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Niamh Fahey
Niamh Fahey (born 13 October 1987) is an Irish footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Liverpool in the Women's Super League and the Republic of Ireland women's national football team. She has previously played for Chelsea. Before joining Chelsea in December 2014, Fahey spent six seasons with Arsenal Ladies. She has also won national cups playing Gaelic football with Galway Ladies Football. Niamh is the sister of Galway's 2001 All-Ireland-winning Gaelic football captain Gary Fahey. Club career Fahey began her career with her hometown club, Salthill Devon. She progressed through the ranks alongside future international teammate Méabh De Búrca. Both players helped Galway win the FAI Women's Cup in 2007. In the final against Raheny United, Fahey scored the winning penalty and also subdued the attacking threat of Raheny's Olivia O'Toole, in what RTÉ described as "a splendid individual display." She joined Arsenal Ladies in August 2008. In her first season with t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galway
Galway ( ; ga, Gaillimh, ) is a City status in Ireland, city in the West Region, Ireland, West of Ireland, in the Provinces of Ireland, province of Connacht, which is the county town of County Galway. It lies on the River Corrib between Lough Corrib and Galway Bay, and is the List of settlements on the island of Ireland by population, sixth most populous city on the island of Ireland and the List of urban areas in the Republic of Ireland by population, fourth most populous in the Republic of Ireland, with a population at the 2022 census of Ireland, 2022 census of 83,456. Located near an earlier settlement, Galway grew around a fortification built by the Kings of Connacht, King of Connacht in 1124. A municipal charter in 1484 allowed citizens of the by then walled city to form a Galway City Council, council and mayoralty. Controlled largely by a group of merchant families, the Tribes of Galway, the city grew into a trading port. Following a period of decline, as of the 21st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Fahey
Gary Fahey is a former Gaelic footballer who captained the Galway county team in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Playing primarily in a full-back position, he won five Connacht Senior medals and two All-Ireland medals. Fahey is the brother of Niamh, the Republic of Ireland women's national football team player. Playing career College Fahey won a Sigerson Cup with UCG, defeating Queen's in the 1992 final. Inter-county Fahey's inter-county career began in 1992 when he joined the Galway panel after playing a role in UCG's Sigerson Cup-winning team. Fahey made his inter-county debut in the summer of 1992 when he came on as a substitute in a defeat against Mayo in Castlebar. It wasn't until 1995 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship that Galway finally won the Connacht title under Bosco McDermott. They defeated Mayo in Tuam Stadium: their first provincial title in 8 years. Galway later lost to Tyrone in the All-Ireland semi-final. Mayo defeated Galway in both ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algarve Cup
The Algarve Cup is an invitational tournament for national teams in women's association football hosted by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). Held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious and longest-running women's international football events and has been nicknamed the ''"Mini FIFA Women's World Cup"''. The most successful teams have been the United States, with ten titles, followed by Norway and Sweden with five, and Germany with four. The USA has won all its titles since 2000, including nine in thirteen years since 2003. China has won twice. The USA, Norway and Germany are the only nations to have won both the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Algarve Cup. The Algarve Cup, as an annual event featuring most of the world's top women's football teams, has no parallel in the men's game, given that there are fewer professional women's leagues and thus fewer scheduling conflicts. It is played in late February or early March, at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Portugal Women's National Football Team
The Portugal women's national football team represents Portugal in international women's football competition. The team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and competes as a member of UEFA in various international football tournaments such as the FIFA Women's World Cup, UEFA Women's Championship, UEFA Women's Euro, the Summer Olympics, and the Algarve Cup. History The Portuguese women's team historically was one of the weakest in Western Europe since its formation. In recent years however the team has made major strides, qualifying for the newly expanded UEFA Women's Euro 2017, marking the team's first appearance in a major tournament. Despite ultimately finishing last in their group, the team put in a respectable performance, picking up a win in their second match against a Scotland women's national football team, Scottish side which had been favored to beat them, and only losing to England by one goal. After finishing a distant third in their 2019 FIFA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of Ireland Women's National Under-19 Football Team
The Republic of Ireland women's national under-19 football team represents Ireland at the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship and the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup. History UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship The Irish team has qualified for the UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship finals once, reaching the semi-finals in 2014. They lost 4–0 to the Netherlands, for whom Vivianne Miedema scored a hat-trick. Current squad The following 20 players were named to the squad to take part in the 2022 UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship qualification section in October 2021. Head coach: Dave Connell Coaches *Susan Ronan (2000–2010) * Dave Connell (2017–present) See also * Republic of Ireland women's national football team * Republic of Ireland women's national under-17 football team * FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup * UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship References Women's national under-19 association football teams under Under may refer to: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Republic Of Ireland Women's National Under-17 Football Team
