Which former Premier League footballer should succeed Emma Hayes at Chelsea?
Since it was announced that she would be taking the reins of the USA women’s national team following the conclusion of this season, there have been consistent rumours circulating as to who should succeed Emma Hayes at Chelsea. The legendary WSL manager will be a tough act to follow, but the idea has been floated that perhaps that blow could …
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1 year on from elimination controversy, UL avenge their Ashbourne Cup dream
Having been dumped out of the competition amid much controversy in 2023, few could have envisaged that University of Limerick would go on to avenge their Ashbourne Cup dream’s to complete a fairy-tale win in the tournament this year. Overcoming Technological University Dublin on a score-line of 6-11 to 1-12 in the final, which took place at the University of …
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Confirmed: Who’s made Eileen Gleeson’s backroom team?
Eileen Gleeson’s backroom team has been confirmed this morning ahead of the opening of the Irish WNT’s 2024 season. Gleeson, who was announced as the permanent WNT manager following a stint as the interim boss for Ireland’s latest Nations League campaign, will be once again joined by Colin Healy and Emma Byrne as her assistants, with Rhys Carr joining the …
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5 things we learned from Lindsay Peat’s Laochra Gael episode
Having played basketball, rugby, football and gaelic football, all at a high level, we knew Lindsay Peat’s Laochra Gael episode wouldn’t disappoint, and boy did it live up to the hype. The Dubliner, who was the latest to feature on the Tg4 documentary show came across as authentic, funny, and likeable as you’d imagine her to be, and her incredible …
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Tracking Sarah Lavin’s record breaking form so far this year
Having eclipsed Derval O’Rourke’s long standing 100m hurdle record last year, Sarah Lavin’s record breaking form has clearly continued into 2024. There was a time where going sub eight seconds in the 60m hurdles would have been the goal, but having hit that in all six of her World Indoor Tour races so far this year, the Limerick woman is …
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GAA director general brands GPA’s allyship during the United For Equality protests as “disappointing”
GAA director-general Tom Ryan has called the GPA’s stance on last summer’s United For Equality protests, which were in aid of securing charters for LGFA and camogie players, “disappointing” in his annual report. The document, which was released yesterday, details Ryan’s opinions on the prolonged United For Equality protests, in particular instance such as the donning of a #UnitedForEquality banner …
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The entire Kildare LGFA executive resigned last night, why?
The entire Kildare LGFA executive resigned last night, Wednesday, following an emergency general meeting of the board. Their notice of departure was accepted by the county board, who must now venture to fill the positions and create a new committee en masse. In a statement on their social media channels, Kildare LGFA said that they “regret and note their appreciation …
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Kieran Donaghy Appeals to Basketball Ireland to withdraw from EuroBasket qualifier vs Israel
Retired Kerry footballer and current Tralee Warriors basketballer Kieran Donaghy has appealed to Basketball Ireland to withdraw their women’s team from today’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifier versus Israel. The Irish side are scheduled to play at the Rimi Olympic Centre, in Riga, Latvia, at 4:00pm today, but the Austin Stacks man has called on the organisation to “have a rethink and …
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How much prize money is on offer in the LOIW this year?
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Alanna Cunnane
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February 8, 2024
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Soccer
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Ashley Morrow, Athlone Town, Bohemians, Cork City, DLR Waves, Galway United, League of Ireland, Mark Scanlon, Peamount United, Shelbourne, Sligo Rovers, SSE Airtricity, Treaty United, Wexford, Women' Premier Division
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With hype and investment around the Women’s Premier Division on the rise and with the kick off date fast approaching, you may be wondering just how much prize money is on offer in the LOIW this year. Like is the case with a lot of women’s sports, the prize money is almost exponentially increasing year on year, and on this …
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You just have to see how cute the latest Matildas squad announcement is
The Matildas squad announcement today will have quashed any thoughts that you’ve seen it all in terms of football teams publishing those who’ve made the cut, with Katrina Gorry’s daughter Harper taking centre stage in a video on their official social media account. “We asked a special friend to help us announce our #Paris2024 Round 3 Olympic Qualifiers squad #Matildas …
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