EnduroKa Champion: Nicole Drought Refuses To Let Rain Dampen Her Victory Parade
Irish racing driver Nicole Drought pulled off a sublime showcase in the EnduroKa outing at Oulton Park over the weekend, helping to claw Team Pro Am back from 10th place to finish first and claim the title. The Tipperary woman, alongside her teammates Justin Roberts and Will Hillyard, clinched that accolade after 102 laps and five hours of intense endurance …
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Irish Hockey Star Nikki Evans Retires
Irish hockey star Nikki Evans (McDonnell) has announced her retirement this morning, bringing a close to her glittering career after 13 years at the top level. Having made her international debut in 2010, she accumulated over 200 caps for the Girls In Green and most notably played a major role in Ireland’s silver medal run at the 2018 Hockey World …
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Megan Campbell Joins Heather Payne & Courtney Brosnan At Everton
Irish international Megan Campbell has made the move from Liverpool to Everton in the WSL. The 30 year old joins fellow Irish players Heather Payne and Courtney Brosnan there, bringing a wealth of experience to her new club. The Louth native also previously had a spell at Manchester City and can play both left back and centre half, offering increased …
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Scott Bemand ’s First Press Conference- What We Learned From New Ireland Head Coach
Ireland’s new head coach Scott Bemand held his first press conference today, where he announced his captains for their upcoming tournament, shed light on his reasoning behind his squad selection and defined what his goals are for his term as boss. In his first opportunity to address the media since his appointment to the 15’s position in July, he also …
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7 Key Takeaways From Ireland vs Hungary
Eileen Gleeson’s side top their Nations League group at the close of this international break, picking up the win last night once again here’s the key takeaways from Ireland vs Hungary. From attacking flair to defensive stability and a new lease of life effect on the team, it was all evident during their 4-0 victory in Budapest. 1.O’Sullivan shines in …
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“You kind of black out a little bit,” – Lucy Quinn on celebrating the WNT’s inaugural Aviva Stadium goal
The Republic of Ireland’s Lucy Quinn wrote herself into the history books at the weekend, scoring the WNT’s first ever goal at Aviva Stadium, infront of 35,994 adoring fans. In doing so she launched the team into a new stratosphere, rocketing the Girls in Green to a new era post the World Cup and Vera Pauw’s reign. The solar system …
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“Ever So Proud” Caitlin Hayes Aspires To Be Louise Quinn Mark II
Celtic player Caitlin Hayes had a debut to remember on Saturday, helping the Irish WNT to a clean sheet and three points in their first game at the Aviva Stadium. It tops off an extraordinary weekend for the centre back who only received clearance to play for the team on Friday, which also happened to be her 28th birthday. “It …
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“This is the pinnacle” McCabe ready to make the Aviva Stadium home
The Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe is ready to make the Aviva Stadium home tomorrow, as the Girls in Green take on Northern Ireland in the Nations League. The game marks a series of firsts; a first match in charge for interim manager Eileen Gleeson and NI manager Tanya Oxtoby, a first showcase for the Republic of Ireland since …
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AFLW Players Set For Wage Increases, More Matches and Job Security
AFLW players will see a 29% increase in their salary effective immediately, following the first joint collective bargaining agreement including both men’s and women’s players being agreed upon by the association. The $2.2bn deal has been described as “transformative” by the AFL Players Association chief executive, Paul Marsh, and that it “ provided an opportunity for the AFL industry to …
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Hannah Tyrell Outlines The Biggest Challenges Facing Vikki Wall In Her Switch To Rugby Sevens
Former Irish rugby international Hannah Tyrell has outlined the biggest challenges facing ladies gaelic football superstar Vikki Wall in her switch to rugby sevens. Speaking on the first episode of this season’s Hersport Energia AIL rugby show, the current Dublin footballer was able to pinpoint specific areas that may be the most difficult to come to grips with for the …
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