Karen Duggan said it was “not a tactic.” The Republic of Ireland’s Women’s World Cup opener ultimately ended in bitter disappointment, despite a spirited second-half performance, as Australia managed to hold on to a 1-0 win by the skin of their teeth in Sydney. Vera Pauw’s team rallied in the final half hour, creating excellent […]
2 years ago
“I want to be a footballer.” Bang. Simple as that. Our house’s big GAA star is now eyeing up the local soccer team. That is the power of this Ireland team, and the inspiration they are providing to so many young supporters. It had just ticked past 10 o’clock, long after the final whistle had […]
2 years ago
“The young kids, growing up, now they have something to dream for.” Ireland are off to the Women’s World Cup, for the first time in their history, ands Amber Barrett is the player that secured that dream with the winning goal in a tense playoff against Scotland. Barrett, who hails from Milford in Donegal, came […]
3 years ago