22-05-2025
Sligo's Ava Hallinan nominated for international player of the year ago
Hallinan attends Jesus & Mary Secondary School in Enniscrone, and has enjoyed a remarkable year on the footballing front.
The talented Sligo student was one of only two players that played the full 70 minutes in each of the Bob Docherty Cup matches.
Hallinan was named Player of the Match against Scotland as she was a powerhouse in defence for the second consecutive appearance in green.
The Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone student has plenty of experience gained at such a young age.
She has been capped at Under 16s level. Ava made the move from local side Kilglass United to Sligo Rovers last year.
Previous winners include Jessie Stapleton (Palmerstown Community School), Hannah Healy (Holy Faith Secondary School, Clontarf), Abigail Bradshaw (St. Colmcille's Community School, Knocklyon), and Madison McGuane (Ardscoil Mhuire, Corbally, Limerick).
Hallinan is one of three nominees for the award.
The other nominees are: Hailey Twomey of Eureka Secondary School, Kells, Meath and Ciara Milton of St. Leo's College, Carlow.
Hallinan, at 14, is too young to feature for Sligo Rovers' senior team but will likely make that step up when she turns 15.
