Orlaith O’Mahony central to the Cork City revival

Reaching the cup final would further vindicate the Kildare native’s decision to take a leap of faith this season.

FINAL FOUR: From left, Rachel Graham of Shelbourne, Orlaith O'Mahony of Cork City, Sharon Lancaster, Marketing Manager, Frasers Group, on behalf of Sports Direct, Republic of Ireland international Jamie Finn, Ciara Murray, Head of Marketing, Sports Direct, Katie Keane of Athlone Town and Eimear Lafferty of Sligo Rovers after the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup semi-final draw. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

From scoring bangers for Cork City to securing her college place, it’s been a major week in the burgeoning life of 18-year-old Orlaith O’Mahony.

Another crucial date looms on September 21 when she travels to Tolka Park aiming to deny Shelbourne a third Women’s FAI Cup final place in a row.