It’s not everyday that a Donegal GAA club can hand a debut to a Spanish national – but when Carla Hernando made her debut for Termon’s U-16 ladies team today, it was a special moment for the popular teenager.
On a post on their social media page tonight, the Termon club tell the story:
Carla has made headlines in Ireland after joining the Termon GAA Club to play Gaelic football. Her journey began as an opportunity to learn English, but she soon found herself immersed in a new culture and a new sport.
Carla arrived in Ireland with the goal of improving her English skills, and lived with a local family in Donegal and attended Loretto school in Milford. As she settled into life in Ireland, she became fascinated by the local culture, including the sport of Gaelic football. She had played basketball back in Spain, but she had never heard of this unique Irish sport before.
Despite her lack of experience, Carla was determined to try her hand at Gaelic football. She joined the Termon GAA Club, and it wasn’t long before her natural athleticism and competitive spirit caught the attention of her teammates and coaches.
Carla made her debut for the ladies u16 against Letterkenny Gaels on Sunday.
According to team manager Brian Trearty, Carla quickly became a valued member of the team. “She’s a great athlete and a quick learner,”
