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# Milestone

'Feels like yesterday making my first' - 50th Irish cap for Arsenal star as World Cup qualifiers loom

Katie McCabe reached the half century mark against Belgium on Sunday.

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Apr 13th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Getting there

'It's time that we scored, that we win... We're getting closer' - Ireland boss Pauw

The women’s national team lost out to Belgium this weekend but are showing plenty of promise.

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Apr 12th 2021, 7:00 AM

# WNT

Early goal defeats Ireland again but more encouraging signs ahead of World Cup qualifiers

Vera Pauw’s side suffered a 1-0 loss against Belgium.

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Apr 11th 2021, 9:02 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Belgium v Republic of Ireland, International Friendly

Vera Pauw’s side suffered another defeat at the hands of Belgium.

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Apr 11th 2021, 5:50 PM

# whelan in the years

'I left my heart on the pitch... I’m showing her that I’m well able' - 18-year-old Irish striker out to impress

Shelbourne’s Emily Whelan took her chance against Denmark. Another could come against Belgium this evening.

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Apr 11th 2021, 7:00 AM

AS IT HAPPENED

Republic of Ireland v Denmark, International friendly

Vera Pauw’s side took on the Danes at Tallaght Stadium as preparations for the 2023 World Cup qualifying campaign ramp up.

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Apr 8th 2021, 6:05 PM

# On the Move

Ireland international joins Birmingham City after Leicester departure

The 30-year-old’s deal with the Blues will run until the end of the season.

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Jan 16th 2021, 6:54 PM

# captain's pride

'I'm devastated the campaign is over but I'm really excited about what the future holds for this team'

Another qualification bid comes to a disappointing end, but Ireland skipper Katie McCabe looks to the future with pride.

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Dec 4th 2020, 7:30 AM

# chance taken

'It was a huge honour' - Ireland's Reading 'keeper a shining light on disappointing night

Grace Moloney staked a real claim for the number one jersey in her first competitive start for Ireland.

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Dec 2nd 2020, 7:15 AM

# Pauw Patrol

'To say that we didn't give it our everything would be a lie' - Ireland's Quinn looks to future

The centre-half believes Vera Pauw is ‘the right one for the job’ going forward.

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Dec 1st 2020, 9:30 PM

# Reaction

'My heart is fully with this team,' but Ireland boss Pauw undecided on future after Euro dream dies

It remains to be seen whether the Dutchwoman’s contract will be extended.

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Dec 1st 2020, 8:37 PM

# Heartbreak

Ireland's Euro qualification dream comes to an end as wait to reach first major tournament goes on

Ever-impressive Germany were 3-1 winners at Tallaght Stadium – though Vera Pauw’s side went down fighting.

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Dec 1st 2020, 7:25 PM

# coygig

Ireland opt to start Reading goalkeeper as Pauw names XI for Germany showdown

Kick-off at Tallaght Stadium is 5pm, with the game live on RTÉ 2.

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Dec 1st 2020, 4:07 PM

# Green shoots

'We want to create that sporting joy... but if a result doesn’t come around, it’s not going to stop the progress'

Ireland’s Louise Quinn on tomorrow night’s all-important showdown against Germany, and her new Italian Job.

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Nov 30th 2020, 7:30 PM

# coygig

'This is unacceptable' - Pauw hits out at test results delay and reveals hopes to narrow Tallaght pitch

The Ireland boss criticised Uefa, as her side look to beat Germany and keep their Euro 2022 qualification dream alive.

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Nov 30th 2020, 1:21 PM

# leading from the back

'I think into the future of being at the Euros' - Ireland's Mighty Quinn remains full of belief

Why show up if you don’t believe, asks the ever-reliable centre-half ahead of the Germany showdown. Crazy things can happen in football.

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Nov 29th 2020, 4:06 PM

# Down but not out

'I was just so down. It was the most upsetting part of my career, to be totally honest'

Having put the Ukraine heartbreak behind her, Ireland star Denise O’Sullivan feels ‘anything can happen’ against Germany.

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Nov 24th 2020, 12:02 PM

# close contacts

'It's a very big worry' - Ireland women's squad affected by Covid-19 ahead of Germany qualifier

While none of Vera Pauw’s squad have tested positive for coronavirus yet, a number have been ruled out of the final group game.

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Nov 22nd 2020, 2:18 PM

# New threads

A return to Umbro and no sponsor as new Ireland home and away jerseys released

The range also includes bespoke women’s shirts for the first time.

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Oct 29th 2020, 3:00 PM

# Hall of Fame

Ireland trio named in English top-flight team of the week ahead of crunch Euro qualifer

Denise O’Sullivan, Katie McCabe and Grace Moloney have all been included.

