Noëlle Healy Explained
Noëlle Healy |
Irish: | Nollaig Nic Éilidhe |
Code: | Ladies' Football |
Sport: | Ladies' Football |
Province: | Leinster |
Occupation: | Doctor |
Position: | Forward |
County: | Dublin |
Club: | St Brigid's → UCD Mourneabbey |
Clyears: | 2000–2019 2009–2015 2019– |
Clposition: | Forward |
Icyears: | 2007–2021 |
Counties: | Dublin |
Icallireland: | 5 |
Allstars: | 4 |
Dr. Noëlle Healy[1] [2] is a senior Dublin ladies' footballer. She was a member of the Dublin teams that won the All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship in 2010, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. She captained Dublin in the 2016 final and was named Player of the Match following the 2017 final. In 2017 she was also named the TG4 Senior Player's Player of the Year. She was the first Dublin player to win the award. She was also a member of the Dublin team that won the 2018 Ladies' National Football League and in the same year collected her fourth All Star award.
Early years, family and education
Healy was born in Belgium but is from Castleknock. She was educated at Loreto College on St Stephen's Green[3] [4] and represented the school at basketball.[5] She made her first trip to Croke Park in 2002, when her father brought her to see the 2002 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final.[6] Between 2009 and 2015 she attended University College Dublin on a sports scholarship and studied medicine.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12]
Career
In 2015, Healy qualified as a doctor. She specialises in anaesthesia.[13] She has trained and worked at various Dublin hospitals including St. Vincent's University Hospital,[14] the Mater,[15] Beaumont Hospital[16] [17] [18] and Holles Street Hospital.[19] On 24 December 2018, while working at Connolly Hospital, Healy responded on Twitter to a comment earlier made by the Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar. Varadkar had suggested that nurses, doctors and healthcare workers in emergency departments should not take holidays during the Christmas/New Year period. Healy tweeted "Three 24 hour shifts in 6 days and 2 in the last three. It cool if I take a day or two off to celebrate Christmas with my fam".[20] [21] [22] [23] [24] In 2019 Healy began working at Cork University Hospital.[25]
Playing career
Clubs
- St Brigid'sHealy began playing Gaelic football when she was nine. She initially played informally on the green in front of her house before asking her mother to take to her local GAA club, St Brigid's.[26] Between 2015 and 2018, Healy played in three Dublin Ladies' Senior Football Championship finals for St Brigid's.[27] [28] [29]
- UCDBetween 2009 and 2015, while attending University College Dublin on a sports scholarship, Healy also played for UCD GAA in the O'Connor Cup.[33] [34] [35]
- MourneabbeyIn March 2019, after her job as a doctor saw her transfer to Cork University Hospital, Healy switched from St Brigid's to Mourneabbey.[36] [37] [38] [39]
Inter-county
Together with Niamh McEvoy, Sinéad Goldrick and Hannah Tyrrell, Healy was part of a generation of Dublin ladies' footballers who won All-Ireland titles at under-14, under-16 and under-18 levels before playing for the senior team. Healy began playing for the senior team in 2007 at the age of 16.[40] [41] [42] [43] [44] She was a member of the Dublin team that won the 2010 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final.[45] Heally was a regular in the Dublin team during the 2010s, finishing as an All-Ireland runner-up in 2014, 2015 and 2016.[46] [47] [48] [49] She captained Dublin in the 2016 final.[50] She was subsequently a member of the Dublin teams that won the 2017,[51] [52] [53] 2018,[54] [55] and 2019 All-Ireland finals.[56] [57] In 2017, after she was named Player of the Match in the 2017 final, she was also named the TG4 Senior Player's Player of the Year. She was the first Dublin player to win the award.[58] [59] She was also a member of the Dublin team that won the 2018 Ladies' National Football League.[60] [61] In 2018 Healy collected her fourth All Star award.[62] [63] [64]
Honours
- Dublin
- St Brigid's
- Individual
- TG4 Senior Player's Player of the Year
- All Stars
- Winner: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018: 4
Notes and References
- Web site: Noëlle Healy. twitter.com. 5 October 2019.
- Web site: "For somebody who worked in the industry himself, I don't think it was fair" - Healy on Varadkar's comments. www.sportsjoe.ie. 1 October 2019. 24 December 2018.
- Web site: 'Working long hours as a doctor, means I've to be strict with my diet' - Dublin GAA star Noelle Healy. www.independent.ie. 1 October 2019. 31 May 2016.
- Web site: Loreto Past Pupils Play in All Ireland Ladies Football Junior and Senior Finals. www.loretothegreen.ie. 3 October 2019. 7 October 2014.
- Web site: Mount Temple v Loretto Stephen's Green - U16B Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 3 October 2019. 14 March 2006.
- Web site: Player Watch: Inside the devastating All-Ireland final performance of Noelle Healy. www.the42.ie. 3 October 2019. 25 September 2017.
