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21:59 Mary Hannigan: Marc Canham’s time at FAI marred by own goals and pipedreams

Departing director of football frequently found himself on the back foot

24/01 Vera Pauw appointed head coach of United Arab Emirates national team

UAE will be the former Republic of Ireland manager’s seventh national side

24/01 Ex-Ireland boss Vera Pauw lands new role as manger of UAE women’s team

Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw is back in football as manager of the women’s team with the United Arab Emirates.

24/01 Ex-Ireland boss Vera Pauw lands new role as manager of UAE women’s team

Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw is back in football as manager of the women’s team with the United Arab Emirates.

04/05 FAI director of football Marc Canham faces endemic problems. He has yet to convince he’s the man to solve them

In February he launched an ambitious plan, but it’s far from clear he can implement it. And the Republic of Ireland’s men’s team still don’t have a permanent manager

10/04 ‘I was destroyed’ – Vera Pauw admits she ‘didn’t know how to live’ after report accused her of misconduct

Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw has admitted she “didn’t know how to live any more” after she was accused of serious misconduct during her time working in America’s National Women's Soccer League with US team Houston Dash.

10/04 Vera Pauw ‘destroyed’ by Diane Caldwell’s criticism and ‘disappointed’ in Eileen Gleeson

Former Ireland manager hits out at former colleagues after her tenure ended as Ireland manager following last summer’s World Cup

22/03 Daffodil Day: ‘I think the hardest part for me was losing my hair’ – Irish football star Chloe Mustaki on cancer diagnosis at just 19

When Ireland international Chloe Mustaki was diagnosed with cancer at just 19, she had captained her country to a European Championship semi-final just weeks before.

21/02 ‘We’re building something phenomenal right now’: Ireland’s Diane Caldwell sees a bright future

35-year-old was critical of Vera Pauw’s reign but is now focused on continued success – and staying involved after she retires

13/01 Amber Barrett: ‘I say nothing when I don’t know the full truth ... The social media people should have done the same’

The Republic of Ireland forward reflects on a year of ups and downs - including a World Cup appearance and a public backlash - and tells of her relaunch in Belgium

30/11 ‘We can do good things’: Denise O’Sullivan reflects on a rollercoaster year and looks to future attractions

Republic of Ireland international says she and her team-mates are relishing new style of play

23/11 Mary Hannigan: When it rains at the FAI, it buckets down. Process begins to find new Ireland manager

Vote to remove five counties from National Hurling League may not go ahead next month; Katie Taylor seeks redemption against Chantelle Cameron at career crossroads

09/10 Ireland v Greece: Kick off time, TV channel and team news ahead of Euro 2024 qualifier

All you need to know ahead of Friday night’s international action

27/09 Denise O’Sullivan loving life at No 10 as Ireland get back on the front foot

Midfield playmaker enjoying the freedom to express herself in Nations League campaign

22/09 New era for Ireland’s women’s team at a ground-breaking occasion

The first priority is qualification for 2025 European Championships but Ireland are also desperate to halt a string of poor results

22/09 Karen Duggan: Time to focus on the bright future of Ireland women’s team after recent distractions

It is vital the next manager is fully committed to a long-term strategic plan and is willing to put in the work

21/09 Saoirse Noonan: ‘We owe it to everyone to put on a good performance’

The Republic of Ireland player is not dwelling on the past as an opportunity to make history beckons this weekend against Northern Ireland at the Aviva Stadium

20/09 Savannah McCarthy: ‘It was really tough ... but I’ve come out the other side of it’

The Shamrock Rover defender is back in the Republic of Ireland squad after missing the World Cup because of a ‘horrific’ injury

19/09 Katie McCabe says idea that player power ousted Pauw is an ‘unfair narrative’

Ireland captain will lead team out against Northern Ireland for the first women’s football international at the Aviva Stadium

19/09 Diane Caldwell is well aware that action must follow strong words

Another day of reckoning. After the view from the dugout, the players’ tribune had the floor. The beginning of a new era, maybe, but the shadows of the previous one still loom large.

