Jayne Merren signs for Galway United
Tá lúcháir ar Gaillimh Aonthaithe a fhógairt go bhfuil Jayne Merren síniú d’fhoireann sinsir na mban roimh an séasúr nua 2025.
Galway United are delighted to announce that former Irish WU19 International goalkeeper, Jayne Merren has signed for our senior women’s side ahead of the 2025 season.
Originally from Wicklow, Merren joins United following a successful 2024 season with Wexford FC where she was awarded with a place in the PFAI Team of The Year following an impressive spell between the sticks.
Jayne pictured with Adrian Cronin, Senior Women’s Assistant Manager and Head of Goalkeeping Development at a signing evert in Moyne Villa FC, Headford. Photo: Stephen Naughton
Jayne spent a number of seasons at Shamrock Rovers where she came up through their underage squads before signing with Wexford FC in 2024. She established herself as the starting goalkeeper making 20 appearances across the season.
23 November 2024; The PFA Ireland Women’s Premier Division Team of the Year 2024, back row, from left, Keeva Keenan of Shelbourne, Jesi Rossman of Athlone Town, Eve Dossen of Galway United, Alex Kavanagh of Shelbourne, Jayne Merren of Wexford FC, front row, from left, Maddie Gibson of Athlone Town, Pearl Slattery of Shelbourne, Noelle Murray of Shelbourne and Julie-Ann Russell of Galway United, during the PFA Ireland Awards 2024 at The College Green Hotel in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile
Merren will be in familiar company in Galway joining former Wexford FC teammates Nicole Nix and Ceola Bergin as well as Eve Dossen, Kate Thompson and Rola Olusola with whom she played on the WU19 Irish team.
21 July 2024; Republic of Ireland players, from left, Rolake Olusola, Sophie Morrin, Jayne Merren, Kate Thompson, Meabhh Russell, Keri Loughrey and Eve Dossen after the UEFA Women’s Under-19 European Championships Group B match between Republic of Ireland and Netherlands at Futbolo Stadionas Marijampoleje in Marijampole, Lithuania. Photo by Saulius Cirba/Sportsfile
Commenting on his latest signing, First Team Manager, Phil Trill says:
“Jayne is an impressive and exciting young goalkeeper. Last year, her penalty save in Wexford probably had a big say on our season and likewise a couple of big saves in the game. Things just sort of lined up during the last week and we are very grateful to have her in the club”
On joining Galway United, Merren tells our media team: “I’m buzzing to get started with Galway United. I’ve heard lots of excited things about the club, and can’t wait to get going”
Watch Jayne in action below:
This save from Wexford’s Jayne Merren 👏
It’s 1-1 coming into the final few minutes in Tallaght…#WLOI | #SHAWEX pic.twitter.com/oDwuXFHbQ8
— LOI Women (@LoiWomen) March 16, 2024
Jayne Merren has signed for 2025 as we rapidly approach the start of the SSE Airtricity League of Ireland, Women’s Premier Division 2025. Keep an eye out on our social media for updates!
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