David Caren

The inspirational story of Olympian and Hockey World Cup Goalkeeper of the Tournament, Ayeisha McFerran.

‘It was down to Ayeisha now. If she saved the next penalty, Ireland, the tournament underdogs, would be in the final – for the first time ever.’​

Ayeisha McFerran: Great Irish Sports Stars features on the Summer Reading Challenge 2023 book collection! 

This is the inspirational story of one of the best hockey goalkeepers in the world, who lost her mum at a young age, went into foster care, and found a home between the goal posts in the Senior Women’s Irish hockey team.

Borrow this book from your local library and sign up to this year’s sporty Summer Reading Challenge – or you can join right here online!