Republic of Ireland women's national football team results (1973–1989)
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This article contains the results of the Republic of Ireland women's national football team between 1973 and 1989. In 1973 the Women's Football Association of Ireland was established[1] and the national team made their debut with a 3–2 win in an away game against Wales in the same year. The national team made their competitive debut on 19 September 1982 in a 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualifier, also against Scotland. This time the Republic of Ireland lost 3–0. On 2 October 1982 the Republic of Ireland gained their first competitive win when they defeated Northern Ireland 2–1 in an away game in the same competition. During the 1980s the Republic of Ireland competed in three further qualifying campaigns – 1987, 1989 and 1991.
1970s
1973
Wales 
v 
Republic of Ireland
v 
Republic of Ireland | 13 May 1973 Friendly | Wales | 2–3 | Republic of Ireland | Llanelli, Wales |
Blackwell  Connell | Report | Gorham | Stadium: Stebonheath Park Referee: Len Howells (Wales) |
Republic of Ireland v 
Northern Ireland
v 
Northern Ireland | 30 June 1973 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 4–1 | Northern Ireland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland[2] |
| Stokes 14' Cummins 38'Williams | Report | | Stadium: Bluebell United |
France 
v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 10 October 1973 Friendly | France | 4–0 | Republic of Ireland | Paris, France[3] |
| Binard 4' Dewulf 49' Wolf ?', 51' | Report | Stadium: Parc des Princes |
Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 23 October 1973 Friendly | Northern Ireland | 1–1 | Republic of Ireland | Lurgan, Northern Ireland[2] |
| Stadium: Mourneview Park |
1974
Republic of Ireland v Wales
v Wales | 26 May 1974 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 3–3 | Wales | Limerick, Republic of Ireland |
| O'Connell Williams Elliott | Report | Stadium: Markets Field |
1976
Republic of Ireland v 
Scotland
v 
Scotland | 18 April 1976 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 3–3 | Scotland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Griffin McHugh | Report | Stadium: Dalymount Park |
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 4 July 1976 Friendly | Scotland | 3–1 | Republic of Ireland | Grangemouth, Scotland |
| Creamer 15' McLaren 50'Hunter 75' | Begbie 30' (o.g.) | Attendance: 200[4] |
1977
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland
v Northern Ireland | ? Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 6–0 | Northern Ireland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland[2] |
1978
England 
v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 2 May 1978 Friendly | England | 6–1 | Republic of Ireland | Exeter, England[5] |
| Lopez ?', ?' Foreman ?', ?'Day ?'Dobb ?' | ?' | Stadium: St James Park |
Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 13 May 1978 Friendly | Northern Ireland | 1–1 | Republic of Ireland | Larne, Northern Ireland[2] |
| Johnston (pen.) | Stadium: Inver Park |
Republic of Ireland v 
France
v 
France | 23 September 1978 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 0–0 | France | Dublin, Republic of Ireland[3] |
| Stadium: Tolka Park |
1980s
1980
Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 14 June 1980 Friendly | Northern Ireland | 2–1 | Republic of Ireland | Newry, Northern Ireland[2] |
| Stadium: Newry Showgrounds |
Republic of Ireland v 
Belgium
v 
Belgium | 27 October 1980 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 1–0 | Belgium | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Report | Stadium: Dalymount Park |
1981
Republic of Ireland v Scotland
v Scotland | 29 March 1981 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 0–5 | Scotland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Stadium: Dalymount Park |
Republic of Ireland v England
v England | 2 May 1981 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 0–5 | England | Dublin, Republic of Ireland[5] |
| Byrne ?' (o.g.) Foreman ?'Reynolds ?', ?'Hutchinson ?' | Stadium: Dalymount Park |
Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 8 August 1981 Friendly | Northern Ireland | 2–1 | Republic of Ireland | Larne, Northern Ireland[2] |
| Stadium: Inver Park |
Belgium v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 17 October 1981 Friendly | Belgium | 4–1 | Republic of Ireland | Brussels, Belgium |
| Report | Stadium: Heysel Stadium |
1982
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 19 September 1982 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Scotland | 3–0 | Republic of Ireland | Dunfermline, Scotland |
| Stadium: East End Park Referee: Alan Ferguson (Scotland) |
Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 2 October 1982 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Northern Ireland | 1–2 | Republic of Ireland | Bangor, Northern Ireland |
| Stadium: Clandeboye Park Referee: Frederick McKnight (Northern Ireland) |
Republic of Ireland v England
v England | 7 November 1982 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 0–1 | England | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Stadium: Dalymount Park Referee: Patrick Daly (Ireland) |
1983
Republic of Ireland v Scotland
v Scotland | 13 March 1983 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 1–1 | Scotland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Stadium: Dalymount Park Referee: John Kinsella (Ireland) |
England v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 11 September 1983 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | England | 6–0 | Republic of Ireland | Reading, England |
