Impressive McCarthy loving life in green

AT A time when some of Ireland’s soccer internationals are seeing their commitment to the cause questioned, Sinead McCarthy continues to prove her allegiance to the green jersey in style.

The Englishwoman chose to jump ship from Poynton two years ago to hook up with Cork Harlequins in her mother’s native city, in the hope of chasing an international dream.

After a rocky start, she has become a mainstay for Ireland, despite having worn the English white at U18 level, under the direction of current Irish Hockey Association high performance director Dave Passmore.