Claire Walsh signs for Celtic FC Women

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·24 July 2025

Claire Walsh signs for Celtic FC Women

Celtic FC Women are delighted to announce the signing of Claire Walsh ahead of the 2025/26 season.The Republic of Ireland internationalist joins the Hoops from Glasgow City on a one-year deal, adding further quality to Elena Sadiku’s squad as preparations continue for the new campaign.Walsh came through the US college system at Central Connecticut State University and also played for New England Mutiny, before moving back to Ireland.

She featured for UCD Waves and Peamount United, helping the latter to two league titles and an FAI Cup triumph.In July 2021, she made the move to Scotland, signing a professional deal with Glasgow City. During her time there, she made over 100 appearances for the club, including during City’s title-winning 2022/23 season.Walsh arrives at Celtic with a wealth of experience in the SWPL and on the European stage.Speaking on joining the club, Walsh said: "I'm really excited to have joined Celtic! It is obviously a massive club.

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'It's somewhere I've been many times as a fan too. So to come in here as a player is pretty cool, and I'm really excited about it.'

"It's a really broad dressing room in terms of age, experience, where players have played and where they are from.

"I'm hoping to come in, and bring what I have experienced before and help as much as I can."

Celtic FC Women Head Coach, Elena Sadiku, added: "Claire is a great addition to us. She has a strong background, both in Scotland and abroad, and brings a great deal of experience and leadership to the squad.

"She’s a player with real quality and we’re really excited to see what she can bring to the team this season."