Ireland have lost 1-0 in their first ever World Cup match in Sydney.
A Stephanie Catley penalty for the hosts in the 52nd minute sealed the win for Australia.
Thousands of Irish fans travelled Down Under for the opening match, with 75,784 people packed into Stadium Australia for the game.
Earlier today, the Taoiseach told the Irish team "we are all behind you".
Today the women of @IrelandFootball will make history. — Leo Varadkar (@LeoVaradkar) July 20, 2023
It is a proud day for us as a country, for you as players and for your families, your friends, your clubs and your communities.
We are all behind you. #COYGIG
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Leo Varadkar tweeted his support this morning saying the women of Irish football will "make history" today.
He added "it's a proud day for us as a country", and for the players, their families, friends, clubs and communities.
Crowds have gathered for watch parties all around the country, including in Ringend in Dublin for local hero Abbie Larkin:
Ringsend reacts to hometown hero Abbie Larkin being introduced off the bench. #COYGIG pic.twitter.com/o5ngEvKLF1 — Andrew Lowth (@AndrewLowth1) July 20, 2023
