Jessica Hennessy (born 1 October 2001) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Nottingham Forest in the FA Women's National League North.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jessica Hennessy | ||
| Date of birth | 1 October 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Westmeath, Ireland | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nottingham Forest | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2015–2017 | Lucan United | ||
| 2017–2019 | Shelbourne | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | AIT | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2022 | Athlone Town | 38 | |
| 2023–2024 | Shamrock Rovers | 46 | |
| 2024–present | Nottingham Forest | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:42, 28th March 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career
editJessica 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.
Athlone Town
editFollowing 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]
Shamrock Rovers
editFollowing 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]
Nottingham Forest
editOn 13 September 2024, Hennessy signed for Nottingham Forest on a one year deal.[13]
References
edit- ^ "Galway and MGL cup success on Gaynor finals day | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "Shelbourne WU17 | Fixtures | Squad | Honours | Record | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "2018 WNL U17 League Tables & Results & Stats | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "Athlone Town WFC | Fixtures | Squad | Honours | Record | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "New Shamrock Rovers star Jessica Hennessy chasing Ireland call". Independent.ie. 2022-12-20. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ "FAI Women's Cup Final: Shelbourne complete double with victory over Athlone". The Irish Times. 2023-04-01. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
- ^ "Athlone Town duo triumph at SSE Airtricity WNL Awards | Football Association of Ireland". www.fai.ie. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ Donovan, Shane (2022-12-04). "Jessica Hennessy completes Shamrock Rovers move". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
- ^ Leen, T (2023-11-23). "Peamount United big winners at Women's Premier Division Awards". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ Duffy, Emma (2023-11-21). "Peamount United trio nominated for top gong as PFAI name Team of the Year". The 42. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ Rovers, Shamrock (2024-01-06). "Hennessy Resigns". The 42. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ Rovers, Shamrock (2024-01-06). "Hennessy Resigns". The 42. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
- ^ "Forest Women complete Jessica Hennessy signing". Nottingham Forest F.C. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.