18/09 Diane Caldwell: ‘The results and performances that we got were in spite of Vera being our coach’

‘From my position as a pretty experienced player I don’t think it was up to the standard I expected at international level’

18/09 Caldwell: Republic of Ireland success in spite of Pauw

Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell has sensationally slammed the management of Vera Pauw insisting that their historic run to a first-ever Women's World Cup was due to the players.

15/09 Tyler Toland returns to the fold after four years as Eileen Gleeson names Ireland squad

22-year-old Blackburn Rovers midfielder failed to win a cap under Vera Pauw’s management

15/09 Letters: Those who helped destroy Libya should now pay up to help flooding victims

It is good to see that the Government plans to contribute €1m towards helping the victims of the Libyan floods, which have reportedly left at least 20,000 people dead. It’s disappointing to hear that the European Union only plans to contribute €500,000 so far. The UN has pledged $10m, but even this is inadequate.

15/09 FAI aim to avoid further Vera Pauw controversy, calm concerns over Stephen Kenny’s future and shift the focus

Jonathan Hill and Marc Canham endeavoured to shift focus to the future of the game in Ireland

15/09 Why did Vera Pauw’s training methods suddenly only become an issue in the summer of 2023?

FAI say Vera Pauw was let go because of her ‘training methods, the style and nature of training sessions and her approach to fitness and conditioning’

14/09 FAI CEO Jonathan Hill speaks about why Vera Pauw was not given a new contract as Ireland women’s manager

FAI CEO Jonathan Hill has insisted he was aware that former manager Vera Pauw was garda vetted as he gave an insight into why the Dutch woman did not have her contract renewed by the soccer body.

14/09 FAI CEO Jonathan Hill speaks about why Vera Pauw was not given a new contract as Ireland’s women’s manager

FAI CEO Jonathan Hill has insisted he was aware that former manager Vera Pauw was garda vetted as he gave an insight into why the Dutch woman did not have her contract renewed by the soccer body.

14/09 Kenny to remain in charge for rest of Euro campaign

Stephen Kenny will remain in charge of the Republic of Ireland team for the final three games of their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign and the international friendly with New Zealand in November, the FAI has confirmed.

14/09 Mary Hannigan: FAI executives face busy media briefing over Pauw’s exit and Kenny’s future

Also, all the latest Irish rugby news including Sexton’s expected start against Tonga, and, in Gaelic games, a look at the dominant clubs around the country

13/09 The questions Jonathan Hill and the FAI need to answer on Thursday morning

FAI CEO will end three months of silence when he is joined by director of football Marc Canham for media briefing

08/09 Justine McCarthy: Vera Pauw’s unforgivable sin was to stand up for herself

If obstreperousness in a man can be an aphrodisiac, in a woman it is a crime punishable by firing squad

04/09 Vera Pauw exit paves way for Tyler Toland recall to Ireland set-up

Tyler Toland is poised to end her four-year exile from the Ireland team during Vera Pauw’s reign and return to the green jersey for the Nations League games later this month.

04/09 Letters: Róisín Murphy should not be cancelled for simply expressing her views

Mere weeks ago, people were falling over themselves to praise Sinéad O’Connor for how she told us uncomfortable truths.

02/09 The full transcript of Vera Pauw’s explosive interview as former boss takes aim at FAI

Tony O’Donoghue: Vera at the close of business yesterday it was the last day in August and the last day of your contract with the Fai. Was it a coincidence that was the moment you released your statement?

02/09 FAI made the right decision on Vera Pauw but they have to come out and own it now

Silence from the association has left the public confused as to why the manager who got Ireland to their only World Cup has been sent packing

02/09 Editorial: Fans awaiting full match report after departure of Vera Pauw

“It’s a funny old game” was a catchphrase synonymous with the late great football player and pundit Jimmy Greaves. After all the positivity and exuberance surrounding the Women’s World Cup, there’s not so much to smile about in its aftermath.

