Barrett and Patten make an impact as Ireland defeat Slovenia

Amber Barrett and Anna Patten were involved as the Republic of Ireland ladies defeated Slovenia in their final Nations League B game. After a 4-0 defeat in Koper earlier this year by Slovenia, Ireland were shocked by their opponents that night, but they …

Slovenia women secure historic promotion to Nations League top tier

The women's national football team in training. Photo: Bor Slana/STA In the space of a single season, the Slovenia women's national football team has vaulted from UEFA Nations League C to the competition's highest echelon, sealing promotion …

Slovenia leads UN push for Gaza ceasefire, vote expected Wednesday

HAMILTON (Canada), June 4 — Slovenia, on behalf of the elected members of the UN Security Council, put forward a draft resolution on Tuesday calling for an “immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire” in the Gaza Strip and requested a vote for …

Tour of Slovenia begins without top Slovenian cycling stars

Ireland boss Carla Ward hails ‘unbelievable’ display and pays tribute to retiring Louise Quinn after win over Slovenia

Ireland boss Carla Ward hailed her side’s display as “unbelievable” following their 1-0 victory over Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, despite missing out on automatic promotion to League A after failing to win by a four-goal margin.After becoming the first …

Ireland beat Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh but fall short of 4-goal win needed for top spot

Republic of Ireland 1 Slovenia 0 AT THE FINAL whistle, Slovenia celebrated wildly. Ireland won the game, but not the war. A frst-half goal from Cork history-maker Saoirse Noonan wasn’t enough at Páirc Uí Chaoimh as the hosts fell short of the four-goal win …

Ireland win in Páirc Uí Chaoimh but it is mission accomplished for Slovenia

Nations League: Republic of Ireland 1 (Noonan 19) Slovenia 0 The Republic of Ireland won the final match in Nations League B2 but it was mission accomplished for Slovenia. The visitors top the group with a superior goal difference and go straight up to …

Ireland 1 Slovenia 0: How Carla Ward’s side rated at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Courtney Brosnan (Everton) Huge save at the end of the first half, having had zero to do up to then. Left one-on-one with Prasnikar but was equal to it, batting away the Slovenia striker’s shot Rating: 7 Jessie Stapleton (Sunderland) Fantastic cross for …

Women's Nations League: Republic of Ireland beat Slovenia

Eva Osborne The Republic of Ireland have signed off their Women's Nations League B campaign with a win over Slovenia. Saoirse Noonan scored the only goal in a 1-0 win at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with the visitors topping the group and securing automatic …

Ireland player ratings: Emily Murphy and Denise O’Sullivan shine brightest in victory over Slovenia

Here is how Ireland fared in their Nations League clash against Slovenia as Carla Ward’s side defeated Slovenia 1-0 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but missed out on automatic promotion and now face an October play-off if they are to reach League A.