Republic_of_Ireland_women's_national_football_team

Republic of Ireland women's national football team

Republic of Ireland women's national football team

Women's national association football team representing the Republic of Ireland

This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Republic of Ireland national football team.
Not to be confused with Northern Ireland women's national football team.

The Republic of Ireland women's national football team (Irish: Foireann sacair ban Phoblacht na hÉireann) represents the Republic of Ireland in competitions such as the FIFA Women's World Cup and the UEFA Women's Championship. The team played in their first World Cup at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[2] It has taken part in invitational tournaments such as the Algarve Cup, the Istria Cup, the Cyprus Cup and Pinatar Cup.[3] It is organised by the Women's Football Association of Ireland.

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History

In 1973, the Women's Football Association of Ireland was established[4] and in the same year on 13 May the Republic of Ireland made their official international debut, Paula Gorham's hat-trick securing a 3–2 win in an away friendly game against Wales.[5] They made their competitive debut on 19 September 1982 in a 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualifier against Scotland. This time the Republic of Ireland lost 3–0. On 2 October 1982 the Republic of Ireland gained their first competitive win when they defeated Northern Ireland 2–1 in an away game in the same competition. After losing 10–0 to Sweden in a Euro 1993 qualifier, the FAI did not enter a team in the 1995 competition.[6] This defeat against Sweden remains the team's biggest defeat.

During the 2000s the Republic of Ireland enjoyed some minor successes. In 2000 they won the Celt Cup – a four team tournament that also featured Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man.[7] In their 2005 UEFA Women's Euro campaign they also won their second level group, finishing above Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Malta. This would have secured promotion to the elite group of nations which competed directly for qualification to major tournaments, had the two level system not been scrapped for the next qualifying campaign. The Republic of Ireland also won their group at the 2013 Cyprus Cup, finishing above South Korea, South Africa and Northern Ireland.

The Republic of Ireland has also enjoyed some success at both under-17 and under-19 levels. In 2010, with a team that included Megan Campbell, Ciara Grant, Dora Gorman, Denise O'Sullivan, Siobhán Killeen and Clare Shine, the Republic of Ireland U-17 squad were runners-up in the 2010 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship and quarter-finalists in the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup.[8] In the UEFA championship semi-final the Republic of Ireland defeated Germany 1–0.[9] With a team that included Megan Connolly, Savannah McCarthy and Katie McCabe the Republic of Ireland team won their group at the 2014 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship and qualified for the semi-finals.[10]

In April 2017, the squad demanded better treatment from the FAI and threatened to boycott a home match against Slovakia.[11] They wanted a higher match fee, and broken time payment for amateurs missing work.[11] They claimed that they had to share with underage teams the tracksuits they wore travelling to and from away matches, and change out of them in airport toilets.[11] The boycott threat was lifted when agreement on improvements was reached.[12]

In November 2021 the team recorded their biggest ever win: 11–0 against Georgia in the qualifiers for 2023 World Cup.[13] The team secured a crucial victory in their World Cup qualifying campaign, defeating Finland 1-0 in a Group A match.[14] The decisive goal was scored in the second half by substitute Lily Agg, allowing the Irish team to claim second place in the group with one game remaining.[15] This achievement was soon surpassed when Ireland won the play-off final 1–0 over Scotland in Glasgow on 11 October 2022 to qualify for the final tournament.[16] A crucial first-half penalty save from Courtney Brosnan kept Ireland alive before Donegal native Amber Barrett scored the decisive goal, days after news of an explosion that killed several people in her county. She dedicated the goal to the victims and the community.[17] While celebrating in the Hampden changing rooms, several players sang Celtic Symphony praising the Irish Republican Army, for which manager Vera Pauw and players Áine O'Gorman and Chloe Mustaki apologised; the chanting was condemned by politicians from Northern Ireland.[18][19] The FAI was fined €20,000 for the chanting.[20]

They played their first ever Women's World Cup game on the 20th of July 2023, losing 1-0 to Australia, one of the co-host nations of the competition, following a penalty.[21] Ireland was then beaten by Canada, the reigning Olympic champion.[22]

Home stadium

Throughout their history, the Republic of Ireland have played their home games at various grounds. The most regularly used have included Dalymount Park, Tolka Park, Richmond Park and Turners Cross. They have also played occasional games at Glenmalure Park, Belfield Park, Carlisle Grounds, Ferrycarrig Park, Flancare Park and at Lamberton, Arklow.[23] While, they played the majority of their home games at Tallaght Stadium since 2013,[citation needed] the national team played their first home game at the Aviva Stadium in September 2023.[24]

Results and fixtures

Further information: Republic of Ireland women's national football team results (2020–present)

The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.

