Sinéad Goldrick
Sinéad Goldrick | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 2, 1990 Ireland |
| Occupation | Athlete |
| Known for | Gaelic football, Australian rules football |
Sinéad Goldrick (born 2 May 1990) is an accomplished Irish athlete excelling in both Gaelic football and Australian rules football at elite levels. She led the Dublin ladies as captain during the 2014 All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship final and played a vital role in Dublin's triumphs in the 2017, 2018, and 2019 championships. Additionally, Goldrick was a member of the Dublin team that claimed the 2018 Ladies' National Football League title. In 2019, she secured her seventh All Star accolade.
Throughout the decade of the 2010s, Goldrick was instrumental for Foxrock–Cabinteely, helping the club win multiple Dublin and Leinster championships as well as competing in several All-Ireland finals. In October 2019, she signed with the Melbourne Football Club to participate in the 2020 AFLW season, eventually contributing to Melbourne's premiership victory in the 2022 (AFLW Season 7).
Early years, family and education
Goldrick's education began at St. Brigid's Girls National School in Cabinteely, followed by secondary studies at Coláiste Íosagáin from 2002 to 2008. Alongside her involvement in Gaelic football, she engaged in various sports such as gymnastics, Irish dancing, and athletics. She also represented her school in basketball, where she achieved several All-Ireland titles. Her passion for sports was nurtured early on by her father, who took her to watch a Dublin match at Croke Park during the Leinster Senior Football Championship when she was just ten years old.
Between 2008 and 2011, Goldrick completed a BSc degree in Social Sciences at University College Dublin. She proceeded to obtain a MSc in Marketing from the Dublin Institute of Technology during 2011–2012.
Clubs
- Foxrock–Cabinteely
Goldrick started her playing career with Foxrock–Cabinteely while attending St. Brigid's Girls National School. Throughout the 2010s, she was a pivotal figure in Foxrock Cabinteely’s squads that captured several titles at both the Dublin and Leinster levels, as well as competing in finals of the All-Ireland tournament.
| Season | Championship | Result | Opponent | Scoring Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2012 | Dublin | Champions | Na Fianna | ? |
| 2 | 2012 | Leinster | Finalists | Shelmaliers | ? |
| 3 | 2014 | Dublin | Runners-up | Na Fianna | 0–1 |
| 4 | 2015 | Dublin | Champions | St Brigid's | 0–2 |
| 5 | 2015 | Leinster | Champions | Sarsfields (Laois) | ? |
| 6 | 2016 | Dublin | Champions | St Brigid's | 0–0 |
| 7 | 2016 | Leinster | Champions | St Laurence's | ? |
| 8 | 2016 | All-Ireland | Runners-up | Donaghmoyne (Monaghan) | 0–0 |
| 9 | 2017 | Dublin | Champions | Ballyboden St. Enda's | 0–1 |
| 10 | 2017 | Leinster | Champions | Confey | 0–1 |
| 11 | 2018 | Dublin | Champions | St Brigid's | ? |
| 12 | 2018 | Leinster | Champions | Sarsfields (Laois) | 0–0 |
| 13 | 2018 | All-Ireland | Runners-up | Mourneabbey | 0–1 |
- Intervarsity
During her time at both University College Dublin and the Dublin Institute of Technology, Goldrick also competed for their respective teams, representing UCD GAA and DIT GAA.
Inter-county Career
Alongside teammates such as Niamh McEvoy, Noëlle Healy, and Hannah Tyrrell, Goldrick was part of a cohort of Dublin ladies' football players who achieved All-Ireland championships at the under-14, under-16, and under-18 stages before advancing to the senior squad. Since 2008, she has consistently been included in Dublin's senior panel, although she missed the 2010 All-Ireland Senior final due to traveling in Thailand. Goldrick captained the Dublin team in the 2014 final and played a key role in securing All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship titles for Dublin in 2017, 2018, and 2019, notably scoring the first goal in the 2019 final. Additionally, she was a member of the 2018 Ladies' National Football League-winning side and received her seventh All Star accolade in 2019.
| All-Ireland Finals | Outcome | Opponent | Scoring Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004 Under-14 | Winners | Mayo | 0–1 |
| 2 | 2006 Under-16 | Winners | Cork | 0–1 |
| 3 | 2008 Under-18 | Winners | Tyrone | 0–1 |
| 4 | 2014 Senior | Runner-up | Cork | 0–1 |
| 5 | 2015 Senior | Runner-up | Cork | 0–0 |
| 6 | 2016 Senior | Runner-up | Cork | 0–0 |
| 7 | 2017 Senior | Winners | Mayo | 0–0 |
| 8 | 2018 Senior | Winners | Cork | 0–1 |
| 9 | 2019 Senior | Winners | Galway | 1–0 |
Australian Rules Football
In October 2019, Goldrick joined fellow Dublin senior ladies' footballer Niamh McEvoy in signing with Melbourne Football Club for the 2020 AFL Women's (AFLW) season. She participated in all six matches before the season was prematurely ended and returned to compete again during the 2021 campaign.
Personal Life
From 2013 until 2018, Goldrick held several positions at Vodafone Ireland, including executive roles at the Vodafone Foundation and work as a mobile application developer. She has also served as a brand ambassador for Lidl and AIG. Goldrick is currently in a relationship with David Treacy, who plays hurling for both Dublin and Cuala.
Gaelic Football
- All-Ireland Senior Ladies' Football Championship
- Ladies' National Football League
- All-Ireland Under-18 Ladies' Football Championship
- Champions: 2008
- All-Ireland Under-16 Ladies' Football Championship
- Champions: 2006
- All-Ireland Under-14 Ladies' Football Championship
- Champions: 2004
- All-Ireland Ladies' Club Football Championship
- Finalists: 2016, 2018: 2
- Leinster Ladies' Senior Club Football Championship
- Champions: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018: 4
- Finalists: 2012: 1
- Dublin Ladies' Senior Football Championship
- Champions: 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018: 5
- Individual Achievements
- All Stars
- Recipient: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019: 7