Joe Carroll has been appointed as the new manager of Cork's senior ladies football team, succeeding Shane Ronayne. Carroll, a former All-Ireland minor winning manager, previously criticized the Cork LGFA board for not reappointing him after their 2022 success. Meanwhile, Simone Magill has been named captain of the Northern Ireland women's football team ahead of their Euro 2025 play-off against Croatia. Magill, who has 85 caps and 25 goals, takes over from Marissa Callaghan, who stepped down in May. Northern Ireland manager Tanya Oxtoby expressed confidence in Magill's leadership qualities, emphasizing her professionalism and focus on team development. The first leg of the crucial play-off is set for this Friday, with the return leg scheduled for October 29.