Girls play too, Vol.1 & 2
by Jacqui Hurley. Accompanying illustrations by Rachel Corcoran
Merrion Press, August 2020 & August 2021
“The first ever compendium of stories for 8-14-year olds about Ireland’s most accomplished sportswomen, from RTÉ sports broadcaster Jacqui Hurley. Featuring twenty-five dazzling athletes, and with delightful drawings by five wonderful female Irish illustrators, Girls Play Too is a celebration of some of our brightest and best sporting stars, and of all that you can achieve if you try your best and never give up on your dreams.”
Joy Neville (Rugby Union Referee) 2020
Rachael Blackmore (Jockey) 2020
Kellie Harrington (Boxer) 2020
Lindsay Peate (Rugby, Gaelic Football, Basketball) 2020
Sene Naoupu (Rugby) 2021
Emma Byrne (Goalkeeper) 2021