He also played for Ethnikos Piraeus in Greece, Braga in Portugal and Gent and Cercle Brugge in Belgium.

That multinational experience is a factor in his appointment to the Treaty role, said the club’s recently appointed CEO Ciara McCormack.

"He checked three important boxes for us in our search as we aim to professionalise the entire club. He is highly respected in the local football community, has international experience across multiple countries with top level youth development, and has a first hand understanding of what it takes for a player to reach the highest level of the game. 

"With the investment we are making into our women’s program in all capacities, Dominic’s experience and his glowing references, leave us no doubt that he is the right person to help us meet our goal of becoming the best girls and women’s program in the country.” 

Treaty United was recently taken over by billion-dollar Vancouver-based investment fund Tricor Pacific Captial, in partnership with McCormack. 

Foley said: “I have been very impressed with how Ciara, the Board and Treaty United want to raise the bar with women’s football in Ireland . When the opportunity to speak to the club arose I knew it was something I wanted to commit to. Going in as a full time manager gives me a real opportunity to dedicate all my energy into the team and club, I cannot wait to get started”