‘The first word that came to mind was happiness’.
The final countdown to Ireland’s first-ever major tournament is underway, but what about where it all began for these history-makers?The 42 has spoken to several Ireland players in recent weeks, asking the same question.Both in length and content.With a hat tip to Gavin Cooney for the concept, here’s what the some of the Ireland players told Emma Duffy:Football… it’s just everything I’ve ever known. It’s everything I’ve been obsessed with, honestly ever since I remember.
Martin Seras Lima / INPHO Louise Quinn and Lucy Quinn are team-mates for Ireland and Birmingham City. Martin Seras Lima / INPHO / INPHOThe first word that came to mind was happiness. Fun. It’s always been my thing. I’d probably say the best time. It’s just always been my happy place and I think it’s the same for everybody.I just think about having fun, scoring goals, enjoyment. Then to go on and wear the green jersey is on another level, the World Cup is just out of this world.
You notice it the most when you are with fans and the younger generations. When you really understand what football is to you, your family, and what it will be to to you in the future. Those moments, when you get glimpses of it, you just clock into how special it actually is. It’s mirrored to you through someone else’s eyes. Trying to take every moment as it comes, live in it and not take it for granted — as with the other special things in your life.
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