Shirley McCay

McCay's hometown is Drumquin, County Tyrone. She is the daughter of Robert and Hazel McCay. She has a sister, Lindsay. She was educated at Omagh Academy{{cite news |url=https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/article/chairman-hosts-reception-for-shirley-mccay/ |title=Chairman hosts reception for Shirley McCay |publisher=www.fermanaghomagh.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=5 October 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.tyronecon.co.uk/other/2018/10/10/gallery/academy-give-heroine-s-welcome-home-to-world-cup-medallist-and-former-pupil-shirley-1402/ |title=Academy give heroine's welcome home to World Cup medallist and former pupil Shirley |publisher=www.tyronecon.co.uk |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=10 October 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/shirley-mccay-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XB1AlvZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092432/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/shirley-mccay-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XB1AlvZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Shirley McCay – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/shirley-mccay-may-revisit-retirement-date-after-world-cup-heroics-1.3587371 |title=Shirley McCay may revisit retirement date after World Cup heroics |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=5 August 2018}} and Dublin Institute of Technology.{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/mccays-big-day-dashed-26787421.html |title=McCay's big day dashed |publisher=www.independent.ie |access-date=3 January 2019 |date=31 October 2011}}

While attending Omagh Academy, McCay was encouraged to play field hockey by her PE teacher, Mary Swann. She was captain of the academy under-14 team which won the Ulster Junior Schoolgirls' Cup. In 2005 she was a member of the Omagh Academy team that won the Ulster Senior Schoolgirls' Cup and the Kate Russell All-Ireland Schoolgirls Championships.{{cite news |url=https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/article/chairman-hosts-reception-for-shirley-mccay/ |title=Chairman hosts reception for Shirley McCay |publisher=www.fermanaghomagh.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=5 October 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://fermanaghherald.com/2018/08/marys-pride-at-history-making-hockey-girls/ |title=Mary's pride at history making hockey girls |publisher=fermanaghherald.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=8 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/shirley-mccay-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XB1AlvZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092432/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/shirley-mccay-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XB1AlvZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Shirley McCay – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.tyronecon.co.uk/other/2018/10/10/gallery/academy-give-heroine-s-welcome-home-to-world-cup-medallist-and-former-pupil-shirley-1402/ |title=Academy give heroine's welcome home to World Cup medallist and former pupil Shirley |publisher=www.tyronecon.co.uk |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=10 October 2018}} In addition to playing for Omagh Academy, McCay also played senior club field hockey with Omagh and Randalstown.{{cite web |url=https://ulsterhockey.com/mccay-returns-to-her-roots/ |title=McCay Returns To Her Roots |publisher=ulsterhockey.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=1 November 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/11/mccay-to-be-honoured-in-omagh-where-it-all-began/#.XB56TPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103141740/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/11/mccay-to-be-honoured-in-omagh-where-it-all-began/#.XB56TPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=3 November 2018 |title=McCay to be honoured in Omagh where it all began |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=1 November 2018}}

McCay first played for the Ulster Elks during the 2008–09

season.{{cite news |url=https://southernfriedhockey.com/club/pritchard-poised-for-pembroke-move/ |title=Pritchard poised for Pembroke move |publisher=southernfriedhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=23 September 2009}} She re-joined the Elks for the 2014–15 season, teaming up with among others, Megan Frazer and Stephanie Jameson.{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/08/mccay-and-frazer-bolster-elks-armoury/#.XB6CKfZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104072756/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/08/mccay-and-frazer-bolster-elks-armoury/#.XB6CKfZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=4 January 2019 |title=McCay and Frazer bolster Elks armoury |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=28 August 2014}}{{cite news |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/shirley-mccay-capture-boosts-ulster-elks-title-tilt-30538712.html |title=Shirley McCay capture boosts Ulster Elks title tilt |publisher=www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=27 August 2014}} She subsequently helped the Elks win the Irish Senior Cup in both 2014–15 {{cite news |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/aine-curran-s-winner-earns-ulster-elks-a-first-irish-senior-cup-title-1.2157726 |title=Aine Curran's winner earns Ulster Elks a first Irish Senior Cup title |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=29 March 2015}}{{cite news |url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1503300/5000/ |title=Hermes v Ulster Elks - Irish Senior Women's Cup Final Photos |publisher=www.sportsfile.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=29 March 2015}}

