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Irish Independent
03-06-2025
- General
- Irish Independent
Ireland v Slovenia, Nations League – Girls in Green take the lead at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
Live | Ireland conclude their Nations League B Group 2 campaign with a visit from Slovenia. Carla Ward's team suffered a surprise 4-0 reverse in the first fixture so will be out for revenge at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. You can follow all the action as it happens in our liveblog below. 31' 28' That's the latest poor tackle from the visitors as Kolbl challenges Abbie Larkin for the ball with the latter hitting the desk in the process. The Ringsend woman is receiving treatment but looks ok to continue. 25' Ireland almost score twice in three minutes as a Megan Connolly corner drops to Kyra Carusa on the edge of the six yard box, but with her back to goal the forward's effort is just wide. 20' Goal Republic of Ireland Scorer Saoirse Noonan What a moment for the Cork woman! The Celtic striker marks her big day with the opening goal. Jessie Stapleton sends in a superb ball from the right wing and Noonan's header is excellent as it loops over the goalkeeper. A special finish on a special night for the former inter-county footballer. 19' Some fine feet by Abbie Larkin sees her find a pocket of space on the edge of the box but the Dubliner watches her shot is straight into the arms of the Slovenia goalkeeper. 13' 11' Slovenia have settled into the contest with Jessie Stapleton needing to be alert to divert a dangerous cross to safety. Irish skipper Katie McCabe is down receiving treatment after landing badly from a challenge by Prasnikar. 6' Two Irish corners test the visiting back line but Slovenia survive after the flag goes up on Kyra Carusa. 3' Ireland kick off shooting towards the city end at the Páirc with some of the GAA markings still visible after Saturday's clash between Cork and Kerry. Local striker Saoirse Noonan has Ireland's first chance of the night but her strong header is stopped by a good save by Slovenia 'keeper Mersnik. 43 minutes ago Pre-match stats - There are currently 12 places between Ireland (26) and Slovenia (38) in the FIFA Women's World Rankings. - Ten players in the current squad featured in the first WNT game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last July when Ireland beat France 3-1 in their best ever result (considering France were No 2 in the FIFA Women's World Rankings at the time). Previous meetings: 30/10/2013 | Slovenia 0-3 Ireland | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Ob Jezeru City Stadium, Velenje 20/08/2014 | Ireland 2-0 Slovenia | FIFA World Cup Qualifier | Tallaght Stadium 25/02/2025 | Slovenia 4-0 Ireland | UEFA Nations League | Bonifika Stadium, Koper 55 minutes ago Journey from Balbriggan to Zurich featured many highs and a few lows for Diane Caldwell Diane Caldwell is one of Ireland's recent retirees and I caught up with the Dubliner last weekend ahead of today's clash in Cork about the highs and lows across her century of caps with Ireland. Journey from Balbriggan to Zurich featured many highs and a few lows for Diane Caldwell In another world, Diane Caldwell would be just a couple of weeks away from the last dance. Today 12:23 PM David Kelly: Ireland arrive at Páirc Uí Chaoimh cathedral searching for divine inspiration Our man on the ground also penned this piece from Leeside ahead of tonight's big game. David Kelly: Ireland arrive at Páirc Uí Chaoimh cathedral searching for divine inspiration Angelus bells will peal across the Marina to accompany kick-off in 'The Park' tomorrow. Today 12:17 PM 'Jim McGuinness sent me a message after beating Ireland and hopefully I will get another one tomorrow' – Slovenia manager Sasa Kolman David has also been speaking to the Slovenia boss ahead of tonight's game, who has an interesting link with a certain Donegal man. 'Jim McGuinness sent me a message after beating Ireland and hopefully I will get another one tomorrow' – Slovenia manager Sasa Kolman Jim McGuinness inspired Sasa Kolman so much when the pair met during the current Donegal manager's time at Celtic as a youth coach in 2013 that the Slovenian manager felt like he could achieve anything. 1' Big match preview No matter what transpires in Cork this evening, Katie McCabe will finish this campaign as a European champion, writes David Kelly in his big match preview here. 'It takes its toll on you' – Katie McCabe details 'noise' surrounding FAI and women's team as Slovenian challenge awaits No matter what transpires in Cork this evening, Katie McCabe will finish this campaign as a European champion. Live Blog Software
BBC News
29-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Republic of Ireland defender Quinn retires
Republic of Ireland defender Louise Quinn has announced her retirement from the 34-year-old accumulated 134 caps over 16 years since making her debut in a friendly against Poland in February scored 16 senior international goals, 15 of which were headers, and played every minute of her country's historic first appearance at the 2023 Women's World club career included spells in England with Notts County, Arsenal and Birmingham City, as well as a season in Italy with her time at Arsenal, the county Wicklow native won the Women's Super League and the FA Women's League is currently on the books of Birmingham but has not played since suffering a hip injury last follows fellow Republic internationals Diane Caldwell, Niamh Fahey and Julie Ann Russell, who confirmed their retirements over recent months. 'World Cup proved that dreams do come true' "When the time arrives that you need to write your retirement statement, they are the hardest words to find," Quinn said on Tuesday."But it is time for me to hang up the boots. There are so many reasons as to why or why not but it's just one of those things, when you know, you added that playing for her country was her motivation for playing the game."The Ireland team... that is the reason why I always wanted to play this game. Some of the best moments of my life have been in the green jersey. "I've been part of something so special. The foundations were laid by legends of the women's team before me and for a short period I was lucky enough to play with a few of them too."Then it was up to us to continue that fight to put the Ireland team on map on the international stage. We built, we fought, we were always a team, a group that would give everything to everyone in our Irish bubble. And the World Cup proved that dreams do come true."
