Laura Heffernan

in 2017,[3][4] winning the Women's National League (Ireland) title.

[9] In 2021, she became DLR Waves under 19s manager, with the youth team winning the league title in 2022.

[10] At the start of the 2023 League of Ireland Premier Division season, Heffernan was appointed assistant manager to the DLR Waves senior team.

[13][14] Heffernan is the only female manager in the 2023 Women's Premier Division.

Heffernan is also training to achieve an UEFA Pro Licence,[15][16] making her the 3rd Irish woman to take part in this course with the Football Association of Ireland.