# Megan Connolly

This year

2023

# Megan Connolly

'I had two fractured ribs and a grade three laceration of the kidney. Adrenaline took over'

Megan Connolly is back with World Cup-bound Ireland after a serious injury setback.

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Feb 22nd 2023, 8:05 AM

# Political Football

Ireland to wear purple wristbands in solidarity with World Cup rivals

Vera Pauw also expressed ‘concerns’ over Saudi Arabia’s reported sponsorship of the World Cup ahead of tomorrow’s friendly against China PR.

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Feb 21st 2023, 8:15 PM

Last year

2022

# Reaction

Praise for Irish duo as Connolly returns from injury and Atkinson bags late winner

The pair made their mark in the Women’s Super League yesterday.

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Nov 21st 2022, 3:30 PM

# Pauw Patrol

'Real blow' as injured midfield duo ruled out of Ireland's 'very tough' play-off

Ireland will be without Megan Connolly and Ruesha Littlejohn for next month’s showdown against Scotland or Austria.

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Sep 9th 2022, 3:50 PM

# Megan Connolly

'Fractured ribs and bruised kidney' forces Ireland midfielder to miss Slovakia game

Brighton player Connolly will be absent for Ireland’s World Cup qualifier tomorrow.

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Sep 5th 2022, 8:50 PM

# Another shot

'We were a different kind of team back then' - Ireland out to right the wrongs of Euros campaign

Megan Connolly looks ahead to the huge World Cup qualifier against Finland tomorrow night.

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Aug 31st 2022, 12:15 PM

# Georgia on their mind

'One of those days where everything goes right' - Connolly and McCabe magic key for Ireland

The duo linked up brilliantly, finishing with a combined total of four goals and five assists.

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Jun 27th 2022, 10:00 PM

# swede as a nut

Ireland's Brighton star 'enjoyed every minute' of Battle of Gothenburg

Megan Connolly impressed in a different role against world heavyweights Sweden.

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Apr 13th 2022, 12:04 PM

All time

# WNT

Here are the goals that earned Ireland a superb win over Finland

Megan Connolly’s effort put Ireland in the ascendancy in Helsinki and Denise O’Sullivan bagged the winner.

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Oct 26th 2021, 5:09 PM

# Challenge

Ireland hoping to make history ahead of Tallaght clash with 'one of the best teams in the world'

Megan Connolly and co open their World Cup qualifying campaign against Sweden on Thursday.

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Oct 19th 2021, 8:51 AM

# Flying the flag

Kiernan continues Liverpool goal-scoring form, Connolly downs Birmingham's Irish Seven

There were two Irish scorers on a busy night of Continental Cup action.

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Oct 13th 2021, 10:15 PM

# Connolly's station

Ireland star Megan Connolly rewarded with Brighton contract extension

The 24-year-old midfielder played a pivotal role as the club achieved the best season in its history.

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Aug 15th 2021, 10:54 AM

# On the Move

Ireland striker Jarrett set for pastures new as Brighton announce departure

Cork’s Megan Connolly has been offered a new contract at the Seagulls.

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May 20th 2021, 10:07 AM

# WSL

Table-toppers Chelsea return to winning ways against Arsenal, Ireland's Connolly stars for Brighton again

A disappointing defeat, another huge performance and a controversial postponement – it was a mixed night for the Irish in the Women’s Super League.

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Feb 10th 2021, 11:55 PM

# irish interest

McCabe produces two assists as leaders Arsenal maintain their 100% record

The Gunners defeated a Brighton side featuring three Ireland internationals 5-0 this afternoon.

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Oct 11th 2020, 9:06 PM

# Underdogs

'We won’t lie down and let the Germans walk all over us'

Megan Connolly signals Ireland’s intent as they face a crucial Euro 2022 qualifier with Germany on Saturday.

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Sep 14th 2020, 5:18 PM

# Hit The Net

Superb strike from Connolly helps Brighton claim opening win in WSL season

Manchester United struck late to deny champions Chelsea a successful start.

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Sep 6th 2020, 6:31 PM

# Update

Ireland without Brighton star for crucial Euro qualifiers, business as usual amid coronavirus fears

Another record crowd at Tallaght Stadium is expected for the Greece tie on Thursday night, with over 5,000 tickets gone.

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Mar 2nd 2020, 2:17 PM

# Green shoots

Irish duo feature as Arsenal reach cup semis

Meanwhile, it was a disappointing night for Megan Connolly and her Brighton team-mates.

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Jan 15th 2020, 10:52 PM

# Stateside

Brighton star Connolly out of Ireland's LA friendly against world champions

The women’s national team trained at the Rose Bowl ahead of Sunday’s game against USA.

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Aug 2nd 2019, 9:21 PM

# Dream Come True

'I have dreamed of becoming a professional footballer my whole life': Ireland midfielder Connolly joins Brighton

Megan Connolly recently spent four years playing university football on a scholarship in Florida.

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Jan 26th 2019, 2:47 PM

# florida key

'I just screamed. I couldn't cope. It was a build-up of four years': Megan Connolly on a remarkable US triumph

The Republic of Ireland international discusses an incredible finale to her time in Florida and starting the next chapter.

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Dec 16th 2018, 8:00 PM

# life is a rollercoaster

'It was just raw emotion': Megan Connolly on going viral, sibling rivalry and a different Irish camp

The Cork native is back for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and making big plans for her future.

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Apr 2nd 2018, 8:58 PM

# Megan Connolly

A Republic of Ireland footballer had an unholy meltdown on a rollercoaster, and we get it

It was the moment her soul left her body.

4.6k

Mar 19th 2018, 12:38 PM

# history girls

Watch the goals which put Ireland's U19s into the European Championships semi-finals

Savannah McCarthy and Megan Connolly were on target in the 2-1 win over Sweden yesterday.

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Jul 22nd 2014, 10:33 AM