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As new Republic of Ireland women's manager Carla Ward prepares to name the first squad of her tenure on Tuesday, the advent of a development group to bridge the gap from the Under-19s is a good step according to former international Rachel Graham.

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Ruesha Littlejohn, Megan Campbell and Megan Connolly back for Wales showdown but Louise Quinn out

Ruesha Littlejohn, Megan Campbell and Megan Connolly are back in the Republic of Ireland squad for the Euro 2025 play-off against Wales, but Eileen Gleeson is without injured centre-half Louise Quinn.

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Eileen Gleeson promises Ireland will be 'ruthless' in Tallaght

Eileen Gleeson has promised her Republic of Ireland team will be "ruthless" against Georgia tomorrow night, insisting their 6-0 first-leg victory has not suppressed a collective appetite to impress on home soil.

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Eileen Gleeson won't 'relax' but ready to give youth a chance

Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson insists her side won't "relax" for Tuesday's play-off semi-final second leg against Georgia, but admitted a six-goal buffer affords her the opportunity to give more fringe players a spin in Tallaght.

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Megan Connolly and Louise Quinn to miss double-header against Georgia

Megan Connolly and Louise Quinn have been ruled out of both legs of the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2025 play-off semi-final against Georgia through injury.

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Cracks in women's game highlights needs to build a bridge

A tense Eileen Gleeson press conference on Thursday laid bare a problem in the women's game here that looks unlikely to be solved very quickly.