Galway United have recruited Republic of Ireland international Niamh Farrelly for the 2025 SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division season.
Farrelly spent the second half of last season with Peamount United, the club she made her senior debut with in 2015 aged just 16.
During her initial five years at Greenogue, the midfielder played a key role in two successful title-winning campaigns, including a league and cup double in 2020. Farrelly also won multiple awards individually, including making the Team Of The Year in 2018.
In December 2020, Farrelly departed Peamount to sign a three-year contract with Glasgow City, playing in the Champions League during her time in Scotland as well as winning the league title.
In 2022, she signed for Italian outfit Parma.
Farrelly then moved to London City Lionesses, who compete in the Women’s Championship, the second tier of English football.
The 25-year-old returned Peamount United last year and made her second debut against DLR Waves. She played a key role at the base of the Peas’ midfield in the latter stages of the season, making eight starts and scoring one goal.
Of the move west she said: "I’m delighted to be here, this is a fantastic club with a really exciting squad.
"I think we can really compete again this year and hopefully challenge on all fronts once again. Hopefully, I can play a big part and use my experience to help us move forward as a group."
She made her Ireland debut in 2019, earning her two most recent caps during her time in Scotland, with appearances against Australia and Iceland in 2021.
Farrelly is inspired by now team-mate Julie-Ann Russell who has forced her way into the Ireland side whilst playing with the Tribeswomen.
"We’ve all seen how well Julie-Ann has done and it can only excite and motivate you as a player," the midfielder said.
"The league is so competitive and has become stronger in my time away, you could see it with the call-ups for Irish-based players last year.
"We’re all hungry for success as a group. We know how strong the league is but that is a good thing for us as individuals and Irish football as a whole."
