Irish Banshees players’ profiles
The Banshees have listed four IC’11 world team players who will return to play in their second tournament, these are: Emma Kelly, Gillian Behan, Louise Loughlin and Laura Corrigan.
Name: Cáitlín Ní Chíanáin
From: Cavan, Ireland
Team: Dublin Angels
Jersey number: 33
Position: Centre
Why and when I started playing: In 2010/2011 I came back from a year in Australia and fancied a go at the game having not tried it there.
Expectations for IC: To grow as a player and ideally bring home some silver wear.
Best footy memory: Beating Switzerland in Euro Cup in Belfast, 2011.
Name: Laura Corrigan
From: Cavan Ireland/Greensborough Vic
Team: Diamond Creek
Jersey number: 1
Position: Ruck/ wing
Why and when I started playing: 2008 as I had always been told I was to rough in Gaelic so I thought Aussie Rules was the game for me.
Expectations for IC: To go back to back.
Best footy memory: Winning the last IC and being named in the top 3 players of the tournament.
Name: Regina Curtin
From: Cork and currently in Koroit, Victoria
Team: Milford Senior Camoige Club and Donoughmore Senior Ladies Football Club
Jersey number: 10
Position: Midfield, forward
Why and when I started playing: Love sport, love playing ball, love the team spirit and friendships you make
Expectations for IC: Be competitive, train hard, win matches
Best sporting memory: Winning the All Ireland club camogie Championship with Milford (Cork).
Regina is a multiple ‘All Ireland Senior Football championship’ holder 2005 – 2007 and also achieved an ‘All Ireland Camogie League title’ in 2012.
