Kate Flannery aiming to stake claim for Ireland debut

"I’d like to get capped as soon as possible."

Kate Flannery in action for UL Bohs. Picture: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Munster's Kate Flannery has pinpointed this month’s renewal of the Celtic Challenge as an ideal opportunity to press her claims for a full Ireland debut in the coming 12 months.

The UL Bohemians and Ireland Under-20 playmaker, who helped steer her club to the Women’s AIL title at Aviva Stadium last season, is eager to accelerate her development at the highest level and join Scott Bemand’s in-form squad as they look to build on their stellar 2024 at both this season’s Six Nations and next autumn’s 2025 World Cup in England.