Part Two: ”People Expect To See a Male Referee Instead of Me”- Michelle O Neill On Women in Sport

Being a referee definitely does not come without its challenges. Match officials are often subject to criticism and abuse, especially if people think their decision is incorrect. It can be a lot for the wrong person, to deal with that talk and judgement when trying to stay calm.  ‘’You need to be thick skinned and able to deal with it. …

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#ShowYourSport – How to Enter Our Giveaway with Lifestyle Sports

By the age of 14, girls drop out of sport at twice the rate of boys. This is not for a lack of passion or skill; girls’ and women’s sports are often under-funded, under-supported and under-promoted. The fact is girls and women have not been given the same opportunity. 40.8% of participants in sport are female, but did you know, …

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Healy Shines in Sunny Belfast With A New Personal Best

It was a triumphant weekend for some of Ireland’s top athletic stars at the Irish Milers meet in Belfast on Saturday. Phil Healy sparkled by running her fastest 400 metres race, adding more ranking points towards Tokyo Olympic qualification in the process. Healy came to the track determined to maximise the ranking points, and so she did: winning the 400m in …

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