Republic of Ireland Women have Courtney Brosnan, Megan Connolly and Leanne Kiernan back in the squad after injury for two very tough World Cup qualifiers.
The three returning players bring the experience of a combined total of over 150 caps for their country, as Ireland bid to make the finals for only a second time.
Ireland start their qualifiers for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil against France at Tallaght Stadium on 3 March, followed up by the Netherlands in Utrecht on 7 March.
Republic of Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Sophie Whitehouse (Charlton Athletic), Grace Moloney (Sunderland)
Defenders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Caitlin Hayes (Brighton & Hove Albion), Hayley Nolan (Crystal Palace), Aoife Mannion (Newcastle United), Jessie Stapleton (Nottingham Forest – on loan from West Ham), Chloe Mustaki (Nottingham Forest)
Midfielders: Denise O’Sullivan (Liverpool), Tyler Toland (Durham), Megan Connolly (Lazio), Marissa Sheva (Sunderland), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Ruesha Littlejohn (Crystal Palace), Jamie Finn (Sunderland)
Forwards: Saoirse Noonan (Celtic), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Leanne Kiernan (Nottingham Forest – on loan from Liverpool), Emily Murphy (Newcastle United), Kyra Carusa (Kansas City Current – on loan from San Diego Wave), Amber Barrett (Strasbourg)
