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Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown Waves, also referred to as DLR Waves is an Irish association football club based in Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown. It was originally founded in 2012. The club enters teams in the FAI Women's Cup and the Women's National League. Between 2014 and 2018, following a merger, with UCD, the club played as UCD Waves. However in 2018 UCD withdrew from the WNL. DLR Waves was subsequently revived as a separate club, taking UCD Waves' place in the WNL.

DLR Waves
Full nameDún Laoghaire–Rathdown Waves
Founded2012; 10 years ago (2012)
GroundUCD Bowl
Capacity3,000 (1500 seated)
ManagerGraham Kelly
LeagueWomen's National League
20225th
Home colours
Away colours
Current season

History



Early years


The 2012–13 season saw DLR Waves join the Women's National League as an expansion team. The club was formed with the support of the Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council and they played their home games at Jackson Park, Kilternan. DLR Waves were managed by former UCD coach, Larry Mahony, and their squad featured former UCD captain Sylvia Gee.[1][2][3] Initially DLR Waves had mixed success in the WNL. During the 2012–13 season they finished fifth. They were also FAI Women's Cup semi-finalists.[4][5]


Merger with UCD


Between 2014 and 2018, following a merger, with UCD, the club played as UCD Waves. However in 2018 UCD withdrew from the WNL. DLR Waves was subsequently revived as a separate club, taking UCD Waves' place in the WNL.[5][6]


Players



Current squad


As of 10 March 2021[7]

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  IRL Rugile Auskalnyte
2 DF  IRL Nicole Keogh
3 DF  IRL Katie Burdis
4 DF  IRL Louise Corrigan
5 DF  IRL Jessica Gleeson
6 MF  IRL Fiona Donnelly
7 FW  IRL Rachel Doyle
8 MF  IRL Ciara Maher
9 FW  IRL Kerri Letmon
10 FW  IRL Katie Malone
11 MF  IRL Catherine Cronin (captain)
12 DF  IRL Niamh Prior
13 DF  IRL Aoife Brophy
No. Pos. Nation Player
14 DF  IRL Rebekah Carroll
15 MF  IRL Nadine Clare
16 MF  IRL Avril Brierley
17 DF  IRL Oleta Griffin
18 GK  IRL Eve Badana
19 MF  IRL Zoe Leonard
20 FW  IRL Carla McManus
21 FW  IRL Jane McKevitt
23 FW  IRL Kate Mooney
24 MF  IRL Niamh Barnes
25 MF  IRL Shauna Carroll

Former players



Coaching Staff


Position Name
Head Manager Graham Kelly
Assistant Manager John Sullivan
1st Team Coach Darragh O'Reilly
1st Team Coach Aoibh Hall
Goalkeeping Coach Colum Tinsley
Physio Stacey Nesbitt
Under-19 Coach Laura Heffernan
Under-17 Coach Hugh Strong
Under-16 Coach Niall Cull

Source:[8]


References


  1. "Bus Eireann Women's National League 2012 launch". www.fai.ie. 20 August 2012. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  2. "WNL Season Preview - DLR Waves". www.extratime.ie. 24 August 2012. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  3. "Sylvia Gee picks up Player of the Month". wnl.fai.ie. 8 January 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  4. "Ireland (Women) 2012/13 and 2013". www.rsssf.com. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  5. "Waves break new ground". www.gazettegroup.com. 21 August 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2018.
  6. "DLR Waves revived as UCD pull out of the Women's National League". www.extratime.ie. 11 December 2018. Retrieved 10 August 2019.
  7. @DLRWaves (10 March 2021). "It's the official @FAI_WNL league launch morning and here is our 1st team squad for the new season. A big thank you to our club sponsors CDS, Sandyford House, Bryan's Coffee, Visual Print & official partners UCD Sport, DLR CoCo, Natural Kitchen, Jako & CS Strength & Fitness" (Tweet) via Twitter.
  8. "2020 Squad List". Retrieved 1 September 2020.





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