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Shirley is Ireland’s most capped athlete in any team sport with an incredible 316 appearances for Irish hockey. A World Cup silver medallist and Olympian, Shirley helped blaze a trail for women in Irish sport, making history at every turn. Honoured with an MBE and an Honorary Doctorate for her services to sport, she now shapes the future of the game as Talent & Pathway Manager at Ulster Hockey. From a non-traditional start to global impact, Shirley’s story is one of resilience, leadership and the power of belief — a true game-changer on and off the pitch.