02/09 Letters: FAI’s decision not to renew Pauw’s contract is startling, but she will always be welcome here

The news that the most successful manager of the Irish women’s football team, Vera Pauw, has not been offered a contract extension after taking the country to the World Cup finals for the first time is mind-boggling.

01/09 Vera Pauw: ‘FAI asked was I garda vetted and I fell off my chair’

Vera Pauw has revealed that she “fell off her chair” after being asked by the FAI in a meeting whether she had been “garda vetted”.

01/09 Pauw claims she was undermined by FAI during World Cup

Former Republic of Ireland women's manager Vera Pauw claims the FAI executive undermined her authority ahead of and during the World Cup.

01/09 Vera Pauw criticises FAI review of Ireland’s World Cup qualification campaign

Pauw also claimed that some of her staff turned on her in the final weeks of her tenure

01/09 Vera Pauw accuses FAI of reneging on contract ‘promise’

FAI board of directors voted to cut ties with the Dutch woman after she guided Ireland to their first World Cup

01/09 FAI silent as Vera Pauw slams Association for ‘major mistakes’ at World Cup

The FAI were remaining tightlipped last night after former Ireland manager Vera Pauw issued a scorching statement detailing alleged “interference” with her role during the World Cup.

01/09 Stephen Kenny hails ‘terrific job’ by Vera Pauw

Senior managers of the Ireland men and women developed a ‘good relationship’ over the past three years

31/08 Vera Pauw accuses FAI of reneging on contract pledge and undermining her at World Cup

Ireland women’s manager was told contract would not be renewed earlier this week

31/08 Pauw hits out at FAI after departure as manager

Outgoing Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw has accused the FAI of disrespect in her first comments since the decision not to offer her a new contract.

31/08 Stephen Kenny reveals phone call with Vera Pauw after her spell with Ireland came to an end

Stephen Kenny has revealed he spoke to former senior women’s manager Vera Pauw on Thursday morning, less than 48 hours after the FAI decided not to extend the Dutch native’s contract as her four-year spell came to an end.

31/08 Pauw exit not a 'player power move' - PFAI chief

The FAI's decision not to renew Vera Pauw's contract as Republic of Ireland manager had nothing to do with player power, according to PFAI general secretary Stephen McGuinness.

31/08 Letters: As the new school year starts, be sure to use words wisely and kindly

With schools reopening, allow me to offer a few words on the use of words.

30/08 'Unfortunate' Pauw did a good job for Ireland - Corry

Paul Corry feels that Vera Pauw was hard done by in not having her contract renewed, given her achievement in leading the Republic of Ireland to a competitive showing at their first ever Women's World Cup.

30/08 Karen Duggan: There was too much noise and too many distractions around Vera Pauw as Ireland manager

Logic dictated that Ireland needed a change after the Women's World Cup, and the successor to the Dutch woman must be strong-minded - Damien Duff ticks all the boxes

30/08 Malachy Clerkin: The Vera Pauw era ends after marathon FAI board meeting

Soccer, racing and the return of Gordon D’Arcy all feature in today’s sports section

30/08 Eileen Gleeson in profile – Meet Ireland’s new caretaker boss as Vera Pauw exits the stage

Eileen Gleeson’s reign as Ireland manager will be brief as she will only be in charge for a minimum of two Nations League games next month as a caretaker with no real chance of landing the job on a long-term basis.

30/08 Gleeson appointed interim Ireland boss after Pauw exit

Eileen Gleeson has been appointed interim boss of the Republic of Ireland team.

29/08 FAI parts company with manager Vera Pauw after six-hour board meeting

Pauw led Ireland to a first ever Women’s World Cup this summer

29/08 Pauw's Ireland reign ends as FAI opt for new direction

Vera Pauw's reign as manager of the Republic of Ireland is over after the FAI decided not to offer the Dutch woman a new contract.

29/08 Vera Pauw departs role as Ireland senior women’s football manager

The FAI has called time on Vera Pauw's four-year reign as Ireland manager as the association’s board, after a six-hour debate, decided not to extend her contract with the senior women's team.

