# Clare Shine

Last year

2022

'It's a shame for football, but football is not important. Full respect and love'

Vera Pauw pays tribute to Clare Shine in the wake of her decision to step away from football, and speaks about several other players in her set-up.

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Sep 30th 2022, 1:30 PM

# Sportswriting

Here are the 15 sports books longlisted for the William Hill prize

Clare Shine’s book, Scoring Goals In The Dark, is among the contenders.

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Sep 29th 2022, 5:00 PM

# next chapter

'It's time for me to put myself first' - Clare Shine steps away from football at 27

The Republic of Ireland and Glasgow City striker has penned a heartfelt statement.

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Sep 24th 2022, 12:34 PM

# happy out

Clare Shine bags hat-trick as Glasgow City open new season in style

‘That’s my job as a striker, to score as many goals as I can. I’m lucky that three went in today.’

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Aug 7th 2022, 6:37 PM

# Clare Shine

'I'm no monster. I just live with something so powerful'

The full extent of Clare Shine’s struggles are laid bare in her new book, Scoring Goals In The Dark.

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Jun 12th 2022, 8:00 AM

# shine on

Irish international Shine extends stay in Scotland

The Cork striker is set to become a Glasgow City centurion.

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May 23rd 2022, 2:46 PM

# Not done yet

Gleeson and Glasgow's Irish crew keep sights on silverware after being denied 15 in-a-row

Ciara Grant helped Rangers to their first-ever league crown at the weekend.

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May 12th 2022, 2:41 PM

# top finisher

Irish involvement aplenty in Glasgow derby as 'big-game player' Shine back with a bang

The Cork striker scored the winner against Celtic today.

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Mar 13th 2022, 9:06 PM

All time

# Time to shine

'I'm delighted to have her back, and extremely proud of where she's at'

Katie McCabe on Clare Shine’s return to the Ireland squad, and life at Arsenal.

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Sep 19th 2021, 7:15 AM

# Clare Shine

‘I’m fortunate enough to have another opportunity at life. I will keep fighting’

As Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 comes to a close, Clare Shine opens up further on her ongoing battle.

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May 16th 2021, 8:00 AM

# Pauw Patrol

Returning faces and domestic representation aplenty as Ireland gear up for next chapter

Vera Pauw’s side will play a friendly double-header next month with focus switching to the 2023 World Cup qualification campaign.

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Mar 24th 2021, 12:41 PM

# coygig

Pauw's Ireland confirm April friendly double-header ahead of World Cup draw

Ireland will host Denmark next month before travelling to Belgium.

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Mar 24th 2021, 9:27 AM

# On Target

Joy for Irish as Shine goal helps Glasgow progress in Europe and Kiernan off the mark for West Ham

A successful night in front of goal for two Irish internationals abroad.

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Nov 19th 2020, 10:12 AM

# Peas

Ireland's Champions League representatives to meet familiar faces in first qualifying round

Peamount United travel to Glasgow City next month, where they’ll face Irish duo Clare Shine and Tyler Toland.

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Oct 22nd 2020, 2:12 PM

# Clare Shine

Ireland striker Clare Shine receiving assistance following missing person appeal

Shine, 25, was reported missing in Scotland on Sunday.

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Jun 21st 2020, 6:42 PM

# shine on

'I have a hurley over in Glasgow. It's nice to switch off from football and lose yourself in another sport'

Ireland striker Clare Shine opens a new season with Glasgow City tonight.

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Feb 21st 2020, 7:00 AM

# opening up

'I wanted to end it all. I thought I was a burden on everyone'

Ireland and Glasgow City star Clare Shine delves deeper into her mental health struggles.

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Jan 16th 2020, 6:15 AM

# Take a Bow

Watch: Ireland international scores brilliant last-minute winner in Scottish Cup final

Clare Shine scored the crucial goal as Glasgow City were crowned champions.

6.8k

Nov 24th 2019, 7:46 PM

# Biggest Fan

'What she's gone through, that's real life... sport is sport'

Cork All-Star Amy O’Connor looks at the Irish football set-up – and team-mates, one of whom is Chloe Mustaki – she left behind.

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Nov 11th 2019, 6:46 PM

# Time to shine

Cork striker steers Glasgow to remarkable 13th Scottish league title in-a-row

Clare Shine has starred for Glasgow City in her second coming.

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Oct 24th 2019, 9:33 AM

# shining star

Cork striker on target as Glasgow City storm into Champions League last 16

Clare Shine was instrumental for the Scottish kingpins last night.

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Sep 27th 2019, 11:31 AM

# Euro Vision

Cruel injury blow sees Glasgow striker withdraw from Ireland squad as U19 star called up

Clare Shine had been included for the first time since 2017, but Chloe Singleton now takes her place ahead of their opening Euro 2021 qualifier.

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Aug 27th 2019, 6:33 PM

# Back In The Game

Roche earns first international call-up since 2017 as Ireland name squad for Euro qualifier

Glasgow City’s Clare Shine also returns ahead of the clash with Montenegro next month.

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Aug 24th 2019, 1:14 PM

# Time to shine

Cork striker makes the move back to Scotland after stint on home soil

Clare Shine has re-signed for Glasgow City FC.

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Feb 28th 2019, 3:13 PM

# making history

Cork City get FAI Cup final day off to the perfect start by lifting the women's trophy

Clare Shine bagged the only goal of the game in a 1-0 win over UCD Waves this afternoon.

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Nov 5th 2017, 2:00 PM

# Rise and shine

'I hit a low point, I nearly gave it all up. But I'm back now, I'm in a much better place'

Clare Shine on her move back to Cork City FC from Glasgow, the Ireland WNT and her career-threatening injuries.

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Apr 8th 2017, 9:00 AM

# Time to shine

Ireland star returns from overseas as welcome addition to Cork City WFC

Clare Shine makes the move back to the Women’s National League from Glasgow City FC.

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Mar 17th 2017, 4:48 PM

# girls in green

'Ireland squad is probably the strongest it has ever been in terms of talent coming through'

We speak to Chelsea star Niamh Fahey and Glasgow City’s Clare Shine as they prepare to face Spain in Thursday’s Euro 2017 qualifier in Dublin.

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Nov 25th 2015, 6:00 AM

# ray of sunshine

Raheny United rise and Shine to rack up their second Women's Champions League win

Clare Shine bags another two goals as Dubliners take a huge stride towards the next stage.

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Aug 11th 2014, 3:44 PM

# Video

Here's the Clare Shine goal that handed Ireland a historic victory over Spain

The Corkonian’s strike was enough to ensure her team secured a notable win.

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Jul 16th 2014, 5:41 PM

# coygig

Ireland record historic victory over Spain at U19 European championships

Raheny United’s Clare Shine scored the winner for Dave Connell’s side in Oslo.

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Jul 15th 2014, 9:05 PM