Kehlan Kirwan - Videographer & Content Producer

AN ICON. A SERIAL WINNER. A LEAGUE OF IRELAND LEGEND. 🏆 Some players win trophies. Others entertain. Noelle Murray did both. This weekend, when Athlone Town face Cork City, one of the greats of Irish women’s football will bring the curtain down on an extraordinary career. Six League of Ireland titles. A Scottish league title. Seven FAI Cups. Four League Cups. An Ireland international. Almost 300 appearances across league and cup competitions in Europe. 146 goals. A career defined by winning, wherever she went. A player in the inaugural Women’s National League season, Noelle went on to enjoy huge success with Raheny United, Shelbourne, Glasgow City and Athlone Town, collecting silverware and making her mark at every stop along the way. But Noelle was about so much more than trophies and statistics. She played like the ultimate street footballer. Fearless, unpredictable, full of flair and always capable of producing something special. She had that ability to try things others wouldn’t, make them look effortless and leave you wondering how she had just pulled it off. And 146 goals along the way, plenty of them absolute bangers. Noelle always had a bit of magic in her locker and was never afraid to try something different. She played the game her own way, and that’s what made her so special. Fans adored her. Teammates loved playing alongside her. Wherever she went, she brought quality, character and a winning mentality that helped define her career. One of the best to ever grace the League of Ireland, Noelle has been a winner, an entertainer and a player who made the game look fun. Her trophy collection speaks for itself, but her impact on Irish women’s football goes far beyond the numbers. And now, she gets to call time on her playing days on her own terms. A winner. A maverick. An entertainer. A legend. Thank you, Noelle Murray, for the trophies, the unforgettable goals, the memories and everything you have given to the game. They don’t make many like her. 👏 #LOIW #WomensFootball #NoelleMurray 📸 @fitzer_andy