29/08 Pauw strengths and weaknesses tapped from the same well

Vera Pauw's single-mindedness and absolute dedication to her methods were both a driving force and corrosive influence for the Republic of Ireland. It's inevitable that her departure has triggered a mixed reaction, writes Anthony Pyne.

28/08 FAI board to decide Vera Pauw’s fate this week

Player view paramount as director of football Marc Canham submits detailed report on World Cup adventure

28/08 Pauw set to learn fate after FAI board meeting

Vera Pauw's future as Republic of Ireland manager will be decided at an FAI board meeting on Tuesday.

18/08 Harriet Scott interview: ‘Football is one of the best jobs in the world. So life will feel very odd without it’

At 30, the Republic of Ireland defender is stepping away from football to devote herself fully to the medical profession – but she has no regrets as she looks back at her career

15/08 Vera Pauw to learn her fate as World Cup review concludes

?Vera Pauw is closer to learning her fate in terms of her future as Ireland senior women’s team manager as the FAI have completed an internal review into all aspects of the World Cup finals.

15/08 Ireland women’s manager Vera Pauw to learn her fate as FAI’s World Cup review concludes

?Vera Pauw is closer to learning her fate in terms of her future as Ireland senior women’s team manager as the FAI have completed an internal review into all aspects of the World Cup finals.

11/08 Jack Charlton was bemused but homecomings are part of the Irish psyche

Our instinct is to celebrate the return of sports teams and individuals even if they have won nothing

07/08 The FAI must know coaches run out of road if they don’t harness player power

Tipping point: Katie McCabe was out of line at the Women’s World Cup and Vera Pauw reacted poorly. The dressingroom verdict will help determine what the FAI does next

05/08 Fenlon: McCabe 'out of order' during Pauw interaction

Bohemians director of football Pat Fenlon feels Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe was "out of order" in the manner that she attempted to urge manager Vera Pauw to make changes during their draw with Nigeria at the Women's World Cup.

05/08 Karen Duggan: World Cup success of smaller nations makes you think it could have been Ireland

We don’t have a huge pool of talent, but we’ve got some excellent footballers like Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan

03/08 Girls in Green welcomed home after World Cup: ‘We want to inspire the next generation’

‘We want to push on and make major tournaments a regular thing,’ says captain Katie McCabe

02/08 Pressure now on FAI to build on Pauw's impact

It wasn't quite a case of 'Vera who'? when the Republic of Ireland manager took charge of the team back in September 2019 but she was far from the household name she now is around the country.

01/08 FAI facing big decision as they ponder Pauw’s future

Simmering tensions within the squad finally surfaced in the open disagreement between captain Katie McCabe and the Republic’s coach

01/08 'That's Vera' - Jarrett says issue should be in-house

Rianna Jarrett believes that the commotion that has been created regarding manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe following Ireland's exit from the World Cup could have, and should have, been avoided.

01/08 World Cup Podcast: Jarrett on Pauw, McCabe & the future

Republic of Ireland international Rianna Jarrett reflects on the end of the Girls in Green's FIFA World Cup, the fallout from the public disagreement between manager Vera Pauw and captain Katie McCabe and how the breakthrough of getting to a major tournament will be built upon.

31/07 Ireland fans celebrate in Brisbane as women bow out of World Cup: ‘They’ve put football on the map for little girls’

Scoreless draw with Nigeria in Ireland’s final game in the tournament fails to dampen celebrations among thousands of Irish fans

31/07 ‘She’s not the coach’: Vera Pauw reprimands Katie McCabe over call to ‘freshen up’ team

Ireland captain remonstrated with her manager in the latter stages of final World Cup game against Nigeria

31/07 Tensions simmer between McCabe and Pauw

Tensions simmered between Vera Pauw and her captain Katie McCabe during the Republic of Ireland's goalless draw against Nigeria, with the Arsenal star's calls for second-half substitutions ignored by the manager.

