Eimear Ryan: We'll need to work harder to hang onto our multi-sport stars

Though the dual player has essentially been eliminated from men’s hurling and football, it’s still a relatively common occurrence in the women’s codes

Aishling Moloney of Tipperary. Moloney made her championship debut for Tipp's camogie side in the win over Clare last week. After recent controversies in Limerick and Cork, can players in the women's codes make dual commitments work? Picture: Sportsfile

Aishling Moloney doesn’t do things by halves. It’s hard to imagine a more dramatic and impactful inter-county debut for the young Tipperary player than her performance against Clare in the first round of the All-Ireland camogie championship last weekend. 

Moloney is, of course, one of Tipp’s star footballers, renowned for her probing runs and long-range kicking, but Sunday was the first time that her camogie skills were broadcast to a wide audience. Wearing number 27, she fired over three points from play — one phenomenal effort from her own 45 — and assisted in several others.