Northern Ireland players inspire Newtownabbey pupils
Fresh from their recent win to secure qualification for next summer’s European Football Championships, Danielle Maxwell and Kerry Beattie visited Hazelwood Integrated College on May 6 to inspire the next generation of female athletes.
Monday, 10th May 2021, 5:02 pm
During their visit to the Whitewell Road school, Danielle amd Kerry held a question and answer session with a group of Hazelwood girls who have a keen interest in football.
Many of the Hazelwood students in attendance play football at club level and one student, Cerys Madden plays in the Northern Ireland Under-17 squad.
The Northern Ireland stars gave an insight into their weekly regime, recounted the qualification journey, explained their personal experiences and detailed how they have progressed to such a high level.
Maghera man Kenny Shiels transformed the Northern Ireland women s team, without a win for four years, to qualify for next summer s European Championships. .
Northern Ireland Women’s boss Kenny Shiels signs new contract
Northern Ireland Women’s boss Kenny Shiels signs new contract
Northern Ireland senior women’s manager Kenny Shiels has signed a two-year contract extension.
Shiels, who helped guide the team to their first ever major tournament earlier this month with a memorable two-legged win over Ukraine to secure a spot at next summer’s UEFA Women’s Euros in England, is ready to build on the success.
“I’m delighted with this development and thankful to the Irish FA for making this happen,” Shiels told irishfa.com.
“The success of the women’s senior team has added to the interest in the women’s game from the grassroots level up. My job is to continue to build on the momentum we have generated and prepare for next summer’s Euros.”
Northern Ireland senior women’s team manager Kenny Shiels has signed a two-year contract extension.
Shiels, who guided the team to next summer’s UEFA Women’s Euros in England with a memorable play-off victory against Ukraine earlier this month, is ready to build on that success during the remainder of his tenure.
“I’m delighted with this development and thankful to the Irish Football Association for making this happen,” he said.
“The success of the Northern Ireland senior women’s team has added to the interest in the women’s game from the grassroots level up. My job is to continue to build on the momentum we have generated and prepare for next summer’s Euros.”
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