Niamh Fahey
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Niamh Fahey is an Irish female international football defender
. At club level she represents English FA WSL team Arsenal Ladies
. She has also won national cups playing Gaelic football
with Galway Ladies Football
. Niamh is the sister of 2001 all Ireland Gaelic Football winning captain Gary Fahey
.
. Both players helped Galway Ladies (a regional select team) win the FAI Senior Women's Cup in 2007. In the final against Raheny United, Fahey scored the winning penalty and also subdued the attacking threat of Raheny's Olivia O'Toole, in what RTÉ
described as "a splendid individual display."
She joined Arsenal Ladies
in August 2008. In her first season with the Gunners Fahey made 18 appearances, mostly at left full–back, as the club won a domestic treble.
, having previously represented her country at Under–17 and Under–19 level.
In March 2007, Fahey made her senior debut for Ireland in a 1–1 draw with Portugal
in the opening match of the Algarve Cup
. After becoming a regular in the team, Fahey was named FAI
Women's Senior International Player of the Year in both 2008 and 2009.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
. At club level she represents English FA WSL team Arsenal Ladies
Arsenal L.F.C.
Arsenal Ladies Football Club are an English women's association football club affiliated with Arsenal F.C.. Founded in 1987, they are the most successful club in English women's football having won 34 major trophies to date; which are 12 FA Women's Premier League titles, 11 FA Women's Cups, ten...
. She has also won national cups playing Gaelic football
Gaelic football
Gaelic football , commonly referred to as "football" or "Gaelic", or "Gah" is a form of football played mainly in Ireland...
with Galway Ladies Football
Galway GAA
The Galway County Boards of the Gaelic Athletic Association or Galway GAA is one of the 32 county boards of the GAA in Ireland, and is responsible for Gaelic games in County Galway. The county boards are also responsible for the Galway inter-county teams.Unlike all other counties in Ireland,...
. Niamh is the sister of 2001 all Ireland Gaelic Football winning captain Gary Fahey
Gary Fahey
Gary Fahey is a former All-Ireland winning Gaelic footballer who captained Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.His reputation as an excellent full-back in the annals of Galway football is assured, with five Connacht Senior medals and two All-Ireland medals which is a terrific...
.
Club career
Fahey began her career with her hometown club, Salthill Devon. She progressed through the ranks alongside future international team mate Méabh De BúrcaMéabh De Búrca
Méabh De Búrca is an Irish female footballer who plays for the Republic of Ireland national team and Boston Aztec. De Búrca can play in defence or midfield.-Club career:...
. Both players helped Galway Ladies (a regional select team) win the FAI Senior Women's Cup in 2007. In the final against Raheny United, Fahey scored the winning penalty and also subdued the attacking threat of Raheny's Olivia O'Toole, in what RTÉ
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Raidió Teilifís Éireann is a semi-state company and the public service broadcaster of Ireland. It both produces programmes and broadcasts them on television, radio and the Internet. The radio service began on January 1, 1926, while regular television broadcasts began on December 31, 1961, making...
described as "a splendid individual display."
She joined Arsenal Ladies
Arsenal L.F.C.
Arsenal Ladies Football Club are an English women's association football club affiliated with Arsenal F.C.. Founded in 1987, they are the most successful club in English women's football having won 34 major trophies to date; which are 12 FA Women's Premier League titles, 11 FA Women's Cups, ten...
in August 2008. In her first season with the Gunners Fahey made 18 appearances, mostly at left full–back, as the club won a domestic treble.
International career
Fahey has won over 25 caps for 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...
, having previously represented her country at Under–17 and Under–19 level.
In March 2007, Fahey made her senior debut for Ireland in a 1–1 draw with Portugal
Portugal women's national football team
-----------------------------2013 UEFA European Championship Qualifying:-----------------------------See also:* Portugal national football team* -References:...
in the opening match of the Algarve Cup
Algarve Cup
The Algarve Cup is a global invitational tournament for national teams in women's football . Held annually in the Algarve region of Portugal since 1994, it is one of the most prestigious women's football events, alongside the Women's World Cup and Women's Olympic Football...
. After becoming a regular in the team, Fahey was named FAI
Football Association of Ireland
The Football Association of Ireland is the governing body for the sport of association football in the Republic of Ireland. It should not to be confused with the Irish Football Association , which is the organising body for the sport in Northern Ireland.For the full history, statistics and records...
Women's Senior International Player of the Year in both 2008 and 2009.