#Women's football
# womens-football - Saturday 3 November, 2018
'I was standing on a cottage roof, freezing to death, shovelling snow. I think: do you want to go back to that?'
Wexford Youths manager Tom Elmes moved to Ireland aged 21 from Birmingham. On Sunday he will try and secure a league and cup double at the Aviva Stadium.
# womens-football - Friday 19 October, 2018
# womens-football - Thursday 11 October, 2018
Fifa seek to double number of women footballers by 2026
Fifa is aiming for 60 million women footballers worldwide, while professionalising clubs and national leagues.
# womens-football - Tuesday 7 August, 2018
Wexford Youths take lead against Ajax but lose out in Champions League qualifier
Ireland striker Rianna Jarrett was on target for the Women’s National League champions before the Dutch side scored four.
# womens-football - Saturday 28 July, 2018
Kerry net three, but Donegal keep nose in front to advance to quarter-finals
The Ulster champions held firm to set up a quarter-final clash with Armagh.
# womens-football - Wednesday 21 March, 2018
Manchester United finally looks set to have its first-ever professional women's team
One of world football’s superpowers has applied to join the second tier of the Women’s Super League for the 2018-19 campaign.
# womens-football - Tuesday 23 January, 2018
After disgraced Mark Sampson's sacking, Phil Neville appointed new England Women's coach
Since retiring, the 41-year-old has worked as a TV pundit and a coach with both Man United and Valencia.
# womens-football - Sunday 5 November, 2017
Cork City get FAI Cup final day off to the perfect start by lifting the women's trophy
Clare Shine bagged the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over UCD Waves this afternoon.
# womens-football - Wednesday 18 October, 2017
Sacked England women's manager found guilty of racially abusing players
The FA has been forced to apologise to Eni Aluko and Drew Spence after the findings of an independent report.
# womens-football - Thursday 29 June, 2017
Delaney promises to grow women's football as FAI makes historic appointment
Niamh O’Donoghue will join the association’s board of management at next month’s AGM.
# womens-football - Friday 23 June, 2017
Shelbourne drawn with Linfield in the Women's Champions League
The WNL champions will also face opposition from Poland and Finland in the qualifying group stage.
# womens-football - Thursday 27 April, 2017
Good news for Irish star as Notts County players allowed to join new clubs
Louise Quinn and others were left in limbo following news that the club’s women’s team was liquidated.
# womens-football - Tuesday 20 December, 2016
The most dominant force in women's club football just added another superstar to their ranks
Alex Morgan is the best-known name in US circles.
# womens-football - Monday 26 September, 2016
We'll Leave It There So: No All-Ireland final appeal from Dubs and all today's sport
Plus, the world reacts to the death of Arnold Palmer.
# womens-football - Thursday 7 April, 2016
Clinical Ireland put 5 past Montenegro to earn biggest win in 12 years
Louise Quinn, Aine O’Gorman, Ruesha Littlejohn, Denis O’Sullivan and Stephanie Roche were on all the scoresheet in Petrovac.
# womens-football - Tuesday 16 February, 2016
Ireland defender with a throw-in like Rory Delap signs for Man City
Louth-born full-back Megan Campbell is the latest Irish player to join the WSL.
# womens-football - Saturday 16 January, 2016
'I remember watching Arsenal in the FA Cup final when I was 12. Now I'm playing for them'
The Gunners’ latest signing Katie McCabe begins life at her new club this week.
# womens-football - Monday 9 November, 2015
Women's FAI Cup final penalty shootout fiasco was utterly avoidable
There were farcical scenes at the climax of Sunday’s game at the Aviva Stadium.
# womens-football - Sunday 8 November, 2015
# womens-football - Saturday 7 November, 2015
'Those wondergoals are there week-in week-out and people need to see them'
Shelbourne manager Casey McQuillan believes there is no lack of quality in women’s football but the media needs to get on-board.
# womens-football - Thursday 24 September, 2015
# womens-football - Tuesday 22 September, 2015
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.
# womens-football - Monday 17 August, 2015
'I couldn't ask much more from the girls' - Wexford Youths go out of Europe on a high
Will Doyle’s girls ended their Champions League campaign with an emphatic win over Cardiff Met.
# womens-football - Thursday 13 August, 2015
Disappointment for Wexford Youths in second Champions League outing
The Irish club lost 6-0 to Polish side Medyk Konin this evening.
# womens-football - Tuesday 11 August, 2015
Wexford Youths claim victory in Champions League opener
Jessica Gleeson’s 35-yard strike was enough to earn the Irish club victory over Lithuanian side Gintra.
Wexford Youths will play Champions League football for the first time today
We spoke to manager Will Doyle ahead of their qualifying group stage opener in Poland.
'We can top the group' - Ireland defender Rossiter ready for Champions League debut
WNL title winners Wexford Youths make their European bow in Poland tomorrow.
# womens-football - Monday 6 July, 2015
The England Twitter account is getting a lot of heat for describing their footballers as "mothers, partners and daughters"
Probably not the sharpest PR move…
# womens-football - Wednesday 20 May, 2015
Stephanie Roche's American dream has come to a premature end
The move has seemingly been made as the club look to accommodate two new signings.
# womens-football - Wednesday 15 April, 2015
'It's in the hands of the Gods' - Euro qualification hopes in the balance for Ireland U17s
After yesterday’s 0-0 draw against Hungary, Dave Connell’s girls won’t know if the have done enough until tomorrow.
# womens-football - Thursday 9 October, 2014
Raheny United aiming to make history in Champions League last-32 tie
We speak to head coach Casey McQuillan as the WNL champions face into a first leg with Bristol Academy at Richmond Park this evening.
# womens-football - Friday 22 August, 2014
Raheny United drawn with Bristol in the Champions League last 32
The WNL title holders were paired with English opponents in this afternoon’s draw.
# womens-football - Saturday 9 August, 2014
Shine strike gives Raheny United brilliant away victory in Women's Champions League
Noelle Murray gave the Dublin club a first-half lead, but under 19 international Shine netted the winner 10 minutes from time.
# womens-football - Friday 8 August, 2014
Raheny United touch down in Romania ahead of Champions League adventure
The WNL champions get their qualifiers under way tomorrow when they face Olimpia Cluj.
# womens-football - Friday 4 July, 2014
It’s something I always wanted to do' - Ireland striker Stephanie Roche joins French club
The former Peamount United forward can’t wait to get started with ASPTT Albi after agreeing the move this week.
# womens-football - Sunday 15 June, 2014
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.
# womens-football - Saturday 15 February, 2014
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.
# womens-football - Friday 7 September, 2012
Preview: Monaghan aim to oust reigning Rebelettes
Cork will be hoping for a repeat of last year’s final, when they defeated the Farney women to take the All Ireland crown.