31/07 Katie McCabe breaks ranks as Ireland’s World Cup adventure ends with scoreless draw

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan helps Ireland claim a first World Cup point in Brisbane

31/07 Ireland’s World Cup adventure draws to a close as Nigeria advance with Australia

Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan helps Ireland claim a first World Cup point in Brisbane

31/07 Proud Pauw as Ireland bow out on positive note

Vera Pauw hailed her side's performance as Ireland bowed out of the Women's World Cup with a hard-fought scoreless draw against Nigeria.

30/07 Ireland’s luck was out with the World Cup draw but the tournament told them the scale of the job

Wherever this team goes now, they’ll always have those 44 minutes on Wednesday against Canada to build on

29/07 Historic campaign leaves Ireland with memories, regrets and plenty to build on

Vera Pauw has got a lot right during her reign but some crucial decisions backfired at the World Cup

27/07 Matildas fans unite behind Sam Kerr injury timing call amid coaching controversy

Matildas fans have united behind coach Tony Gustavsson ahead of the national side’s blockbuster clash against Nigeria in Brisbane.

26/07 Katie McCabe left frustrated as Ireland let big chance slip away

‘I hope we’ve done the nation proud,’ says valiant Republic captain after unlucky own goal before the interval helped tilt the tie in Canada's direction

26/07 Ireland player ratings: How Vera Pauw’s side fared as they were beaten 2-1 by Canada

Ireland will go no further in this tournament, but there was plenty to be proud of in Perth

26/07 Ireland’s World Cup runs out of steam after Katie McCabe’s early moment of magic

Megan Connolly own goal on the stroke of half-time sucks the life out of huge Irish crowd in Perth

26/07 Pauw rues OG turning point as Ireland bow out

Vera Pauw rued the game-changing concession of a Canada equaliser on the brink of half-time as a 2-1 defeat ended any hopes of the Republic of Ireland advancing to the FIFA Women's World Cup knockout stages.

26/07 Ireland v Canada: Live updates from World Cup Group B

World Cup - Ireland v Canada: Follow all the action in the crucial game for Vera Pauw’s women in Perth

25/07 Ireland defender Louise Quinn available for World Cup clash with Canada after coming through training

Ireland manager Vera Pauw had been ‘concerned’ about foot injury suffered by Irish centre back

25/07 Ireland to stick with back five for Canada clash as Vera Pauw points out lack of pace in defence

Manager highlights ‘fantastic’ Irish defenders’ lack of pace ‘and that is what we’re dealing with’

24/07 Ireland v Canada: Kick-off time, TV channel and latest team news for World Cup group match

The Girls in Green need a result in their second match of the Women’s World Cup

23/07 Pauw confident on Quinn as Canada preparations ramp up

Vera Pauw tells RTÉ Sport that Louise Quinn arriving in Perth in a boot was precautionary and that she expects the talismanic defender to be fit to face Canada on Wednesday.

22/07 Vera Pauw’s ‘perfect tactics’ reveal flaw in the Ireland ointment

Abbie Larkin pushing for a starting place after inspirational performance off the bench

21/07 Karen Duggan: I just wish we weren’t so married to five at the back

Women’s World Cup: Ireland have players who have the ability to hurt our opponents, it’s about getting them into the game

21/07 Ireland defeated but unbowed as they give hosts a scare in Sydney

Vera Pauw’s team kick off Women’s World Cup with a battling display at Stadium Australia

20/07 Ireland live on the ropes - they now need a killer blow

The Republic of Ireland are always resilient, well organised and committed. But to really bloody the nose of one of the tournament's big guns, they need to find a way to land attacking jabs with more frequency.

20/07 Australia skipper Steph Catley admits Matildas harnessed Sam Kerr’s spirit in Ireland win

Regular captain and star striker was ruled out of opener with a calf injury

20/07 ‘We weren’t honest’: Matildas Coach admits to Sam Kerr lies

Matildas manager Tony Gustavsson has revealed the team had a premeditated plan to deceive the world to protect the team’s massive Sam Kerr secret.

