The COYGIG Pod Ep. 139 | Carla Ward on why she's excited to join Ireland, her ambition for the team & what to expect

Update: 2025-01-16

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For a very special episode of The COYGIG Podcast, Kathleen McNamee was joined by new manager Carla Ward as she was unveiled in Dublin as Eileen Gleeson's successor.

You'll also hear from Marc Canham and David Courrell as to why Carla was the standout candidate and their excitement for where she will take the role.

The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team.

#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 139 | Carla Ward on why she's excited to join Ireland, her ambition for the team & what to expect

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The COYGIG Pod Ep. 139 | Carla Ward on why she's excited to join Ireland, her ambition for the team & what to expect

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 139 | Carla Ward on why she's excited to join Ireland, her ambition for the team & what to expect