Marie Curtin
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Marie Claire Curtin is an Irish
female footballer who plays for the Republic of Ireland national team
and Kilmallock United. Curtin can play in defence
or attack.
in the 2003–04 UEFA Women's Cup
. In 2004 Curtin moved to Hofstra University
on a soccer scholarship. While in America
Curtin also turned out for the WPSL
club Long Island Fury
. Here she was converted to a striker, scoring a hat–trick on her debut.
On returning to Ireland, Curtin played gaelic football
for Limerick
and joined newly–formed local soccer team Kilmallock United. In February 2011 Curtin joined FA WSL club Lincoln Ladies on trial.
at Under–16 and 18 level and was named Young Player of the Year at the 2002 FAI International Football Awards
. She later became a regular pick in defence for the senior National team.
In 2007, while a student at Hofstra, Curtin played for Irish Universities at the 2007 Summer Universiade
in Bangkok
.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
female footballer who plays for the Republic of Ireland national team
Republic of Ireland women's national football team
The Republic of Ireland women's national football team, selects players from both the 350 Women's Football Association of Ireland teams, in 21 affiliate leagues throughout the nation, and the international women's football community. The WFAI was founded in 1973...
and Kilmallock United. Curtin can play in defence
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or attack.
Club career
Curtin began her football career with Lifford Ladies FC, and played for University College DublinUniversity College Dublin
University College Dublin ) - formally known as University College Dublin - National University of Ireland, Dublin is the Republic of Ireland's largest, and Ireland's second largest, university, with over 1,300 faculty and 17,000 students...
in the 2003–04 UEFA Women's Cup
UEFA Women's Cup
The UEFA Women's Champions League is the first international women's association football club competition for teams that play in UEFA nations. Initially known as the UEFA Women's Cup, the competition has been re-branded since the 2009-2010 edition as the UEFA Women's Champions League...
. In 2004 Curtin moved to Hofstra University
Hofstra University
Hofstra University is a private, nonsectarian institution of higher learning located in the Village of Hempstead, New York, United States, about east of New York City: less than an hour away by train or car...
on a soccer scholarship. While in America
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
Curtin also turned out for the WPSL
Women's Premier Soccer League
The Women's Premier Soccer League is a national women's soccer league in the United States and Puerto Rico, and is on the 2nd level of women's soccer in the United States soccer pyramid, alongside the W-League and below Women's Professional Soccer....
club Long Island Fury
Long Island Fury
Long Island Fury is an American women’s soccer team, founded in 2005. The team is a member of the Women's Premier Soccer League, the third tier of women’s soccer in the United States and Canada. The team plays in the Mid-Atlantic Division of the East Conference.The team plays its home games at the...
. Here she was converted to a striker, scoring a hat–trick on her debut.
On returning to Ireland, Curtin played gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
for Limerick
Limerick GAA
The Limerick County Board of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Limerick GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Limerick...
and joined newly–formed local soccer team Kilmallock United. In February 2011 Curtin joined FA WSL club Lincoln Ladies on trial.
International career
Curtin represented the Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland women's national football team
The Republic of Ireland women's national football team, selects players from both the 350 Women's Football Association of Ireland teams, in 21 affiliate leagues throughout the nation, and the international women's football community. The WFAI was founded in 1973...
at Under–16 and 18 level and was named Young Player of the Year at the 2002 FAI International Football Awards
FAI International Football Awards
The FAI International Football Awards is an awards evening held to honour the best Irish international football players of the year.-Senior International Player of the Year:-International Goal of the Year:-Young International Player of the Year:...
. She later became a regular pick in defence for the senior National team.
In 2007, while a student at Hofstra, Curtin played for Irish Universities at the 2007 Summer Universiade
2007 Summer Universiade
The 2007 Summer Universiade, also known as the XXIV Summer Universiade, took place in Bangkok, Thailand.-Medal table:-External links:***...
in Bangkok
Bangkok
Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...
.