'Young girls now have people to aspire to' - Ireland's World Cup stars inspire Cork and beyond

Over 600 men, women and children gathered at Turner's Cross to watch the Girls in Green, despite the rain.

COYGIG: Eaibhín O'Loughlin with her daughters Eaibhin and Siofra and her niece Ella Murphy at Turners Cross. Picture; Eddie O'Hare

Just six days after Ireland’s journey at the Women’s World Cup began against Australia it was brought to an abrupt end by Canada.

Just six days after witnessing Denise O’Sullivan’s proud family kick every ball of the game in Sydney from the Woolshed Bar and grill in the heart of Cork City, we were at Turner’s Cross to see over 600 men, women and children do likewise for the match in Perth.