The Irish Times

Katie McCabe: ‘Being the only girl playing on a boys team was pretty daunting’

Ireland’s team captain on equality in women’s football and inspiring future generations

Sat Apr 09 2022 - 05:00

Lily Agg expects Ireland debut to be ‘really emotional’ after long wait

‘I do feel I have some good attributes that could really contribute to the team’

Thu Apr 07 2022 - 06:00

Ireland’s Katie McCabe continues to fight the good fight on all fronts

Irish captain a strong advocate for development of women’s game on and off pitch

Mon Aug 02 2021 - 06:40

Iceland friendly will provide a good gauge of progress for Ireland

Friday’s opponents have kicked on since the two sides met in Euro playoffs in 2008

Thu Jun 10 2021 - 20:17

Do the Irish really swear more than other nations? Who gives a f***

Ardal O’Hanlon’s charming documentary ‘Holy F***’ is based on a slightly rickety premise

Sun May 09 2021 - 23:18

Fascinators, head bands, and crowns bedecked with feathers at Dublin Horse Show

Conditions ideal as thousands turn out for Ladies Day in the RDS

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 19:49

Shane Duffy named Republic of Ireland Player of the Year

Leanne Kiernan wins the Senior Women’s International Player of the Year award

Sun Mar 17 2019 - 21:30

Emma Byrne to make history with Hall of Fame entry

Former international goalkeeper will be the first women to be inducted at annual awards

Mon Mar 11 2019 - 21:30

Arsène Wenger not the only legend to leave Arsenal

Joanne O’Riordan: More than a kitman, Vic Akers is a legend of the women’s game

Thu May 17 2018 - 06:00

Netherlands’ women in different financial league to Irish counterparts

Republic face a squad of full-time professionals several of whom earn six-figure salaries

Tue Apr 10 2018 - 06:00

No margin for error as Ireland Women brace for Slovakia in World Cup qualifier

With tougher clashes against Netherlands and Norway ahead, a win in Senec is crucial

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 01:00

‘One of Irish football’s great servants’ - Emma Byrne retires from Irish duty

Goalkeeper steps down as most capped women’s player after 21 years in green

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 12:19

Irish Sportswomen: Top 50 Memorable Moments Part Four - 20 to 11

In part four of five, Mary Hannigan continues her look at highlights in Irish women’s sport

Fri Aug 04 2017 - 09:00

Don’t listen to prigs: profanity can be glorious

Lucy Kellaway: swearing can help you be more successful by getting your point across

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 15:15

Joanne O’Riordan: Why not have an Irish women’s sports week?

A celebration of Ireland’s talented sports women could help the next generation

Thu Jun 22 2017 - 06:00

America at Large: Funding for women’s soccer in US should embarrass FAI

Irish women’s team receive same level of annual funding as girls’ U-15 squad in US

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40

Scale of FAI’s commitment to women’s game impossible to gauge

Ireland men’s team should have shown solidarity with their female counterparts

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 13:25

Irish women put off-field matters behind them

Just over 1,000 fans turn out for Slovakia friendly after dramatic week

Mon Apr 10 2017 - 18:19

Row between FAI and Women’s National Team resolved

FAI says following agreement the squad can focus on fixture against Slovakia on Monday

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 10:46

In quotes: Irish women’s soccer team press conference

‘Many of the players have lost money playing for the national team’

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 11:49

John Delaney courts Uefa role as women’s team seeks tracksuits

FAI chief would add €100,000 to €360,000 salary if elected to executive committee

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 10:08

John Delaney’s latest PR disaster unlikely to sully him in eyes of Uefa

FAI have paid lip service and little else to the women’s game in Ireland

Wed Apr 05 2017 - 06:01

Ireland women’s team change in toilets and share tracksuits

Players from the senior international team have voiced their grievances at the FAI

Tue Apr 04 2017 - 13:23

Women footballers team up to highlight lack of support

Press conference in Dublin to criticise running of Republic of Ireland women’s squad

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 21:47

Shirley McCay looking to add to her mountain of caps

A pivotal figure in Irish women’s hockey has already amassed 231 international caps

Thu Mar 02 2017 - 01:00

Ireland’s new women’s manager Colin Bell shares Jürgen Klopp philosophy

He worked with Liverpool manager while at Mainz and shares ‘high intensity’ mindset

Mon Feb 13 2017 - 15:59

Women’s soccer international Emma Byrne leaves Arsenal

Irish goalkeeper won 11 league titles, 10 FA Cups and Uefa Women’s Cup over 17 years

Fri Dec 30 2016 - 20:42

Irish women’s team end campaign with defeat to Portugal

Claudio Neta’s late goal seals second spot in the group and play-off berth for the visitors

Tue Sept 20 2016 - 20:28

Ireland’s early promise overwhelmed by Spain

Victory means Spain sit top of Group Two, while Ireland remain third with six points

Tue Apr 12 2016 - 22:34

Ireland women score big win ahead of visit to table toppers

Sue Ronan’s side ran out easy victors against Montenegro ahead of their visit to Spain

Thu Apr 07 2016 - 17:49

Katie McCabe eager to grasp big opportunity at Arsenal

Former Raheny United star is looking forward to the move to the Women’s Super League

Thu Mar 03 2016 - 11:03

Carli Lloyd leads way again as USA ease past Ireland

Sue Ronan’s side concede five against world champions in front of 25,000 in San Diego

Sun Jan 24 2016 - 13:05

Niamh Fahey optimistic Ireland can nick something from Spain

Manager Sue Ronan believes a point would be good return in Tallaght against the top seeds

Thu Nov 26 2015 - 01:00

Celebrate the art of thatch

A new book takes a tour of Ireland’s thatched cottages, whose ownership is now restricted to those who can afford to maintain and insure them

Thu Nov 05 2015 - 02:00