‘My happiness and well-being needs to come first’ - Clare Shine steps away from football

STEPPING AWAY: Clare Shine of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Women's 2021 European Championships Qualifier match between Montenegro and Republic of Ireland. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Cork native Clare Shine has made the decision to step away from football.

Shine (27), who was playing her football with Glasgow City, announced the news on her personal social media this afternoon, noting that she is putting her happiness and well-being first.