“Over the Moon”: Brídíní Óga Win Historic Success for Antrim Camogie
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Grace Fisher
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January 9, 2023
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Camogie
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Á Byrne, A Harmon, A Maher, A Mulhall, A Mulholland, A Traynor, Aisling Millar, Antrim, B Laverty, Brian Kearney, Brídíní Óga, C Byrne, Clodagh McPeake, D Byrne, E Breslin, E Coulter, E Hadden, E Mulhall, E O'Sullivan, Eimhear McAleenan, J Woulahan, K Byrne, K Laverty, Knockananna, L McGrath, Laoise McKenna, M McKenna, M Mulholland, Molly Woulahan, N Byrne, N McKay, O Donnelly, Rachel Byrne, Rodney Kerr, Róisín Byrne, S Fyfe, S Goetelen, S McDonnell, Sarah Byrne, Sinéad Byrne, V Edgar, Wicklow
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Report provided by Daragh Ó Conchúir. “We’re over the moon,” said coach Rodney Kerr. Brídíní Óga (Antrim) 2-7 Knockananna (Wicklow) 1-5 Rodney Kerr has lauded the first-half performance into the wind as providing the platform for his Brídíní Óga outfit to become AIB Camogie All-Ireland junior A club champions. The first Antrim team to secure honours at this level, …
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Women’s Sport Dominates RTÉ Sport Awards
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Grace Fisher
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December 20, 2022
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Athletics, Boxing, Rowing, Soccer
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Fintan McCarthy, Katie Taylor, Paul O'Donovan, Rhasidat Adeleke, RTE Sport Team of the Year, RTE Sports Awards, RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year, RTE Young Sportsperson of the Year, Vera Pauw
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It’s been a magnificent year for women’s sport in Ireland, and that was reflected in the 2022 RTÉ Sports Awards, with three of the four major awards going to women. Katie Taylor collected the main prize, winning Sportsperson of the Year for a third time after a stellar year in which defended her title as undisputed lightweight world champion. She …
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Iranian Soccer Player Sentenced to Death After Protesting Government
26-year-old soccer player Amir Nasr-Azadani has been sentenced to death by hanging after joining in the widespread protests in Iran following the death of Mahsa Amini. 22-year-old Amini died on 16 September after being arrested for wearing a hijab improperly. The Iranian government claimed she died of a heart attack but numerous witnesses reported she was severely beaten by police …
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Scottish Rugby Contracts Awarded to 28 Female Players
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Grace Fisher
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December 19, 2022
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Rugby
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Anne Young, Bryan Easson, Caity Mattinson, Chloe ROllie, Christine Belisle, Coreen Grant, Elis Martin, Elliann Clarke, Emma Orr, Emma Wassell, Evie Gallagher, Evie Wills, Helen Nelson, Jade Konkel-Roberts, Jenny Maxwell, Jim Malinder, Jodie Rettie, Lana Skeldon, Leah Bartlett, Lisa Cockburn, Lisa Thomson, Liz Musgrove, Louise McMillan, Lyndsey O'Donnell, Mairi McDonald, Meryl Smith, Molly Wright, Rachel Malcolm, Rachel McLachlan, Rhona Lloyd, Sarah Bonar, Sarah Law, Scottish Rugby, Shona Campbell
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28 Scottish women have been awarded professional contracts, Scottish Rugby announced on Dec. 15th. The 11-month contracts go into effect now and will run until Nov. 2023, and reportedly average £25,000 (about €28,660). The 28 players who have already signed make up the majority of Scotland’s recent Rugby World Cup Squad. Fellow internationals Rhona Lloyd, Lisa Thomson and Shona Campbell …
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International 7s Players to Miss AIL Club Final
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Grace Fisher
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December 16, 2022
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Rugby
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After the women’s AIL club final was rescheduled last week, there was some question of whether 7s stars like Beibhinn Parsons would be able to play, as the final no longer conflicts directly with their international commitments, but the IRFU has since confirmed they won’t be in the game. The Energia AIL final between Blackrock College and Railway Union was …
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Vera Pauw Denies Weight-Shaming Allegations
US Soccer club Houston Dash has apologised to its former and current players for alleged ‘misconduct’ by coach Vera Pauw, now manager for Ireland’s WNT. Pauw has denied the accusations of shaming players for their weight and “attempting to exert excessive control over their eating habits.” The apology was made following the release of a report from the American National …
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Women’s Irish Open Will Return to Dromoland Castle
Dromoland Castle in Co. Clare will once again host the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, it was confirmed Dec. 14th. The tournament has also been brought forward by three weeks; it will take place from 31 August-3 September. This year’s tournament, which took place at the same venue, marked a return of the event to the Ladies’ European Tour after a …
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10 Her Sport Gifts Under €30
Are you shopping on a budget—or just looking for the perfect stocking-stuffers? We’re here to help! Here are 10 of our favorite gifts under €30 that your loved ones, and your wallet, are sure to appreciate. Order ASAP to get in time for Christmas! 1. The Her Sport Beanie The Her Sport Beanie is the perfect way to stay warm …
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Vera Pauw ‘Delighted’ at Base Camp Confirmation for World Cup
The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team will be based in Brisbane, Australia for the duration of their stay at the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. The Ireland squad will stay at the Emporium Hotel and use Goodwin Park for training once they land in Brisbane in early July ahead of the tournament kicking off. Ireland’s first game in Group …
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Another Championship for Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Bronze for Ireland at Cross Country Championships: Weekly Roundup
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Grace Fisher
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December 12, 2022
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Athletics, Basketball, Gaelic Football, Olympics, Rugby, Soccer, Week In Review
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All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship, All-Ireland Junior club championship, All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Final, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, Ann Marie McGlynn, Aoibhe Richardson, Brisbane, Brittney Griner, Chloe Miskell, Donaghmoyne, Eilish Flanagan, FIH Women's Hockey Nations Cup, Galwegians, Grace Shannon, HSBC Capetown 7s, Irish WNT, Jane Buckley, Katie Mullan, Kilkerrin-Clonberne, Longford Slashers, Mary Mulhare, Michelle Finn, Mullinahone, Naoise O'Reilly, Naomh Aban, Naomi Carroll, Olivia Divilly, Republic of Ireland U17s, Republic of Ireland U19s, Roisin Flanagan, Salthill Knocknacarra, Sarah Healy, SPAR European Cross-Country Championships, Vera Pauw, Viktor Bout, Weekly Roundup, Wicklow Rugby
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Bronze for senior women’s team at Spar European Cross Country Championships Ireland’s senior women’s team claimed bronze at the SPAR European Cross Country Championships yesterday (Dec. 11th) at La Mandria Park in Italy. Twins Eilish and Roisin Flanagan took 11th and 12th place and Mary Mulhare 27th, supported by Ann Marie McGlynn in 31st, Aoibhe Richardson in 46th, and Michelle …
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