“The news came as a shock.” Former assistant coach of the Ireland women’s football team, Colin Healy, has blasted the FAI in a statement released today, January 16. Healy – who togged out for Ireland, Celtic, and Cork City during his playing career – was let go from his position along with manager Eileen Gleeson […]

1 year ago

‘I believe the FAI made some major mistakes by directly overruling the tasks of the coach.’ Former Ireland manager Vera Pauw has released an explosive statement that is highly critical of the Football Association of Ireland, after she was not kept on following the Women’s World Cup. The Dutchwoman, who managed Ireland to, and during, […]

2 years ago

The Girls in Green take on Nigeria in their final World Cup game. The Republic of Ireland take on Nigeria in the Fifa Women’s World Cup on Monday morning (11am Irish time). Vera Pauw’s team, in their third and final appearance at the finals, take on the Nigerians in Brisbane, with points and pride to play […]

2 years ago

Nice way with words, this one. Colombia star Daniela Caracas has labelled Vera Pauw’s Ireland side as ‘little girls’ and declared ‘let them eat shit’ after a contentious World Cup warm-up match that left Denise O’Sullivan in hospital. The game, billed as a friendly and played behind closed doors, was called off after only 23 […]

2 years ago

“I want to be a footballer.” Bang. Simple as that. Our house’s big GAA star is now eyeing up the local soccer team. That is the power of this Ireland team, and the inspiration they are providing to so many young supporters. It had just ticked past 10 o’clock, long after the final whistle had […]

2 years ago

“Absolutely no chance.” Ireland may be on the move for a big World Cup game but Katie McCabe looks set to be staying put, with Arsenal. FIFA have confirmed that Ireland’s World Cup opener against Australia, on July 20, will now take place in the 82,500-seat Stadium Australia venue, in Sydney. The game was due […]

3 years ago