Thousands of fans turned out to welcome home the Republic of Ireland squad following their historic World Cup appearance. The 2023 Women’s World Cup was the team’s first major tournament and saw them battle in Group B alongside co-hosts Australia, Olympic champions Canada, and Nigeria. Last up for the Girls in Green was Nigeria, and again, the result was a team-first, as the 0-0 draw gave Ireland their first-ever World Cup point. Addressing the crowd from the stage, captain McCabe praised the fans and said it was an honour to lead the team. “Never in all of our wildest dreams did we think this would be possible, to be stood here on O’Connell Street as a team, coming back from a World Cup with all the support, it’s absolutely incredible,” she said.

Source: The Herald August 04, 2023 00:34 UTC