Ayeisha McFerran
{{short description|Ireland women's hockey international}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2020}}
{{Infobox field hockey player
| name = Ayeisha McFerran
| image =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|1|10|df=y}} {{cite web |url=https://tms.fih.ch/competitions/869/reports/teams |title=Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup 2018 – Team Details Ireland |publisher=fih.ch |accessdate=5 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://gocards.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7547 |title=2018 Field Hockey Roster – Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=gocards.com |accessdate=5 December 2018}}
| birth_place = County Antrim, Northern Ireland
| height =
| weight =
| position = Goalkeeper
| currentclub = Tillburg
| youthyears1 = 2008–2014
| youthclubs1 = Larne Grammar School
| years1 = 20xx–2014
| clubs1 = Randalstown
| years2 = 2014–2015
| clubs2 = Pegasus
| years3 = 2015–2019
| clubs3 = Louisville Cardinals
| years4 = 2019–2023
| clubs4 = Kampong
| years5 = 2023–
| clubs5 = Tillburg
| nationalyears1 = 2014–
| nationalteam1 = Ireland
| nationalcaps1 = 73
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalCompetition|World Cup}}
{{MedalSilver|2018 London|}}
}}
Ayeisha McFerran (born 10 January 1996) is an Ireland women's field hockey international. She was a member of the Ireland team that played in the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup final. She was also named Goalkeeper of the Tournament. McFerran was also a member of the Pegasus team that won the 2014–15 Women's Irish Hockey League. Between 2015 and 2017 she was named three times as an NFHCA All-American while playing for Louisville Cardinals.
Early years, family and education
McFerran is originally from Larne. She is the daughter of George and Sandra McFerran. She has three siblings, Tamara, Reece and Shea. Her mother died when McFerran was 14. She was educated at Larne Grammar School and at the University of Louisville. In addition to playing field hockey, in her youth McFerran was an Irish dancer and played the flute.{{cite news |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayeisha-mcferran-560b5bb4/ |title=Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=www.linkedin.com |accessdate=5 December 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://gocards.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7547 |title=2018 Field Hockey Roster – Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=gocards.com |accessdate=5 December 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/the-world-is-at-our-feet-says-irish-hockey-ace-ayeisha-mcferran-35875474.html |title=The World is at our feet, says Irish hockey ace Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=29 June 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/irish-hockey-s-ayeisha-mcferran-awarded-highest-honour-in-us-college-sport-1.3319144 |title=Irish hockey's Ayeisha McFerran awarded highest honour in US college sport |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=8 December 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/ayeisha-mcferran-s-dancing-feet-keep-hockey-star-on-her-toes-1.3590182 |title=Ayeisha McFerran's dancing feet keep hockey star on her toes |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=9 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hockey.ie/playerprofile/5977/ |title=Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=www.hockey.ie |accessdate=5 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10041789/ |title=Get To Know The Green Army Goalkeepers |publisher=www.hockey.ie |accessdate=13 November 2018 |date=16 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092307/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Ayeisha McFerran – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}
Domestic teams
=Larne Grammar School=
After taking up field hockey at age 7, McFerran began representing Larne Grammar School as a Year 8 pupil in 2008. McFerran was still a pupil at Larne Grammar School when she made her senior debut for Ireland.{{cite news |url=http://www.larnegrammar.org.uk/?p=2131 |title=Ayeisha Nets First Cap for Senior Irish Team |publisher=www.larnegrammar.org.uk |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=17 January 2014}}
=Randalstown=
