Sinead Farrelly ruled out as Eileen Gleeson names Ireland squad for European qualifiers
Sinead Farrelly in action for Ireland against Hungary.
Sinead Farrelly’s absence from Ireland plans remains a significant blow as Eileen Gleeson unveiled her squad for the opening two Euro 2025 qualifiers against France and England.
Defender Niamh Fahey and midfielder Tyler Toland do return to the squad after missing two international friendly games – against Italy and Wales – in February.
Anna Patten becomes the latest recruit under the grandparent ruling but is awaiting international clearance from FIFA before being declared eligible for the two qualifiers.
The 24-year-old defender, who plays for Aston Villa in the English Women's Super League, qualifies through her Donegal-born Grandfather and Galway-born Grandmother.
Defender Tara O'Hanlon is still working through return to play protocol, while Jamie Finn (knee) is a long-term absentee.
The Ireland squad will begin preparations for the qualifiers at the FAI National Training Centre from Monday, April 1st. They play France in Metz on Friday April 5 before hosting England on Tuesday April 9.
Ireland squad
Goalkeepers: Courtney Brosnan (Everton), Grace Moloney (London City Lionesses), Sophie Whitehouse (Lewes).
Defenders: Jessie Stapleton (Reading - on loan from West Ham United), Diane Caldwell (FC Zurich), Louise Quinn (Birmingham City), Niamh Fahey (Liverpool), Aoife Mannion (Manchester United), Caitlin Hayes (Celtic), Anna Patten (Aston Villa), Megan Campbell (London City Lionesses).
Midfielders: Katie McCabe (Arsenal), Denise O'Sullivan (North Carolina Courage), Megan Connolly (Bristol City), Ruesha Littlejohn (London City Lionesses), Tyler Toland (Blackburn Rovers), Lily Agg (Birmingham City), Heather Payne (Everton), Jess Ziu (West Ham United), Lucy Quinn (Birmingham City), Izzy Atkinson (Crystal Palace).
Forwards: Kyra Carusa (San Diego Wave), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Amber Barrett (Standard Liege), Leanne Kiernan (Liverpool), Emily Murphy (Wake Forest University).