- Web site: Noelle Healy. www.linkedin.com. 1 October 2019.
- Web site: UCD Sports Scholarship Reception. www.sportsfile.com. 3 October 2019. 20 November 2009.
- Web site: The hectic lifestyle of an anaesthetist aiming to numb Dublin's All-Ireland pain. www.the42.ie. 20 September 2017. 5 March 2019.
- Web site: From the frontline of the operating theatre to the forefront of Dublin's bid for seven in-a-row. www.the42.ie. 1 October 2019. 1 July 2018.
- Web site: All-Ireland Delight for UCD Medicine Connections. www.ucd.ie. 3 October 2019. 24 September 2017.
- Web site: Women In Sport: Dublin's Noelle Healy. www.her.ie. 3 October 2019. 28 September 2014.
- Web site: Preparation is key for Healy. www.gaa.ie. 3 October 2019. 23 September 2016.
- Web site: Noelle Healy. www.linkedin.com. 1 October 2019.
- Web site: Preparation is key for Healy. www.gaa.ie. 3 October 2019. 23 September 2016.
- Web site: All-Ireland Delight for UCD Medicine Connections. www.ucd.ie. 3 October 2019. 24 September 2017.
- Web site: Preparation is key for Healy. www.gaa.ie. 3 October 2019. 23 September 2016.
- Web site: This much I know: Noelle Healy, footballer. www.irishexaminer.com. 3 October 2019. 21 January 2017.
- Web site: From the frontline of the operating theatre to the forefront of Dublin's bid for seven in-a-row. www.the42.ie. 1 October 2019. 1 July 2018.
- Web site: "For somebody who worked in the industry himself, I don't think it was fair" - Healy on Varadkar's comments. www.sportsjoe.ie. 1 October 2019. 24 December 2018.
- Web site: Everyone should read Noelle Healy's response to Varadkar's recent HSE comments. www.her.ie. 1 October 2019. 24 December 2018.
- Web site: No regrets for Dublin star Noelle Healy over Varadkar tweet. www.irishexaminer.com. 1 October 2019. 9 January 2019.
- Web site: 'It hit the complete wrong tone': Noelle Healy on Varadkar's holiday comments. www.irishtimes.com. 1 October 2019. 9 January 2019.
- Web site: Dublin star Noelle Healy hits out at Taoiseach Leo Varadkar for medical staff comments. www.irishmirror.ie. 1 October 2019. 9 January 2019.
- Web site: 'I'm sure Noelle would be up at the top of a transfer market' - All-Ireland club champions welcome Dublin star Healy. www.rte.ie. 1 October 2019. 5 March 2019.
- Web site: Noelle Healy. dublinladiesgaelic.ie. 1 October 2019.
- Web site: Fox' too clever for Brigid's. www.dublingaa.ie. 10 August 2015. 27 September 2019.
- Web site: Foxrock Cabinteely retain title after a battle with St Brigds. dublinladiesgaelic.ie. 3 September 2016. 27 September 2019.
- Web site: Dub kingpins Foxrock-Cabinteely's reign continues as they make it four in-a-row. www.the42.ie. 28 September 2018. 27 September 2019.
- Web site: Fox' too clever for Brigid's. www.dublingaa.ie. 10 August 2015. 27 September 2019.
- Web site: Foxrock Cabinteely retain title after a battle with St Brigds. dublinladiesgaelic.ie. 3 September 2016. 27 September 2019.
- Web site: Dub kingpins Foxrock-Cabinteely's reign continues as they make it four in-a-row. www.the42.ie. 28 September 2018. 27 September 2019.
- Web site: UCD Sports Scholarship Reception. www.sportsfile.com. 3 October 2019. 20 November 2009.
- Web site: GAA: Limerick Ladies overhaul UCD. universityobserver.ie. 3 October 2019. 10 November 2009.
- Web site: O'Connor Cup finals weekend awaits after late heroics. www.thecollegeview.com. 3 October 2019. 11 March 2015.
- Web site: Dublin star Healy applies for transfer to Cork's All-Ireland club champions Mourneabbey. www.the42.ie. 1 October 2019. 13 February 2019.
- Web site: Transfer of Dublin star approved to Cork All-Ireland club champions after vote last night. www.the42.ie. 1 October 2019. 5 March 2019.
- Web site: 'I'm sure Noelle would be up at the top of a transfer market' - All-Ireland club champions welcome Dublin star Healy. www.rte.ie. 1 October 2019. 5 March 2019.
- Web site: Dublin GAA star Noelle Healy on joining a new club in Cork. www.sportsjoe.ie. 4 October 2019. 2 October 2019.
- Web site: Women In Sport: Dublin's Noelle Healy. www.her.ie. 3 October 2019. 28 September 2014.
