Huge congratulations to Aoibheann Costello!

🌟 Comhghairdeachas Aoibheann Costello! 🌟

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate Aoibheann as she receives the 2025 Medtronic Galway Sports Stars Award for Women’s Soccer this Friday — an honour she has more than earned. 🙌

19 April 2025; Aoibheann Costello of Galway United waits in the tunnel before the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division match between Sligo Rovers and Galway United at The Showgrounds in Sligo. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Aoibheann has been a standout performer since joining Galway United in 2023, showcasing exceptional athleticism, intelligence, and adaptability. A proud Milltown native, she has continued to elevate her game every season.

Her transition into a new position this year has added another dimension to United’s play — contributing creatively, linking attacks, and assisting a huge number of goals through her vision, movement, and unselfish work rate. 💫⚽️

17 August 2024; Aoibheann Costello of Galway United in action against Fiona Owens of Shamrock Rovers during the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup final between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

From her early days with Cregmore Claregalway FC, where she memorably scored in Eamonn Deacy Park at just 13 in the U14 FAI Cup Final, to joining Galway WFC and then becoming one of Galway United’s most reliable and dynamic players, Aoibheann’s journey is a story of dedication, resilience, and passion. ❤️

26 March 2017; Aoibheann Costello of Cregmore Claregalway FC shoots to score her side’s third goal during the FAI Women’s U14 Cup Final match between Cregmore Claregalway and Kilmore Celtic at Eamon Deacy Park in Galway. Photo by David Maher/Sportsfile

15 March 2022; Aoibheann Costello poses for a portrait during a Galway WFC squad portrait session at Spóirtlann an Chaisleáin Ghearr in Galway. Photo by Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Her achievements speak for themselves:
🔹 A major contributor to Galway United’s back to back Avenir Sports All‑Island Cup victories.
🔹 Outstanding defensive and pressing metrics across the league
🔹 Named to the PFA Ireland Women’s Premier Division Team of the Year 2025 👏🏼
🔹 63 appearances for Galway United — and counting

22 November 2025; Aoibheann Costello of Galway United with her PFA Ireland Womens Premier Division Team of the Year 2025 medal during the PFA Ireland Awards 2025 at The College Green Hotel in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

17 August 2024; Galway United players, from left, Abbie Callanan, Kate Thompson and Aoibheann Costello celebrate with the trophy after the Avenir Sports All-Island Cup final between Shamrock Rovers and Galway United at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Aoibheann continues to be an exceptional ambassador for Galway sport — hardworking, versatile, and impactful every time she steps on the pitch.

Comhghairdeachas, Aoibheann — Your success inspires everyone around you, and we’re excited to see what the future holds. Here’s to another massive year in maroon!⭐️