First capped whilst playing for Raheny United in the Women’s National League, McCabe got her debut run-out in an Istria Cup game against Hungary and also earned caps during spells at Shelbourne and Arsenal.
Appointed as captain in 2017, the Dubliner has worn the armband for 26 consecutive games and the 25-year-old remains as determined as ever to continue adding to her impressive run of games.
McCabe said: “I’m very proud to reach 50 senior caps with the Republic of Ireland. I cannot describe the pride that I have in representing my country and it is something that I will never take for granted.
“Of course, I have to thank all of the people who helped me to reach this point. The different managers – Sue Ronan, Colin Bell, Tom O’Connor and Vera Pauw – all of the backroom staff through the years, every one of my team-mates…past and present, and the Irish supporters who have been incredible throughout my international career to date.
“I’d also like to pay tribute to all of the coaches who have been a positive influence on my development, from Grassroots through to the Women’s National League and underage international teams. It’s important to never forget the confidence that they had in me long before I ever made it to senior level.
“Even though 50 caps is a significant milestone, I feel like I have so much more to give to the Ireland senior team. We will continue with our preparations for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup and that is something that really motivates me because being part of the first Ireland team to qualify for a major tournament is the dream that I want to achieve more than anything else.”
KATIE McCABE
Caps: 50
Goals: 10
Debut: March 4, 2015 – Republic of Ireland 1-1 Hungary
First Goal: March 4, 2016 – Italy 1-1 Republic of Ireland
First Game as Captain: September 19, 2017 – Northern Ireland 0-2 Republic of Ireland
Goals Scored
December 1, 2020: Republic of Ireland 1-3 Germany – EURO 2022 Qualifier
March 11, 2020: Montenegro 0-3 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2022 Qualifier
October 8, 2019: Republic of Ireland 3-2 Ukraine – EURO 2022 Qualifier
September 3, 2019: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Montenegro – EURO 2022 Qualifier
April 9, 2019: Italy 2-1 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
August 31, 2018: Republic of Ireland 4-0 Northern Ireland – 2019 World Cup Qualifier [2]
January 21, 2018: Portugal 1-3 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
March 6, 2017: Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
March 4, 2016: Italy 1-1 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
Games Played
April 11, 2021: Belgium 1-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
April 8, 2021: Republic of Ireland 0-1 Denmark – International Friendly
December 1, 2020: Republic of Ireland 1-3 Germany – EURO 2022 Qualifier
October 23, 2020: Ukraine 1-0 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2022 Qualifier
September 19, 2020: Germany 3-0 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2022 Qualifier
March 11, 2020: Montenegro 0-3 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2022 Qualifier
March 5, 2020: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Greece – EURO 2022 Qualifier
November 12, 2019: Greece 1-1 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2022 Qualifier
October 8, 2019: Republic of Ireland 3-2 Ukraine – EURO 2022 Qualifier
September 3, 2019: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Montenegro – EURO 2022 Qualifier
August 4, 2019: USA 3-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
April 9, 2019: Italy 2-1 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
March 5, 2019: Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
February 28, 2019: Wales 0-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
January 20, 2019: Belgium 1-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
October 9, 2018: Poland 4-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
August 31, 2018: Republic of Ireland 4-0 Northern Ireland – 2019 World Cup Qualifier
June 12, 2018: Norway 1-0 Republic of Ireland – 2019 World Cup Qualifier
June 5, 2018: Republic of Ireland 0-2 Norway – 2019 World Cup Qualifier
April 10, 2018: Republic of Ireland 0-2 Netherlands – 2019 World Cup Qualifier
April 6, 2018: Republic of Ireland 2-1 Slovakia – 2019 World Cup Qualifier
January 21, 2018: Portugal 1-3 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
January 18, 2018: Portugal 1-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
November 28, 2017: Netherlands 0-0 Republic of Ireland – 2019 World Cup Qualifier
October 24, 2017: Slovakia 0-2 Republic of Ireland – 2019 World Cup Qualifier
September 19, 2017: Northern Ireland 0-2 Republic of Ireland – 2019 World Cup Qualifier
July 7, 2017: Scotland 1-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
June 8, 2017: Republic of Ireland 0-0 Iceland – International Friendly
April 10, 2017: Republic of Ireland 1-0 Slovakia – International Friendly
March 8, 2017: Korea DPR 2-0 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
March 6, 2017: Wales 0-1 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
March 3, 2017: Hungary 0-0 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
March 1, 2017: Czech Republic 0-2 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
September 20, 2016: Republic of Ireland 0-1 Portugal – EURO 2017 Qualifier
June 7, 2016: Republic of Ireland 9-0 Montenegro – EURO 2017 Qualifier
June 3, 2016: Finland 4-1 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2017 Qualifier
April 12, 2016: Spain 3-0 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2017 Qualifier
April 7, 2016: Montenegro 0-5 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2017 Qualifier
March 9, 2016: Finland 0-2 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
March 7, 2016: Hungary 1-0 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
March 4, 2016: Italy 1-1 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
March 2, 2016: Austria 2-0 Republic of Ireland – Cyprus Cup
January 25, 2016: United States 3-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
January 23, 2016: United States 5-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
October 27, 2015: Portugal 1-2 Republic of Ireland – EURO 2017 Qualifier
September 21, 2015: Republic of Ireland 0-2 Finland – EURO 2017 Qualifier
May 14, 2015: Haiti 0-1 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
May 10, 2015: United States 3-0 Republic of Ireland – International Friendly
March 11, 2015: Costa Rica 1-2 Republic of Ireland – Istria Cup
March 9, 2015: Republic of Ireland 0-2 Austria – Istria Cup
March 4, 2015: Republic of Ireland 1-1 Hungary – Istria Cup