Republic of Ireland Grassroots Feature - FIFA Women's World Cup 2023
17 July 2023; Grassroots is where it all started for Republic of Ireland WNT players. The connection with their first clubs has never been lost on the WNT players as they continue preparations for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 – their first ever major tournament. It is why 15 of the 26 players in Australia pulled on jerseys from their former clubs ahead of their training session in Meakin Park, Brisbane on Monday. Back row, from left, Ciara Grant wearing the jersey of Ballyraine FC; Claire O’Riordan wearing the jersey of Newcastle West Town FC; Amber Barrett wearing the jersey of Milford FC; Louise Quinn wearing the jersey of Blessington FC; Diane Caldwell wearing the jersey of Balbriggan FC; Niamh Fahey wearing the jersey of Salthill Devon FC; Heather Payne wearing the jersey of Ballinasloe Town AFC; and Izzy Atkinson wearing the jersey of Rush Athletic FC, with, front row, Jamie Finn wearing the jersey of Swords Manor FC; Denise O’Sullivan wearing the jersey of Wilton United; Áine O’Gorman wearing the jersey of Enniskerry FC, Katie McCabe wearing the jersey of Kilnamanagh AFC; Megan Connolly wearing the jersey of College Corinthians AFC; Chloe Mustaki wearing the jersey of Park Celtic FC; and Abbie Larkin wearing the jersey of Cambridge FC. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
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