Waterford's Brianna O’Regan on loss and the importance of talking

Last June it marked the anniversary of the tragic death of O'Regan's parents Bryan and Johanna, and 21-month sister Niamh in a house fire at their home in Ballybeg in 2006

EYE ON THE BALL: Waterford goalkeeper Brianna O'Regan. Pic: ©INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

It wouldn’t surprise Brianna O’Regan if she were the topic of conversation among match officials on lifts home after games, with umpires regaling their colleagues of her constant chatter.

Whether it’s asking them what time is left, offering her defenders constant and vociferous encouragement, or issuing instructions to herself, it doesn’t really stop.