Irish legend McGrath and trailblazer Anne O'Brien inducted into Football Hall of Fame

For the second successive year, male and female recipients are recognised.

IRISH legend Paul McGrath has been inducted into Irish football's Hall of Fame. The FAI has honoured McGrath and trailblazer Anne O'Brien in its annual international awards list. Anne's brother Paul accepted the award on her behalf.

IRISH legend Paul McGrath has been inducted into Irish football's Hall of Fame. The FAI has honoured McGrath and trailblazer Anne O'Brien in its annual international awards list. This is the second successive year that there has been both a male & female recipient of the award, which dates back to 1997.

The universally popular McGrath is in every conversation when the subject is Name the Best Footballer to Play for the Republic of Ireland. He amassed 83 senior caps and featured in the 1988 European Championships as well as the 1990 and 1994 World Cup tournaments.