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2025 Women's President's Cup, Tolka Park, Dublin 1/3/2025 
Republic of Ireland women's manager Carla Ward and President Michael D. Higgins at Tolka Park for the President's Cup final between Shebourne and Athlone Town. Photograph: James Lawlor/Inpho
2025 Women's President's Cup, Tolka Park, Dublin 1/3/2025 Republic of Ireland women's manager Carla Ward and President Michael D. Higgins at Tolka Park for the President's Cup final between Shebourne and Athlone Town. Photograph: James Lawlor/Inpho
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Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan

Mary Hannigan is a sports writer with The Irish Times