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 illustration by Rachel Corcoran

Joy Neville (Rugby Union Referee) 2020

Rachael Blackmore illustration by Rachel Corcoran

Rachael Blackmore (Jockey) 2020

 
 
Kellie Harrington illustration by Rachel Corcoran

Kellie Harrington (Boxer) 2020

Lindsay Peat illustration by Rachel Corcoran

Lindsay Peate (Rugby, Gaelic Football, Basketball) 2020

 
 

Sene Naoupu (Rugby) 2021

Emma Byrne (Goalkeeper) 2021