Stories You Should Know– Part Three: Irish Sporting Treasure Sonia O’ Sullivan Makes History In Sydney

Sonia O’ Sullivan is a name so associated with Irish sports stars, and one that has influenced so many people during and since her days of glory around the turning of the century. At a time when athletics in Ireland was one of the major sporting events people followed religiously, O’ Sullivan had a mammoth following testament to the unique …

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U.S. Sprinting Sensation Sha’Carri Richardson Looks Set To Miss The Olympics After Testing Positive For Cannabis

American sprinter Sha’carri Richardson could now miss the chance to participate in the fast-approaching Tokyo Games as reports claim the 21 year old has allegedly failed a drug test. News broke in the early hours of this morning through sports journalist Tyler Dragon of the talented youngster testing positive for cannabis. Richardson, who has been dubbed “the new Flo-Jo”, is …

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Leona Maguire Comes Agonisingly Close To First LPGA Tour Victory

Cavan woman Leona Maguire shot six under yesterday in an impressive performance that saw her fall just two shots off her quest to win the Meijer LGPA Classic. World number four Kelly Norda shot a victorious closing 67 to finish 25-under par to deny Leona Maguire writing her name into Irish sporting history books in what was a fascinating final …

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Stories You Should Know- Part One: Michelle Smith and Atlanta 1996

With Tokyo just weeks away, our nation’s athletes add the finishing touches to their tailored preparations, with medals the end result of all the participating party’s ambitions. Many Irish Olympians have gone before them and prospered in their chosen fields, some of which our athletes might have looked to for inspiration ahead of the forthcoming Games. Be it Waterford’s John …

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Katie McCabe’s Stellar Season Rewarded With PFA WSL Team Of The Year Inclusion

Irish star Katie McCabe saw her eye-catching club campaign with Arsenal duly rewarded with a place on the Women’s Super League team of the season. The talented Dubliner enjoyed a season of a lifetime in England’s top flight, scoring five goals and providing 13 assists for her teammates whilst operating from her mastered, left-back position. The Republic of Ireland captain …

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Gold For Harrington In France, Whilst Walsh Takes Silver

Kellie Harrington rounded off a super week in Paris by winning gold at the European Championships following a dominant win over England’s Caroline Dubious. Having sealed her place at Tokyo on Saturday last, the Dubliner continued her eye-catching form as her experience showed in what was a convincing victory over her 20 year old opponent at Le Grand Dome. Harrington …

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Niamh Farrelly Flourishing In Glasgow

Irish midfielder Niamh Farrelly has unsurprisingly settled into life as a professional footballer in commendable fashion.  Three goals in three games, top of the league with one game remaining and Champions League Qualification secured– the Dubliner has thrived since joining Glasgow City FC, the most successful women’s club in Scotland. The move to Scotland for Farrelly came as little surprise …

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