Flawless Fahey proves timing beats speed
Last July, in the lobby of the team hotel in Brisbane, then Republic of Ireland manager Vera Pauw laid out her reasons for playing five at the back ahead of the World Cup group game against Canada.
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Aoife Mannion on a mission after cruel run of injury luck
The heart-sinking confirmation on Thursday that Jamie Finn had suffered an ACL in training will have resonated deeply within the Republic of Ireland squad.
Preview: Ireland ready for stern Italian examination
Ireland's first game of 2024 and the start of new beginnings under the stewardship of Eileen Gleeson.
Diane Caldwell: I just wanted to enjoy playing again
It's five months exactly since Republic of Ireland defender Diane Caldwell lifted the lid on the true level of discontent among the squad with elements of Vera Pauw's managerial style.
Ciaran Kilduff: Home-based players are good enough for Ireland
Athlone Town boss Ciaran Kilduff believes the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division is full of rising stars good enough to go straight into Eileen Gleeson's Republic of Ireland squad.
Highs, lows & history: Ireland's rollercoaster 2023
The Republic of Ireland broke new ground in 2023.