Treaty United confirm former Rep of Ireland international as new women's senior manager

TREATY United has announced the appointment Dominic Foley as Manager of Treaty United Senior Women’s side ahead of the new SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division season.

Foley, a Charleville native, holds a UEFA A coaching licence and enjoyed a distinguished playing career with top flight experience at Wolverhampton Wanderers in England, had spells with Queen’s Park Rangers, Watford, Notts County, Southend, Oxford United and Swindon Town in the UK, Ethnikos Piraeus in Greece and Braga in Portugal, in addition to eight years in the top league in Belgium at Gent and Cercle Brugge. 

The new Treaty United women's manager has also League of Ireland experience with Bohemians and Limerick FC.

Foley represented the Republic of Ireland at U-21 and senior level, making his debut in 2000 under Mick McCarthy. In his six international appearances Foley netted his first goal against Mexico and his last against the United States.

Foley joins Treaty United at an exciting time for the club following the recent takeover by Tricor Pacific in partnership with the club’s new CEO Ciara McCormack. McCormack said: "We are delighted to welcome Dominic to the club. He checked three important boxes for us in our search as we aim to professionalize the entire club. He is highly respected in the local football community, has international experience across multiple countries with top level youth development, and has a first hand understanding of what it takes for a player to reach the highest level of the game.

"With the investment we are making into our women’s program in all capacities, Dominic’s experience and his glowing references, leave us no doubt that he is the right person to help us meet our goal of becoming the best girls and women’s program in the country."

Speaking in the wake of his appointment Foley said “ I have been very impressed with how Ciara, the Board and Treaty United want to raise the bar with Women’s football in Ireland . When the opportunity to speak to the club arose I knew it was something I wanted to commit to. Going in as a full time manager gives me a real opportunity to dedicate all my energy into the team and club, I cannot wait to get started.”