Like father, like daughter: Irish sportswomen and their Dads

A parent’s passion for competitive sports can shape their child’s career. We talk to three successful sportswomen about being inspired by their dads

Alannah Mc Evoy, Irish International and Shamrock Rovers with her dad Brian. Photograph Moya Nolan

It's Father’s Day this Sunday, so we’ve asked three Irish sportswomen to tell us about their relationships with their influential dads.

Alannah McEvoy, a 22-year-old from Bray, plays soccer with Shamrock Rovers and was called up to play for the Republic of Ireland in April. She’s looking forward to celebrating Father’s Day with her sports-mad dad, Brian. “I’ll definitely get him a card and might even treat him to a few beers,” she says.