| Stadium: Elm Park Referee: Alan Robinson (England) |
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland
v Northern Ireland | 23 October 1983 1984 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 3–2 | Northern Ireland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Stadium: Dalymount Park Referee: ? Gallagher (Ireland) |
1984
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 27 May 1984 Friendly | Scotland | 0–1 | Republic of Ireland | Glasgow, Scotland |
1985
Republic of Ireland v 
Denmark
v 
Denmark | 17 April 1985 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 0–4 | Denmark | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Report | Leth Hansen 37' Frederiksen 37'? 49' (o.g.)Gam-Pedersen 56' | Stadium: Glenmalure Park Attendance: 1,500 |
Republic of Ireland v Northern Ireland
v Northern Ireland | 5 May 1985 1987 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 1–0 | Northern Ireland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Cummins 78' | Report | Stadium: Glenmalure Park |
Scotland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 2 June 1985 1987 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Scotland | 2–1 | Republic of Ireland | Glasgow, Scotland |
| 63' 67' | Report | 26' | Stadium: Tinto Park |
Republic of Ireland v England
v England | 22 September 1985 1987 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 0–6 | England | Cork, Republic of Ireland |
| Report | Curl 19', 59', 69' Powell 24'Coultard 26'Sempare 72' | Stadium: Flower Lodge |
1986
England v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 27 April 1986 1987 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | England | 4–0 | Republic of Ireland | Reading, England |
| Davis 42', 77' Curl 47'Law 50' | Report | Stadium: Elm Park |
Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 30 August 1986 1987 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Northern Ireland | 0–1 | Republic of Ireland | Belfast, Northern Ireland |
| Report | 43' | Stadium: Seaview |
Republic of Ireland v Scotland
v Scotland | 28 September 1986 1987 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 1–5 | Scotland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Styles 70' | Report | Marshall 3', 33', 76' O'Neil 8'Rice 26' | Stadium: Tolka Park |
1987
France v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 23 March 1987 Friendly | France | 2–0 | Republic of Ireland | Caudry, France[3] |
| Puentes 19' Saunier 31' | Report | Attendance: 1,500 |
Republic of Ireland v 
Finland
v 
Finland | 28 June 1987 Friendly | Republic of Ireland | 0–0 | Finland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland[6] |
| Stadium: Iveagh Grounds |
Republic of Ireland v 
Netherlands
v 
Netherlands | 29 November 1987 1989 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 0–1 | Netherlands | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Report | de Bakker 38' | Stadium: Dalymount Park Referee: John Martin (England) |
1988
Netherlands v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 12 March 1988 1989 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Netherlands | 2–0 | Republic of Ireland | Delft, Netherlands |
| Timisela 30' de Winter 60' | Report | Stadium: Sportpark Brasserskade Attendance: 1,500 Referee: Frans Van Den Wijngaert (Belgium) |
Republic of Ireland v Scotland
v Scotland | 3 April 1988 1989 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 2–1 | Scotland | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Stadium: Tolka Park Referee: Denis Mcardle (Ireland) |
Republic of Ireland v 
Sweden
v 
Sweden | 7 May 1988 1989 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Republic of Ireland | 1–1 | Sweden | Dublin, Republic of Ireland |
| Stadium: Dalymount Park Referee: Patrick Kelly (Ireland) |
Sweden v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 18 September 1988 1989 European Competition for Women's Football qualification | Sweden | 4–0 | Republic of Ireland | Mariestad, Sweden |
| Stadium: Lekevi IP Referee: Kjell Nordby (Norway) |
1989
Netherlands v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 18 November 1989 UEFA Women's Euro 1991 qualifying | Netherlands | 2–0 | Republic of Ireland | Koog aan de Zaan, Netherlands |
| Vestjens 33' (pen.), 78' (pen.) | Report | Stadium: Hoornseveld Attendance: 2,000 Referee: Frans Van Den Wijngaert (Belgium) |
Northern Ireland v Republic of Ireland
v Republic of Ireland | 9 December 1989 UEFA Women's Euro 1991 qualifying | Northern Ireland | 1–2 | Republic of Ireland | Bangor, Northern Ireland |
| O'Neill 42' | Report | Reynolds 43', 78' | Stadium: Clandeboye Park Referee: Douglas Diarmid Hope (Scotland) |
References
- ^ Fan Hong, J. A. Mangan (2004). Soccer, Women, Sexual Liberation: Kicking Off a New Era. Frank Cass Publishers.
- ^ a b c d e f "Northern Ireland women's football team: A potted history". Women's Football Archive. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ a b c "France - Women - International Results". RSSSF. 6 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- ^ @AndyMitchMedia (July 4, 2022). "#OTD on 4 July 1976, Scotland women @ScotlandNT beat Ireland @FAIWomen 3-1 at Grangemouth. Such is the poor state of the recorded history of the women's national team, the match isn't even on Wikipedia" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b "Matches". Women's Football Archive. Retrieved 13 February 2016.
- ^ "Finland - Women International Matches". RSSSF. 9 February 2016. Retrieved 9 February 2016.
- "Women's Football Archive". Women's Football Archive. 15 September 2018.
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