Ireland are guaranteed three games in Spain, starting on Wednesday against Poland

Sky sponsorship, record-breaking wins and attendances the highlights of the year

‘Individuals are going forward and think they can run out of the organisation’

Roscommon native, based at college in Florida, is thriving under the reign of Vera Pauw

Female athletes no longer expected to be grateful for crumbs they have been fed in the past

Victories like Tuesday night’s in Helsinki could see women’s side outgrow Tallaght

Republic play on the front foot and achieve their potential to spark a World Cup dream

Megan Connolly and Denise O’Sullivan on target as Vera Pauw’s win side in Finland

Malachy Clerkin runs the rule over Vera Pauw’s side after a spirited performance

Unlucky own goal late in the first half settles opening World Cup qualifier in Tallaght

Ireland centre back on how her three seasons at Eskilstuna United shaped her career

Heather Payne and Amber Barrett score for Vera Pauw’s side in Reykjavík

Visitors concede a rare goal as Vera Pauw’s side fight until the bitter end in Tallaght

Own goal and failure to take chances costs Vera Pauw’s side dearly in qualification race