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Senior Women Player Profiles

 

 

Emma Byrne

Goakeeper - Arsenal
 
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Previous Club(s) St Patricks(Ire), Fortuna Hjorring(Den)
Joined Arsenal August 01, 2000
Emma has represented her country at every age group and is currently the Republic of Ireland's number one ‘keeper with over 80 senior caps in 16 years. Emma has over 90 caps for her country and will always be remebered as a legend in the Irish squad. She was appointed captain upon retirement from international duty of her long standing colleague Ciara Grant in 2013.


CAPS: 97 GOALS: 0

 

 

Grace Moloney

Goalkeeper - Reading FC
 

 

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Club: Reading FC
Grace was one of the real success stories from the Ireland U17 team that went to the World Cup in 2010. She is a goalkeeper of huge potential and is sure to pick up many caps in the future.

CAPS: 0 GOALS: 0

 

 

Eve Badana

Goalkeeper - Drexell University
 

 

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Position: Keeper
Club: Drexel University
 Eve has proven to be an extremely popular addition to the squad. Her impact in the squad has been immediate and has earned her two caps to date.

CAPS: 3 GOALS: 0

 

 

Mary Therese McDonnell

Defender - Chicago Red Stars

 

 

Mary Therese McDonnell

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

 

Yvonne Tracy

Defender - Arsenal
 

 

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Previous Club(s) Lifford(Ire),St.Patricks(Ire)
Joined Arsenal August 01, 2000
Yvonne is a calm, solid and versatile defender. A mainstay of the Republic of Ireland national side, she was awarded the Irish Player of the Year in 2002 and remains a vital squad member despite several injury setbacks.


CAPS: 74 GOALS: 3

 

 

Louise Quinn

Defender/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

 

 

Megan Campbell

Defender - Raheny United
Megan Campbell

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

 

 

Meabh de Burca

Defender/Midfielder - Eskilstuna United

 

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Date of birth: 11th August 1988

Club: Eskilstuna United

Represented Ireland at u17 and u19 level.
U19 captain for 06/07 season.
Represented Ireland at the World University Games in Thailand in 2007, finishing in 4th place.
Won the Irish Senior Cup with Galway Ladies in 2007, and captained the team in the 08/09 UEFA Cup.
Captained Salthill Devon to winning the Irish Intermediate Cup in 2008.
Moved to America on a soccer scholarship in 2009 to play at the University of New Haven. Had a spell with Amazon Grimstad before recent move to Eskilstuna United.

CAPS: 26 GOALS: 0

 

 

Marie Curtin

Defender - 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 Gleeson

Midfielder - Wexford Youths Women's AFC
 
Jessica Gleeson

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 Graham

Midfielder - Raheny United FC
 
Rachel Graham

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

Ruesha Littlejohn

Midfielder - 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 McDonnell

Midfielder
Shannon McDonnell

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

 

 

Shannon Smyth

Striker - 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 Khassal

Forward 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'Gorman

Striker- 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'Brien

Midfielder 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

 

Sophie Perry

Defender - 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'Sullivan

Striker - SC Frieburg
 
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Born : 17-09-1986
Currently playing in Germany after a spell with PIF Pitea in the top league in Sweden Damallsvenskan
Past clubs: AIK Stockholm 2010 season, California Storm 2009-2010, Drafted by Chicago Redstars of WPS in 2010, college football at University of San Francisco 2004-2007, Sir Francis Drake High School 2000-2004, Marin FC 1999-2004.

 

CAPS: 21 GOALS: 8

Niamh Fahey

Midfielder Arenal
 
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Club: Arsenal
Niamh is another member of the successful Arsenal team in the Irish squad. Niamh is one of the most versatile players in the squad and can play across the back 4 and in midfield.

CAPS: 47 GOALS: 0


Julie-Ann Russell

Midfielder - 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 Roche

Striker 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 Caldwell

Defender 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 Duggan

Midfielder - Peamount United

 
Karen Duggan

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 Lawlor

Striker Peamount United

 

Sara Lawlor headshot

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

 

 

Seana Cooke

Defender Raheney Utd
 
Seana Cooke

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 Murray

Striker Raheny Utd
 
Noelle Murray

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 Murray

Defender Peamount Utd
 
Grace Murray

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'Sullivan

Striker - 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

 

 

Ciara Grant

Midfielder - 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.
FAI U17 International player of the year 2008. Texaco young sports stars of the year 2010- U17 team.
European Finalist in June 2010. Topped our group in the U17 World cup including, Ghana, Brazil and Canada. Reached the World Cup Quarter finals against Japan September 2010 

CAPS: 6 GOALS: 0



Sue Ronan

Head Coach
 
head coach sue ronan

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.