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Irish Independent
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Wexford FC Women win first-ever derby against Waterford FC
Wexford FC 2 Waterford FC 0 Wexford People Wexford emerged victorious from the first-ever south-east derby in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division in Ferrycarrig Park on Saturday, as goals from Della Doherty and Millie Daly saw them move up to fourth in the table. Seán Byrne's side are now unbeaten in five, winning four of them, as they look up the table at just Athlone, Shelbourne and Galway United ahead of them. They face a struggling Cork City next and with Galway travelling to Tolka Park, there's every chance a win will move Wexford into third.
Irish Independent
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Long-serving Ireland defender Louise Quinn announces retirement from football
Today at 07:56 Louise Quinn has announced her retirement from football following 121 appearances for the Ireland senior women's team and a noteworthy club career. After making the breakthrough as a teenager with Peamount United, she captained the club to the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division title in the league's inaugural season in 2011/12 and she was selected onto the Team of the Season.
Irish Independent
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Irish Independent
Ellen Molloy at her brilliant best as Wexford women overcome Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght
Shamrock Rovers 2 Wexford FC Women 3 Wexford People Today at 13:30 WEXFORD'S UPTURN in form produced another strong result as they took all three points away from Tallaght Stadium in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division on Saturday. The Ferrycarrig Park side fell a goal behind against the run of play in the first-half but turned the game on its head, with Ellen Molloy scoring twice and Charlotte Cromack also on target to propel Seán Byrne's side to success.
BBC News
31-01-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Russell retires after 15-year Republic of Ireland career
Republic of Ireland attacker Julie-Ann Russell has retired from football after 66 caps for her Galway United player made her international debut senior debut in a World Cup qualifier away to Kazakhstan in October 2009 and scored seven goals for the would miss four years of international football between 2020 and 2024, but returned to the squad last year, scoring three goals in six games including finding the net in a memorable win over her club career, the 33-year-old was twice voted SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division player of the year, with the awards coming 10 years apart in 2014 and 2024, while also enjoying spells in America, England and Australia."After 24 incredible years, the time has come to step away from football," she said."The game has been a central part of my life, providing unforgettable memories and opportunities that I will never forget."While it's bittersweet to say goodbye, I'm excited for the next chapter and will forever cherish the memories football has given me."Russell is the third experienced player to retire from Republic of Ireland duty since the side's failure to qualify for Euro 2025. She joins Niamh Fahey and Diane Caldwell in hanging up her boots before new boss Carla Ward's first game in charge against Turkey next month. FAI chief football officer Marc Canham said: "Julie-Ann is a special player who will be remembered for her excellent performances, goals and assists in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division and for Ireland, where she will rightly be remembered as one of our finest players. "We thank her for everything that she has done for Irish football."
