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

Lucy Quinn’s impressive debut increases options for World Cup clash against Sweden

Ireland snap a seven game losing streak in front of 3,341 mostly young girls in Tallaght

Ireland forward says women's squad was ‘kicked off’ pitch in middle of training

There have been great moves made off the pitch and now results really do matter

Her winning goal proves the difference in their Italian Super Cup semi-final

Introducing the 12 contenders for this year’s award after a stellar year in women’s sport

Dutch coach yet to decide her future but says there is much more to come from her side

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

Pauw’s side need to win but visitors have lost just three qualifying games in past 23 years

Crucial investment needed to fund the development of the Women’s League

Irish players will have to battle hard for game time at top English clubs

Vera Pauw’s side face eight-times European Champions Germany on Saturday

Louise Quinn wins the women’s award while Troy Parrott effort named goal of the year

Ireland defender looking for more game time after frustrating season

Defender helped Ireland beat Greece and Montenegro in March with two crucial goals

Goal just before half-time enough for Vera Pauw’s side to take the points

Former Wexford star has overcome some serious setbacks to follow her dream of full-time football

Tickets for the final in Vienna next May can be bought online now starting at €8

Dutch coach’s previous jobs have led to stronger foundations for women’s football

Defender has met Dutch coach as prep for daunting Germany clash gets underway

Goals from Tyler Toland and Katie McCabe get Tom O’Connor’s side off to winning start

Opening opponents lost 10-0 to Germany at the weekend

Englishman leaves Irish women’s job to become assistant at Huddersfield

Nature of sports broadcasting is changing - an increase in women is to be welcomed

Arsenal defender scores the only goal in Marbella friendly

Target of 20x20 campaign to increase relevant figures 20 per cent by the year 2020

Women have had difficulty getting roles in sports broadcasting. That needs to change

More than 40,000 tickets sold for the game at Wembley between Arsenal and Chelsea

Republic face a squad of full-time professionals several of whom earn six-figure salaries

Women’s coach could be the first to lead Ireland to a major championship

Player confident she will fare better in one-on-one battles with Vivianne Miedema

Republic of Ireland international dealt a cruel body blow by the game she loves

Just over 1,000 fans turn out for Slovakia friendly after dramatic week

Jacques Cousteau’s granddaughter Alexandra Cousteau says her grandmother Simone made his exploration possible

Sue Ronan’s side sign off in style despite missing out on qualification

Victory means Spain sit top of Group Two, while Ireland remain third with six points

Sue Ronan’s side ran out easy victors against Montenegro ahead of their visit to Spain

Irish international very much at home as a professional in Swedish first division

The girls in green come back from an early setback to win in Moreira de Conegos