Republic of Ireland women's national under-17 football team represents Republic of Ireland in international youth football competitions. FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup The team has qualified in 2010 UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship Previous squads :''2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup'' See also *Republic of Ireland women's national football team *Republic of Ireland women's national under-19 football team *FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup *UEFA Women's Under-17 Championship References External links Republic of Ireland women's national under-17 football team @www.fai.ie {{UEFA under-17 women's teams Republic of Ireland Ireland ( ga, Éire ), also known as the Republic of Ireland (), is a country in north-western Europe consisting of 26 of the 32 counties of the island of Ireland. The capital and largest city is Dublin, on the eastern side of the island. A ... under-17 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Women's Footballers With 100 Or More International Caps
This list summarizes women's association football players with 100 or more international appearances. As of 15 November 2022, a total of 394 women have played 100 or more international matches for their respective nations. The all-time leader in senior caps, Kristine Lilly of the United States, had 354 caps and retired from international football on 6 January 2011. The currently active most-capped women's international football player is Christine Sinclair of Canada, with 319 caps. Three American players, Kristine Lilly, Carli Lloyd and Christie Pearce, and one from Canada, Christine Sinclair, have 300 or more caps. In total, 26 players — twelve of them American; three from Canada; two each from China, and Sweden; and one each from Brazil, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, and Scotland — have 200 or more caps. FIFA criteria FIFA recognises only matches played within the FIFA World Cup (including qualifying competitions), continental competitions ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Treble (association Football)
A treble in association football is achieved when a club team wins three trophies in a single season. A ''continental treble'' involves winning the club's national league competition, main national cup competition, and main continental trophy. A ''domestic treble'' involves winning three national competitions—normally the league title, the primary cup competition, and one secondary competition. Competitions which consist of a single match or a two-leg match are not normally counted as part of a treble (e.g., the FA Community Shield, Supercopa de España, Trophée des Champions, DFL-Supercup, UEFA Super Cup, Recopa Sudamericana, FIFA Club World Cup, Intercontinental Cup, and others). Continental trebles This list includes clubs who have won their country's top-tier league and the primary cup competition ( the double), in addition to the major continental tournament, all within a single season. Tokyo Verdy of Japan and Barcelona of Spain are the only clubs to win continental ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
RTÉ
(RTÉ) (; Irish language, Irish for "Radio & Television of Ireland") is the Public broadcaster, national broadcaster of Republic of Ireland, Ireland headquartered in Dublin. It both produces and broadcasts programmes on RTÉ Television, television, RTÉ Radio, radio and RTÉ.ie, online. The radio service began on 1 January 1926, while regular television broadcasts began on 31 December 1961, making it one of the oldest continuously operating public service broadcasters in the world. RTÉ also publishes a weekly listings and lifestyle magazine, the ''RTÉ Guide''. RTÉ is a statutory body, overseen by a board appointed by the Government of Ireland, with general management in the hands of the RTÉ Executive Board, Executive Board, headed by the Director-General. RTÉ is regulated by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. RTÉ is financed by Television licensing in the Republic of Ireland, television licence fee and through advertising, with some of its services funded solely by a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivia O'Toole
Olivia Christina O'Toole (born 25 February 1971) is an Irish former international association football forward. She made her debut for the Republic of Ireland women's national football team in 1991 and captained the team before retiring in 2009. With over 130 caps she has made the most appearances for the Irish national team of any player, male or female. O'Toole's record of 54 international goals was equalled by Robbie Keane in September 2012. A three time International Player of the Year, the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) described O'Toole as: "Renowned for her unpredictability and a whole range of trickery, Olivia's eye for goal and magical left foot sets her out as one of Ireland's greatest ever talents at any level." Club career Born and raised in the Sheriff Street area of Dublin's Northside, O'Toole began playing with the Sheriff Y.C. boys' team at age six. As the only female in the team she had separate changing facilities at the club's Fairview base. This arr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raheny United F
Raheny () is a northern suburb of Dublin, Ireland, halfway from the city centre to Howth. It is centred on a historic settlement, first documented in 570 CE ( Mervyn Archdall). The district shares Dublin's two largest municipal parks, Saint Anne's Park and Bull Island with its 4.5 km beach, with neighbouring Clontarf, and is crossed by several small watercourses. The coastal hamlet grew rapidly in the 20th century and is now a mid-density, chiefly residential, Northside suburb with a village core. It is home to a range of retail and banking outlets, multiple sports groups including two golf courses, several schools and churches, Dublin's second-busiest library and a police station. Raheny is also a civil parish in the ancient barony of Coolock. Location and access Raheny runs from the coast inland, with its centre about from Dublin city centre and from Dublin Airport. It is administered by Dublin City Council. The county boundary with Fingal lies close by, where Raheny ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
