IRELAND fans reacted with delight after Saoirse Noonan was included in Carla Ward’s squad for the Nations League double header against Greece.
The Celtic striker has been in sublime form for her club this season and has scored 22 goals in all competitions for the Ghirls.
She was a surprise exclusion for the win over Turkey and humiliation against Slovenia back in February.
But the Cork-native has been rewarded for her form by being named in Ward’s squad for the games next month.
Celtic FC posted: “Back in the squad 
“Congratulations to Saoirse Noonan, who has been named in the #IRLWNT squad ahead of the international break 
”
One fan said: “About time Noonan is called in, delighted for her 
” while a second commented: “At. Last! Get in @saoirse_noonan! 
”
A third posted: “Finally Saoirse Noonan gets her well deserved and overdue call up! 
” and a fourth declared: “saoirse noonan its about time!!”
And a fifth commented: “Saoirse Noonan fawking FINALLYYYY”
The 25-year-old is one of three Ireland players to return to the panel, the others being Chloe Mustaki and Aoibheann Clancy.
Mustaki and Noonan are included for the first time since the 2023/24 Nations League campaign, with the Celtic striker having scored 22 goals in all competitions this season.
Shelbourne midfielder Clancy is rewarded for an impressive start to the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season.
The Limerick native earned her only WNT appearance in November 2022.
On the flip side, the likes of Louise Quinn, Tara O’Hanlon, Megan Connolly, Jamie Finn, Lily Agg, and Jess Ziu are all absent.
Centurion Quinn is still out following the arrival of her first child.
The Wicklow woman and her partner Eilish O’Gara became mothers after the birth of their son Daragh Keane Quinn.
The loved-up couple shared their life-changing news in a very cute Instagram post.
Many of her international teammates were immediately infatuated with her and Eilish’s new arrival.
Captain Katie McCabe dubbed Louise ‘Mama Lou Lou’ while Grace Moloney and Ruesha Littlejohn supplied similar sweet feedback through love heart emojis.
Chloe Mustaki added: “Congratulations to both of you!”
Former Ireland peers Stephanie Zambra and Clare Shine were also on hand to express their delight.
