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The 42
24-06-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Ireland assistant's Liverpool future still uncertain
IRELAND ASSISTANT boss Amber Whiteley says there is no update on her future with Liverpool as she prepares for the national team's upcoming friendlies with the USA. Carla Ward's number two was appointed to the Ireland role shortly after the new manager took charge at the beginning of the year. She had been Liverpool's assistant boss at that point but was upgraded to interim manager only a couple of weeks after accepting the Ireland gig, following the departure of Matt Beard from the club. Advertisement Whiteley guided the Reds to a seventh-place finish in the Women's Super League and confirmed in March that she had applied for the permanent job. Yet four months on from accepting the interim role, Whiteley says she is still in the dark over her future, while there is also some uncertainty as to how landing the role might impact her status with Ireland. 'It's no different really at the moment to when I first took the position with Carla,' she said. 'It's still going camp by camp [with the Irish team]. I'm really enjoying my time here, feeling privileged and honoured to be in this position. For as long as I can continue to do both, I certainly hope to do that. 'The process [of Liverpool appointing a permanent manager] is still ongoing, so no real update there. It's getting to the latter stages now, so hopefully there's news soon.' Asked whether she was confident about securing the job she has admitted coveting, Whiteley replied: 'Look, I've loved my time at Liverpool. I've been at the club a long time and absolutely love the people there. Yeah, it's a real pleasure to work with that group of players and staff. We'll see what happens. Either way, I love the club and what I do there. I've picked up some great experiences to make me a much better coach than when I first walked in the door.' Whiteley also confirmed she and the other Ireland WNT staff members would be attending various games at the Women's Euros this summer. 'There is a plan in place for us to split the games between the group of staff that we've got. Between all of us, we will be getting out there to watch some of the games that are happening over there. Really exciting tournament to look forward to, and I'm keen to see all the players [I know] at club level and hopefully they have a good campaign and do well.'
The Irish Sun
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ireland star wakes up to ‘sunrise of dreams' after getting engaged to girlfriend as teammates ‘so happy for you both'
JAMIE FINN woke up to "a sunrise of dreams" after getting engaged to long-time girlfriend Sarah. The Republic of Ireland international shared a heartwarming set of pics announcing their engagement to 4 Jamie Finn is engaged to girlfriend Sarah Credit: Instagram/jamiefinn2 4 She shared a host of pics from the engagement Credit: Instagram/jamiefinn2 4 It took place during a romantic holiday in Greece Credit: Instagram/jamiefinn2 4 Katie McCabe and several other Ireland stars wished them well Credit: Instagram/jamiefinn2 The occasion took place during a romantic holiday to Finn said: "A sunrise of dreams😍 Here's to a lifetime together💍 "13.06.25 🤍" The post was prompted by a deluge of comments from Finn's fellow Ireland stars, who wished the brides-to-be well. Read More on Ireland WNT Lucy Quinn quipped: "Sarah's off the market 😫😫 congrats girls ❤️" Louise Quinn commented: "Ooooooooh ma god! Congrats you two" Hayley Nolan posted: "loveeee 😍 so happy for you both 🥰🥰" Saoirse Noonan said: "Ahhhhhhhh 😢 so happy for you both ❤️" Most read in Football Lily Agg hailed: "Awwwwww my favourites 😍🔥❤️ what a couple you are! Soooo much love for you both" Chloe Mustaki said: "Congratulations to you both" and Inside Arsenal's Ibiza holiday as Katie McCabe and teammates pop champagne to celebrate Champions League win And Kyra Carusa posted: "YEAAA!! Congrats" Finn was the second The other was men's goalkeeper The Corkman shared an In 2022, the Corkman The Ireland keeper has posted about his girlfriend on Instagram and even says she helped him learn how to Irish dance. Both Kelleher and Murphy have been together after he courted her for years. He told website: "My girlfriend is very good at Irish dancing, so I've been trying to learn a bit of that. "I used to do it at school back home, so I've been trying to pick it up because I want to learn it again. "I've actually been getting on quite good at it, so one day I want to be able to do a full dance or something like that. "You have to have your feet in great coordination and be able to move them so quickly, so it definitely helps in terms of goalkeeping. It does me no harm. "I won't be showing it to anybody!"