- Web site: Dublin capture U-14 Title. ladiesgaelic.ie. 3 August 2004. 4 October 2019.
- Web site: Match Report and photos of the Dublin U-16 Team. ladiesgaelic.ie. 21 March 2018. 18 September 2006.
- Web site: Dublin Minors - All Ireland Champions 2008. dublinladiesgaelic.ie. 21 March 2018. 4 August 2008.
- Web site: Noelle Healy: "it'll be a psychological battle as much as a physical battle". ladiesgaelic.ie. 1 October 2019. 24 September 2015.
- Web site: TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football championship final. ladiesgaelic.ie. 29 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
- Web site: The hectic lifestyle of an anaesthetist aiming to numb Dublin's All-Ireland pain. www.the42.ie. 20 September 2017. 5 March 2019.
- Web site: Noelle Healy: "it'll be a psychological battle as much as a physical battle". ladiesgaelic.ie. 1 October 2019. 24 September 2015.
- Web site: Noelle Healy reflects on 'unbelievable' journey travelled. www.gaa.ie. 1 October 2019. 8 January 2019.
- Web site: Ladies Captain Noelle Healy Stars in AIG's Latest Epic Promo. www.dublingaa.ie. 1 October 2019. 20 September 2017.
- Web site: Cork v Dublin - TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 16 April 2018. 25 September 2016.
- Web site: Player Watch: Inside the devastating All-Ireland final performance of Noelle Healy. www.the42.ie. 3 October 2019. 25 September 2017.
- Web site: Dublin's goal rush secures All-Ireland glory. www.rte.ie. 24 September 2017. 18 April 2018.
- Web site: Dublin v Mayo - TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 18 April 2018. 24 September 2017.
- Web site: Dublin make history with back-to-back All-Irelands. www.rte.ie. 14 November 2018. 16 September 2018.
- Web site: Cork v Dublin - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 15 November 2018. 16 September 2018.
- Web site: Dublin grind down Galway to seal three-in-a-row. www.rte.ie. 15 September 2019. 19 September 2019.
- Web site: Dublin v Galway - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 20 September 2019. 15 September 2019.
- Web site: Noelle Healy named Players' Player of the Year. www.rte.ie. 26 November 2017. 4 October 2019.
- Web site: Noelle Healy named TG4 Player of the Year. www.gaa.ie. 26 November 2017. 4 October 2019.
- Web site: Dublin women see off Mayo to earn maiden league title. www.irishtimes.com. 6 May 2018. 7 May 2018.
- Web site: Aherne the star turn as Dublin blitz Mayo to secure first league crown. www.the42.ie. 7 May 2018. 6 May 2018.
- Web site: Noelle Healy named Players' Player of the Year. www.rte.ie. 26 November 2017. 4 October 2019.
- Web site: Noelle Healy named TG4 Player of the Year. www.gaa.ie. 26 November 2017. 4 October 2019.
- Web site: Magnificent seven for Dublin as All-Star team announced. www.irishexaminer.com. 3 December 2018. 19 September 2019.
- Web site: Dublin capture U-14 Title. ladiesgaelic.ie. 3 August 2004. 4 October 2019.
- Web site: Match Report and photos of the Dublin U-16 Team. ladiesgaelic.ie. 21 March 2018. 18 September 2006.
- Web site: Dublin Minors - All Ireland Champions 2008. dublinladiesgaelic.ie. 21 March 2018. 4 August 2008.
- Web site: TG4 All-Ireland Ladies senior football championship final. ladiesgaelic.ie. 29 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
- Web site: Dublin Ladies complete maiden win of All-Ireland Football title. www.breakingnews.ie. 26 September 2010. 4 April 2018.
- Web site: All Ireland Ladies Football Senior Final – Cork 2-13 Dublin 2-12. munster.gaa.ie. 28 September 2014. 12 April 2018.
- Web site: Dublin v Cork - TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 13 April 2018. 27 September 2015.
- Web site: Drama as Cork edge out Dublin to seal six-in-a-row. www.rte.ie. 25 September 2016. 16 April 2018.
- Web site: Player Watch: Inside the devastating All-Ireland final performance of Noelle Healy. www.the42.ie. 3 October 2019. 25 September 2017.
- Web site: Dublin's goal rush secures All-Ireland glory. www.rte.ie. 24 September 2017. 18 April 2018.
- Web site: Dublin v Mayo - TG4 Ladies Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 18 April 2018. 24 September 2017.
- Web site: Dublin make history with back-to-back All-Irelands. www.rte.ie. 14 November 2018. 16 September 2018.
- Web site: Cork v Dublin - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 15 November 2018. 16 September 2018.
- Web site: Dublin grind down Galway to seal three-in-a-row. www.rte.ie. 15 September 2019. 19 September 2019.
- Web site: Dublin v Galway - TG4 All-Ireland Ladies Football Senior Championship Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 20 September 2019. 15 September 2019.