and 2015–16.{{cite news |url=http://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/hockey/rebecca-davidson-shines-as-ulster-elks-retain-irish-senior-cup-1-7286966 |title=Rebecca Davidson shines as Ulster Elks retain Irish Senior Cup |access-date=22 March 2016 |publisher=www.newsletter.co.uk |date=21 March 2016}} After the Elks were relegated from the Women's Irish Hockey League at the end of the 2016–17 season, McCay switched to Pegasus.{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/mccay-makes-switch-to-pegasus-from-elks/#.XB57BPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929060455/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/mccay-makes-switch-to-pegasus-from-elks/#.XB57BPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=29 September 2017 |title=McCay makes switch to Pegasus from Elks |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=4 September 2017}}

During the 2009–10 season McCay played for KHC Dragons.{{cite news |url=https://southernfriedhockey.com/club/pritchard-poised-for-pembroke-move/ |title=Pritchard poised for Pembroke move |publisher=southernfriedhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=23 September 2009}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2010/09/old-alex-womens-division-one-preview/#.XB6FyPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104072903/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2010/09/old-alex-womens-division-one-preview/#.XB6FyPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=4 January 2019 |title=Old Alex – Women's Division One preview |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=24 September 2010}}{{cite news |url=https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/other-sports/oflynn-ready-to-answer-ireland-call-115302.html |title=O'Flynn ready to answer Ireland call |publisher=www.irishexaminer.com |access-date=7 November 2018 |date=24 March 2010}}{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/hockey/8583820.stm |title=Ireland name squad for women's World Cup {{sic|qual|ifers |nolink=y}}|publisher=news.bbc.co.uk|access-date=22 December 2018|date=23 March 2010}}{{cite news |url=http://hookhockey.blogspot.com/2010/08/mcconnell-returns-clark-in-line-for-100.html |title=McConnell returns, Clarke in line for 100 |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=3 August 2010}}

Between 2010 and 2014 McCay played for Old Alex in the Women's Irish Hockey League. While playing for Old Alex, McCay also studied journalism at Dublin Institute of Technology.{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/mccays-big-day-dashed-26787421.html |title=McCay's big day dashed |publisher=www.independent.ie |access-date=3 January 2019 |date=31 October 2011}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2010/09/old-alex-womens-division-one-preview/#.XB6FyPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104072903/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2010/09/old-alex-womens-division-one-preview/#.XB6FyPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=4 January 2019 |title=Old Alex – Women's Division One preview |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=24 September 2010}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/09/old-alex-womens-leinster-division-one/#.XObk-PZFxy0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627143700/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2014/09/old-alex-womens-leinster-division-one/#.XObk-PZFxy0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=27 June 2020 |title=Old Alex – Women's Leinster Division One |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=19 September 2014}}{{cite news |url=https://ulsterherald.com/2013/10/10/drumquin-woman-to-look-after-elite-hockey-players/ |title=Drumquin woman to coach elite hockey players |publisher=ulsterherald.com |access-date=3 January 2019 |date=10 October 2013}}

Since 2017–18 McCay has played for Pegasus in the Women's Irish Hockey League.{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/mccay-makes-switch-to-pegasus-from-elks/#.XB57BPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929060455/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/mccay-makes-switch-to-pegasus-from-elks/#.XB57BPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=29 September 2017 |title=McCay makes switch to Pegasus from Elks |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=4 September 2017}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/pegasus-womens-ey-hockey-league/#.XB6AC_Z2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104072650/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/pegasus-womens-ey-hockey-league/#.XB6AC_Z2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=4 January 2019 |title=Pegasus – Women's EY Hockey League |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=28 September 2017}}{{cite news |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hockey/2018/0927/998540-back-to-the-grindstone-for-world-cup-hero-mccay/ |title=Back to the grindstone for World Cup hero McCay |publisher=www.rte.ie |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=29 September 2018}}

