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April 2026
On The 42coygig
'Difficult, messy, beautiful': Ireland's progress under Carla Ward
Ward has been in charge for 14 months, overseeing eight wins in 12 competitive games.
Women's League of IrelandCork City on hunt for fourth women's manager in three seasons after Ryan exit
Carla Ward'I wouldn’t have taken the job if I didn’t believe we had the potential to get to the World Cup'
magic
Denise O'Sullivan 'on a different level' but Cork suspension frustration endures
Carla Ward hails ‘sensational’ midfielder, who is gutted to be missing homecoming.
big step
Ireland secure back-to-back wins over Poland to boost back-to-back World Cup dream
Marissa Sheva’s goal the difference at Aviva Stadium – but Denise O’Sullivan and Emily Murphy suspended for next game.
On The 42match preview
Poles apart: Ireland ready for different game as World Cup bid ramps up at Aviva
Ireland WNT'It affected me' - Katie McCabe again apologises for hair pull with club future in focus
Gdansking Feet
130 not out: Denise O'Sullivan is the heartbeat of this Irish team
Midfield maestro marks milestone with excellent performance in Poland.
Reaction'We didn't let them breathe' - Ward and 'best left-back in the world' McCabe target Poland double
Match Report
Ireland beat Poland in Gdańsk rollercoaster for big World Cup qualifying boost
Carla Ward’s side win opening game of crucial double-header 3-2.
match preview
Ireland out to ignite World Cup dream in pivotal Poland double-header
Next stop Gdańsk for Carla Ward’s side in 2027 World Cup qualifying.
Opposition Focus'Aggressive' Poland and the Barcelona star Ireland must stop to spark World Cup dream
Ellie Brady'They messaged my Dad on Facebook, and I was like, ‘That's a scam'' - AFLW bound Cavan teen
bridge the gap'It's critical for the future of Irish football' – FAI planning for women's development squad
March
March 2026
On The 42Ireland WNT
Carla Ward: 'I want to be here and I want to get to a World Cup, that's my number one goal'
On The 42Profile
Aoibhe Brennan: Bohs teenager in Ireland squad is already drawing Ella Toone parallels
Brennan received her first senior international call-up today.
Minute-by-Minute
Kerry v Donegal, Division 1 football league final
Jim McGuinness’ side won on a scoreline of 3-20 to 2-10.
Colour
Delight turns to despair in Dublin as Ireland's World Cup dream dashed
Night of noise and colour ends in grim silence.
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