Meet the Republic of Ireland's Women's World Cup squad

Vera Pauw has confirmed her final squad for the Republic of Ireland's first ever appearance at a FIFA Women's World Cup.

We take a look at each of the 23 players heading on the country's historic mission to Australia and New Zealand.

Courtney Brosnan

Age: 28Club: EvertonPlace of birth: New Jersey, USAIreland debut: Montenegro, March 2020

A key figure for Ireland in the qualification campaign, Brosnan has improved massively in the last two years. A great shot-stopper and good under high ball, she will be crucially important Down Under.

Grace Moloney (Reading)

Age: 30Club: ReadingPlace of birth: Slough, EnglandIreland debut: Germany, December 2020

Moloney has been around for quite a while, acting as back-up to Emma Byrne in the 2015 World Cup qualification campaign. She has good hands and excellent distribution.

Megan Walsh

Age: 28Club: Free agentPlace of birth: Bromsgrove, EnglandIreland debut: Russia, February 2022

Recently released by Brighton and Hove Albion, talented stopper Walsh switched allegiance in the winter of 2021 having played for England at U-17, U-19 and U-23 level. She qualifies to represent Ireland through her Wexford-born grandfather William Walsh.

Áine O'Gorman

Age: 34Club: Shamrock RoversPlace of birth: WicklowIreland debut: Denmark, 2006

One of Ireland's great servants is still going strong. O'Gorman actually retired from international duty in 2018 but she came back in to the fold under Pauw and started in that famous play-off win against Scotland.

Louise Quinn

Age: 33Club: Birmingham CityPlace of birth: WicklowIreland debut: Poland, 2008

Another Wicklow veteran who has been hugely important to the team's success. Pauw has had to shuffle her defence quite a bit over the last year - Quinn has