Fahey 'very proud' of Ireland journey as she hangs up her boots

"It needed us to open the can of worms. It wasn't long before others started demanding more."

FOND FAREWELL: Niamh Fahey of Republic of Ireland after the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 Group B match against Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane, Australia. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Niamh Fahey will be forever remembered as the only Ireland player to have featured in all three playoffs for tournaments.

It’s only half a century since the international team was established but most of the progress was achieved during the 17 years and 115 caps Fahey wore the shirt.