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Emma ByrneGoakeeper - Arsenal |
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Previous Club(s) St Patricks(Ire), Fortuna Hjorring(Den)
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Grace MoloneyGoalkeeper - Reading FC |
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Club: Reading FC CAPS: 0 GOALS: 0 |
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Eve BadanaGoalkeeper - Drexell University |
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Position: Keeper CAPS: 3 GOALS: 0 |
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Mary Therese McDonnellDefender - Chicago Red Stars |
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Mary Therese and her sister Shannon have both played for the Republic of Ireland Women's international team. Although both were born in the US, they qualify through their Foxford-born grandfather. CAPS: 20 GOALS: 0 |
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Yvonne TracyDefender - Arsenal |
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Previous Club(s) Lifford(Ire),St.Patricks(Ire) CAPS: 74 GOALS: 3 |
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Louise QuinnDefender/midfielder - Eskilstuna United |
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Louise is an imposing player that is dominant in the air. She can play in midfield or defence. She captained Peamount United to the inaugural Bus Eireann Women's National League Championship in 2012. Recently agreed a switch to Swedish club Eskilstuna United. CAPS: 21 GOALS: 2 |
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Megan CampbellDefender - Raheny United |
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Megan plays in the Bus Eireann Women's National League with Raheny United and was a star performer in the 2012 FAI Umbro Women's Senior Cup success for her side. No nonsense left-back with a tremendous left foot. Free-kick and long throw expert. She scored her first goal against Northern Ireland at the Cyprus Cup 2013. CAPS: 16 GOALS: 1 |
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Meabh de BurcaDefender/Midfielder - Eskilstuna United |
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Date of birth: 11th August 1988 Represented Ireland at u17 and u19 level. CAPS: 26 GOALS: 0 |
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Marie CurtinDefender - Fortuna Alesund FC |
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Marie is one of the most experienced players in the squad who now plays her football in Norway but also took part in the inaugural Bus Eireann Women's National League with Cork City Women's FC. CAPS: 45 GOALS: 0 |
Jessica GleesonMidfielder - Wexford Youths Women's AFC |
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Previous Clubs: Tramore AFC, Villa AFC Born: 23/10/1993 JESSICA emerged as a real talent with the Ireland team that reached the UEFA U17 Championships final in 2010. That side also reach the World U17 Cup quarter-finals. After an impressive season with Wexford Youths Jessica was called up to the senior international team for the first time for the Cyprus Cup in 2013. CAPS: 0 GOALS: 0 |
Rachel GrahamMidfielder - Raheny United FC |
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Born: 18/07/1989 RACHEL made her senior international debut against South Korea at the Cyprus Cup in 2013. She was part of the Raheny United team that won the WFAI Umbro Senior Cup in 2012. Previously capped at U19 international level. CAPS: 2 GOALS: 0 |
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Ruesha LittlejohnMidfielder - Glasgow City FC |
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Ruesha is one of the newest members of the squad having represented Scotland at underage level. She is a quick striker and a deadly finisher. Previously with Liverpool. She scored her first goal in a 5-1 win over Northern Ireland at the Cyprus Cup in 2013.
CAPS: 11 GOALS: 1 |
Shannon McDonnellMidfielder |
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Shannon is sister of team-mate Mary Therese McDonnell. Shannon attended Carl Sandburg High School then spent four years at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and played for Windy City Bluez in the 2004 W-League season. She has also played club soccer with Chicago Gaels and Chicago Red Stars. She first played for Ireland in 2009. CAPS: 8 GOALS: 0 |
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Shannon SmythStriker - Amazon Grimstad (Norway) |
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Shannon won her first cap in 2010 and has been a regular in the squad ever since. This forward is a hard working player that can also play in midfield. Another player to score her first Ireland goal in the Cyprus Cup against Northern Ireland in 2013. CAPS: 21 GOALS: 1 |
Cherelle KhassalForward Brighton & Hove Albion Women's FC |
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Cherelle was one of the stars of the inaugural Bus Eireann Women's National League with Wexford Youths. Her impact was immediate as she terrorised defences with her pace and ability to finish. She transfered to Brighton & Hove Albion Women's FC in January 2013.
CAPS: 2 GOALS: 0 |
Aine O'GormanStriker- Peamount United |
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Aine came through the ranks at Peamount United before making the move to Doncaster Rovers. She is a tricky attacker that loves having the ball at her feet. Her experience makes her an invaluable member of the squad. Has recently rejoined Peamount.