20/07 Rep of Ireland 0 Australia 1: Irish narrowly beaten on Women’s World Cup debut

Steph Catley steps up to the mark for hosts as Ireland pay the penalty in Sydney

20/07 Pauw proud of display but rues costly mistake

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw said that one mistake had decided the game in her side's 1-0 loss to Australia in their World Cup opener in Sydney.

19/07 Katie McCabe: ‘We don’t just want to create history, we want to leave a legacy’

Ireland will not shy away from Australian physicality, the Ireland captain said prior of her side’s debut in the World Cup on Thursday

19/07 Ireland v Australia: ‘We don’t fear anyone,’ says Vera Pauw in advance of World Cup kick-off

Women’s World Cup: Ireland look to seize a day that has been a long time coming

19/07 Preview: Ireland poised to play role of spoilsports

The Republic of Ireland landed in Sydney on Wednesday morning for the game of their lives.

19/07 Women’s World Cup: Ireland out to make golden memories in historic showdown with Australia

Vera Pauw’s side will start as underdogs against the talented Matildas in front of a huge Sydney crowd

19/07 Matildas set for first-up Cup ‘final’

The Matildas will treat their FIFA Women’s World Cup opener against Ireland as a “final” as they embrace the pressure and atmosphere of a full house at Stadium Australia.

19/07 O'Sullivan set to start as Pauw prepares for showdown

The Republic of Ireland have been given a huge boost with the confirmation that Denise O'Sullivan will start against Australia at the Accor Stadium in Sydney on Thursday night.

17/07 Denise O’Sullivan sheds moonboot and returns to training ahead of World Cup opener

FAI seek to dampen social media blaze over abandoned Colombia game

16/07 Footage emerges of Denise O'Sullivan injury incident

Footage has emerged of the incident which led to the Republic of Ireland abandoning their behind-closed-doors game against Colombia in Brisbane on Friday.

15/07 Vera Pauw: The players feared for their bodies

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw said her players "feared for their bodies" during Friday night's game against Colombia, which was abandoned after 20 minutes.

15/07 Women’s World Cup by the numbers

A guide to Australia-New Zealand 2023

12/07 Barbra Banda set to light up World Cup as Katie McCabe allays injury concerns

Ireland faired better than Germany against the sensational Zambian striker in pre-tournament friendlies

12/07 Pauw satisfied with Brisbane training base

Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw confirmed Katie McCabe is fully fit and expressed satisfaction with the training facilities as the squad landed at their Women's World Cup base at Meakin Park in Brisbane.

10/07 ‘Just one World Cup too early’ for many advertisers to get behind Irish women’s football team

Sky and Cadbury have stepped up to support Vera Pauw’s team

08/07 Karen Duggan: Ireland need to remind people how they qualified

FAI must investigate findings of NWSL report - but not now. After the World Cup will be soon enough

07/07 Katie McCabe injury fears allayed as she boards plane to Australia

Ireland’s third opponent Nigeria threaten to boycott opening match versus Canada over pay dispute

06/07 Vera Pauw continues to be pursued by allegations from her time at Houston Dash

How off-the-court matters have been a real issue at Wimbledon; the football coach who has become a threat to US national security

06/07 Vera Pauw: ‘There is a person that is targeted to destroy my career’

Allegations and counteraccusations continue to distract Ireland’s World Cup preparations

05/07 Republic of Ireland v France: All you need to know

The Republic of Ireland play their final warm-up game before heading to Australia for the 2023 World Cup when they take on France in Tallaght. Here's everything you need to know.

05/07 Ireland manager Vera Pauw accuses The Athletic of ‘agenda’ against her on eve of World Cup

Katie McCabe: ‘Vera has a style of management that we are used to over the last two years’

05/07 Pauw: How can you defend yourself against a lie?

With her time in charge of Houston Dash once again under the microscope, Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw robustly defended herself in a tense press conference this afternoon.