Legend

  Win   Draw   Lose   Fixture

2023

22 June Friendly Republic of Ireland  3–2  Zambia Dublin, Ireland
 Report
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Attendance: 5,732
6 July Friendly Republic of Ireland  0–3  France Dublin, Ireland
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
14 July Friendly Colombia  Abandoned  Republic of Ireland Brisbane, Australia
Stadium: Meakin Park
Attendance: 0 (Closed door game)
Note: Pre-World Cup warmup match abandoned after 20 minutes due to "overly physical" play from Colombia that resulted in the hospitalisation of Denise O'Sullivan.[25]
20 July FIFA WC Group Australia  1–0  Republic of Ireland Sydney, Australia
20:00 UTC+10
Report Stadium: Stadium Australia
Attendance: 75,784
Referee: Edina Alves Batista (Brazil)
26 July FIFA WC Group Canada  2–1  Republic of Ireland Perth, Australia
20:00 UTC+8
Report
Stadium: Perth Rectangular Stadium
Attendance: 17,065
Referee: Laura Fortunato (Argentina)
31 July FIFA WC Group Republic of Ireland  0–0  Nigeria Brisbane, Australia
20:00 UTC+10 Report Stadium: Lang Park
Attendance: 24,884
Referee: Katia García (Mexico)
23 September 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Republic of Ireland  3–0  Northern Ireland Dublin, Ireland
 Report Stadium: Aviva Stadium
Referee: Hristiyana Guteva (Bulgaria)
26 September 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Hungary  0–4  Republic of Ireland Budapest, Hungary
Report
Stadium: Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion
Referee: Zuzana Valentová (Slovakia)
27 October 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Republic of Ireland  5–1  Albania Dublin, Ireland
 Report
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Referee: Lizzy Van Der Helm (Netherlands)
31 October 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Albania  0–1  Republic of Ireland Shkodër, Albania
18:00 Report
Stadium: Loro Boriçi Stadium
Referee: Araksya Saribekyan (Armenia)
1 December 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Republic of Ireland  1–0  Hungary Dublin, Ireland
19:30 GMT
Report Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Attendance: 6,752
Referee: Shona Shukrula (Netherlands)
5 December 2023–24 UEFA Nations League Northern Ireland  1–6  Republic of Ireland Belfast, Northern Ireland
19:00 GMT
Report
Stadium: Windsor Park
Referee: Veronika Kovarova (Czech Republic)

2024

23 February Friendly Italy  0–0  Republic of Ireland Florence, Italy
17:15 GMT Report Stadium: Viola Park
Referee: Emanuela Rusta (Albania)
27 February Friendly Republic of Ireland  0–2  Wales Dublin, Ireland
19:30 GMT Report
Stadium: Tallaght Stadium
Attendance: 8,218
5 April Euro 2025 qualifying France  1–0  Republic of Ireland Metz, France
21:10 CEDT
Report Stadium: Stade Saint-Symphorien
Referee: Maria Sole Ferrieri Caputi (Italy)
9 April Euro 2025 qualifying Republic of Ireland  0–2  England Dublin, Ireland
19:30 IST
Report Stadium: Aviva Stadium
Attendance: 32,742
Referee: Lina Lehtovaara (Finland)
31 May Euro 2025 qualifying Republic of Ireland  0–3  Sweden Dublin, Ireland
19:30 IST Report
Stadium: Aviva Stadium
Attendance: 22,868
Referee: Katalin Kulcsár (Hungary)
4 June Euro 2025 qualifying Sweden  1–0  Republic of Ireland Solna, Sweden
18:30 CEDT
Report Stadium: Friends Arena
Attendance: 21,216
Referee: Alina Peşu (Romania)
12 July Euro 2025 qualifying England  v  Republic of Ireland Norwich, England
20:00 BST Report Stadium: Carrow Road
16 July Euro 2025 qualifying Republic of Ireland  v  France Cork, Ireland
19:00 CEDT Report Stadium: Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

The senior women's management team includes:[26]

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Manager history

Players

Current squad

The following players were named to the squad for the UEFA Women's Euro 2025 qualifying matches against Sweden on 31 May and 4 June 2024.[35]

Caps and goals updated as of 4 June 2024 after the match against  Sweden.

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Recent call-ups

  • The following players have also been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad within the 12 months previous to June 2024.
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Notes:

  • INJ – Withdrew due to injury.
  • PRE – Preliminary squad / standby.
  • RET – Retired.

Records

Main page: Category:Republic of Ireland women's international footballers
  • Statistics correct as of 4 June 2024.
  • Active players in bold.
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Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

Main article: Republic of Ireland at the FIFA Women's World Cup
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*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

UEFA Women's Championship

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*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.

See also

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