The Road Down Under

As the Irish Women’s National Team prepare for the World Cup, The Road Down Under looks at the extraordinary collective and individual journey that led them there.

Featuring in-depth interviews with the team and management, alongside behind the scenes footage, off-pitch lifestyle shoots, match highlights and personal archive, this documentary will dig deep into the team and personal histories of this ground-breaking squad. It will tell the story of the squad that had to go on strike to get noticed and ultimately backed up their boldness by delivering the incredible prize of World Cup Qualification. 

8 October 2019; Katie McCabe of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side’s first goal during the UEFA Women’s 2021 European Championships qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and Ukraine at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile