The thrills, shocks and many brilliant moments of the World Cup in pictures
The Women’s World Cup has offered thrills, shocks and brilliant individual moments during the biggest competition in its 32-year history.
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Erin McLaughlin says Irish women's football 'in a brilliant place'
Peamount United and Ireland midfielder Erin McLaughlin says Irish women's soccer is in "a brilliant place” following Ireland's World Cup campaign.
'Role model' Ciara Mageean: Get out and support your girls
Ciara Mageean will head to Budapest shortly as part of the largest Irish team ever sent to the World Athletic Championships – and her message for Irish sports fans is: 'Get out and support your girls!'
Irish international Harriet Scott stepping away from football
Republic of Ireland international Harriet Scott is stepping away from football having recently graduated as a doctor.
Pat Fenlon: Katie McCabe 'out of order' during Vera Pauw interaction over substitutions against Nigeria
Bohemians director of football Pat Fenlon feels Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe was "out of order" in the manner that she attempted to urge manager Vera Pauw to make changes during the final group game against Nigeria at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
Women's World Cup: What to expect on Day 17
The group stages are in the rearview mirror and Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland squad have already been welcomed home but for the 16 teams left standing in Australia and New Zealand, it's time for the unforgiving gauntlet of the knockout rounds and it all kicks off on Saturday.
Huge crowd turns out to welcome home Ireland's World Cup squad
Thousands of fans turned out to welcome home the Republic of Ireland squad following their historic World Cup appearance.
Ireland's FA to review World Cup performance before deciding on Pauw's future
Ireland's Football Association (FAI) said they will go through a "full and comprehensive review" of the team's debut at the Women's World Cup before taking a call on the future of head coach Vera Pauw.