CAPS: 56 GOALS: 5 |
Michele O'BrienMidfielder Chicago Red Eleven |
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Michelle is a vastly experienced player that made her international debut in 2003 and such was her impact that she was named the FAI Senior Women's International Player of the Year in 2005.
CAPS: 59 GOALS: 9
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Sophie PerryDefender - Chelsea FC |
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Club: Chelsea FC Sophie is a defender that likes to get forward and join the attack. Her pace and determination are great assets as she continues to impress with club and country.
CAPS: 10 GOALS: 0 |
Fiona O'SullivanStriker - SC Frieburg |
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Born : 17-09-1986
CAPS: 21 GOALS: 8 |
Niamh FaheyMidfielder Arenal |
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CAPS: 47 GOALS: 0 |
Julie-Ann RussellMidfielder - Peamount United |
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Galway native, Julie Ann, is a very quick winger that likes to play in a very direct style and enjoys taking on full back and is an excellent crosser of the ball. Her brother John plays for St Patrick's Athletic. Julie Ann has played for Salthill Devon, Doncaster Belles and is in her second spell at Peamount.
CAPS: 21 GOALS: 3 |
Stephanie RocheStriker Peamount Utd |
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Stephanie Roche was another star in the Bus Eireann Women's National League where she won the golden boot and was selected in the All Star team. Roche's pace and deadly accuracy make her a constant threat to opposing defences.
CAPS: 24 GOALS: 3 |
Diane CaldwellDefender Avaldsness FC |
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Club: Avaldsness FC Diane plays her club football in Norway but has also enjoyed periods playing in the USA and with Raheny in Ireland. She is an experienced defender and is a commanding presence in the centre of the defence. Marked her 21st Ireland cap with a goal against Northern Ireland at the Cyprus Cup 2013. CAPS: 22 GOALS: 1 |
Karen DugganMidfielder - Peamount United |
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Previous clubs: Piltown Born: 29/05/1991 Kilkenny native Karen is a scholarship student at University of Limerick. She won her first senior cap in the Cyprus Cup 2013 against South Africa. She has been capped numerous times at underage international level. CAPS: 1 GOALS: 0 |
Sara LawlorStriker Peamount United |
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Born: 11/11/1987 SARA has been one of the most prolific and exciting players in the Bus Eireann Women's National League for the past two years. She was voted league player of the year in 2012. She has scored eight goals in eight games in the UEFA Cup for Peamount and was a regular scorer at U19 level for Ireland. CAPS: 6 GOALS: 0 |
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Seana CookeDefender Raheney Utd |
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Previous club: St Francis FC Born: 06/07/1988 SEANA Cooke made her international debut against Northern Ireland in the Cyprus Cup 2013. Part of the Raheny United side that won the Women's FAI Umbro Cup in 2012. CAPS: 3 GOALS: 0 |
Noelle MurrayStriker Raheny Utd |
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Previous clubs: Shamrock Rovers, St Catherines Born: 25/12/1989. NOELLE was a stalwart at underage international level for Ireland and played a key role in the 2013 Cyprus Cup. Has won the Women's FAI Umbro Cup with both St Catherine's and Raheny United. CAPS: 8 GOALS: 0 |
Grace MurrayDefender Peamount Utd |
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Previous club: St Francis. Born:26/05/1989 Grace returned to the Ireland squad for the Cyprus Cup in 2013 and featured against South Africa. Has played nine UEFA Champions League games with St Francis and Peamount United. CAPS: 9 GOALS: 0 |
Denise O'SullivanStriker - Cork Women's FC |
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Denise is another of the graduates from the Under 17 World Cup Squad. She is one of the stars of the Bus Eireann Women's National League featuring on the All Star selection. The striker is a natural finisher and provides a great link between defence and attack.
CAPS: 17 GOALS: 4 |
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Ciara GrantMidfielder - Raheny United |
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Currently plays in the Bus Eireann Women's National League. Ciara previously played for Kilmacrennan Celtic. She won her first cap against the USA in November 2012. Achievements: Donegal Soccer Sports Star 2010. Intermediate All Ireland Champion 2008. Senior School's All Ireland Champion 2011. CAPS: 6 GOALS: 0 |
Sue RonanHead Coach |
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SUE RONAN took over as senior international team manager upon Noel King's move to take charge of men's U21 team in 2010. Sue is a former international footballer and UEFA A licensed coach. She won the FAI Senior Women's International Player of the Year award in 1993.
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