Irish WNT will play France in send-off game before World Cup
Supporters will get to cheer on the Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team before they depart for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 with a game against France scheduled for Thursday, July 6 in Tallaght Stadium. Vera Pauw’s team will host a team currently at No 5 in the FIFA Women’s World Rankings and who reached the semi-finals of UEFA Women’s EURO …
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Kerry Stays at Top of Rankings in Lidl NFL Round 3
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Grace Fisher
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February 7, 2023
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Gaelic Football
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Abby Shiels, Aisling Gilsenan, Alannah Griffin, Antrim LGFA, Aoife O'Rourke, Armagh LGFA, Caoimhe O'Connor, Carla Rowe, Carlow LGFA, Cavan LGFA, Ciara Smyth, Clare LGFA, Cork LGFA, Daire Kiely, Darragh Long, Davy Nelson, Donegal LGFA, Down LGFA, Dublin LGFA, Eimear Kiely, Ellen Gibben, Emma Duggan, Erika O'Shea, Eva Noone, Fermanagh LGFA, Fiona Wynne, Galway LGFA, Hannah Tyrrell, Jennifer Dunne, Kate Slevin, Kate Sullivan, Katie Quirke, Kerry LGFA, Kildare LGFA, Laois LGFA, Lauren Magee, Lauren McGregor, Leanne Coen, Libby Coppinger, London LGFA, Longford LGFA, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Louth LGFA, Maghnus Breathnach, Maxi Curran, Mayo LGFA, Meadhbh Byrne, Meath LGFA, Megan Glynn, Michael Moyles, Monaghan LGFA, Niamh Gallogly, Offaly LGFA, Olivia Callan, Olivia Divilly, Orlaith Cahalaine, Rachel Leahy, Roscommon LGFA, Shauna Brennan, Síofra O'Shea, Sligo LGFA, Stacey Grimes, Susanne White, Tipperary LGFA, Tyrone LGFA, Waterford LGFA, Westmeath LGFA, Wexford LGFA
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Lidl NFL Round 3 Wrap Division 1 results: Meath 0-9 Galway 0-9 Cork 3-15 Dublin 4-13 Kerry 2-10 Donegal 1-11 Waterford 2-9 Mayo 0-13 MEATH 0-9 GALWAY 0-9 Super-sub Aoife O’Rourke scored a last minute free to give Galway a share of the spoils in an enthralling Lidl NFL Division 1 clash with holders Meath. The reigning champions were playing …
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Boxing legend Deirdre Gogarty to be honoured with statue in hometown Drogheda
Before Katie Taylor, there was Deirdre Gogarty. After a nearly unbelievable year, with resounding success from Katie Taylor, Amy Broadhurst, Lisa and Aoife O’Rourke, Kellie Harrington and many others, women’s boxing in Ireland seems to be at an all-time high. But it’s a good time to remember that just a few decades ago women’s boxing was illegal in Ireland—not that …
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Another Narrow Win for Kerry: Lidl NFL Round 2 Wrap
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Grace Fisher
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January 30, 2023
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Gaelic Football
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Anna Jones, Annie Fitzgerald, Aoife McColgan, Armagh LGFA, Cavan LGFA, Ciara Blundell, Cork LGFA, Daire Kiely, Davy Nelson, Declan Quill, Donegal LGFA, Dublin LGFA, Emma Murray, Erika O'Shea, Fiona Wynne, Galway LGFA, Katie Quirke, Kelly Boyce Jordan, Kerry LGFA, Laois LGFA, Lauren McGregor, Leanne Coen, Lidl Ladies National Football League Round 2, Lorraine Scanlon, Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh, Mary Kate Lynch, Mayo LGFA, Meath LGFA, Monaghan LGFA, Rachel Dillon, Roscommon LGFA, Sarah Dillon, Shane Ronayne, Síofra O'Shea, Tipperary LGFA, Tyrone LGFA, Waterford LGFA, Westmeath LGFA
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Meath manager Davy Nelson knew the significance of getting a first win under his belt as the reigning Lidl NFL Division 1 champions beat Donegal. Mary Kate Lynch was the unlikely match-winner for the League and TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship holders in Letterkenny. The full-back got forward to score the crucial goal in a 1-7 to 0-5 success on a …
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Combined Provinces XV Squad Announced, Kit Launched for Celtic Challenge
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Grace Fisher
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January 27, 2023
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Rugby
