Niamh Farrelly is an Irish footballer who plays for Glasgow City of the Scottish Women’s Premier League, who she joined from Peamount United of the Women’s National League (WNL). In 2019, she made her debut for the Republic of Ireland women’s national team. She can play in either the center of defense or in midfield.
Niamh Farrelly was born on April 15, 1999, in Lucan, Dublin. She played street football alongside her brother. An Arsenal FC supporter, she spent one season with Esker Celtic playing in the Dublin and District Schoolboys’/girls’ League (DDSL) before moving to Peamount United. She also played Gaelic football for the youth system of Lucan Sarsfields GAA, before deciding to focus on soccer.
In September 2015, Niamh Farrelly made her debut for Peamount United’s first team in a 4–2 WNL Shield win over Castlebar Celtic. She enjoyed good form in the 2018 Women’s National League, being named WNL Player of the Month for September 2018 and named in the Team of the Season. She was part of the team when they secured the 2019 Women’s National League title.
After helping Peamount United secure a League and Cup “double” in their 2020 campaign, Niamh Farrelly signed a three-year professional contract with Scottish Women’s Premier League club Glasgow City in December 2020. She had played in the teams’ UEFA Women’s Champions League fixture the previous month. The transfer was scheduled to complete with the opening of the transfer window on January 2, 2021, and Niamh Farrelly was assigned City’s number 17 jersey.
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