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Junior Cert student & Ireland youth star, 15, wins historic Women's Premier Division Player of the Month award
MADISON McGuane, 15, has picked up another individual award to add to her already impressive collection.
The Ireland U-16s captain becomes the first Treaty United player to ever win the award.
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The 15-year-old becomes Treaty United's first LOI Player of the Month winner
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McGuane won Player of the Year for the age-group a year above her own
She finished ahead of Shelbourne's league joint-top scorer Mackenzie Anthony and Wexford's Ireland senior international Ellen Molloy.
The Limerick native scored two goals from the penalty spot in her three impressive performances over the month of May.
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Only last week the Limerick native was awarded Ireland U-17s Player of the Year for her international performances.
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She can add these awards to last year's Girls Under-15 FAI Schools Player of the Year presented to her by Stephanie Roche.
It's an impressive haul for McGuane who is only just finishing up her Junior Certificate exams.
The 15-year-old signed her first senior contract in December making the step up to the senior team from the Treaty United Under 17's.
She has taken the step up in her stride as she has played in eight of Treaty's nine league games so far, starting seven of them.
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She has scored three league goals this season including a late winner in a
Treaty United's women's team will be looking to build on their highest ever league finish last season.
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They currently sit fifth in the league after a
They notably finished second in their group and
Treaty United manager Sean Russell said: "Madison carries herself with such maturity for a young player. She has made a fantastic impact on not only our team but on the league this year.
"Her technical abilities have really caught the eye of everyone in the league and she's shown on the top stage in this country that she is ready.
"It's clear to see the talent she possesses when you watch her play.
"Having worked closely with her over the last 12 months, it's her attitude that has impressed me the most. She is incredibly driven.
"Her application to training and doing every detail to the best of her ability is a fantastic example to any young player who wants to progress in the game.
'Madison has been excellent since the start of the season. She's shown that she is more than capable of making the step up to senior level.
'For such a young player, she plays with great maturity. Her attitude matches her ability and I have no doubt she will continue to develop and get better.'
