5 Key Takeways From Round Two Of The League

1. Waterford Lay Down A Marker With Big Win Over Tipp Pitted in Division 1B alongside last year’s All-Ireland final pairing Cork and Dublin, the 30th of May would have been flagged on Ciaran Curran and Declan Carr’s diaries as a must win game for their sides. With the top two teams progressing from the group to the semi finals, both …

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5 Key Takeaways From Opening Weekend Of League Action

1. Hannah Tyrrell Returns In Style Irish rugby star Hannah Tyrrell returned in memorable fashion to the intercounty football scene after what was a lengthy hiatus. The talented Tyrrell helped the Dubs down the Deise in what was big victory for Mick Bohan’s side as the forward notched an impressive personal tally of 1-5, all of which coming from play. …

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Ireland Set To Face Iceland Away In Double Header Warm-Ups Ahead Of World Cup Qualifiers

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will travel to Iceland for an international friendly double header in June. Vera Pauw’s squad will face the host nation in Reykjavik in two clashes pencilled in for June 11th and June 15th. The two games will act as final preparations for the squad ahead of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers …

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Michelle Ryan Previews ‘Most Important’ National League & Breaks Down Upcoming Season

Michelle Ryan previews one of the ‘most important’ league campaigns’ ever as well as discussing the funding parity and her predictions for the All-Ireland Championships.

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Rhasidat Adeleke Breaks Irish 200m Record In Manhattan

The Olympics beckons for Rhasidat Adeleke after her performance over the weekend saw her overtake Phil Healy as the fastest Irish woman in history over 200m. The talented 18 year old continued her rich vein of form in Manhattan at the Big 12 Conference Championships– the University of Texas student clocking 22.96 seconds in her heat of the 200 meters …

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Taylor Returns To The Top Of ESPN’s Pound-For-Pound Rankings

Katie Taylor has reclaimed the number one spot in ESPN’s pound for pound rankings following her impressive recent victory over Natasha Jonas on May 1st. The Bray woman had been leapfrogged in the rankings by two time Olympic gold medalist Clarissa Shields back in March, as the American boxer had defeated Marie-Eve Dicaire to be crowned the undisputed light middleweight …

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