Saoirse Noonan eager for elusive Aviva Stadium bow in Ireland green 

There’s been no Champions League exposure for Noonan this season and she admits the lure of England, where she operated previously in the Championship for Lewes, is on the horizon.

Saoirse Noonan during Ireland training on Tuesday. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott

Saoirse Noonan has graced Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Croke Park and Parkhead but representing Ireland at Lansdowne Road is the ambition that’s eluded her.

The Corkwoman is only 26 and that missing component of an illustrious career that began as a dual-code player for her native Leeside may be presented on Friday night.