McCay represented Ireland at Under-16 and Under-18 levels before making her senior debut.{{cite news |url=https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/article/chairman-hosts-reception-for-shirley-mccay/ |title=Chairman hosts reception for Shirley McCay |publisher=www.fermanaghomagh.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=5 October 2018}} She made her senior debut in January 2007 against Canada.{{cite web |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/shirley-mccay-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XB1AlvZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092432/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/shirley-mccay-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XB1AlvZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Shirley McCay – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hockey.ie/playerprofile/2650/ |title=Shirley McCay |publisher=www.hockey.ie |access-date=5 August 2018}} In April 2011 she captained Ireland as she made her 100th senior appearance against France.{{cite news |url=https://www.fermanaghomagh.com/article/chairman-hosts-reception-for-shirley-mccay/ |title=Chairman hosts reception for Shirley McCay |publisher=www.fermanaghomagh.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=5 October 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hockey.ie/playerprofile/2650/ |title=Shirley McCay |publisher=www.hockey.ie |access-date=5 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/04/mccay-celebrates-100th-cap-with-french-win/#.XC0i3PZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103110340/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2011/04/mccay-celebrates-100th-cap-with-french-win/#.XC0i3PZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=3 January 2019 |title=McCay celebrates 100th cap with French win |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=2 January 2019 |date=25 April 2011}} In March 2015 McCay 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.{{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 |access-date=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 |access-date=17 November 2018 |date=22 March 2015}} On 11 June 2015 McCay made her 200th senior Ireland appearance at the 2014–15 Women's FIH Hockey World League Semifinals in a game against Germany.{{cite news |url=https://ulsterherald.com/2015/06/15/200-and-counting-for-irish-hockey-star-mccay/ |title=200 and counting for Irish hockey star McCay |publisher=ulsterherald.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=15 June 2015}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/06/mccay-set-for-200th-international-cap/#.XB6BBfZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104072710/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/06/mccay-set-for-200th-international-cap/#.XB6BBfZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=4 January 2019 |title=McCay set for 200th international cap |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=11 June 2015}} In July 2015 she was also a member of the Ireland team that won the 2015 Women's EuroHockey Championship II. In the final against the Czech Republic, McCay made her 209th senior Ireland appearance. As a result, she became Ireland's most capped women's field hockey international, moving one ahead of Nikki Symmons.{{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 |access-date=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 |access-date=17 September 2018 |date=22 January 2017}} In August 2017 she made her 250th appearance at the 2017 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship.{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/mccay-makes-switch-to-pegasus-from-elks/#.XB57BPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170929060455/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/mccay-makes-switch-to-pegasus-from-elks/#.XB57BPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=29 September 2017 |title=McCay makes switch to Pegasus from Elks |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=4 September 2017}}{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hockey/41041347 |title=McCay wins 250th cap as Ireland beat Czech Republic |publisher=www.bbc.co.uk |access-date=5 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/10/mccay-likely-to-step-down-after-2018-world-cup/#.XB55DPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104072906/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/10/mccay-likely-to-step-down-after-2018-world-cup/#.XB55DPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=4 January 2019 |title=McCay likely to step down after 2018 World Cup |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=13 October 2017}}

