Vera Pauw launches rebranded St Kevin's FC

'It is brilliant that this best club is leading the way by recognising the girls as equal members,' said Pauw.

NEW ERA: Vera Pauw Launches St. Kevin's Girls Soccer Team. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

The famous St Kevin’s Boys brand name – 64 years in existence - is no more but the change is long overdue to embrace the rise of female participation.

Now known as just St Kevin’s FC, the club that produced Liam and Robbie Brady – to name just a few of their Irish internationals, will field standalone girls’ teams in Dublin leagues from the start of next season.