'That could have been us' - Creeslough tragedy hits very close to home for Given

The former goalkeeper could associate with fellow Donegal native Amber Barrett when the Ireland striker dedicated her World Cup qualification-clinching goal to those devastated by the tragedy

MOMENT OF REFLECTION: Amber Barrett of Republic of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's first goal by showing the black armband worn to remember the lives lost and those injured in the Creeslough tragedy in Donegal during the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Play-off match between Scotland and Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland. Pic: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

One of Ireland’s last World Cup figureheads, Shay Given, hopes the global breakthrough by the women’s team can provide comfort for the heartbroken population of Creeslough.

The former goalkeeper could associate with fellow Donegal native Amber Barrett when she dedicated her qualification-clinching goal to the natives back home left devastated by the tragedy that cost 10 lives.