Local Hero: Sky Unveil Mural of Katie McCabe & team members in Kilmamanagh ahead of World Cup Qualifier

Sunday 26 June 2022
Primary partner of the Women’s National Team, Sky, has today unveiled a mural of Irish Internationals Katie McCabe, Denise O’Sullivan and Lucy Quinn as Ireland takes on Georgia on Monday June 27th in the next round of World Cup Qualifiers

A 39ft x 8ft piece of artwork was this morning unveiled by Sky of Irish WNT footballer and captain Katie McCabe in her hometown of Kilnamanagh. As proud supporters of the Irish Women’s National Team, Sky commissioned the artwork ahead of Ireland taking on Georgia, in Georgia, tomorrow June 27th at 5pm. The artwork also features Irish Internationals Denise O’Sullivan and Lucy Quinn.  

Painted by Headcase and developed by Core and award-winning illustrator and comedian, Aoife Dooley, the artwork aims to highlight the match taking place next Monday and encourages Irish football fans to get behind the team on their World Cup Qualifying campaign. As part of the unveiling, McCabe’s family members were present to witness the tribute to the Irish football captain.  

People are encouraged to share the image using #OUTBELIEVE

The Irish WNT take on Georgia on Monday June 27th at 5pm (Irish time) with the match available to view on RTÉ 2. 

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