03/07 FAI supports Vera Pauw’s denial of fresh allegations she was ‘physically aggressive’

Republic of Ireland manager says employee of Houston Dash threatened to ‘shoot me in the head’

30/06 Karen Duggan: Vera Pauw has made a big mistake in omitting Kiernan and Finn

Predictably enough, we’re now short on firepower, which tells us how Ireland will play at this World Cup

29/06 'Dare to dream' - McCabe hoping to inspire a generation

Katie McCabe hopes girls all over the country will "dare to dream" when they watch the Republic of Ireland women's team break new ground this summer.

29/06 Megan Campbell suffers cruelest of cuts as World Cup dream slips away

Campbell marked her 30th birthday on Wednesday by packing her bags and heading for home

29/06 Vera Pauw intends to play her best Ireland team for send-off game against France

Irish manager says she was guided by sports science when excluding Leanne Kiernan and Megan Campbell from squad

28/06 Meet the Girls in Green: Mary Hannigan’s player-by-player guide to Ireland’s Women’s World Cup squad

Katie McCabe captains Vera Pauw’s squad, who hope to make their mark in Australia

28/06 Jamie Finn omission ‘the hardest decision’ of World Cup squad, says Pauw

Leanne Kiernan and Megan Campbell were not deemed fit enough to travel to Australia

28/06 Mary Hannigan: Vera Pauw makes some tough calls as squad is announced

Robbie ‘the good boy of Irish football’ Keane; Men’s Sevens rugby team qualify for the Olympics

28/06 Leanne Kiernan to be excluded from Ireland’s World Cup squad

Jamie Finn to miss out on final 23, with injuries to rule out Aoife Mannion and Megan Campbell

27/06 Vera Pauw set to make some big calls for Ireland World Cup squad

Established players sure to miss out on the flight to Brisbane as injury and form will influence Dutch coach’s selection

22/06 ‘Have the guts to make mistakes’: Vera Pauw’s team talk unleashes Ireland team frozen in fear

Claire O’Riordan backs up inclusion after impressing in Scottish Cup final

22/06 Amber Barrett at the double as she comes to Ireland’s rescue against Zambia

Vera Pauw’s women overcome a sluggish opening gambit to score three goals in second half

22/06 Barrett sparks Irish fightback against dynamic Zambia

Amber Barrett rose from the bench to spark a second-half Republic of Ireland fightback as they beat a dynamic and impressive Zambia 3-2 in their World Cup warm-up friendly at Tallaght Stadium.

22/06 LIVE Ireland v Zambia: International friendly

Can Ireland win at home to help their preparation for the Women’s World Cup?

22/06 Katie McCabe benched for Zambia clash as Vera Pauw runs rule over Ireland squad

Ireland manager must cut 32-woman training panel to 23 next Thursday ahead of World Cup

21/06 Vera Pauw: ‘I’m very happy in Ireland. I want to stay. But I’m not part of that process’

Aoife Mannion’s chances of featuring at the World Cup remain touch and go

17/06 Kiernan daring to dream as Ireland step up preparations for historic test

Liverpool striker has fully recovered from an ankle injury which ruled her out for almost the entire season

10/06 Fifa agree to Ireland’s request to bring squad of 26 to the World Cup

Pauw happy the FAI’s request, which was supported by the Dutch and German federations, to add three additional players will facilitate her squad's training plans in Australia

04/06 Colin Bell: ‘If we were drawn with Ireland, that would have been too much’

The former Republic of Ireland manager discusses the talent and toughness of Irish players, the work of Vera Pauw, and his new role with World Cup-bound South Korea

28/05 Focus for Ireland squad members turns to World Cup as WSL season comes to an end

Grace Moloney and Diane Caldwell suffer despair on final day as Reading are relegated after eight years

25/05 Aoife Mannion injury adds to Ireland manager Vera Pauw’s World Cup worries

Megan Connolly, Megan Walsh and Ruesha Littlejohn released by their WSL clubs

07/05 Return of Fahey and Kiernan adds to Pauw’s World Cup options

The Republic of Ireland manager has some huge decisions to make in the coming weeks

07/05 Vera Pauw boosted by return to action of Niamh Fahey and Leanne Kiernan

Amber Barrett’s woes continue in Germany