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Dublin LGFA star Niamh Hetherton ‘delighted' for brother John after historic year for the siblings
Niamh Hetherton also reveals that before Christmas she didn't think Dublin would win the All-Ireland
FAMILY AFFAIR Dublin LGFA star Niamh Hetherton 'delighted' for brother John after historic year for the siblings
NIAMH Hetherton is thrilled with her family's fortunes this year.
Hetherton won her fourth All-Ireland ladies football medal with Dublin last Sunday against Meath, scoring a goal in the 2-16 to 0-10 Croke Park romp.
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Niamh played a crucial role in Dublin's seventh Brendan Martin Cup win
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John Hetherton came on at half-time in the Dubs' historic semi-final win over Limerick
And older brother John, 33, hit the net when the Sky Blue hurlers stunned Limerick in June to reach a first All-Ireland SHC semi-final since 2013 — when Hetherton's dad Ciarán was a selector under Anthony Daly.
Niamh is digesting a dream year in the Hetherton house and hoping her brother can go again with St Vincent's and Niall Ó Ceallacháin's men ahead of the birth of his third child.
She said: 'John wasn't on the panel for the last two years or something, but he's had great club seasons, so I was delighted for him.
'He's expecting another baby at Christmas, so I'm not sure. He might get a bit busy with three kids. He's 33, he'll be going out to training for a break!'
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Dublin's ladies capped their own stunning season with a seventh All-Ireland title and a second Martin Cup in three years.
Paul Casey and Derek Murray stood up when five-time All-Ireland-winning boss Mick Bohan quit last year and Hetherton toasted one of their sweetest victories yet.
The Clontarf ace, 24, said: 'This one was a little bit extra special.
"Before Christmas there were 12 of us at a gym session and we didn't think we'd actually get here, but it was brilliant.
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'The atmosphere, we got a performance on the day, which is what we've been looking for all year.'
NIAMH HETHERTON was speaking at the launch of the Beko Club Champion, an initiative to reward Leinster GAA club heroes who go above and beyond to help their local community and club. Visit
