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Sinn Fein, a political party in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, is aiming to remove the border between the two regions, potentially leading to a united Ireland.

Storm Isha has caused severe disruption across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, with trees down and power cuts, leading to impassable roads and widespread damage to the network, including fallen trees at the iconic Dark Hedges in County Antrim and in Irish Street in Londonderry.

The Republic of Ireland abandoned a pre-Women's World Cup friendly match against Colombia after 20 minutes due to the game becoming "overly physical." The decision was made following consultation with match officials, and the Irish team proceeded to have a full training session instead. One of Ireland's key players, Denise O'Sullivan, sustained an injury during the match but avoided a fracture. Ireland head coach Vera Pauw expressed her players' fear for their safety, stating that the match became excessively physical. The Colombian Football Federation respected Ireland's decision to suspend the game, which was scheduled ahead of the Women's World Cup starting on July 20.
The US Women's National Team will face off against the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly match on April 11, 2023, at CITYPARK in St. Louis, Missouri. The match will be broadcast on HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock. The USWNT starting lineup includes Casey Murphy, Ashley Sanchez, Sofia Huerta, Becky Sauerbrunn, Kelley O'Hara, Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan, Alana Cook, Andi Sullivan, and Alyssa Thompson. The match will also mark the return of Kelley O'Hara from injury.

Forward Alyssa Thompson will replace Mallory Swanson on the US Women's National Team roster for their upcoming friendly match against the Republic of Ireland on April 11. Swanson suffered a torn patella tendon in her left knee during the USA's victory over Ireland yesterday. Thompson, the #1 pick in the 2023 NWSL Draft, has two USWNT caps and made her debut in October 2022.

As the Good Friday Agreement marks its 25th anniversary, insiders in the Republic of Ireland regret that the potential of the deal has not been realised, particularly on north-south bodies. The agreement saw the Irish government renounce its constitutional claims to Northern Ireland, with the principle of consent incorporated. However, the lack of a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland has led to concerns that the potential of the deal has not been realised. Additionally, few believe that Northern Ireland will exist in its current form 25 years from now.

The US Women's National Team will face off against the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly presented by Truly Hard Seltzer. The match will take place at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas and will be broadcast on TNT, Universo, and Peacock. The USWNT's starting lineup includes Alyssa Naeher, Becky Sauerbrunn, Mallory Swanson, Lindsey Horan, Sophia Smith, Alex Morgan, Rose Lavelle, Andi Sullivan, Crystal Dunn, Emily Fox, and Naomi Girma. Julie Ertz will be available off the bench for the first time since giving birth to her son.

US Women's National Team head coach Vlatko Andonovski has named a 26-player roster for the team's BioSteel Training Camp ahead of its April friendly matches against the Republic of Ireland. The roster includes several players returning after extended absences, including Julie Ertz, Casey Krueger, Sophia Smith, Kelley O'Hara, and Tierna Davidson. The USWNT and Ireland will play two matches before the USWNT chooses its 23-player World Cup roster in early summer.