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Oct 21st 2020, 4:44 PM

# coygig

Mixed-gender football and another nation on the cusp: Pragmatic Pauw determined to lead Ireland to new heights

The Girls in Green are on the hunt for history as they bid to reach a first-ever major tournament.

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Oct 19th 2020, 10:00 AM

# kiev calling

First-choice goalkeeper ruled out as Pauw finalises Ireland squad for crucial Euro qualifier

Next Friday’s showdown against Ukraine in Kiev will be live on RTÉ.

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Oct 16th 2020, 11:06 AM

# level footing

Equal pay bid gathers pace for Ireland women as government set to meet FAI

The Department of Sport regard developments elsewhere as ‘welcome if long overdue change and encourage all Irish sporting bodies to consider this’.

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Oct 7th 2020, 5:09 PM

# next stop kiev

Defeated but undeterred, Ireland captain 'really proud' as focus now switches to decisive Euro qualifier

‘In the second half, we showed what we were about,’ says Katie McCabe after German loss.

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Sep 19th 2020, 7:53 PM

# Next Level

The importance of this Ireland team reaching a first-ever major tournament can't be stressed enough

Captain Katie McCabe’s class act before Germany clash shows how important encouragement and visibility is.

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Sep 19th 2020, 7:45 AM

# Euro Vision

Uncapped duo stay in Ireland squad for Germany showdown as Roche one of seven to miss out

Vera Pauw has finalised a 23-strong squad for the top-of-the-group clash in Essen.

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Sep 8th 2020, 3:48 PM

# on the road again

'On the day of the surgery, my surgeon said 'you may never play professional football again''

Ireland’s Megan Campbell talks to The42 about her latest injury woe and signing a new deal for Man City.

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Jun 21st 2020, 2:24 PM

# Survival Mode

'Every game is a fighting battle' - the Irish international hoping to avoid Bundesliga relegation

Claire O’Riordan talks to The42 about battling for survival with MSV Duisburg.

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Jun 13th 2020, 1:24 PM

# Road To Return

Big news for Pauw's Ireland as three remaining Euro qualifiers set for later this year

The Girls in Green will face Germany in September and December, and Ukraine in October.

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May 27th 2020, 1:49 PM

# WNT

Quiz: Can you guess this Ireland international from their Wikipedia page?

Have a go…

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May 22nd 2020, 7:30 AM

# Dutch Gold

Ireland boss set to sign contract extension after flying start and Euros delay

Vera Pauw is focused on the Girls in Green qualifying for Euro 2021, which has been rescheduled for 2022.

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Apr 27th 2020, 2:29 PM

# the vera era

Pauw: 'It is great to have clarity on the Euros. However, football has not been the priority for us'

The Ireland boss welcomes confirmation that Euro 2021 has been moved to 2022.

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Apr 23rd 2020, 3:42 PM

# usa wnt

US Soccer president resigns amid gender equity dispute

Carlos Cordeiro has stepped down as the gender discrimination lawsuit row rumbles on.

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Mar 13th 2020, 8:58 AM

# stateside affairs

Rapinoe rips 'misogyny and sexism' in US women's equal pay fight

The lawsuit row has escalated over ‘unacceptable’ language in a court filing.

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Mar 13th 2020, 12:05 AM

# chasing history

Three-goal Ireland go top of Euro 2021 qualifying group after battling win in Montenegro

Vera Pauw’s side have taken another huge step towards a potential first-ever major tournament.

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Mar 11th 2020, 6:58 PM

# Euro Vision

'Monumental' should Ireland qualify, praise for 'world-class' O'Sullivan and a must-win game behind closed doors

Diane Caldwell will again lead the Girls In Green’s defence against Montenegro this afternoon.

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Mar 11th 2020, 9:21 AM

# queen of scott

'It does feel like the whole country is behind us. It's exactly what we need'

Ireland and Birmingham City defender Harriet Scott is eyeing a big finish to the Euro 2021 qualifying campaign.

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Mar 10th 2020, 6:45 AM

# chasing history

'That's the vision: to get to the Euros. We can do it, this is the time' - Ireland midfield maestro O'Sullivan

The dream of reaching a first-ever major tournament is well and truly alive.

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Mar 9th 2020, 8:55 AM

# coygig

Ireland book friendly in Serbia to follow next month's Euro 2021 qualifier against Germany

Vera Pauw’s side will play two away games in four days.

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Mar 8th 2020, 8:35 PM

# O Captain My Captain

'I don’t want to jinx it but I’m really optimistic for what the future holds for Irish women’s football'

Ireland skipper Katie McCabe is taking it game by game in Euro 2021 qualifying with a ‘massive job to do in Montenegro’ next week.

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Mar 7th 2020, 8:15 AM