Limerick Celtics and McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles claim first National Cup titles

Limerick Celtics win Presidents’ National Cup, while McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles take Women’s Division One National Cup honours.    A fourth quarter flourish helped Limerick Celtics defeat ND Portlaoise Panthers 72-60 and lift the Presidents’ National Cup for the first time. McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles win first Women’s Division One National Cup with 86-68 win over The Swords Thunder   McEvoy’s Cavan …

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Carla Ward appointed as Ireland Women’s National Team Head Coach

The Football Association of Ireland has confirmed the appointment of Carla Ward as the new Head Coach of the Ireland Women’s National Team (WNT).   The former Sheffield United, Birmingham City and Aston Villa Manager will lead the WNT through to the end of the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign.   Ward will take over the WNT with immediate …

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Entries Open for NEW Dublin City Half Marathon

Entries are now open for the new Dublin City Half Marathon, which will take place on Sunday, 30th of March 2025, starting at 8:30am in the heart of Dublin City on O’Connell Street. The course will take runners out of the north of the city and will finish back in the city centre. The event is organised by the team behind …

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Three Time Paralympian Nicole Turner Announces Retirement

Irish Paralympic swimmer Nicole Turner has announced her retirement, bringing an extraordinary career in competitive swimming to a close. A Paralympic silver medallist and multiple-time international medallist, Nicole leaves the sport as one of Ireland’s most celebrated athletes. https://www.instagram.com/p/DEhgnBTIGyI/ Nicole initially took up swimming to follow in the footsteps of her two older brothers, but her exceptional talent quickly became …

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10 Women’s Sport Documentaries You Need To Watch

The holidays are here! You probably don’t know what day it is and have just finished your annual Harry Potter binge. Now it’s time to spice up your festive movie marathon with a bit of sport. After your next Home Alone rewatch, dive into one of these powerful documentaries. Who knows? You might just find a new favourite tradition. 1. …

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KPMG LAUNCHES RESEARCH CELEBRATING AN INSPIRING YEAR FOR WOMEN’S SPORT IN IRELAND

Following a landmark year for Ireland’s female sports stars, new research commissioned by KPMG reveals that 92% of respondents agree that female sports stars have a positive impact on Irish society.   2024 was an incredible year for Irish female sports stars, and a new KPMG study reveals that their success is inspiring a generation, with 61% of respondents motivated …

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JUST EAT DELIVERS TWO MORE YEARS WITH LEINSTER RUGBY PARTNERSHIP

LEINSTER SUPPORTERS WILL CONTINUE TO ENJOY EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS AND OFFERS ON JUST EAT   Just Eat, Ireland’s leading food delivery platform and Leinster Rugby today announced that they are extending their partnership for an additional two years.  The partnership between Just Eat and Leinster Rugby was formed in 2021 and the renewal means Just Eat will continue to be a …

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AIB LGFA All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Final Roundup

Mungret St Paul’s became the third Limerick team to win the All-Ireland Junior Ladies Football Championship Title Mungret St Paul’s (Limerick) 0-12 Na Dúnaibh (Donegal) 0-4   Mungret St Paul’s top scorer Gráinne McKenna said the foundation for their superb AIB All-Ireland JFC club title was laid in the opening half when they were playing against the breeze at Parnell …

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AIB All-Ireland Club Camogie Championship Finals Roundup

Niamh McGrath Leads Sarsfields to Historic All-Ireland Victory Sarsfields (Galway) 1-17 Truagh/Clonlara (Clare) 0-6 “This was undoubtedly the most special yet,” said a beaming Niamh McGrath. McGrath is a highly decorated player with multiple All-Irelands for both club and county, so the words carry weight. Perhaps the hint was in the ten-month-old bundle in her arms that goes by the …

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