Caitlin Hayes: It is a dream come true to play for Ireland

Hayes will be looking to help Ireland make it six wins out of six in the UEFA Nations League when they take on the Hungary and Northern Ireland in the coming days.

DREAM COME TRUE: Caitlin Hayes poses for a portrait during a Republic of Ireland women media conference at their team hotel in Castlleknock, Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

This international break will bring back special memories for Caitlin Hayes.

Hungary were the opposition when the Celtic defender grabbed her first goal for the Republic of Ireland, but it was in the game against Northern Ireland when the 28-year-old’s dream came true.