In addition to playing for Larne Grammar School, McFerran also played club field hockey with her PE teacher, Emma Knox, at Randalstown.{{cite news |url=http://www.larnegrammar.org.uk/?p=2131 |title=Ayeisha Nets First Cap for Senior Irish Team |publisher=www.larnegrammar.org.uk |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=17 January 2014}} McFerran was a Randalstown player when she made her senior debut for Ireland.{{cite web |url=https://www.sportireland.ie/Media/Latest_News/2014/January/Ireland_V_Spain_Results.html |title=Ireland V Spain Results |publisher=www.sportireland.ie |accessdate=7 November 2018 |date=13 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234600/https://www.sportireland.ie/Media/Latest_News/2014/January/Ireland_V_Spain_Results.html |archive-date=9 November 2018 |url-status=dead}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/01/irelands-women-stun-spain-with-three-late-goals/#.W-MeDvZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234644/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/01/irelands-women-stun-spain-with-three-late-goals/#.W-MeDvZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=9 November 2018 |title=Ireland's women stun Spain with three late goals |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=7 November 2018 |date=12 January 2014}}
=Pegasus=
McFerran joined Pegasus in September 2014 after a proposed plan to play for UCD fell through.{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/pegasus-swoop-for-ireland-goalkeeper-ayeisha-mcferran-30591636.html |title=Pegasus swoop for Ireland goalkeeper Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=17 September 2014}} She was subsequently a member of the Pegasus team that won the 2014–15 Women's Irish Hockey League title.{{cite news |url=http://www.fih.ch/news/irish-hockey-league-crowns-champions/ |title=Irish Hockey League crowns champions |publisher=www.fih.ch |accessdate=28 September 2018 |date=2 May 2011}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/04/pegasus-smash-and-grab-their-second-womens-ihl-title-as-loreto-rue-missed-chances/#.W7DOefZFxy0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001031131/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/04/pegasus-smash-and-grab-their-second-womens-ihl-title-as-loreto-rue-missed-chances/#.W7DOefZFxy0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=1 October 2018 |title=Pegasus smash and grab their second women's IHL title as Loreto rue missed chances |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=30 September 2018 |date=12 April 2015}}{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/pegasus-seeking-a-new-goalkeeper-as-mcferran-moves-on-31208107.html |title=Pegasus seeking a new goalkeeper as McFerran moves on |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=9 May 2015}} She was also named as the league's best goalkeeper.{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/irish-hockey-s-ayeisha-mcferran-awarded-highest-honour-in-us-college-sport-1.3319144 |title=Irish hockey's Ayeisha McFerran awarded highest honour in US college sport |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=8 December 2017}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10041789/ |title=Get To Know The Green Army Goalkeepers |publisher=www.hockey.ie |accessdate=13 November 2018 |date=16 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092307/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Ayeisha McFerran – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}
=Louisville Cardinals=
In 2015 McFerran began a field hockey scholarship at the University of Louisville.{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/pegasus-seeking-a-new-goalkeeper-as-mcferran-moves-on-31208107.html |title=Pegasus seeking a new goalkeeper as McFerran moves on |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=9 May 2015}} Between 2015 and 2017 she was named three times as an NFHCA All-American while playing for Louisville Cardinals.{{cite web |url=https://gocards.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=7547 |title=2018 Field Hockey Roster – Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=gocards.com |accessdate=5 December 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/irish-hockey-s-ayeisha-mcferran-awarded-highest-honour-in-us-college-sport-1.3319144 |title=Irish hockey's Ayeisha McFerran awarded highest honour in US college sport |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=8 December 2017}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10041789/ |title=Get To Know The Green Army Goalkeepers |publisher=www.hockey.ie |accessdate=13 November 2018 |date=16 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092307/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Ayeisha McFerran – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/ayeishas-thrilled-to-net-allstar-usa-honour-36395820.html |title=Ayeisha's thrilled to net All-Star USA honour |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=11 December 2017}} While based in Louisville, Kentucky, McFerran also worked as a goalkeeper coach at a local field hockey club, IFHCK.{{cite news |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayeisha-mcferran-560b5bb4/ |title=Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=www.linkedin.com |accessdate=5 December 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.firstpointusa.com/blog/2016/06/life-at-louisville-ayeisha-mcferran/ |title=IFHCK Field Hockey |publisher=www.firstpointusa.com |accessdate=5 December 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.ifhckfieldhockey.com/Coaching-Staff.html |title=Life At Louisville - Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=www.ifhckfieldhockey.com |accessdate=5 December 2018}}
