'Lacking motivation' talk irks Ireland as they end batshit year with a bang
McCabe and Eileen Gleeson were not best pleased with some commentary and questioning before last night’s rout of Northern Ireland.
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This week
3rd December 2023 - 7th December 2023
Eileen Gleeson
'We had a lot of distractions about whether we lacked motivation or personality'
Departing interim head coach leaves with exemplary record and takes aim at critics.
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Team news
No Sinead Farrelly as Gleeson makes two changes for Belfast derby clash
Windsor Park hosts this evening’s Nations League meeting with Northern Ireland.
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26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Reaction
'It wasn't complacency. The performances won't be linear'
Eileen Gleeson’s Ireland secured a scrappy 1-0 win against Hungary tonight.
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Report
Ireland secure scrappy win over Hungary to keep 100% Nations League record
A 65th-minute own goal saw Ireland win 1-0 at a freezing Tallaght Stadium.
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Fri 10:00 PM
Report
Ireland secure scrappy win over Hungary to keep 100% Nations League record
A 65th-minute own goal saw Ireland win 1-0 at a freezing Tallaght Stadium.
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Fri 9:36 PM
ANALYSIS
How have Ireland avoided a post World Cup hangover?
Opposition quality has played a big part, but there’s more to it than that.
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Dec 1st 2023, 6:30 AM
ANALYSIS
Future focus: Offaly 17-year-old the latest beneficiary as Gleeson favours youth
Ellen Dolan earned her first Ireland senior call-up this week.
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Nov 26th 2023, 8:30 AM
Last month
November 2023
coygig
'Everybody wants the best for this shirt and this nation. We'll put it all on the line for it'
Caitlin Hayes insists Ireland will prove their worth among the best in the top-tier of European football.
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Nov 2nd 2023, 6:30 AM
ANALYSIS
Amber Barrett omission underlines increasing competition in Ireland squad
Interim manager Eileen Gleeson is committed to blooding young players.
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Nov 1st 2023, 8:00 PM
Belfast
Windsor Park to host Nations League meeting of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
The sides will meet at Belfast’s National Football Stadium on 5 December.
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Nov 1st 2023, 7:24 PM
bigger stage
Windsor Park to host Nations League meeting of Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
The sides will meet at Belfast’s National Football Stadium on 5 December.
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Nov 1st 2023, 2:40 PM
ANALYSIS
Job done: How important is Nations League promotion for Ireland?
‘It’s absolutely massive. It gives us a lot of confidence, it is a real big boost for us.’
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Nov 1st 2023, 6:30 AM
October
October 2023
Reaction
'Probably the most wild game I've ever been part of... we were playing in a monsoon'
Ireland beat Albania 1-0 – and secured Nations League promotion – amidst dreadful conditions in a marathon match in Shkodër this evening.
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Oct 31st 2023, 10:12 PM
Match Report
Ireland clinch Nations League promotion with victory over Albania in bizarre game of two halves
Eileen Gleeson’s side laboured to a 1-0 win in a game which was suspended for well over an hour due to adverse weather conditions.
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Oct 31st 2023, 9:32 PM
Match Report
Ireland clinch Nations League promotion as O'Sullivan's late winner settles bizarre game of two halves
Eileen Gleeson’s side laboured to a 1-0 win in a game which was suspended for well over an hour.
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Oct 31st 2023, 8:54 PM
WNT
Ireland's clash with Albania suspended at half time due to adverse weather conditions
The second half is now underway in Shkodër.
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Oct 31st 2023, 7:19 PM
Women's Nations League
Ireland's clash with Albania suspended at half time due to adverse weather conditions
The second half is now underway in Shkodër.
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Oct 31st 2023, 7:01 PM
ANALYSIS
Expect tricks and treats as standard setters Ireland close in on promotion in Albania
Will Halloween Night bring more Katie McCabe bangers?
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Oct 31st 2023, 6:30 AM
Positivity
'We've tasted tournament football and we want to do it again'
Louise Quinn on the ‘really enjoyable’ Ireland set-up and the need to deliver.
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Oct 29th 2023, 8:30 AM
coygig
FAI to review attendance drop-off as WNT may alternate between Tallaght and Aviva
Last night’s crowd of 5,752 fell well short of the sellout that had been advertised.
