Amber Barrett: 'My problem is, I'm very, very honest'
Amber Barrett weaves her way through the lobby of the Castleknock Hotel and settles into a chair.
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Pauw hopeful O'Sullivan will make Australia showdown
Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw is hopeful Denise O'Sullivan will recover in time for Thursday's World Cup opener against Australia after the Cork midfielder suffered a shin injury in Friday night's behind-closed-doors game against Colombia.
Postcard from Brisbane: Time to get in the zone
Some advice: be absolutely, one thousand per cent certain you've turned the immersion off before you travel to Australia. There's nothing quite like jet lag to make you agonise over trivialities as you stare at the walls in the wee small hours.
McCabe a concern but Pauw focuses on the positives
Republic of Ireland boss Vera Pauw is hopeful Katie McCabe's ankle injury is not serious as the squad prepares to fly out to Australia for a historic first appearance at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Irish roots, Aussie ambitions - Mary Fowler is ready to shine
Mary Fowler's thrill at being picked for Australia's 2019 World Cup squad as a 16-year-old prodigy soon gave way to disappointment when she was unable to get on the pitch and the Matildas crashed out of the last 16.
Preview: Slick French come to Ireland's farewell party
France are in town, and the world No 5-ranked outfit are feeling confident.
