Laois woman signs for Women’s National League side ahead of new season

A 20-year-old Laois woman has signed for a Women’s National League side for the 2021-2022 season.

Gillian Keenan, who hails from Emo, put pen to paper on a deal with Treaty United recently.

The Limerick based club are one of nine senior teams that compete in Ireland’s top women’s soccer competition.

The club was founded in 2020 in the place of Limerick WFC, following their financial collapse.

They play their home matches at Markets Field, the same ground as their predecessors.

In their first ever season, Treaty United finished third in Group 2 behind DLR Waves and Athlone Town.

Keenan previously represented the Midlands League at the Gaynor Cup as a juvenile player.

A former Emo Celtic player, Keenan has been capped at international level with the Republic of Ireland at U-17 and U-19 level.

She played for Peamount United at underage level and was also a fine athlete.

She regularly represented Emo-Rath at events including the 100m hurdles.

The Women’s National League is set to commence on March 27 and Treaty United begin away to Bohemians.

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