FIVE Things You Should Know About The AIB LGFA All-Ireland Club Finals!

There is a particular kind of December light at Croke Park. Thin as tracing paper. Pale as breath on a cold window. It settles on the Hill and the Hogan the same way it settles on the clubhouses these teams have come from and it makes the place feel less like a stadium and more like a stage waiting for …

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Donore Harriers Book

Donore Harriers: 130 Years at the Heart of Irish Athletics

Donore Harriers has been a cornerstone of Irish athletics since its foundation in 1893. From humble beginnings on South Circular Road to its current home in Chapelizod, the club has produced a steady stream of national champions, international representatives and thirteen Olympians. A newly released book, The Story of Donore Harriers, written by lifelong members Maurice Ahern and Pat Cassidy, …

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Ireland Announce Team for European Cross Country Championships

Athletics Ireland has named a team for the upcoming SPAR European Cross Country Championships which take place in Lagoa, Portugal on Sunday December 14th. The senior women’s campaign will be led by recent national cross country champion Fiona Everard (Bandon AC). Joining her on the senior women’s team will be Niamh Allen (Leevale AC), Danielle Donegan (Tullamore Harriers), Mary Mulhare …

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From Elite Performers to Grassroots Champions: Her Sport Awards Presented by Lidl Returns to Honour the Women Who Defined a Record-Breaking Year for Irish Sport

The Her Sport Awards on Friday, 23 January 2026 are set to honour the women in sport who have moved a nation Her Sport and Lidl Ireland are proud to announce the return of the Her Sport Awards presented by Lidl, taking place on Friday, 23 January 2026 at The Helix, Dublin. After three consecutive sell-outs at UCD, the move …

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Perpetual Cup to Honour Dublin Marathon Legend Mary Nolan Hickey

A new Perpetual Cup honouring one of Ireland’s most inspiring athletes, Mary Nolan Hickey, will be presented for the first time this year to the winner of the Women’s Elite race at the Irish Life Dublin Marathon on Sunday, 26th October 2025. Mary Nolan Hickey is a true pioneer of Irish women’s marathon running. She has competed in every Dublin …

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Safeguarding World Rugby’s Intellectual Property At The Women’s Rugby World Cup

The most valuable asset held by any sports organisation is its intellectual property (IP). Sports organisations own the copyright to broadcast their matches and register trademarks for competition names, logos and slogans to protect the value of their product. Due to the value associated with those rights, they are typically a target for unauthorised use of distribution. The increasing global …

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Athletics Ireland Announce Final Selections For 2025 World Athletics Championships In Tokyo

Athletics Ireland have this morning announced the final team selection for the upcoming 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. A number of World and European medallists, as well as Olympians, will headline the team for the championships which take place at the Japan National Stadium from September 13th to September 21st. Amongst them are Sarah Healy (Women’s 1500m), Kate …

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Tackling Digital Harassment: Protecting Athletes During The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025

Digital harassment and online abuse have emerged as significant welfare issues for athletes. Within that, World Rugby research has shown that female athletes are 30% more likely to get abuse than their male athlete counterparts and that the UK is the biggest originator of abuse towards players and officials at an international level. The Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 is …

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The Commercial Rise of Women’s Rugby Ahead of RWC 2025

Interest in women’s sports has soared over recent years, fuelling substantial increases in its commercial value. The evolution of the women’s football landscape in the UK stands out as a clear example of this pattern, exemplified by the success of Euro 2022 in England. The upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 has beaten records as the fastest-selling event of the …

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