Republic of Ireland women's national football team
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The Republic of Ireland women's national football team, known as "Republic of Ireland Senior Women’s Squad," selects players from both the 350 Women's Football Association of Ireland (WFAI) teams, in 21 affiliate leagues throughout the nation, and the international women's football community. The WFAI was founded in 1973. It provided player and squad development which, in 1990, brought the FAI to finally recognize and support women's football. The squad beat Romania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Malta in the 2004 "2nd Division" UEFA Women's Championship and was promoted to the FIFA 1st Division. They now compete for World Cup qualification. The Women's Team also earned an invitation to play in the 2006 Algarve Cup. The Women's team play home internationals at Richmond Park (home of St Patrick's Athletic) in Dublin.
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[edit] History
[edit] Current squad
As of FAI.ie
- Squad
| Name | Club |
|---|---|
| Emma Byrne |  Arsenal |
| Marie Curtin |  Lifford |
| Stefanie Curtis | Bristol Rovers. |
| Jennifer Kett | Shamrock Rovers |
| Ronnie Gibbons | Fulham |
| Sharon Boyle | Shamrock Rovers |
| Dolores Deasley |  Hofstra |
| Louise Henchy | University of Limerick and Lifford |
| Sonya Hughes | Virginia Intermont |
| Clare Scanlon | Memphis Mercury |
| Caroline Thorpe | Memphis Mercury |
| Ciara Grant | Arsenal |
| Grainne Kierans | Arsenal |
| Samantha McCarthy | Lifford |
| Yvonne Treacy | Arsenal |
| Elaine O'Connor | Hofstra |
| Olivia O'Toole | Shamrock Rovers |
[edit] Famous Players
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- FAI Women's Official Site and Upcoming Fixtures
- Senior Women's Squad Profiles
- Women's Football Contacts (Rep. of Ireland clubs and leagues)
- Republic of Ireland Senior Women’s side
