Megan Connolly: ‘The women’s game is progressing yet you still see stuff like this’

Connolly as a teen was destined for a career in sport, even following her brother Luke into GAA if she so chose

Megan Connolly during a Republic of Ireland training session at the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Media day for Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against group favourites Sweden on Thursday and Megan Connolly is prepared for the routine question about her tattoos.

Stretching her forearms into extended positions, she’s invited to pick her favourite.