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Ailsa Hughes, Anna Doyle, Aoife Dalton, Aoife Doyle, Brittany Hogan, Celtic Challenge, Chloe Blackmore, Christy Haney, Claire Bennett, Clara Barrett, Combined Provinces XV, Eimear Corey, Ella Durkan, Emma Hooban, Enya Breen, Greg McWilliams, Hannah O'Connor, India Daley, Linda Djougang, Mary Healy, Meabh Dealy, Megan Louise Collis, Molly Boyne, Natasja Behan, Nicole Cronin, Orla Dixon, Sophie Barrett, The Thistles, WRU Development XV
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A panel of 43 players have been named for the Combined Provinces XV Squad by Ireland head coach Greg McWilliams ahead of the inaugural Celtic Challenge competition. Leinster’s Hannah O’Connor and Munster’s Enya Breen will co-captain as Ireland’s team faces Scotland and Wales. Each team will play two home and two away games. Sponsors Vodafone have also launched a new …
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Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina Through to Australian Open Final
Aryna Sabalenka and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will face off in the this year’s Australian Open Women’s Singles Final after overcoming their respective opponents on Jan. 26th in the semifinals. 23-year-old Rybakina of Kazakhstan defeated double champion Victoria Azarenka, who last won the title 10 years ago, 7-6 (7-4) 6-3. Rybakina was seeded 22nd. Belarusian 24-year-old Aryna Sabalenka’s 10-match …
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Fastest-ever opener for Sarah Lavin in 60m Hurdle in Aarhus
On Wednesday Sarah Lavin won her 60m hurdle heat in just 8.02 seconds at the 2023 Aarhus Sprint’N’Jump in Denmark, a World Athletics Indoor Tour Bronze event. 8.02 seconds is the fastest-ever season opener for the Limerick hurdler, and her second-fastest time ever; she was only .05 seconds from her personal best of 7.97 seconds. It also marks the eighth …
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World Athletics Proposes New Guidelines for Transgender Athletes
World Athletics has proposed continuing to allow transgender women to compete in women’s events, but tightening eligibility rules for those races based on testosterone levels. The global track and field governing organisation has submitted a document outlining proposed policy to national member federations as part of a consultation process. A vote will follow in March. In a statement World Athletics …
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Killester defeat Trinity Meteors 96-70 to win Paudie O’Connor National Cup
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Grace Fisher
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January 23, 2023
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Basketball
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Celena Taborn, Chanell Williams, Chyna Latimer, Claire Melia, Dayna Finn, Ella McCloskey, Ella McCluskey, Ieva Bagdanaviciene, Killester, Mark Grennell, Michelle Clarke, Niall Berry, Paudie O'Connor Cup Final, Robyn Malone, Trinity Meteors
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Killester have won their fourth InsureMyHouse.ie Paudie O’Connor National Cup title, following an impressive 96-70 win over Trinity Meteors. The pacy Chanell Williams was inspirational for the Dublin outfit, scoring 25 points and racking up 13 assists, four rebounds and four steals to earn her the MVP. There were also big performances from another American, Chyna Latimer, who had 26 …
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Munster Successfully Defend Interpros Title Against Connacht
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Grace Fisher
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January 23, 2023
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Rugby
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2023 Vodafone Women's Interprovincial Championship, Alana McInerney, Clara Barrett, Clodagh O’Halloran, Connacht Rugby, Dannah O'Brien, Deirbhile Nic a Bhaird, Eilis Cahill, Ella Roberts, Emily Gavin, Emma Hooban, Hannah Coen, Hannah O'Connor, Heather Kennedy, Leinster Rugby, Molly Scuffil-McCabe, Munster Rugby, Niamh Byrne, Nicole Cronin, Nicole Fowley, Rachel Allen, Roisin Ormond, Ulster Rugby
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Munster successfully defended their Interpros title in a 50-24 victory over Connacht in the third round of the Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship. CONNACHT 24 MUNSTER 50, the Sportsground Scorers: Connacht: Tries: Clara Barrett 2, Emily Gavin, Hannah Coen; Cons: Nicole Fowley 2 Munster: Tries: Alana McInerney, Clodagh O’Halloran, Deirbhile Nic a Bháird, Róisín Ormond, Eilís Cahill 2, Rachel Allen, Heather …
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