s career as the women’s national football coach.

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Dec 27th 2016, 7:00 AM

# coygig

Sundhage for Ireland? Louise Quinn starts a rumour we can all get behind

Somebody needs to make this happen.

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Nov 29th 2016, 8:06 PM

# New Beginnings

'It's someone else's time' - Ronan's last hurrah before stepping down as Ireland boss

She will continue to work for women’s football in a different role after today’s game against the Basque Country.

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Nov 26th 2016, 8:15 AM

# The Final Stand

Irish coach Ronan names final squad before stepping down after six years at the helm

The game against the Basque Country takes place on 26 November.

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Nov 15th 2016, 2:28 PM

# WNT

Ireland are searching for a new head coach after long-serving Sue Ronan steps down

The former international was in charge for three qualifying campaigns.

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Sep 26th 2016, 4:30 PM

# bitter end

A disappointing Euro campaign comes to end for Ireland as Portuguese conjure crucial win

The 1-0 defeat meant Sue Ronan’s side finished fourth in Group 2 as the guests sneaked a play-off spot.

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Sep 20th 2016, 8:35 PM

# Next generation

Youth given a chance to impress as 9 new faces named in Ireland senior women's squad

The Girls in Green head to Wales and play two challenge matches later this week.

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Aug 17th 2016, 4:14 PM

# Hammer Blow

Irish women's Euros hopes all but ended by Finland rout

Sue Ronan’s side desperately needed to claim the three points in Valkeakoski.

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Jun 3rd 2016, 7:06 PM

Ireland women confident they can take the points on road to Euro 2017

Sue Ronan’s side need three points to stay in the race for next year’s Euros.

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Jun 3rd 2016, 11:07 AM

# Euro 2017

'We can't afford any more slip-ups': Ireland face into crucial Euros double-header

Sue Ronan’s side face Finland and Montenegro within the space of five days.

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Jun 2nd 2016, 4:05 PM

# Report

Ireland outclassed as Euro qualification campaign suffers setback

Spain prevailed despite an early penalty save from goalkeeper Emma Byrne.

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Apr 12th 2016, 8:32 PM

# IMPACT SUB

Ireland star McCabe bags injury-time equaliser against Italy with superb individual goal

What a way to score your first international goal.

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Mar 5th 2016, 9:49 AM

# coygig

Ireland face world champions the US in front of 20,000 fans tonight

The Girls in Green are Stateside for two games over the next three days.

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Jan 23rd 2016, 6:30 AM

# WNT

Ireland's hopes of Euro 2017 qualification suffer a setback with home defeat to Spain

Sue Ronan’s team went down 3-0 at Tallaght Stadium this afternoon.

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Nov 26th 2015, 5:00 PM

# girls in green

'Ireland squad is probably the strongest it has ever been in terms of talent coming through'

We speak to Chelsea star Niamh Fahey and Glasgow City’s Clare Shine as they prepare to face Spain in Thursday’s Euro 2017 qualifier in Dublin.

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Nov 25th 2015, 6:00 AM

# Up and Running

Ireland's Euro 2017 campaign back on track with priceless win in Portugal

A huge win for Sue Ronan’s side.

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Oct 27th 2015, 5:05 PM

# Women's football

Disappointing start to Ireland's Euro 2017 campaign as Finland come away with 3 points

Sue Ronan’s girls lost 2-0 on a rainy night in Tallaght.

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Sep 22nd 2015, 12:22 AM

# WNT

Sue Ronan is hoping her side can ride the crest of Stephanie Roche's wave in 2015

Ireland kick-start their year with a training camp in Spain.

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Jan 3rd 2015, 10:20 AM

# goal queen

D-Day for trailblazing Roche finally on the horizon as she takes fame in her stride

“Above all, the whole thing has showed women’s football is not crap because I’ve heard that said a few times.”

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Jan 2nd 2015, 7:55 PM

# Report

Ireland women's World Cup campaign ends with loss to Germany

Sue Ronan’s side’s hopes of qualification had ended before today, nonetheless they put in a brave performance.

