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Ireland’s first-ever professional women’s footballer

As the Irish women’s team prepares to kick off in the country’s first ever appearance at a world cup, a curious piece of public art has emerged in Inchicore which commemorates perhaps the greatest female soccer player ever produced by Ireland. Sean was joined by Barry Landy, Sports journalist and author of 'Emerald Exiles - How the Irish made their mark on World Football'... Image: Twitter via DCC South Central Area @dccscarea

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14.45 11 Jul 2023


Ireland’s first-ever professional women’s footballer


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As the Irish women’s team prepares to kick off in the country’s first ever appearance at a world cup, a curious piece of public art has emerged in Inchicore which commemorates perhaps the greatest female soccer player ever produced by Ireland.

Sean was joined by Barry Landy, Sports journalist and author of 'Emerald Exiles - How the Irish made their mark on World Football'...

Image: Twitter via DCC South Central Area @dccscarea


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