Heather O'Reilly: Potential is huge for women's soccer in Ireland

Sunday’s substitute appearance in the FAI Cup final win over Athlone Town may transpire to be her swansong but should O’Reilly’s sentiments form her parting judgment, words ought to be heeded

DOUBLE WINNER: Shels’ Heather O'Reilly celebrates with The FAI Women's Cup. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

World Cup winner Heather O’Reilly wonders how far the women’s game in Ireland can surge if “frills” were added.

Those were the type of luxuries she enjoyed at club level, on the US top-flight circuit and Arsenal, as well as during her climb to World Cup and Olympic gold standard at international level.