Denise O'Sullivan
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Denise O'Sullivan is an Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...

 international footballer. She plays for Wilton United.

Club career

O'Sullivan won the Irish Under–14 Cup with Wilton United in 2008, scoring twice in the final. She also netted in the senior Wilton United team's 3–1 FAI Women's Cup
FAI Women's Cup
The FAI Women's Cup is the Republic of Ireland's cup competition for women's football teams. It is the women's equivalent of the FAI Cup. As there was no nationwide women's league until late 2011, the cup was of special interest, as it gave teams the only chance to qualify for the UEFA Women's...

 final defeat in August 2011. She turned out for Peamount United
Peamount United
Peamount United is an Irish football club, based in Greenogue Newcastle, 20 kilometres west of Dublin. The club was founded in 1983.The women's team won the Irish FAI Women's Cup in 2010 in their third attempt, after finishing as runner–up in 2005 and 2008.Because there was no nationwide...

 in the 2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League
2011–12 UEFA Women's Champions League
The 2011−12 UEFA Women's Champions League is the eleventh edition of the European women's championship for football clubs. The final will be held in Munich, Germany on 17 May 2012....

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International career

While a pupil at Terence McSwiney Secondary School in Cork, O'Sullivan represent the Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland women's national football team
The Republic of Ireland women's national football team, selects players from both the 350 Women's Football Association of Ireland teams, in 21 affiliate leagues throughout the nation, and the international women's football community. The WFAI was founded in 1973...

 at Schools level. She played in Ireland's 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup
The 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup women's football tournament is the second such tournament, and was held in Trinidad and Tobago from September 5–25, 2010...

 campaign, scoring in the quarter final defeat to Japan
Japan women's national football team
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On her senior debut in September 2011, O'Sullivan scored both goals in Ireland's 2–0 UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying
UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying
The Qualifying rounds for the UEFA Women's Euro 2013 will determine which 11 teams join Sweden, the hosts of the 2013 tournament, to play for the UEFA Women's Championship.-Tie breakers:...

 win over Wales
Wales women's national football team
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 in Newport
Newport
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International goals

Scores and results list England's goal tally first.
# Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Scored
2 17 September 2011 Newport Stadium
Newport Stadium
Newport Stadium is a football and athletics stadium in Newport, Wales. It is currently the home of Newport County A.F.C., Llanwern F.C. and Newport Harriers Athletic Club. Albion Rovers F.C...

, Newport
Newport
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2–0 2013 UEFA Women's Championship Qual.
UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying
The Qualifying rounds for the UEFA Women's Euro 2013 will determine which 11 teams join Sweden, the hosts of the 2013 tournament, to play for the UEFA Women's Championship.-Tie breakers:...

 
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3 22 October 2011 Tallaght Stadium
Tallaght Stadium
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, Dublin 
2–0 2013 UEFA Women's Championship Qual.
UEFA Women's Euro 2013 qualifying
The Qualifying rounds for the UEFA Women's Euro 2013 will determine which 11 teams join Sweden, the hosts of the 2013 tournament, to play for the UEFA Women's Championship.-Tie breakers:...

 
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External links

  • Denise O'Sullivan at UEFA
    UEFA
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  • Denise O'Sullivan at FAI
    Football Association of Ireland
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