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As the dust settles on Ireland's defeat to France in Grenoble, former Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Eoin Sheahan to reflect on how far they have come under Carla Ward, and what they hope to achieve as they turn their attention to the playoffs in the hopes of qualifying for the World Cup.

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Join Ben Symes, Matthew Brennan, and David Wilson on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football.
The lads talk about the Israel game which is set to be moved out of Dublin, and what the repercussions of that would be?
There is also a review of the recent camps in Canada and Spain, and why there are reasons to be positive for the future.
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It would have been great to be waking up this morning with a ticket to Brazil but overall it's been a time of growth and exceeding expectations for Carla Ward and her Ireland side.
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on both the defeat to the French in the final qualifying game of Group A but also the Nations League campaign as a whole.

Ireland’s hopes of automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup were ended by a narrow 1-0 defeat to France in Grenoble, with Melvine Malard’s first-half strike proving decisive.
Despite the setback, Carla Ward’s side secured a seeded place in the upcoming World Cup playoff draw after finishing third in their Nations League group.
Ward reflects on Ireland’s impressive campaign, praising the progress and resilience shown by the Girls in Green throughout the competition.
Denise O’Sullivan shares her disappointment after the defeat, while also offering an honest assessment of her own performance on an emotional night in France.
Rising star Emily Murphy discusses her frustration at falling short, having been one of Ireland’s standout performers during the campaign.
Captain Katie McCabe remains optimistic about the future, insisting there is strong momentum within the squad ahead of the playoff challenge.
A look ahead to the playoff draw and potential opponents, with Ireland set to face a League C nation before potentially meeting higher-ranked European sides.
Ireland climb to a record-high FIFA world ranking of 21st, highlighting the significant progress made under Ward’s leadership.
Debate continues over Ireland’s upcoming UEFA Nations League fixture with Israel, as Sinn Féin TD Joanna Byrne argues the match should be cancelled rather than moved abroad.
Plus, World Cup build-up from around the globe as Scotland prepare for their first tournament appearance in 28 years and England boss Thomas Tuchel outlines his expectations ahead of the competition.
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