McCay 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.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 |access-date=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 |access-date=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 |access-date=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 |access-date=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 |access-date=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 |access-date=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 |access-date=10 August 2018 |date=2 August 2018}} 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 |access-date=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 |access-date=10 August 2018 |date=5 August 2018}} During the tournament McCay scored against United States {{cite news |url=https://www.thetimes.com/world/ireland-world/article/deirdre-duke-and-shirley-mccay-lead-irish-to-victory-at-hockey-world-cup-dms2bsltv |title=Deirdre Duke and Shirley McCay lead Irish to victory at Hockey World Cup |publisher=The Times |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=23 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://www.sportsfile.com/more-images/1807186/ |title=Ireland v USA - Women's Hockey World Cup Finals Group B Photos |publisher=www.sportsfile.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ireland-savour-the-moment-with-magical-world-cup-win-over-us/#.XB59V_Z2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180728050358/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/ireland-savour-the-moment-with-magical-world-cup-win-over-us/#.XB59V_Z2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=28 July 2018 |title=Ireland savour the moment with magical World Cup win over US |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=24 July 2018}} and was named player of the match in the pool game against India.{{cite news |url=https://www.rte.ie/sport/hockey/2018/0927/998540-back-to-the-grindstone-for-world-cup-hero-mccay/ |title=Back to the grindstone for World Cup hero McCay |publisher=www.rte.ie |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=29 September 2018}} Before the World Cup, McCay announced she would probably retire after the tournament.{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/10/mccay-likely-to-step-down-after-2018-world-cup/#.XB55DPZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190104072906/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/10/mccay-likely-to-step-down-after-2018-world-cup/#.XB55DPZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=4 January 2019 |title=McCay likely to step down after 2018 World Cup |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=13 October 2017}} However following Ireland's success, she said she would reconsider.{{cite web |url=https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/shirley-mccay-may-revisit-retirement-date-after-world-cup-heroics-1.3587371 |title=Shirley McCay may revisit retirement date after World Cup heroics |publisher=www.irishtimes.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=5 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/hockey/shirley-mccay-could-reverse-retirement-decision-after-irelands-world-cup-run-37187067.html |title=Shirley McCay could reverse retirement decision after Ireland's World Cup run |publisher=www.bbc.co.uk |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=6 August 2018}}{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/hockey/45095205 |title=Shirley McCay: Ireland record holder tempted by Olympic qualification bid |publisher=www.bbc.co.uk |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=7 August 2018}}{{cite news |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/08/mccay-to-revisit-retirement-plans-after-silver-medal/#.XB5-JfZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180810173943/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/08/mccay-to-revisit-retirement-plans-after-silver-medal/#.XB5-JfZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=10 August 2018 |title=McCay to revisit retirement plans after silver medal |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=7 August 2018}} She announced her retirement from international play on 9 September 2021.{{cite web |title=Retirements & coaching switches dominate post-Tokyo 2020 |url=http://www.fih.ch/news/retirements-coaching-switches-dominate-post-tokyo-2020/ |website=fih.ch |access-date=9 September 2021 |date=9 September 2021}}

McCay was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to hockey and to the community in Northern Ireland.{{London Gazette|issue=63714|supp=y|page=B22|date=1 June 2022}}

Since 2013 McCay has worked as a coach for the Ulster Hockey Union.{{cite web |url=http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/shirley-mccay-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XB1AlvZ2ty0 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092432/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/shirley-mccay-womens-world-cup-squad/#.XB1AlvZ2ty0 |url-status=usurped |archive-date=26 July 2018 |title=Shirley McCay – Women's World Cup squad |publisher=www.hookhockey.com |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=21 July 2018}}{{cite web |url=http://www.nisf.net/latest-news/female-sports-forum-player-profile-shirley-mccay/ |title=Female Sport's Forum Player Profile – Shirley McCay |publisher=www.nisf.net |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=12 October 2016}}{{cite web |url=https://www.newsletter.co.uk/sport/world-cup-silver-medallist-shirley-mccay-lauds-concussion-awareness-1-8646594 |title=World Cup silver medallist Shirley McCay lauds concussion awareness |publisher=www.newsletter.co.uk |access-date=21 December 2018 |date=25 September 2018}}{{cite news |url=https://ulsterherald.com/2013/10/10/drumquin-woman-to-look-after-elite-hockey-players/ |title=Drumquin woman to coach elite hockey players |publisher=ulsterherald.com |access-date=3 January 2019 |date=10 October 2013}}

;Ireland

• 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 Field Hockey Olympic Qualifier
• Runners Up: 2012

;Ulster Elks

• Irish Senior Cup
• Winners: 2014–15, 2015–16

;Omagh Academy

• Kate Russell All-Ireland Schoolgirls Championships
• Winners: 2005
• Ulster Senior Schoolgirls' Cup
• Winners: 2004–05
• Ulster Junior Schoolgirls' Cup
• Winners: ?

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