| Jessica Hennessy | |
| Fullname: | Jessica Hennessy |
| Birth Date: | 1 October 2001 |
| Birth Place: | Westmeath, Ireland |
| Height: | 185cm |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | Nottingham Forest |
| Clubnumber: | 6 |
| Youthyears1: | 20152017 |
| Youthclubs1: | Lucan United |
| Youthyears2: | 20172019 |
| Youthclubs2: | Shelbourne |
| Collegeyears1: | 20212023 |
| College1: | AIT |
| Years1: | 20202022 |
| Caps1: | 38 |
| Years2: | 20232024 |
| Clubs2: | Shamrock Rovers |
| Caps2: | 46 |
| Years3: | 2024present |
| Clubs3: | Nottingham Forest |
| Club-Update: | 00:42, 28th March 2023 (UTC) |
Jessica Hennessy (born 1 October 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Nottingham Forest in the .
Jessica Hennessy is from Westmeath and began her soccer career with Mullingar Athletic in 2014 where she represented The Midlands in the Gaynor Cup. In 2015 Hennessy moved to Lucan United for 2 seasons. During Hennessy's time with Lucan United she played with the Dublin MGL Team and won the Gaynor Cup.[1] In 2017 Hennessy transferred to Shelbourne FC for 2 seasons.[2] While with Shelbourne Hennessy helped them secure the U17 All Ireland National League title where she lined out as an attacking midfielder.[3] While with Shelbourne Hennessy also won the FAI Women's U18 Inter-League Cup with the Dublin MGL team in 2018.
Following her underage career Hennessy then signed for Womens National League club Athlone Town ahead of the 2020 season.[4] [5]
In 2022 Hennessy helped Athlone Town get to their first FAI Women's Cup Final where they lost 2–0 to her former side Shelbourne FC.[6] Hennessy's impressive 2022 season with Athlone Town earned her a spot on the Womens National League team of the year as well as a recent call-up to Ireland’s home-based training camp.[7]
Following her standout season with Athlone Town that seen them finish runners up in the League and Cup, Hennessy signed for newly-reformed Shamrock Rovers for the 2023 season.[8] Hennessy impressed during her time at Shamrock Rovers winning the Players’ Player of the Year as well as being named in both The League of Ireland Women's Premier Division Team of the Season and the first-ever PFAI Team of the Year. [9] [10] [11]
Hennessy resigned for the 2024 season and made 21 appearances for Shamrock Rovers across all competitions.[12]
On 13 September 2024, Hennessy signed for Nottingham Forest on a one year deal.[13]