From All-Ireland glory to World Cup history — Niamh Fahey's still going strong

Five days before Galway's 2003 All-Ireland semi-final against the rivals from up the road, 15-year-old Fahey landed into her first training session with the senior panel

STILL GOING STRONG: Niamh Fahey during Ireland training. Pic: INPHO/Ryan Byrne

At 35 years, nine months, and six days, Niamh Fahey is the elder stateswoman of the Irish squad. At the other end of the calendar and the far end of the pitch is Abbie Larkin. Just the 17 and a half years separate the pair.

Larkin and her 18 spins around the sun are a convenient crutch to lean on when attempting to capture Fahey’s top-shelf longevity.