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When the Girls in Green first went to Kazakhstan

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PUBLISHEDOct 3, 2026, 6:41 AM
What the source reports
Back in 2009, the Republic of Ireland travelled to Kazakhstan for the first time as they looked to qualify for the 2011 World Cup. It was Katie Taylor's last game for the Girls in Green, and a different era for the women's game.
Main source: RTÉ
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