=Kampong=
In August 2019, McFerran joined Dutch Hoofdklasse club SV Kampong.{{cite web |title=Ireland goalkeeper McFerran lands dream move to Dutch giants |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/ireland-goalkeeper-mcferran-lands-dream-move-to-dutch-giants-38364146.html |website=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |publisher=Belfast Telegraph |accessdate=10 August 2019 |date=1 August 2019}}
Ireland international
McFerran made her senior debut for Ireland against Spain on 11 January 2014, the day after her 18th birthday.{{cite web |url=http://www.hockey.ie/playerprofile/5977/ |title=Ayeisha McFerran |publisher=www.hockey.ie |accessdate=5 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10041789/ |title=Get To Know The Green Army Goalkeepers |publisher=www.hockey.ie |accessdate=13 November 2018 |date=16 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092307/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Ayeisha McFerran – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.sportireland.ie/Media/Latest_News/2014/January/Ireland_V_Spain_Results.html |title=Ireland V Spain Results |publisher=www.sportireland.ie |accessdate=7 November 2018 |date=13 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234600/https://www.sportireland.ie/Media/Latest_News/2014/January/Ireland_V_Spain_Results.html |archive-date=9 November 2018 |url-status=dead}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/01/irelands-women-stun-spain-with-three-late-goals/#.W-MeDvZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181109234644/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/01/irelands-women-stun-spain-with-three-late-goals/#.W-MeDvZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=9 November 2018 |title=Ireland's women stun Spain with three late goals |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=7 November 2018 |date=12 January 2014}} In March 2015 McFerran was a member of the Ireland team that won a 2014–15 Women's FIH Hockey World League Round 2 tournament hosted in Dublin, defeating Canada in the final after a penalty shoot-out. McFerran, regarded as a shoot-out specialist, replaced Emma Gray specifically for the shoot-out and subsequently saved three penalties.{{cite news |url=http://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10041789/ |title=Get To Know The Green Army Goalkeepers |publisher=www.hockey.ie |accessdate=13 November 2018 |date=16 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092307/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ayeisha-mcferran-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XAGexPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Ayeisha McFerran – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/ayeishas-thrilled-to-net-allstar-usa-honour-36395820.html |title=Ayeisha's thrilled to net All-Star USA honour |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=11 December 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hockey/32012298 |title=World League 2: Ireland beat Canada in shootout |publisher=www.bbc.co.uk |accessdate=22 October 2018 |date=22 March 2015}}{{cite news |url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1503210/ |title=Ireland v Canada - World Hockey League 2 Final Photos |publisher=www.sportsfile.com |accessdate=17 November 2018 |date=22 March 2015}} She was also a member of the Ireland team that won the 2015 Women's EuroHockey Championship II, defeating the Czech Republic 5–0 in the final.{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/07/golden-moment-for-irelands-women-as-mccay-breaks-caps-record-in-prague/#.W5ggn_ZFxy0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150811144959/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/07/golden-moment-for-irelands-women-as-mccay-breaks-caps-record-in-prague/#.W5ggn_ZFxy0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=11 August 2015 |title=Golden moment for Ireland's women as McCay breaks caps record in Prague |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=11 September 2018 |date=25 July 2015}} In January 2017 she was also a member of the Ireland team that won a 2016–17 Women's FIH Hockey World League Round 2 tournament in Kuala Lumpur, defeating Malaysia 3–0 in the final.{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/01/outstanding-ireland-add-gold-to-wl3-ticket/#.W6Al6vZFxy0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180918230922/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/01/outstanding-ireland-add-gold-to-wl3-ticket/#.W6Al6vZFxy0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=18 September 2018 |title=Outstanding Ireland add gold to WL3 ticket |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |accessdate=17 September 2018 |date=22 January 2017}}
