"It took Julie-Ann Russell's departure from football for her to acquire the skill of penalty-taking in another sport. This time last year Russell was a key player in Ireland's effort to qualify for last summer's Uefa European Women's Championship in Switzerland. Today she will line out at centre-forward for her home club Moycullen in the Galway senior B county final in Gaelic football in Claregalway."
"Galway star has switched attention to other sports since she retired from international football but is 'forever grateful' for her second chance"
Julie-Ann Russell has switched focus to other sports since retiring from international football. She is 'forever grateful' for a second chance after leaving the international game. Her departure from football led her to acquire penalty-taking skills in another sport. Last year Russell was a key player in Ireland's effort to qualify for the Uefa European Women's Championship held in Switzerland. She will line out at centre-forward for her home club Moycullen in the Galway senior B county final. The county final will take place in Claregalway and features Russell playing Gaelic football for Moycullen.
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