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25th January 2020
10:13am GMT

“That stood to us two years ago. We didn’t do well in Division 2, but having played against those teams, once Championship came we were a lot better.
“It is obviously a big ask, but we know we are capable of playing good football, even as we are with different players coming in. We’re definitely aiming for the Division 3 final. We did it last year we definitely can do it this year.”
As well as starring on the club and county fields, Brennan runs her own fitness company, Nicki's Kettlebeats, in south Sligo. She is also mother to Levanna, who turns six next week, and after her daughter was born she thought her Sligo dream had gone.
“I always said I wanted to play for Sligo when I was younger. I went in that time with the minors when I was 17 and I was asked to stay on with the senior panel. I went down to Waterford with them for a league game, but I was too young and wild.
“County football was too strict for me. The plan was to go back in after few years and I never did. I had a daughter when I was 24 and then I thought I’d never get to play on the county team again, that I had missed my opportunity.
“Then I went back to club straight away and I went back better. I was playing better football than ever. Then I knew there might be a chance yet, and I got called in and was delighted to get it.
“One night Paddy Henry rang me and asked me to come in and make up the numbers at training. They picked two of us to stay on – that was the week before the Connacht final. We got a Connacht medal: we didn’t earn it but we got it.
“Honestly, I didn’t think I would be able for that level, especially when they were so far along in their season. To actually be able to manage I surprised myself. I’m glad I did now.”
With new manager Bohan in charge a fresh broom has been swept across Sligo ladies football. Brennan says there is a great vibe in the camp for 2020, and then being asked to captain the side has made her year.
“I have to say I knew nothing about Michael before he came in but he has been brilliant. He is very straight and to the point, which is exactly what you want.
“The captaincy was a real shock for me, but such an honour. I didn’t think I was in the running for it so it’s massive for me to be given the role.
“It will be amazing. It’s a huge honour to be given this opportunity. I can’t wait to lead the girls out against Roscommon and hopefully lead them to a win.”
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