American dream won't get in the way of Éabha O'Mahony's Ireland prospects

It was essential, therefore, that the 19-year-old from Cork obtained an assurance from her new coach Jason Lowe that trips back to Europe for international duty were part of the deal.

Cork City’s Éabha O’Mahony and DLR Waves’ Aoife Brophy challenge for the ball during their league match at UCD Bowl in Belfield. The Irish international is off to play for Boston College, but insists that she be released for Ireland if she is called up. Picture: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

The land of opportunity beckons for Éabha O’Mahony, who departs Cork City in a fortnight to embark on a soccer scholarship with Boston College.

She had already chosen her career path before securing a first Ireland start in the recent friendly against Iceland but the Leesider believes this route can enhance her international prospects for the looming World Cup campaign.