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The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the nominees for the 35th edition of the FAI International Awards, set to take place on Friday, June 6th at the Aviva Stadium ahead of Ireland’s international friendly against Senegal.
This year’s awards will honour standout performances from June 2024 to May 2025, recognising the achievements of players across all age levels in Irish football.
The 2025 list reflects the growing strength and talent in the women’s game, from seasoned internationals to rising stars making their mark on the global stage. One of the most anticipated honours is the Senior Women’s International Player of the Year, where nominees Kyra Carusa, Anna Patten, and Julie-Ann Russell are all recognised for their outstanding contributions in green.
The International Goal of the Year category also features a standout goal from the women’s team – Julie-Ann Russell’s stunning strike against France.
Here are the full nominees in the women’s categories:
Senior Women’s International Player of the Year
Kyra Carusa
Anna Patten
Julie-Ann Russell
Young Women’s International Player of the Year
Abbie Larkin
Jessie Stapleton
Tyler Toland
International Goal of the Year
WNT | Julie-Ann Russell vs France
MNT | Robbie Brady vs Finland
MNT | Evan Ferguson vs Bulgaria
Women’s Under-19 International Player of the Year
Jess Fitzgerald
Katie Keane
Aoife Kelly
Women’s Under-17 International Player of the Year
Anna Butler
Ella Kelly
Madison McGuane
Girls’ Under-16 International Player of the Year
Keelin Comiskey
Ciara Milton
Hailey Twomey
Girls’ Under-15 Schools International Player of the Year
Ava Hallinan (Jesus & Mary Secondary School, Enniscrone)
Ciara Milton (St. Leo’s College, Carlow)
Hailey Twomey (Eureka Secondary School, Kells)
Football For All International Player of the Year
Josh Hennessy (Down Syndrome Futsal)
Neil Hoey (Amputee)
Heather Jameson (Cerebral Palsy)