The Irish Sun
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Rugby legend makes touching gesture to Louise Quinn following tearful Ireland star's final game before retirement
DONNCHA O'CALLAGHAN comforted Louise Quinn after she played her final game for the Republic of Ireland. The popular defender came on for Carla Ward near the end of Ireland's 2 Louise Quinn played her final game for Ireland against Slovenia Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile 2 She was comforted by Donncha O'Callaghan Credit: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile It was her 122nd and last cap for her country, and her last game in professional soccer before retiring altogether. The tears flowed upon the final whistle at Pairc Ui Chaoimh as Quinn gave the post-match team-talk while being embraced by teammates. When she went over to the stands at the home of Present at the game was former star Donncha O'Callaghan, who made the point of sharing a moment with Quinn. Read More on Ireland WNT The legendary defender bids farewell to an international career that peaked when she starred at the 2023 And speaking to She said: "I think it will take a little bit of time but I just feel like where we have come as a team and to now, you can see that progress. "We were a nation that was really struggling and to be part of something that has built to where it is now, I am so proud. Most read in Football "To make it this far and I am still in one piece, I am pretty happy." Louise Quinn was not the only player for whom Tuesday night was an emotional occasion. 'You can't make this up' - Irish fans in stitches at Ruesha Littlejohn's playful prank upon Katie McCabe's camp arrival Saoirse Noonan scored the only goal of the game as the striker achieved an unexpected feat of her own. By starting for the In 2020, she played full forward for the Rebelettes against She described it as a "surreal" occasion and revealed how much it would mean to her family. Noonan said: 'Carla called the team last night. "When I got the nod, I just told my parents and kept it a bit quiet and just tried to treat it like another game. 'The goal, when it went in and hit off my head, I could just see it dipping. I don't even know how I celebrated or anything. 'I just had a little moment, took a deep breath and was back into focus, we wanted to get that next goal quick. 'My Grandad would have been a proud man tonight, he would have been at every game with my granny, and this was the first time she's seen me play senior (for Ireland). "It was emotional and it meant a lot to me. 'Being in Cork is enough motivation in itself. Wearing the Irish jersey is enough motivation. "You don't need anything else really. It does add that little bit of grit. 'Since the new stadium's been built, I played here with the Cork ladies footballers at senior level. "To come back wearing a different shirt, it's the same feeling, you're representing something you're really proud of. "It's phenomenal.'
The 42
20-05-2025
- Sport
- The 42
Adelaide United striker Erin Healy earns first Ireland international call-up
US-BORN STRIKER Erin Healy has earned a first Ireland WNT call-up for the final Nations League double-header against Türkiye and Slovenia. The 24-year-old, who plays her football with Adelaide United in Australia's A-League, qualifies to represent Ireland through her Monaghan-born grandfather. Veteran defender Louise Quinn has been included for one last international camp ahead of her retirement this summer, while Megan Connolly returns having missed the games against Greece through injury. As expected, Heather Payne (Achilles) and Leanne Kiernan (quad) have both been ruled out, while Tara O'Hanlon, Jamie Finn, Lily Agg and Jess Ziu are all still unavailable through injury. The Ireland squad are due to report to Istanbul on Sunday to begin preparations for the penultimate League B Group 2 game against Türkiye on Friday, 30 May. Advertisement They then host Slovenia in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork, on Tuesday, 3 June. Ward's side are currently second to Slovenia, who beat them 4-0 in Koper in February, with just the group winners promoted automatically to League A. The runners-up will chase promotion in playoffs later this year. Ireland WNT Squad Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (Unattached), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic) Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (West Ham United), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Louise Quinn (Unattached), Chloe Mustaki (Bristol City), Megan Campbell (Unattached), Katie McCabe (Arsenal) Midfielders: Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Ruesha Littlejohn (Shamrock Rovers), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Aoibheann Clancy (Shelbourne) Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Emily Murphy (Newcastle United), Saoirse Noonan (Celtic), Erin Healy (Adelaide United)
