Emma Byrne: 'Reaching the World Cup is the Biggest Achievement in Irish Sport'

Emma Byrne is the Republic of Ireland’s most capped woman. Now a radio and TV analyst, the retired goalkeeper reflects on the current Girls in Green’s qualification for the World Cup – which she considers to be the greatest achievement in Irish sporting history.It wasn’t always thus: Emma and her team-mates once went to war with the FAI to ensure that the women’s national side was given the respect and support it deserved.Subscribe to The Big Interview YouTube channel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit revistadelaliga.substack.com