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Oct 28th 2023, 12:42 PM
WNT
'Come out, supporters. We promise to give you a good performance'
Eileen Gleeson and Denise O’Sullivan on tomorrow’s ‘sold-out’ clash against Albania, Ballon d’Or nominee Katie McCabe and centurion-in-waiting Diane Caldwell.
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Oct 26th 2023, 4:38 PM
ANALYSIS
Stability key as Gleeson and co stay at Ireland helm but crucial appointment awaits
The FAI have committed to having Vera Pauw’s successor in situ by the end of the year.
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Oct 8th 2023, 8:30 AM
September
September 2023
injury updates
Blow for Ireland as Man United defender Mannion ruled out for over two months
Leanne Kiernan, meanwhile, is on the comeback trail at Liverpool.
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Sep 29th 2023, 4:13 PM
ANALYSIS
On the move: The Irish internationals with new clubs after a busy summer
The WSL kicks off this weekend, with the Championship and other overseas leagues already underway.
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Sep 28th 2023, 7:00 PM
ANALYSIS
Analysis: Denise O'Sullivan runs the show as Ireland find their goalscoring rhythm
Katie McCabe similarly instrumental, with all four goals against Hungary coming from open play.
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Sep 27th 2023, 6:00 PM
Reaction
Plenty of positives but improvement eyed as interim Ireland boss coy on future
Eileen Gleeson, Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan on tonight’s 4-0 win over Hungary.
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Sep 26th 2023, 9:54 PM
ANALYSIS
Ireland new era begins post World Cup with mix of fresh change and familiar trends
Hungary up next for interim head coach Eileen Gleeson after Saturday’s historic win.
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Sep 25th 2023, 5:00 PM
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AS IT HAPPENED
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland, Uefa Women's Nations League
Three goals, three points and a new record attendance on an historic day at the Aviva Stadium.
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Sep 23rd 2023, 12:21 PM
Preview
Aviva Stadium debut should be a huge celebration for Irish women's football
‘It’s not just about the squad walking out, it’s about everybody who has played their part over the last few years.’
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Sep 23rd 2023, 6:45 AM
Showdown
Northern Ireland not to be underestimated in 'home nations clash' at Aviva Stadium
Both sides are under new management at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow afternoon.
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Sep 22nd 2023, 8:28 PM
Green Light
Celtic defender eligible to represent Ireland ahead of Nations League opener
‘She adds a lot of power, she’s very dynamic and a real threat in the air,’ interim head coach Eileen Gleeson said.
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Sep 22nd 2023, 2:59 PM
WNT
Just Another Manic Monday as post-Pauw era begins with a bang
Diane Caldwell delivered a hard-hitting assessment of the previous regime.
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Sep 19th 2023, 11:30 PM
Squad Change
World Cup bolter called up for Ireland's Aviva Stadium showdown as Littlejohn injured
Northern Ireland are the opposition on Saturday afternoon.
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Sep 19th 2023, 9:15 PM
Skipper
'There have been a few unfair headlines. Katie versus Vera, it's not a thing'
Ireland captain McCabe on Pauw departure and a ‘tough’ few weeks.
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Sep 18th 2023, 6:40 PM
ANALYSIS
What are the key issues for Ireland as they return to action post World Cup?
Nations League double-header against Northern Ireland and Hungary awaits.
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Sep 17th 2023, 9:00 AM
ANALYSIS
FAI must deliver on Pauw successor vow as new era begins
‘Our aim is to have an appointment within the Uefa Nations League window,’ Director of Football Marc Canham said yesterday.
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Sep 15th 2023, 7:00 AM
WNT
Colin Healy and Emma Byrne join Gleeson's interim Ireland coaching staff
Niamh Fahey has emerged as an injury concern for the upcoming Nations League games.
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Sep 13th 2023, 5:13 PM
Up next
Explained: What's at stake for Ireland WNT in ‘caretaker’ Nations League campaign
The new competion gets underway in a little over two weeks’ time.
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Sep 6th 2023, 7:30 AM
women's soccer team
Vera Pauw: 'We are absolutely fine with each other . . . I love Katie'
In her first interview since her Ireland departure, Pauw claimed she was undermined by the FAI ahead of and during the World Cup.