Fahey ruled out but Pauw confident Irish will shine
Experienced Republic of Ireland defender Niamh Fahey is out of Thursday night's crucial World Cup qualifier against Finland at Tallaght Stadium due to a groin injury.
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Shamrock Rovers to face AZ Alkmaar in UEFA Youth League
Shamrock Rovers will face Dutch outfit AZ Alkmaar in the two-legged first round of the UEFA Youth League.
Megan Connolly calls for cool heads in Tallaght furnace
Megan Connolly has fond memories of facing Finland.
Germany and France join forces against growing calls for EU visa ban for Russians
Germany and France, the European Union's largest and most influential member states, have joined forces to oppose the growing demands for a EU-wide ban on the issuance of visas to Russian tourists.
Knight, Keller lead U.S. in win over Canada in Women's World Hockey Championship
HERNING — The U.S. won its latest battle in its women's hockey tug of war with Canada.
Canada's women squander 2-goal lead at hockey worlds, lose top seed status to U.S.
Megan Keller had a goal and an assist to the lead the United States to a 5-2 win over Canada at the women's world hockey championship Tuesday in Herning, Denmark.
Ireland benefitting from off-field momentum 14 years in the making
It's been just shy of 14 years since the Republic of Ireland last made the play-offs of a major international tournament.
Vera is the bravest woman on our team - Louise Quinn
Louise Quinn has hailed Vera Pauw as "the bravest woman on our team" ahead of the Republic of Ireland's huge World Cup qualifier against Finland on Thursday night.