Megan Connolly returns for Ireland's World Cup qualifiersMichael BoltonRepublic of Ireland midfielder Megan Connolly has returned to the Republic of Ireland squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against France and the Netherlands in March. Connolly missed the November friendly against Hungary in November due to injury and is back in Carla Ward's squad for the upcoming games. Goalkeeper Courtney Brosnan also returns from injury, but Heather Payne misses out despite her return from injury. 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). Attackers: Saoirse Noonan (Celtic FC), Abbie Larkin (Crystal Palace), Leanne Kiernan (Nottingham Forest - loan), Emily Murphy (Newcastle United), Kyra Carusa (Kansas City Current - loan), Amber Barrett (Strasbourg).

Source: Irish Independent February 17, 2026 22:56 UTC