Sinéad Farrelly quits Ireland but no reason given for 'difficult decision'

Farrelly will remain playing with her club, NY/NJ Gotham in the National Women’s Soccer League.

Sinead Farrelly of Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Women's Nations League B match against Albania. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Sinéad Farrelly’s brief stint as an Ireland player is over after the American-born midfielder announced her international retirement.

The 34-year-old won eight caps, including starts in all three World Cup final matches, after the Irish Examiner last April revealed she was about to switch her allegiance from USA.