A statement from Fahey thanked her parents Marjorie and Richard and all those who helped her career.
“Your support, investment, passion and belief has pushed and inspired me in every way possible,” she said.
“I look forward to watching and supporting the team and the future generations to come in what is only the continuation of more memorable moments at the highest level for our women’s national team.”
Football Association of Ireland chief football officer Marc Canham described Fahey as “one of the best ever to play for the women’s national team”.
“Niamh was a superb player, leader and role model throughout her international career.”
Fahey made her Ireland debut against Portugal in 2007 and after earning her 100th cap against Poland in February 2022, scored her solitary international goal against Georgia four months later.
Her final international appearance was the Euro 2025 play-off defeat by Wales last month.
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