Goalkeepers from Kerry, Leitrim, Louth, Galway and Meath nominated for 2024 ZuCar Golden Glove award
GOALKEEPERS from Kerry, Leitrim, Louth, Galway and Meath have been nominated for the 2024 ZuCar Golden Glove award. The ZuCar Golden Glove will be presented to the goalkeeper who wins the popular vote at the Ladies Gaelic Football Association’s website page, here. Kerry’s Ciara Butler, Leitrim’s Michelle Monaghan, Louth netminder Rebecca Lambe Fagan, Galway’s Dearbhla Gower and Meath captain Monica …
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WNT home venues confirmed for EURO 2025 Qualifying Play-Offs
The Ireland Women’s National Team will play their home games in Tallaght Stadium and Aviva Stadium as part of the UEFA EURO 2025 Qualifying Play-Offs. After beating World No 2 France in their final Group A3 game in July, the Girls in Green secured a seeded spot for the Play-Off series that will be played over two rounds as they …
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Cricket Ireland react as Irish Government announce that a national cricket stadium is to be built
DUBLIN – Following the Irish Government’s announcement yesterday on the approval to develop a new international cricket facility at the National Sports Campus in Dublin, Cricket Ireland reacted with delight. The announcement by the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, and the Minister of State for Sport, Physical Education and the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne …
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Record century from Gaby Lewis leads Ireland to first-ever win over Sri Lanka
DUBLIN – Gaby Lewis struck 119 from 75 balls as Ireland Women held on to beat Sri Lanka Women by 7 runs – in the process registering their first-ever win over the Asia Cup champions. After winning the toss and electing to bat, Lewis and Amy Hunter (9) started the innings with intent, striking three boundaries in the first 15 …
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Vodafone Women’s Rugby Interpros: Fiona Hayes’ Munster and Tania Rosser’s Leinster get off to winnings starts
This year’s Vodafone Women’s Interprovincial Championship got underway last weekend, here’s everything you need to know from the action. LEINSTER 38 CONNACHT 19 Energia Park Scorers: Leinster: Tries: Ella Roberts, Katie Whelan 2, Aoife Dalton, Emma Tilly, Caoimhe Molloy; Cons: Nikki Caughey 4 Connacht: Tries: Faith Oviawe 2, Laoise McGonagle; Cons: Nicole Fowley 2 HT: Leinster 26 Connacht 7 SHORT …
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Ireland’s Olympic Homecoming
Yesterday, the streets of Dublin were awash with excitement and pride as crowds gathered to welcome home Team Ireland from the Paris Olympics. This homecoming marked a historic first for the Irish Olympic Team, who were honored with a civic reception upon their return. The celebrations, held on O’Connell Street, saw thousands of fans coming together to applaud the athletes’ …
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Big crowd enjoys T20 Cricket clash between Ireland & Sri Lanka despite home loss
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August 12, 2024
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DUBLIN – More than 1,100 spectators enjoyed the first T20 International clash between Ireland Women and Sri Lanka Women – and despite the result, the buoyant atmosphere (aided by a large, vocal group of visiting team supporters) made it a memorable day out for those in the ground. The Irish side battled hard, but eventually succumbed to their higher-ranked rivals – however, the …
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Cork Camogie boss Ger Manley : “We’re going to push on again if we can”
By Daragh Ó Conchúir, at Croke Park Cork 1-16 Galway 0-16 Two in a row for Cork, a first for Ger Manley as manager, having stepped into the vacancy left by last year’s successful boss, Matthew Twomey. The former Rebel hurler had been involved as a coach the previous two seasons and the transition was seamless. His satisfaction at overseeing …
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O’Sullivan Standing On the Shoulders of Giants
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August 10, 2024
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by Daragh Ó Conchúir “That did drive me. It’s important that you just didn’t go out there to represent yourself. You were representing people you never even met. And they got a kick out of it, all over the world.” So said one of Kildare’s greatest ever footballers, Johnny Doyle upon his retirement from inter-county football in 2014. That sense …
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Morrissey takes a step back to move forward ahead of Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final
By Daragh Ó Conchúir Ashling Thompson is renowned primarily for her powerhouse displays in midfield for Cork for more than a decade but her tattoos tell a tale too. While plenty camogie players will have some ink somewhere on their bodies, there aren’t many at inter-county level with a multitude of visible patterns. Kilkenny’s Glen Dimplex All-Ireland intermediate semi-final saviour, Danielle Morrissey is one, however. Bring them up prompts the Conahy …
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