The Worldwide Commercialisation Of Women’s Sports

Interest in women’s sports has surged exponentially in recent years, driving significant commercial growth. Football in the UK serves as a prime example of this trend. In this article, we examine the primary areas of commercial expansion for women’s sports and the challenges associated with keeping pace with this rapid growth, including potential legal issues. Sponsorship and media rights Deloitte …

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McGrath Hails “Amazing” Sarsfields, Morris to Miss Honeymoon for Truagh-Clonlara History Makers

Sarsfields will look to win their fourth AIB All-Ireland senior club title in what will be their eighth final in nine years on Sunday week, against Clare’s Truagh-Clonlara in Croke Park, and manager Michael McGrath hailed the 1-16 to 3-9 win over Loughgiel Shamrocks yesterday as a victory that was every bit as impressive as anything they’ve done throughout this …

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From Protest to Progress: Inside Ireland’s Game-Changing Equal Pay Deal

“This isn’t just about us; it’s about every Irish player who fought for this long before we did.” It began, as many revolutions do, not with a roar but with a whisper. In the unassuming corridors of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI), a quiet determination took root—a resolve to correct an injustice that had lingered like a shadow over …

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Ireland Vice-Captain Orla Prendergast: “I’m absolutely loving it”

Ireland Women’s vice-captain Orla Prendergast spoke from the team hotel ahead of Ireland Women’s ODI series against Bangladesh Women on November 27th. Prendergast, 22, has earned 85 caps for Ireland since her debut in 2019 – already making her the 12th-most capped player for Ireland Women. The one-time footballer who chose instead to pursue a cricket career believes she made the right …

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Lucy Holmes To Represent Ireland In European Cross Country Championships!

Munster Technological University (MTU) student and Dungarvan native, Lucy Holmes (West Waterford AC) has been selected to represent Ireland in the upcoming U23 European Cross Country Championships (ECCC) on Sunday, December 8th in Antalya, Turkey. https://www.instagram.com/p/DC19Opio9dA/ Lucy narrowly missed out on selections in the last 2 years. She qualified for the ECCC after placing 4th in the National U23 Cross Country …

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The Her Sport Foundation: No More Women Left On The Sidelines

Her Sport, Ireland’s leading platform dedicated to all things women in sport, has unveiled the Her Sport Foundation, a not-for-profit initiative. The Her Sport Foundation has a mission to dismantle the barriers that prevent girls and women from participating in sport and to drive cultural change for a future defined by equality. With half of all girls dropping out of …

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Lexie Burke; 16-Year Old World Champion Set For UK Title Fight

Meet Lexie Burke, Ireland’s rising martial arts star. From her start in Taekwondo to winning World Championships and now preparing for her first UK Title fight, discover her incredible journey of passion and determination.

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How Erin King Became Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year in Rugby

Erin King stood under the glittering lights of Monaco’s Salle des Étoiles, clutching the trophy for Women’s Breakthrough Player of the Year at the World Rugby Awards. At just 21 years old, she has become the first Irish female player to win an individual accolade at the World Rugby Awards. “It’s all happened so quick,” King said, visibly still processing …

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Ireland Women’s Cerebral Palsy Team claim Bronze Medal at IFCPF World Cup

The Ireland Women’s Cerebral Palsy Team finished the 2024 International Federation of Cerebral Palsy Football (IFCPF) World Cup with a Bronze Medal. Participating in their first ever World Cup, the Girls in Green beat Japan 6-1 in their final game of the tournament in Salou, Spain. This impressive achievement follows on from winning the IFCP Nations League last year and …

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Irish Paralympic Team Welcomed by President Higgins

The Irish Paralympic Team were welcomed today to Áras an Uachtarán by president, Michael D. Higgins and his wife, Sabina. The Paralympic team that represented Ireland at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games reassembled at the Áras at the request of the President to officially acknowledge the achievements of the Team in Paris throughout the Summer. Over 70 members of the …

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