Niamh Fahey (born 13 October 1987) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Women's Super League[2] club Liverpool, which she captains, and the Republic of Ireland national team.

[7] In her first season with the Gunners Fahey made 18 appearances, mostly at left full–back, as the club won a domestic treble.

[10] After Liverpool finished seventh on their return to the top flight, Fahey then signed a contract extension ahead of the 2023-24 season.

In March 2007, Fahey made her senior debut for Ireland in a 1–1 draw with Portugal in the opening match of the Algarve Cup.

[15] After becoming a regular in the team, Fahey was named FAI Women's Senior International Player of the Year in 2008,[16] 2009[17] and 2011.

[20] She scored her first ever goal for Ireland on the occasion of her 104th cap, in a 9–0 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification – UEFA Group A win over Georgia in Gori on 27 June 2022.