Duff so proud of women's 'amazing achievement'

Shelbourne head coach Damien Duff

Glued to the television with his daughter Darcy on his lap, Shelbourne manager Damien Duff says he was filled with pride watching Vera Pauw’s Republic of Ireland women’s team clinch World Cup qualification on Tuesday night.

The Ireland centurion starred in the men’s World Cup finals of 20 years ago in Japan/Korea, scoring in the 3-0 win over Saudi Arabia as Mick McCarty’s side made it to the last 16 where they lost to Spain on penalties.