Michelle O’Neill: Maggie Farrelly can whistle her way to the top

One of the world’s elite female assistant soccer referees believes that Maggie Farrelly can fulfil her dream of becoming a leading GAA whistler in a male-dominated arena.

Cavan official Farrelly made history in January when she became the first female to take charge of a men’s senior intercounty match, a Dr. McKenna Cup fixture between Fermanagh and St Mary’s.

Farrelly has targeted an Allianz League breakthrough in the coming years and Michelle O’Neill has backed her to do it.