ST GABRIELS LADIES JUNIOR PLAYER PROFILES
Name - Michaella Dunne
Position - Wing/Corner Back
Age - 25
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Gerry Mannion
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
A Katie Taylor fight
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
Go to the gym, meet up with friends
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
I would encourage girls to play football as I think it is so beneficial for our mental and physical health and you make friends for life.
Name - Rosa Bleahene
Position - Midfield
Age - 21
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Gerard Donnellan
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
Women’s Soccer World Cup
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
Reading
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
Great way to keep fit and make friends
Name - Niamh Donnellan
Position - Full Back
Age - 25
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Too many to mention 😅 a lot of great mentors over the years - on and off the pitch!
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
Formula 1 race
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
Running or listen to music
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
That it’s a great way of developing skills that you can use in every part of your life.
Name - Kieara Dunne
Position - Wing/Corner Back
Age - 23
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Brid Donnellan
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
The FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 to watch the Irish Women’s team
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
Go to the gym/swim, day trips, socialise with friends
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
Sport has shown many benefits for mental health and your overall health and well-being. Great way of creating friendships and connecting with the community. Being part of a team is both enjoyable and rewarding.
Name - Caitlin Malone
Position - Forward
Age - 18
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
My Mam and dad influenced me the most during my time in the club as they were always very supportive and went to all of my matches
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
I would like to see a Katie Taylor fight
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
I like to listen to music when I’m not playing football
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
I would say that it’s good to be a part of a team as you make friends that you will have for life.
Name - Aisling Donnellan
Position - Half Forward
Age - 22
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Catriona Cormican
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
The Football All Ireland Final
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
Listen to music
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
It’s a great way to meet people and stay fit
Name - Ellen Bleahene
Position - Half forward
Age - 21
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Declan Lennon
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
AFL match
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
Watch Netflix
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
It’s a great way to make life long friends and boosts self confidence to become a better player.
Name - Alice Callanan
Position - Right Half Back
Age - 19
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Sophie Cunningham
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
FIFA World Cup
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
Watch Netflix
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
You make friends for life and it’s good for a distraction from the stressful things in life
Name - Sophie Cunningham
Position - Wing/Forward
Age - 19
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Brid Donnellan. She's a legend
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
The Super Bowl, simply for the halftime show!
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
I go for a walk with my dog and read a book
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
Getting involved in sports allows you to make lifelong bonds and friendships that will last many years
Name - Rachel Larkin
Position - Forward/Wing Back
Age - 21
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
It’s hard to choose just one person. It was great to get to play along side Caitriona 'Teeny' Cormican for a few years, I learned a lot from her she’s a great role model.
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
I have attended it multiple times already, either the Hurling or Football All Ireland. You can’t beat the atmosphere in Croke Park.
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
I don’t know if you’d call it relaxing but I like farming!
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
You make so many friends playing and it’s great to get out in the evenings, just to clear your head and take your mind of everyday life. Just for that one hour it can make such a difference to your mental and physical health.
Name - Michelle Callanan
Position - Corner Back
Age - 20
Who has influenced you the most during your time in the club?
Padraig Joyce
What sporting event in the world would you most like to attend?
The Super Bowl
What do you do to relax when not playing football?
Art - Painting/Drawing
What would you say to encourage young girls to take up and stay involved in sport?
You will meet and make so many friends for life