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The Republic of Ireland women's national football team represents the

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in competitions such as the

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and the

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. The Republic of Ireland has qualified for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. It has taken part in invitational tournaments such as the

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, the

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and the

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. It is organised by the

History

In 1973, the

was established and in the same year on 13 May the Republic of Ireland made their official international debut, Paula Gorham's

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securing a 3–2 win in an away friendly game against

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. They made their competitive debut on 19 September 1982 in a 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualifier, also against Scotland. This time the Republic of Ireland lost just 3–0. On 2 October 1982 the Republic of Ireland gained their first competitive win when they defeated

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2–1 in an away game in the same competition. After losing 10–0 to

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in a Euro 1993 qualifier, the FAI did not enter a team in the

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competition. This defeat against Sweden remains the team's biggest defeat. During the 2000s the Republic of Ireland enjoyed some minor successes. In 2000 they won the Celt Cup – a four team tournament that also featured Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man. In their 2005 UEFA Women's Euro campaign they also won their second level group, finishing above

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and

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. This would have secured promotion to the elite group of nations which competed directly for qualification to major tournaments, had the two level system not been scrapped for the next qualifying campaign. The Republic of Ireland also won their group at the 2013 Cyprus Cup, finishing above

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and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland has also enjoyed some success at both under–17 and under–19 levels. In 2010, with a team that included

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, Ciara Grant,

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, Siobhán Killeen and

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, the Republic of Ireland U-17 squad were runners-up in the 2010 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship and quarter-finalists in the 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup. In the UEFA championship semi-final the Republic of Ireland defeated

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1–0. With a team that included Megan Connolly, Savannah McCarthy and

the Republic of Ireland team won their group at the 2014 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship and qualified for the semi-finals. In April 2017, the squad demanded better treatment from the FAI and threatened to boycott a home match against

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. They wanted a higher match fee, and broken time payment for amateurs missing work. They claimed that they had to share with underage teams the tracksuits they wore travelling to and from away matches, and change out of them in airport toilets. The boycott threat was lifted when agreement on improvements was reached. In November 2021 the team recorded their biggest ever win: 11–0 against

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in the qualifiers for 2023 World Cup. After beating

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1–0 later in the qualifying campaign, Ireland reached a historic milestone as the team qualified to the

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for the first time in its history. This achievement was soon surpassed when Ireland won the play-off final 1–0 over

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on 11 October 2022 to qualify for the

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. A crucial first-half penalty save from

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kept Ireland alive before

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native Amber Barrett scored the decisive goal, days after news of an explosion that killed several people in her county. She dedicated the goal to the victims and the community. While celebrating in the Hampden changing rooms, several players sang ''Celtic Symphony'' praising the

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, for which manager

and players

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and

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apologised; the chanting was condemned by politicians from Northern Ireland. The FAI was fined €20,000 for the chanting.

Team image

Home stadium

Throughout their history the Republic of Ireland have played their home games at various grounds. The most regularly used have included

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and Turners Cross. They have also played occasional games at Belfield Park,

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Ferrycarrig Park Ferrycarrig Park has been the home of League of Ireland side Wexford Football Club since joining the league in 2007. The building works for the new stadium and facilities, at Newcastle, Crossabeg, have been ongoing since 2003. Currently spectat ...

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and in

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. However, since September 2013 they have played all their home games at

Results and fixtures

*''The following is a list of match results in the last 12 months, as well as any future matches that have been scheduled.'' ;Legend

2022

2023

Coaching staff

Current coaching staff

The senior women's management team includes:

Manager history

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(1984–1985) * Fran Rooney (1986–1991) * Linda Gorman (1991–1992) *

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(1992–2000) *

Noel King Noel King (born 13 September 1956) is a former professional footballer and the current head coach of Women's National League club Shelbourne. For 10 years from 2000 until 2010 he was manager of the Republic of Ireland women's national team. ...

(2000–2010) *

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(2010–2016) * Colin Bell (2017–2019) *

(2019–)

Players

Current squad

* The following 28 players were named to the squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA play-offs on 11 October 2022. * ''Caps and goals updated as of 6 September 2022 after the match against .

Recent call-ups

* The following players have also been called up to the Republic of Ireland squad within the last 12 months. ''Notes:'' *INJ Withdrew from squad due to injury *PRE Preliminary squad / standby *RET Player retired from the national team

Records

*''Statistics correct as of 23 October 2020''. *Active players in bold.

Most caps

Most goals

Competitive record

FIFA Women's World Cup

:''*Draws include knockout matches decided on penalty kicks.''

UEFA Women's Championship