The success of Ireland's women's side qualifying for the World cup means no homework for one Ballinasloe-based primary school thanks to a former pupil.
Heather Payne started last night for Ireland in their 1-0 win over Scotland to secure their place in next year's finals.
She begin showing early signs of sporting promise when she was a pupil at Creagh National School in Ballinasloe, Mrs Aine Bleahene is the school principal and taught Heather at junior infants and in sixth class.
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She says everyone is so inspired by the 22-year-old.
