Sportswomen 2022: Ireland’s football women leaving the back pitch behind
The national women’s team has fought tooth and nail to get what it deserves – a shot at the World Cup
‘Referee, you’re a joke’: It’s now seen as normal to shout abuse
The game started and pretty much straight away … I heard: ‘Referee, are you blind?’
Bradley and Rovers deserve the plaudits for a job well done
Stephen Bradley has showed his professionalism by guiding Shamrock Rovers to a third title while also coping with a family illness
Lisa Fallon: Big decisions to be made by Vera Pauw before she settles on World Cup squad
Players on the fringes of the squads must be ready if and when the opportunity comes given the competition’s timing
Lisa Fallon: Saturday’s draw turns World Cup dream into a reality for Ireland
Lisa Fallon: Irish women's football can learn from the imperfections of the men’s game as it establishes its own new identity
Lisa Fallon: Irish players will learn from the extra scrutiny which accompanies success
The Republic of Ireland's players and staff have acknowledged an error in judgement as they celebrated and we must lift them up and not kick them down
Lisa Fallon: Report on abuse in US women’s soccer points to the need for root and branch reform
Disturbing Yates report raises the question of why the victims of abuse in US soccer were isolated and by whom
Lisa Fallon: Lessons need to be learned if Republic of Ireland teams are to reach next level
Lisa Fallon: Crawford’s U-21s were unfortunate not to reach the European Championship finals while Kenny’s side remain a work-in-progress
Lisa Fallon: Ireland under 21s have potential to defeat Israel and book ticket to Euros
Jim Crawford’s squad decimated by injuries but he can call on experience of Aaron Connolly
Lisa Fallon: Irish women’s football is on the path to becoming self-sustainable
With the right resources, promotion and coverage, the game can hopefully become professional
Lisa Fallon: Win ugly now and the evolution of style for Ireland can come later
The Irish team have become the sort of side that can control games without the ball
Ireland’s victory over Finland will go down in history as a moment when things changed
While qualification is not done yet, you get the sense there is still so much more to come from Vera Pauw’s Ireland
Lisa Fallon: Crucial World Cup qualifier can be a defining day for Irish women’s football
A win against Finland next Thursday will secure second place in the group and will guarantee a playoff place
Lisa Fallon: Soccer is still far from a level-playing field globally
The differing playing styles and traditions and how they transfer to the team and player identity are fascinating
Lisa Fallon: Tracking the future stars of women’s football in Costa Rica
The Under-20 Women’s World Cup is where players begin to shine on the global stage