Orla Finn and Orlagh Farmer honoured at Civic Reception in Cork County Hall
Cork Senior Lady Footballers Orla Finn and Orlagh Farmer were honoured by Cork County Council yesterday. A civic reception was held in County Hall for both ladies after a full meeting of the Elected Members. The reception was held to recognise the remarkable achievement of both women on their retirement from football at inter-county level who won twelve All Irelands between them, numerous league titles and All Stars. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Danny Collins paying tribute said, “They were members of that inspirational Cork team that won six-in-a-row All-Ireland titles between 2011 and 2016”
Mayor Collins went on to pay specific tribute to the sportswomen for inspiring young girl’s involvement in sport.
You have to see it to be it, is a quote particularly attributable to the continued involvement of young girls and women in Sport. Real life role models like both Orla and Orlagh who live amidst our communities provide that example to continue in sport for lots of reasons. To compete at the highest levels like they have done and for fun and a friendship like theirs which spans 20 years going back to their days playing Under 14. I imagine the decision to hang up your boots at inter-county level was a difficult one for both of you. On behalf of the citizens of Cork County I want to thank you most sincerely for the great joy and pride you brought to us all watching you play and win at that level. They are wonderful memories.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey added,