Valerie Mulcahy: ‘This neglect would not be tolerated in a man’s game’

In the course of her stellar career Valerie Mulcahy learned how to take her scores. Yesterday she showed that her aim is just as true off the field.

The 10-time All Ireland winning footballer sparked a standing ovation at a conference attended by solicitors from around the country in an address that could make for uncomfortable listening for the GAA.

Ms Mulcahy, who was also at the forefront of the marriage equality campaign last year, announced her retirement this week and opened up on the frustration of being a “second-class” citizen in the sport she loves.