David Kelly
Writer at Irish Independent
Irish Independent Chief Sports Analysis Writer. Guinness drinker, lustful liver of life. Passionate about sport, movies and music. Views me, RTs don't endorse
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5 days ago |
independent.ie | David Kelly
‘I’ve started to really enjoy football again’ – Home comforts key to Ireland striker Ellen Molloy’s grief journeyEllen Molloy poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland women's media day at FAI Headquarters in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Sam Barnes/SportsfileLate last year, Wexford FC striker Ellen Molloy sat at a desk and lingered over the professional papers that would confirm a significant step in her career.
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5 days ago |
independent.ie | David Kelly
David Kelly: The ten most sensational Irish moments in storied history of the LionsLions captain Brian O’Driscoll is attended to by team doctor James Robson after dislocating his shoulder during the first Test of the 2005 Lions tour to New Zealand. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileWillie John McBride and the ‘99’ call that nobody heard but everyone remembers – 1974As Jimmy Stewart says at the end of The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, “When the legend becomes fact, print the legend.”
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5 days ago |
independent.ie | David Kelly
Carla Ward leaves ‘exhausted’ Aoife Mannion out of Ireland’s US trip as boss says she asked to beIreland's Aoife Mannion. Photo: Stephen McCarthy/SportsfileCarla Ward has stressed she has had to act responsibly with her squad after she revealed that an “exhausted” Aoife Mannion had asked not to be considered for next week’s pair of friendlies against the USA in Denver and Cincinnati.
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | David Kelly
‘I know how big the Irish community is’ – US manager Emma Hayes accepts there are opportunities for FAI to recruit StatesideCurrent women's US head coach Emma Hayes. Photo: GettyWith a job title like “head of talent ID and recruitment”, maybe it’s not such a bad thing that the people who recruited you took their time before spotting your nose for talent.
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1 week ago |
independent.ie | David Kelly
Million dollar defender Naomi Girma only European-based player to face Ireland as Emma Hayes rests USA stars Naomi Girma is the first million dollar player in women's football. (Photo by Brad Smith/ISI Photos/USSF/Getty Images for USSF)The first million dollar player in women’s soccer, Chelsea defender Naomi Girma will be the only European-based player in the USA squad to face Ireland in two friendlies next week.
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Ireland drawn against Belgium in October play-off (home leg first); outcome will confirm either a return to Nations League A or another frustratingly underwhelming stint in the second tier. Northern Ireland face Iceland. Reaction to come later @IndoSport
Sports Direct FAI Cup First Round Wexford v Bohemians Cork City v Peamount United Treaty United v Ferns United Newbridge Town v Whitehall Rangers Shelbourne v Galway United Athlone Town v Terenure Rangers Shamrock Rovers v Waterford Sligo Rovers v DLR Waves Ties w/e June 29th
Saoirse Noonan, the first person to play Gaelic and Association football in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, now scores for Ireland here; she didn't make the scoresheet when Cork met Westmeath here in 2020.