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Sep 17th 2014, 7:40 PM

# coygig

Ireland look to end World Cup qualifiers on a high against European champions Germany

Sue Ronan’s side will be looking to cause an upset in Heidenheim this evening.

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Sep 17th 2014, 7:00 AM

# girls in green

Stephanie Roche strikes for late, late winner to keep World Cup chase alive

Sue Ronan’s side can sneak second place in Group 1 — but even that looks unlikely to be enough for a playoff spot.

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Sep 13th 2014, 5:30 PM

# coygig

In-form Byrne helps Ireland keep Russia at bay in World Cup qualifier

The Girls in Green have earned four points from their last two competitive matches after today’s result in Krasnoarmeysk.

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Jun 19th 2014, 4:19 PM

# back on track

Ronan relieved after late winner earns Ireland women vital World Cup qualifier win

Denise O’Sullivan’s last-gasp strike made the difference at Tallaght Stadium.

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Jun 15th 2014, 3:17 PM

# Russian Roulette

Roy Keane didn't sugarcoat things after watching Ireland's women lose last night

Roy had some home truths for the Girls in Green as World Cup qualification slipped away.

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May 8th 2014, 11:15 AM

# dropped points

Ireland's women suffer setback in World Cup qualification bid with defeat to Russia

Sue Ronan’s side lost 3-1 to the visitors at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

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May 7th 2014, 10:09 PM

# coygig

'The Russians will be afraid of us' - Ireland's women bullish going into crucial qualifier

Sue Ronan’s team face their main rivals for a World Cup play-off place at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

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May 7th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Evergreen

'I don't think I'll do a Seaman and play 'til 40' - Ireland's record caps holder Emma Byrne

The vastly-experienced Arsenal goalkeeper lined out for the 106th in Ireland’s World Cup qualifier last weekend… but it proved to be a day to forget.

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Apr 10th 2014, 7:00 AM

# Long throw-ins

Here's why Megan Campbell is being called the new Rory Delap

Both Ireland’s goals came from the Raheny United defender and her bionic arms in the 3-2 defeat to Germany on Saturday.

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Apr 8th 2014, 2:16 PM

# So Close

Heartbreak for Ireland as crazy finish at Tallaght sees Germans nick points

Sue Ronan’s side almost earned a famous point against their heavyweight opponents.

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Apr 5th 2014, 5:20 PM

# coygig

Ireland lacing up for breast cancer ahead of crunch World Cup qualifier with the Germans

The Girls in Green have been wearing pink laces as they prepare for this afternoon’s crucial international.

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Apr 5th 2014, 7:45 AM

# girls in green

Ladies first as Ireland's top female coaches get chance to shine, says Stephanie Roche

International manager Sue Ronan and Peamount United boss Eileen Gleeson are taking their Pro Licence at the moment.

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Feb 26th 2014, 7:23 PM

# coygig

Interview: Ireland manager Sue Ronan talks Martin O'Neill and earning her UEFA Pro Licence

We spoke to the senior women’s boss about starting the course to gain the elite coaching badge this week.

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Feb 15th 2014, 9:00 AM

# Coaching

Big names among 17 candidates picked to do UEFA Pro Licence course

The FAI has confirmed a shortlist of those who will attend the fourth course of its kind in this country.

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Jan 27th 2014, 8:31 PM

# Ambitious

Interview: Quinn embarks on Swedish adventure

One of Ireland’s brightest footballing talents has decided it’s the right time to make the move abroad in order to further her career.

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Feb 16th 2013, 10:00 AM

# Outclassed

Irish women's team thumped by US in Portland

Sue Ronan’s side were beaten 5-0 today by the current Olympic champions.

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Nov 29th 2012, 12:11 PM

# Tel Aviv

Euro 2013 Qualifiers: Ireland finish on a winning note with inspired Israeli display

Julie Ann Russell and Fiona O’Sullivan were on the scoresheet for Sue Ronan’s side.

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Sep 19th 2012, 5:05 PM