Hi, I’m Christine Allen, a Tallaght native and a writer with a real passion for football and a drive to give the women's game the coverage/promotion it deserves.

 

For me, nothing compares to the buzz of capturing the energy of a match through writing—whether it’s a match report, an interview, or even live-tweeting the action as it unfolds.

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I work full-time as a Quality Assurance Lead for a government department, but in my spare time, I dedicate myself to football writing simply because I love it.

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I’ve been fortunate to contribute to Extratime.ie, writing match reports, previews, and interviewing players. I previously covered Shamrock Rovers, writing match reports for their official website and launching a fanzine for the Rovers women’s team, giving fans a dedicated space to follow their journey. I also covered the team weekly for The Tallaght Echo, helping to highlight the growing impact of the women’s game at a local level, and wrote a number of pieces on the Rovers Academy where I visited at The Roadstone.

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Whether I’m writing a deep-dive analysis, capturing key moments in a match report, or sharing live updates on Twitter, I love bringing irish football to life and playing my own small part in helping to grow the game’s visibility.