“We have to play like we belong in League A and the girls showed that”: Eileen Gleeson praises Irish performance in draw against Italy

Eileen Gleeson’s first game as permanent manager of the Ireland WNT may have snapped her winning streak after six straight wins in the Women’s National League, but she pronounced herself very pleased with the 0-0 draw against Italy, a team ranked ten places higher than Ireland. “That was a very positive performance. I’m really proud of the girls,” said Gleeson …

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EYHL Wrap: Three Draws in competitive Division 1 Weekend

EY HOCKEY LEAGUE WOMEN’S DIVISION 1  CATHOLIC INSTITUTE 1 PEMBROKE WANDERERS 1 Roisín Begley gave the home side the lead in the 22nd minute with a goal from open play. Just as it looked like Institute had held out for the win, Pembroke Wanderers were awarded a penalty corner. Sinéad Loughran, a University of Limerick alumna, converted the effort to …

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Very National League Division 1A: Tipp defeat Galway 3-10 to 1-13 in round 2

Report compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir Galway’s bid for a third consecutive Very National League camogie Division 1A title has been dealt a blow after an Eimear McGrath-inspired Tipperary recorded a 3-10 to 1-13 victory over the Tribeswomen in a rip-roaring Round 2 encounter at The Ragg. McGrath contributed a whopping 3-7 of the winning side’s tally and Denis Kelly’s …

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Mona McSharry is 2nd woman ever to split sub-56 second breaststroke in medley relay

On Friday night Mona McSharry became only the second woman ever to split a sub-56 second breaststroke on the 400m medley relay. McSharry swam a blazing 55.95, the fourth-best performance of all time, with the top three all belonging to American Lilly King, the five-time Olympic medallist and current world-record holder in the 100m long course breaststroke. The 23-year-old Sligo …

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Impressive Ireland hold Italy to 0-0 draw in International Friendly

Ireland held hosts Italy to a 0-0 draw at Viola Park in Florence on Friday in an International Friendly. It was an impressive performance for Ireland’s first game under Eileen Gleeson as permanent manager, as Italy are ranked 14th in the world — 10 places higher than Ireland. Amber Barrett and Leanne Kiernan, both subbed on at 63 mins, combined …

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Charlotte Tilbury partners with Formula One to promote women in motorsport

Just two years ago women’s motorsport seemed in crisis as the all-female W Series folded due to financial difficulties after just three seasons, but the same year also saw Formula One announce the creation of the F1 Academy, founded with the promise of preparing young female drivers to move up the ranks to higher-level competition. Last year’s successful inaugural season …

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Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland sidelined with injuries ahead of Italy friendly

The Ireland Women’s National Team have updated their squad ahead of the International Friendlies against Italy and Cymru. Midfielders Denise O’Sullivan and Tyler Toland have been ruled out due to respective knee injuries with Peamount United duo Erin McLaughlin and Jess Fitzgerald brought in as replacements. It is a first senior call up for 17-year-old Lucan native Fitzgerald, who is promoted from the …

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Lidl NFL Wrap: Armagh top table as Kerry held to draw by Mayo

Armagh now lead the way in Division 1 of the Lidl Ladies National Football League following a dramatic weekend of action. Two of the three sides carrying 100 per cent records into Round 4 met at Donaghmore-Ashbourne on Sunday, where Aimee Mackin and Kelly Mallon struck 1-4 apiece as Armagh scored a convincing 2-12 to 0-8 triumph over Meath. Armagh led …

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EYHL Wrap: Loreto continues perfect season with 3-0 win over Catholic Institute

EY Hockey League Division 1 Women    CATHOLIC INSTITUTE 0  LORETO 3 Loreto made it 12 wins from 12 outings in the EYHL Women’s Division 1 in this game at Rosbrien. Sarah Torrans gave the visitors the lead in the 7th minute converting a penalty corner. It remained 1-0 at half-time. It looked like it was going to remain a …

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Ireland relay team secure Paris slot

Though they did not compete at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, the qualification of the Ireland Women’s 4×100 Medley Relay team for the Paris Olympics was at stake depending on other teams’ times. This weekend’s results ensure Ireland’s time of 4:01.25 from the 2023 World Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, remains good enough for a quota spot for Paris 2024. …

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