McFerran represented Ireland at the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup and was a prominent member of the team that won the silver medal.{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/ayeisha-mcferran-s-dancing-feet-keep-hockey-star-on-her-toes-1.3590182 |title=Ayeisha McFerran's dancing feet keep hockey star on her toes |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=9 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hockey/2018/0802/982778-we-knew-we-had-the-best-keeper-in-the-game/ |title='We knew we had the best keeper in the game' |publisher=www.rte.ie |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=2 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk/news/hockey-hero-ayeisha-140818 |title=Hockey hero Ayeisha McFerran hosted by Mayor in recognition of historic World Cup achievements |publisher=www.midandeastantrim.gov.uk |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=14 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/sport/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-irelands-hockey-heroes-859992.html |title=20 things you didn’t know about Ireland's hockey heroes |publisher=www.irishexaminer.com |accessdate=9 August 2018 |date=5 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/meet-ireland-s-history-making-world-cup-hockey-heroes-1.3583342 |title=Meet Ireland's history-making World Cup hockey heroes |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |accessdate=12 August 2018 |date=1 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1808046/5000/ |title=Irish Hockey Squad homecoming from Women’s Hockey World Cup Photos |accessdate=20 August 2018 |date=6 August 2018}} She featured in all of Ireland's games throughout the tournament, including the pool games against the United States,{{cite news |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hockey/2018/0721/980254-magnificent-ireland-defeat-usa-in-world-cup-opener/ |title='Magnificent' Ireland open hockey World Cup campaign with USA scalp |publisher=www.rte.ie |accessdate=9 August 2018 |date=21 July 2018}} India,{{cite web |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hockey/we-can-beat-anyone-in-the-world-optimism-growing-as-oflanagan-puts-ireland-in-last-eight-for-first-time-37159688.html |title='We can beat anyone in the world' - Optimism growing as O'Flanagan puts Ireland in last eight for first time |publisher=www.independent.ie |accessdate=10 August 2018 |date=26 July 2018}} and England,{{cite news |url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1807250/5000/ |title=England v Ireland - Women's Hockey World Cup Finals Group B Photos |publisher=www.sportsfile.com |accessdate=10 August 2018 |date=29 July 2018}} the quarter-final against India,{{cite web |url=http://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10042325/ |title=Green Army Beat India To Reach World Cup Semi Final |publisher=www.hockey.ie |accessdate=10 August 2018 |date=2 August 2018 |archive-date=10 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810235416/http://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10042325/ |url-status=dead}} the semi-final against Spain {{cite news |url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1808021/5000/ |title=Ireland v Spain - Women's Hockey World Cup Finals Semi-Final Photos |publisher=www.sportsfile.com |accessdate=10 August 2018 |date=4 August 2018}} and the final against the Netherlands.{{cite news |url=http://www.the42.ie/ireland-netherlands-womens-hockey-world-cup-final-liveblog-4165488-Aug2018/ |title=As it happened: Ireland v Netherlands, Women's Hockey World Cup final |publisher=www.the42.ie |accessdate=10 August 2018 |date=5 August 2018}} Both the quarter-final against India {{cite news |url=https://www.balls.ie/other-sports/irelands-shoot-hero-gives-happiest-post-match-interview-ever-394096 |title=Ireland's Shoot-Out Hero Gives The Happiest Post-Match Interview Ever |publisher=www.balls.ie |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=2 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/hockey/in-pictures-how-ireland-girls-secured-world-cup-semifinal-spot-with-shootout-success-37180121.html |title=In pictures: How Ireland girls secured World Cup semi-final spot with shoot-out success |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=11 November 2018 |date=3 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/graham-shaw-it-s-incredible-for-the-whole-sport-of-hockey-in-ireland-1.3584897 |title=Graham Shaw: ‘It’s incredible for the whole sport of hockey in Ireland’ |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |accessdate=10 September 2018 |date=2 August 2018}} and the semi-final against Spain {{cite web |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/in-pictures-ulsters-ayeisha-mcferran-is-shootout-heroine-as-ireland-reach-world-cup-semifinals-photos-37180911.html |title=In pictures: Ulster's Ayeisha McFerran is shoot-out heroine as Ireland reach World Cup semi-finals |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=5 August 2018 |date=5 August 2018}} were decided by penalty shoot-out and McFerran was instrumental in Ireland reaching the final. She saved three penalties against India and four against Spain. On the way to the final she conceded just three goals in five matches and she was subsequently named Goalkeeper of the Tournament.{{cite news |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hockey/2018/0805/983307-superb-mcferran-named-goalkeeper-of-the-tournament/ |title=Superb McFerran named goalkeeper of the tournament |publisher=www.rte.ie |accessdate=13 November 2018 |date=5 August 2018}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/hockey/ireland-star-mcferran-wins-goalkeeper-of-the-tournament-award-at-hockey-world-cup-37186533.html |title=Ireland star McFerran wins goalkeeper of the tournament award at Hockey World Cup |publisher=www.independent.ie |accessdate=5 August 2018 |date=5 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.the42.ie/nigel-henderson-ireland-hockey-goalkeeping-coach-4174137-Aug2018/ |title='We don't often get the chance to shine': The goalkeeping coach behind Ireland's World Cup hero |publisher=www.the42.ie |accessdate=13 November 2018 |date=11 August 2018}}{{Cite web |url=https://www.louisvillecardinal.com/2018/09/field-hockeys-mcferran-is-the-best-goalkeeper-in-the-world/ |title=Field hockey's McFerran is "the best goalkeeper in the world" |publisher=www.louisvillecardinal.com |accessdate=5 December 2018 |date=8 September 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.the42.ie/ayeisha-mcferran-goalkeeper-of-the-tournament-world-cup-4166378-Aug2018/ |title=Ireland's Ayeisha McFerran named goalkeeper of the World Cup |publisher=www.the42.ie |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=5 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/hockey/ireland-hero-ayeisha-puts-professional-dream-on-hold-as-shes-named-world-cups-top-stopper-37187163.html |title=Ireland hero Ayeisha puts professional dream on hold as she's named World Cup's top stopper |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=6 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/irelands-ayeisha-mcferran-nets-top-goalie-award-at-hockey-world-cup-37187012.html |title=Ireland's Ayeisha McFerran nets top goalie award at Hockey World Cup |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |accessdate=30 November 2018 |date=6 August 2018}}
Honours
- Women's Hockey World Cup
- Runners Up: 2018
- Women's FIH Hockey World League
- Winners: 2015 Dublin, 2017 Kuala Lumpur
- Women's EuroHockey Championship II
- Winners: 2015
- Women's Hockey Champions Challenge I
- Runners Up: 2014
- Women's FIH Hockey Series
- Runners Up: 2019 Banbridge
- Women's Four Nations Cup
- Runners Up: 2017
- Women's Irish Hockey League
- Winners: 2014–15
;Individual
- NFHCA All-American
- Winner: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
- Goalkeeper of the Tournament
- Winner: 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup
References
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External links
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- [https://hockey.ie/internationals-senior-womens-player-profiles/1-ayeisha-mcferran/ Ayeisha McFerran] at Hockey Ireland
- {{Team Ireland|ayeisha-mcferran}}
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{{Ireland FHW Squad 2018 World Cup}}
{{Ireland FHW Squad 2020 Summer Olympics}}
{{Ireland FHW Squad 2022 World Cup}}
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Category:Irish female field hockey players
Category:British female field hockey players
Category:Women's Irish Hockey League players
Category:Irish expatriate field hockey players
Category:Expatriate sportspeople from Northern Ireland in the United States
Category:Female field hockey goalkeepers
Category:Louisville Cardinals field hockey players
Category:University of Louisville alumni
Category:People educated at Larne Grammar School
Category:Field hockey players from County Antrim
Category:Expatriate sportspeople from Northern Ireland in the Netherlands
Category:Field hockey players at the 2020 Summer Olympics