WITH a maximum of nine distinctions, Treaty United’s Grace McInerney graduated from the FAI Player Development Course at Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board’s College of FET, Kilmallock Road Campus.
Choosing the course was “a no-brainer” for the talented footballer, who said: “It gave me the best of both worlds, improving as a player while gaining qualifications. I enjoyed the training sessions most, they felt like a reward for working hard in class.”
Craig Madigan, FAI ETB coordinator, praised Grace’s achievements, saying: “Grace has been an outstanding student and athlete. Her commitment to both her studies and her development as a player has been exceptional.”
“Achieving nine distinctions and earning a gold scholarship is a testament to her hard work and dedication. We’re incredibly proud of her.”
Grace has now begun a new chapter at the Technological University of the Shannon, studying physical education and business, supported by a gold football scholarship.
On the pitch, her career started with Fairview Rangers. At Treaty United, the Ballysimon-native lines out as a right full-back.
On her future ambitions, Grace said: “As an individual, I’d love to get my first goal in the league at senior level, but as a team our goal is to stay consistent throughout the campaign and take it week by week.”
“The plan is to play at the highest level for as long as possible and if opportunities come up that can benefit me personally and help my game, I’d definitely look into them.”