Jessica Hennessy

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Jessica Hennessy
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Personal information
Full name Jessica Hennessy
Date of birth (2001-10-01) 1 October 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth County 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
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2023 AIT
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2022 Athlone Town 38
2023–2024 Shamrock Rovers 46 (3)
2024– Nottingham Forest
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:42, 28th March 2023 (UTC)

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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Club career

Hennessy is from County 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

Following 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

Following 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

On 13 September 2024, Hennessy signed for Nottingham Forest on a one year deal. [13]

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References

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  3. ↑ "2018 WNL U17 League Tables & Results & Stats | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
  4. ↑ "Athlone Town WFC | Fixtures | Squad | Honours | Record | extratime.com - The Home of Irish Football - Extratime.com". www.extratime.com. Retrieved 2023-08-28.
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  13. ↑ "Forest Women complete Jessica Hennessy signing". Nottingham Forest F.C. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 13 September 2024.
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