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Hoops sign O'Kane from Athlone ahead of WNL campaign (RTE.ie)

Shamrock Rovers have signed Ireland Under-19 international Melissa O'Kane ahead of the upcoming 2023 SSE Airtricity Women's National League season.

First team manager Collie O’Neill said: "I am delighted to have Melissa on board. The defender was involved with the midlands club during the 2022 season where they finished second in the table and finished as runners-up in the FAI Women's Cup. She is a young player who can play in several positions, she reads the game very well and is technically very good on the ball."

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Melissa O'Kane signs for the Hoops - Shamrock Rovers - Ireland ... (Shamrock Rovers F.C.)

The Irish U19 International player joins the Hoops from Athlone Town. Speaking on her arrival at Rovers, O'Kane said “I am delighted to join Shamrock Rovers ...

Head of Women’s football, Jason Carey is also very happy to Melissa on board saying “Melissa has a lot of experience in the league despite being quite young, she is a really good, tough defender who also has excellent technical ability when in possession. First-team manager Collie O’Neill said, “I am delighted to have Melissa on board. I’m very excited for the season ahead and can’t wait to get started in pre-season.”

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